In the arid Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape, Buffelsdrift Farm near Ladismith, South Africa, stands as a masterful blend of architectural restoration and cultural preservation. Led by SAOTA in collaboration with Jaco Booyens Architect, a specialist in clay buildings, the project was honored with the Gold Medal at the 2019 Domus Restoration and Conservation Award in Italy. This international accolade recognizes outstanding excellence in the fields of restoration, landscape recovery, and heritage conservation.