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Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez’s Cape Town Home Gets the Architectural Digest Spotlight 

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<p>For design lovers, seeing a home featured on the pages of <strong><em>Architectural Digest</em></strong> is a true milestone. For <a href="https://metro.style/search?q=steph%20kienle%20gonzalez#gsc.tab=0&amp;gsc.q=steph%20kienle%20gonzalez&amp;gsc.page=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez</strong></a>, it’s a moment that beautifully captures her love for heritage, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. Her family’s <strong>Cape Town </strong>residence—a 1920s Arts and Crafts–style heritage home—was recently featured in the iconic publication, shining a global spotlight on her elegant, personal approach to creating spaces that tell a story.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPlMC-OEV1B/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A829619.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1290" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Heritage Gem with Heart</strong></div><p>Nestled at the foot of Lion’s Head mountain, the home caught Stephanie and her husband Chris’s eye the moment they first stepped inside. &quot;It had so much character and soul, I just said, &#x27;This is it.&quot; she shared in the feature. Its charm wasn’t just in its architecture but in the sense of history it carried—belonging to a family who had lived there for decades.</p><p>The couple embraced that history, committing to preserving the home’s character while weaving in their own story. Because the property is a Grade 3 heritage home, every design decision required careful consideration. For Stephanie, this meant honoring what was already there: the wood shutters, original floors, and even the ruby-red fireplace that became a key focal point of the living area.</p><div><a href="https://metro.style/culture/books/steph-kienle-gonzalez-chronicles-a-life-well-lived/32816" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Where Filipino Craft Meets Cape Town Charm</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/fashion/metrostylewatch/anne-curtis-solenn-heussaff-steph-kienle-africa/38467" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Anne, Solenn And Steph Are Safari Chic In Their South Africa Trip</strong></a></div><div><strong>Steph Kienle-Gonzalez: A Chronicle Of Life, Love, Family, and Design</strong></div><p>Though the house stands on South African soil, its soul carries a touch of Manila. As a leader of <a href="https://metro.style/search?q=philux#gsc.tab=0&amp;gsc.q=philux&amp;gsc.page=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Philux</a>, a homegrown furniture brand known for its refined craftsmanship, Stephanie incorporated Filipino elements throughout the space—like rattan accents and classic Philux pieces that bring warmth and familiarity.</p><p>The living room is anchored by a vintage <strong>Barovier &amp; Toso</strong> chandelier, rattan armchairs, and a sculptural piece by <strong>Wim Botha</strong>, creating a harmonious blend of old and new. In the dining area, chairs she designed herself marry Art Deco influences with traditional solihiya weaving—a nod to her Filipino roots.</p><div><strong>A Space That Feels Like Home</strong></div><p>Every corner of the house reflects Stephanie’s signature style: timeless, elegant, and deeply personal. The conservatory, with its green-painted frames and glass walls, blurs the line between indoors and out, while artworks by <strong>Manyaku Mashilo</strong> and other South African creatives ground the home in its local context.</p><p>Outside, a lush garden and a towering oak tree frame breathtaking mountain views—a daily reminder of why they fell in love with the property in the first place.</p><div><strong>A Proud Moment for Filipino Design</strong></div><p>For Stephanie, this <em>Architectural Digest </em>feature is more than a personal achievement—it’s a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the quiet power of thoughtful design. It also puts Filipino creativity on the map, showing how elements from home can shine on a global stage.</p><p>“This home carries our family’s story,” she reflects. “It’s about respecting history, while also bringing in who we are.”</p><p>With this feature, Stephanie joins a distinguished list of tastemakers whose homes reflect not just impeccable style but also heart, history, and identity—a true Proudly Filipino moment in the world of design.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos courtesy of </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephkienlegonzalez/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@stephkienlegonzalez Instagram</em></a></div>

<p>The Metro Channel host's 1920s Arts and Crafts heritage property was featured in Architectural Digest for its thoughtful design that blends Filipino craftsmanship with local charm, celebrating heritage and personal style</p>

The Metro Channel host's 1920s Arts and Crafts heritage property was featured in Architectural Digest for its thoughtful design that blends Filipino craftsmanship with local charm, celebrating heritage and personal style

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Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez’s Cape Town Home Gets the Architectural Digest Spotlight

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Published Oct 16, 2025 06:15 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 04, 2025 03:11 AM PHT

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