PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY

Art House Collection is the world’s first family of design-led homestays and art apartments for discerning culture travellers.

WHAT MAKES US ART HOUSE COLLECTION

Art House Collection is a family of remarkable homes and experiences that invite meaningful connection through art and culture immersion. Each space tells a story of design, culture, and place. Crafted with the belief that true luxury lies in the emotional resonance of thoughtful detail, personal spaces, and authentic experience, we exist to inspire travel that transforms how our guests see the world.

From Cape Town
to the world

Established in Cape Town, art is the soul of our brand. We believe that meaningful travel means belonging to a place – even if just for a moment. It is to listen, participate, and engage with the rhythm, history, and culture of a city. We are not spectators, but participants, immersed in experiences that nurture understanding and kinship. Through culture, environment, and human connection, we champion a philosophy of belonging now matter where you are.

Service as a form of art

Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of omotenashi (selfless service), our team delivers intuitive hospitality and an obsessive attention to detail that redefines the industry standards. The result is a stay that is memorable for both the privacy of its location and the sincerity of our people.

We are all storytellers

We believe travel should awaken the senses and slow the pace, allowing time to feel, reflect, and connect. The best journeys become lifelong stories: moments of awe, stillness, and shared humanity. Our philosophy of slow, intentional travel is rooted in creating memories that last far beyond the journey itself, shaping the stories we tell.

OUR BELIEFS

SELF

Travel becomes transformation when it reconnects us with who we are. By stepping outside the familiar, we find perspective; moments of stillness and discovery help us return home to ourselves with renewed clarity and meaning.

SPACE

Intentional design inspires emotion; each environment is a living canvas that affects how we feel.

Every texture, tone, and detail is curated to awaken the senses — grounding us in beauty, balance, and the quiet luxury of thoughtful design.

CULTURE

Every stay is grounded in authenticity and locality, turning guests into active participants in the stories of place, art, and community. Through food, art, and conversation, we connect to the soul of a destination — building a deeper sense of belonging that endures long after we leave.

Travel becomes transformation when it reconnects us with who we are. By stepping outside the familiar, we find perspective; moments of stillness and discovery help us return home to ourselves with renewed clarity and meaning.

Intentional design inspires emotion; each environment is a living canvas that affects how we feel.

Every texture, tone, and detail is curated to awaken the senses — grounding us in beauty, balance, and the quiet luxury of thoughtful design.

Every stay is grounded in authenticity and locality, turning guests into active participants in the stories of place, art, and community. Through food, art, and conversation, we connect to the soul of a destination — building a deeper sense of belonging that endures long after we leave.

OUR STORY

Art House Collection was founded by museum director Elana Brundyn in 2022 as a place where artists, collectors, creatives, and culture travellers could share the unique experiences and private collections of the world’s most inspiring homes. Today our mission is the same: to bring our guests soulful stays and unforgettable experiences they’ll be talking about for years to come

OUR EXECUTIVE

ELANA BRUNDYN

Founder

PIET SMEDY

CEO

TALITHA CRONJE

General Manager

RAYNER WAGNER

CFO

PIETER BRUNDYN

Group Chairman

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