Situated on the edge of the Northcliff ridge, the site affords spectacular views over Johannesburg. This dictated the design response of the building as a 260 degree view-place suspended on a cliff edge halfway between earth and sky. Deliberately ‘anti-theme’, the architectural language is one of a well proportioned, quiet and timeless minimalism. Passive energy principles such as natural- day-lighting and ventilation, rainwater harvesting, indigenous living walls, solar energy and thermal controls guide the massing and planning layout of this multi-functional boutique hotel. A disciplined materials palette of lightly pigmented off-shutter concrete echoes the colors of the sandstone cliffs. Voluminous internal public spaces connecting internal with external contribute further to a unique visitor sensation of views and spatial generosity as being privileged.