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design-interior-home.blogspot.com, Situated within the heart of Bryanston in Johannesburg South Africa, House Bassonia by Nico Van Der Meulen Architects
borders the Riverclub golf course. Positioned on top of a sloping site,
it elevates above its surroundings. Originally a single story
traditional house, the brief involved adding a second story and
increasing the areas to more than double its existing size. The style of
the house was modernized, prioritizing the views, while ensuring
natural northern light penetrates every room. The idea of elongating and
stretching the building to its maximum length was birthed upon by
studying the layout of the existing plan. Likened to an elastic band
that is stretched, the concept resulted in lengthened facades that
framed the landscape.
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Strategically using frameless folding doors allowed for a transparency
on the two longest facades making this contemporary home truly unique.
Brilliantly planned and designed, the layout of the house promises views
of the golf course from almost every room. Long and narrow in form, the
design was successful in seamlessly merging the interior with the
exterior. Walking over a Koi pond before entering the house sets the
tone of tranquility which engulfs you as you make your way through the
well designed open plan double volume spaces. Suspended bridges and a
glass staircase pierce the majestic double volume space contributing to
the open and airiness of this design. [Photos and information received
via e-mail by Laura Doriguzzi Bozzo]
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