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House Mosi, South Africa : Johannesburg Property
New Residential Development – design by Nico van der Meulen Architects
5 Jun 2017
House Mosi Residence
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Design: Nico van der Meulen Architects

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Contemporary House in Johannesburg
Architectural firm, Nico van der Meulen Architects, was commissioned to design this home according to the owner?s specifications. The brief to the architect was to create a single-storey home with an urban feel. In order to achieve this, the architect updated the 1950?s house and converted it into a timeless modern space with a better flow.

photo from architect Alterations and additions were made to the original building to allow for four bedrooms and large entertaining areas. The single-storey building allows for large double volume spaces and flat roofs have been used in the alteration to keep vertical expansion in mind for the client?s future.

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As a result of an impeccable renovation, the house is divided into public and private spaces. To enter the private areas of the home, one must cross a bridge above a new internal water feature which breaks the public and private spaces, separating the entrance hall and study from the private home. In keeping with the owner?s brief to have a home with an urban and open feel, the interior and exterior entertaining areas have been blurred by...