Exterior and House Building Type Architect Paul Elliott erected a new, cork- and timber-clad house on the adjoining plot to his family home, which his late architect father designed and built in Cape Town, South Africa. The new residence implements sustainable materials such as cork and timber. It also incorporates Japanese architectural styles, including circular windows and doorways.  Photo 9 of 21 in 20 Eye-Catching Homes That Make Use of Circular Motifs from A Cork-Covered Retreat in South Africa Is Built Using Mass Timber

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Architect Paul Elliott erected a new, cork- and timber-clad house on the adjoining plot to his family home, which his late architect father designed and built in Cape Town, South Africa. In addition to incorporating sustainable materials, the residence also embraces traditional Japanese architectural styles, including circular windows and doorways.