Designed, Built & Family Home of Richard Rautenbach, Director & Founder of Zeal Architects. 
 
There's no project closer to our hearts than this one. Nestled in the breathtaking mountains of Glencairn, Cape Town, R-House lives in quiet harmony with its surroundings — dissolving the boundary between inside and outside, and embracing nature so completely that it features a living indoor garden. 
 
Thoughtful design and careful detailing made efficient construction possible, allowing a 26-year-old owner and his wife to build their dream with their own hands. Proof that the greatest designs are often the most humble and authentic. 
 
At its heart, this is a home about connection — to nature, to light, and to the simple joy of feeling completely at ease where you live. A place where an ordinary day can feel like holiday.