Don't worry, be happy

Posted by dobbino (Cape Town, South Africa) on 18 November 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

"cos when you worry, your face will frown,
and that will bring everybody down,
so don't worry, be happy"
A house that caught my eye when we were out on our monthly outing this morning. Now that's having faith in your builder!
Title from the song by Bobby McFerrin

All comments, and especially constructive criticism is truly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time.

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Comments (17)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Cripes!! One shake and you're down!!! Wouldn't do to build this in NZ with the earthquakes, but then there are some housed on the hill with a couple of stilts!! Rather them not me! Great capture Rob, well seen!

18 Nov 2008 5:52am

Nicholas from Shah Alam, Malaysia

Ahh well, gotta take the risk for something unique now :)

18 Nov 2008 6:11am

diane van renen from Cape Town, South Africa

Wow Rob, what a great angle. Very impressive !!!

18 Nov 2008 7:42am

Veronelle from Lens, France

etrange construction j'aurais peur que ça s'effondre

18 Nov 2008 11:18am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

I bet it's lovely to live in.
From the outside it looks as though it's about to take a walk.

18 Nov 2008 11:23am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Spectacular, the curve of the tree to the left is magnificent and then there's this very unusual house...and oh my gosh, there's a man there, wow What a photo!

18 Nov 2008 12:07pm

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Someone's imagination (and money) has sure run free with that place . . I think I might have asked for some cross-bracing on those legs. It looks new by the disturbed ground around . . once there's some shrubbery in and around it, it will look even more wonderful. Very impressive.

18 Nov 2008 12:23pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Woah! That is a really amazing house! I wonder how deep they drove those supports into the ground? Impressive.

18 Nov 2008 1:48pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Stunning house, where is this? Looks like Plattekloof.

18 Nov 2008 4:07pm

@Graham Russon: Hi Graham - no, it's a lot steeper - it's on the mountain at Gordon's Bay.

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

Wow...now that is a serious looking house!! Must have an absolutely awesome view!!

18 Nov 2008 5:20pm

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

Faith in your builder, architect, surveyor, geologist and quite a bit of money I would say

18 Nov 2008 6:46pm

Lally from roanoke, United States

great framing and subject. very interesting architecture. i like the tree detail thrown off to the left

19 Nov 2008 12:13am

JJ from Jersey City, United States

nicely composed what an amazing house, not sure if It looks that sturdy with those supports but sure it is

19 Nov 2008 1:09am

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

wow!! oh Rob -- this is really superb! amazing showcasing of this magnificent architecture -- but the surroundings are just as stunning too! faaabulous shot -- faaabulously seen!!! bravo!!

19 Nov 2008 3:47am