Monday, September 20, 2010

Cape Dutch Architecture

Cape Dutch architecture was brought to my attention today for the first time. There's something really stark and beautiful about it. The distinctive style originated in the West Cape of South Africa in the 17th century. The style was beought to Africa by Dutch settlers. Read more about it here.
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    This is very pretty. I have never seem this design in the South. Is it here and I just don't know it? Rhonda

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  2. UnknownSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    It's lovely, almost Spanish looking. Kendall, I have been so busy with moving that I have not been by lately, I really hope you are well! I am off to Atlanta this weekend! XX!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Its new to me too...and gorgeous! Thanks for the intro!

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  4. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    this is SOUTH AFRICAN traditional CAPE DUTCH architecture and has nothing to do with spanish architecture. It is a style of architecture that evolved in the most southern tip of AFRICA when the first white (european) settlers came to Africa in 1652 to establish a commercial trade post for the Dutch East India company

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  5. CCL BloggerJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    go Johannn! #southAfrican

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