{"id":25229,"date":"2016-05-18T15:20:46","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T20:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/?p=25229"},"modified":"2016-05-18T15:20:46","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T20:20:46","slug":"a-dramatic-perch-gota-house-by-sforza-seilern-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/a-dramatic-perch-gota-house-by-sforza-seilern-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dramatic Perch: Gota House by Sforza Seilern Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-25229 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1660\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1660w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1660px) 100vw, 1660px\" data-full-width=\"1660\" data-full-height=\"935\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Like a large bird perched on the cliff\u2019s edge as it contemplates swooping down over the water below, the dramatic Gota House in Zimbabwe\u2019s Forrester Estate perfectly encapsulates the art of manmade minimalism as it interacts with Mother Nature; the site\u2019s theatrical location played a crucial role in the development of the building\u2019s intricate, and yet, clean-lined design. Completed in 2012, the impressive private residence was the first project by Sforza Seilern Architects, a collaboration between London-based Muzia Sforza and Studio Seilern Architects. Fittingly, it has set the creative bar at the utmost level, having won a number of awards\u2014the Blueprint Best Non-Public Building project 2014, and the RIBA International Award 2013 among others\u2014to prove it.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-25229 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1920\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1919\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x1184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-664x1024.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1973\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Perched atop the granite rock, the property\u2019s bird\u2019s-eye, panoramic views overlook the reservoir, verdant surrounding jungle, farmland, and the plunging Gota Dam fifty meters below (the manmade dam was actually the primary inspirational element that Sforza Seilern Architects utilized in the design of the project). The home\u2019s incredible timber terraces and wide windows have therefore been appointed so as to take full advantage of the views while the two wide cantilevered roofs covering the main wings of the building overlap each other as well as extend well beyond the actual square footage of the property. This imaginatively not only makes the house look as if it\u2019s hovering above the water but, on a practical level, provides both the house and its occupants with much needed shade from the welcoming, but sometimes overabundant, African sunshine.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-25229 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-332x465.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-664x930.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-688x964.jpg 688w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-1045x1464.jpg 1045w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f5_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1793\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f6_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f6_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f6_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f6_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f6_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"853\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-full-width=\"2560\" data-full-height=\"1703\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the luxuriant, 1,500 sq meters of Gota House\u2019s living spaces are ingeniously spread throughout various levels, each ranging in size from 112 to 116 sq meters. Proving that basics should never be underrated, the entire impressive structure is a composite of simple square shapes: these include the two large granite blocks towards the back of the structure which are crafted out of the stone excavated from the cliff side and look as if they are jutting out through the cliff, affixing and blending the building in and to its surroundings. Meanwhile, two more blocks, these crafted entirely out of glass and situated on two levels, balance seemingly precariously on the very edge of the precipice. Naturally, the views from inside these glass blocks\u2014which enclose the living areas above and the master bedroom suite below\u2014as well as from the swimming pool located on the lower level terrace, are jaw dropping and blend indoor\/outdoor living. Lastly, a single granite cube constructed at the base of the cliff houses a home recording.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-25229 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-681x1024.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1924\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x986.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/f2_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-797x1024.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1644\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The architects also turned to the area\u2019s rich local culture to devise certain special elements which add unique touches, such as the garage covering which was inspired by basket weaving. A definite respectful nod to nature is also visible in the way the trees growing on the property are embraced - seen in the tree growing through the middle of the covered terrace.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-25229 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p3_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-full-width=\"2560\" data-full-height=\"1706\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_plan_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_plan_yatzer.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_plan_yatzer-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_plan_yatzer-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/p4_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_plan_yatzer-1024x724.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-full-width=\"2560\" data-full-height=\"1810\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/s1_gota_dam_house_studio_seilern_architects_munzia_sforza_yatzer-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-full-width=\"1280\" data-full-height=\"1920\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dramatic Gota House in Zimbabwe\u2019s Forrester Estate perfectly encapsulates the art of manmade minimalism as it interacts with Mother Nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-residences"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.6 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - 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