Cape Dutch architecture

Cape Dutch architecture

 

Cape Dutch architecture is a distinctive architectural style that developed in the Western Cape region of South Africa during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is characterized by the use of whitewashed, thatched-roof buildings with distinctive gable designs. Cape Dutch buildings often feature symmetrical facades, ornate gables with curved or stepped profiles, and wooden shutters. This style reflects Dutch colonial influences and has become an iconic architectural representation of the region.