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In a protected corner of South Africa’s remote Breede Valley is a pod-style cabin with a jaw-dropping view

WORDS LORI COHEN

An untouched piece of land on the edge of a fruit farm, overlooking a trout-heavy stream, is something special. So, when it came time to build a dwelling in this idyllic South African location, smart thinking and sensitive design choices were absolutely essential to limit its visual impact on the environment. Floor-to-ceiling views and a prefabricated build that ticked comfort and affordability boxes were the simple brief given to architect Nikita van Zyl of ModH Design, who collaborated with interior designer Kim Spyron of Oooh Interior Design on the project. Kim was a regular camper at what’s now known as Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway; she relished the opportunity to bring her vision to the venture and took up the challenge. “My family enjoys spending weekends here,” she says. “I loved the idea…

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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2022

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