The document discusses the Oude Libertas Complex in Stellenbosch, designed by Frederick in 2007. It provides a modern interpretation of Cape Vernacular architecture through elements like thick white walls, deep splayed window reveals, shutters, and pergolas inspired by a stylized Cape Dutch farmstead. The complex emphasizes the importance of context in design through its use of space-defining elements in the landscape and a Mediterranean wall architecture approach.

1. Oude Libertas Complex, Stellenbosch –
modern interpretation of the Cape Vernacular

3. Frederick (2007:92)
Oude Libertas Complex,
Stellenbosch
Importance of context in design

4. Werf typology

5. Modern interpretation of
the Cape Vernacular
-mediterranean wall
architecture
-thick walls
-windows as punctures with
splayed reveals

6. Frederick (2007)
Oude Libertas Complex,
Stellenbosch
Space enclosing versus space-defining elements

7. space defining elments in the landscape

8. Architectural vocabulary
Stylised Cape Dutch farmstead elements
- deep splayed window reveals
- shutters
- Pergola and vines
- Slave bell
- Thick white walls with rough texture