Gorgeous Prefab Westcliff Pavilion Home Boasts a Floating Stone Wall in South Africa

South African architecture has deep roots in <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-indlovu-centre-is-a-fire-proof-bullet-proof-community-building-in-south-africa/">using natural materials</a> and climate-smart design - roots that <a href="http://www.gass.co.za/portfolio/westcliff-pavilion/">GASS Architects</a> both draw upon and advance with this gorgeous prefab Westcliff Pavilion outside of Johannesburg. The verdant site is reached by a long and narrow driveway that traverses numerous other properties, so it was imperative to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/striking-a-framed-shingle-house-sits-on-a-fragile-site-in-southeast-england/">minimize the overall disturbance</a> both to the site and to the neighbors - which is why the cottage is framed in steel.

This gorgeous prefab home is located on a cliff overlooking Johannesburg in South Africa

In order to minimize site disturbance, the design team framed the home in steel, which was prefabricated off-site

The minimalist, earthy interior opens to the surrounding landscape in a very unobtrusive way

The furnishings are simple and tasteful and their is an abundance of natural light

Digging footings for the steel frame was the extent of the site disturbance

But the floating stone wall comprised of locally-sourced materials is the most attractive element of this very classy home