ARCHITECT'S PLAN
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| September 2010 | |
Stepping it up
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| August 2010 | |
The ‘green’ house “I like the idea of taking something that’s in decline and giving it another life,” says architect Gavin Smitsdorp (082 553 8919). He made extensive use of existing and salvaged materials when re-designing this three-bedroom home that’s clad with corrugated iron. This eco-friendly, recycling philosophy kept the building costs under R450 000. |
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| July 2010 |
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Double takeNeed to fit two families on one stand, but still maintain privacy? For Prakasen Govender of PGA Architects (031 563 0848 or 083 777 2627), the solution was to build double-story duets (two homes with identical floorplans built adjacent to one another). Stylish and modern, the exteriors of these eco-friendly homes represent a new take on the Natal Victorian vernacular.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about the design, see page 19 of the July 2010 issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| June 2010 | |
Simple, but effective“You can always complicate something, but a simple design will always read more strongly,” says Simon McCullagh (021 686 9678), the Cape architect who designed this month’s featured home. Pared down, masculine and modern, the house is made up of a series of interlinked barns which are joined together to create interesting exterior spaces that work as outdoor living rooms. |
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| May 2010 | |
Made to measure
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| APRIL 2010 | |
Reduce, reuse, recycleLooking to add extra rooms onto your home, but don’t want to sacrifice your garden space? Take inspiration from this plan for a revamped home designed by Durban architect Gina Walker of Sphere Design & Architecture (031 312 5133). “We used the entire width of the site as the client did not want us to extend the front and infringe on her garden,” explains Gina, who also incorporated numerous eco-friendly principles into the design. This includes using as much of the existing structure as possible as this is the best approach to recycling and is ultimately a greener design solution. To see photos of the house, and to find out more about the design, see page 23 of the April 2010 issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| MARCH 2010 | |
Doubling up“It’s a home where everyday living and socialising become a single function,” says Johannesburg architect Graeme Sparrow (083 457 7069 or graeme@graemesparrow.com) about this renovated double-storey house. Although contemporary, the timeless design still has a strong nod to the country; we love the dramatic double-volume entrance hall and double-sided fireplace separating the living and dining areas. To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Graeme himself, see page 21 of the March 2010 issue of SA Garden and Home.
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| FEBRUARY 2010 | |
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Up frontIn modernising the layout of this hillside villa, architect Mark Zuckerman of Zuckerman Sachs Architects (021 423 7683 or info@zsarchitects.co.za) brought the kitchen to the fore of family living by moving it from the back the house and putting it in a prime spot next to the pool. Be sure to check out the master bathroom on the plan; the bath has been built out of the side of the house to maximise the incredible views.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Mark himself, see page 17 of the February 2010 issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| JANUARY 2010 |
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Decked outDivided into sleep, live and play zones, the open-plan layout of this contemporary home encourages relaxed living. It was designed by Mizan Rambhoros of Elphick Proome Architects (031 275 5800 or www.eparch.co.za), who concentrated on the creation of inside-outside spaces by including expansive decks and unique floating showers.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Mizan herself, see page 23 of the January 2010 issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| DECEMBER 2009 |
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High profileStefan Antoni says that honesty, simplicity and elegance are key to the designs of the prestigious firm of Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (021 468 4400 or www.saota.com). This month, he shares their plan for a revamped house that was transformed from being simply spacious into a contemporary statement.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Stefan Antoni himself, see page 21 of the December 2009 issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| NOVEMBER 2009 |
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About face“Flow is everything in the modern home,” says Miles Pennington of Miles Pennington Architects (031 261 2809) who turned a boxy 1950s house back to front to create a free-flowing family home with a large skylight that floods the inner core with light.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Miles himself, see page 21 of the November 2009 issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| OCTOBER 2009 |
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Clear visionThis month’s architect’s plan is for a modern, L-shaped family home that boasts clean lines and an abundance of glass. “You’ve always got a well-framed view, no matter where you are in the home,” says Luc Zeghers of Luc Zeghers Architects (082 803 3661 or www.luczeghers.co.za) who came up with the design.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Luc himself, see page 21 of the October 2009 issue of SA Garden and Home |
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| SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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This LighthouseArchitect Wynand Wilsenach (021 424 3230, architects@w2.co.za or www.w2.co.za) believes in designing and building homes that wear well and will only be enhanced with age. This month he comes up with a plan for a gorgeous coastal home that pays homage to its historic surrounds with subtle nautical details.To see photos of the house, and to find out more about both the design and Wynand himself, see page 23 of the September issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| AUGUST 2009 |
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Adding interestThis month Rupert Spence of Sphere Design & Architecture (031 312 5133 or www.spheredesign.co.za) comes up with a plan to convert a boring bungalow with a ‘flat exterior’ into a modern home with an appealing three-dimensional feel.Click here to download the plans.. To see photos of the renovated house, and to find out more about both the design and Rupert himself, see page 21 of the August issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| JULY 2009 |
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Trading spacesRather than move, the owners of this ‘70s family home decided to undergo major renovations in order convert it into their dream house. They called upon Joe van Rooyen of JVR Architects (011 880 5858 or www.joevanrooyen.co.za), who turned the layout on its head to create substantial new spaces with optimal flow.To see photos of the completed house, and to find out more about both the design and Joe himself, see page 17 of the July issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| JUNE 2009 |
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Modern classicWhile the exteriors of the homes architect Michael Dall (021 797 8102) designs have the classic proportions of timeless symmetry, the interiors reflect the needs of today’s lifestyles. And, with its Georgian proportions and light-filled interior, the design for this home is no exception.To see photos of the completed house, and to find out more about both the design and Michael himself, see page 21 of the June issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| MAY 2009 |
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Traditional splendourRobert Ross of Ross Architects (031 502 5018) designed this plan for a stately SA home with an impressive entrance. “The entry to a home is important, it is not just an arrival, it’s an experience,” says Robert.To see photos of the completed house, and to find out more about both the design and Robert himself, see page 21 of the May issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| APRIL 2009 |
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A total transformationThis month’s architect’s plan is the dramatic renovation of an ordinary cottage into an ultra modern family home. The design was created by Theo Crous of Theo Crous & Associates Architects (012 991 4620, 082 454 0117 or e-mail theocrous@absamail.co.za).To view photos of the completed house, and to find out more about both the design and Theo, see page 25 of the April issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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| MARCH 2009 |
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Environmentally soundThis architect’s plan for a stylish, contemporary home was designed by Arthur Quinton Darryl Croome Architects, a member of the Aquacor Group (021 417 4300, 011 840 5200, www.aquacor.co.za).To view photos of the completed house, and to find out more about both the design and Arthur Quinton, see the March issue of SA Garden and Home. |
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