Portfolio-Projects
HOUSE KLOPPERS Pretoria, Gauteng This sustainable conversion reimagines a three-bedroom home in the leafy Moot suburb of Pretoria. A new room and en-suite bathroom enhance the layout, while relocating the entrance creates a more natural flow. Unused storage spaces facing the back garden become a covered entertainment area with a personal bar, blending functionality with […]
Keurboomstrand Additions Keurboomstrand, Pletensberg Bay Located in the scenic town of Keurboomstrand, this addition transformed a basic, uninspired structure into a welcoming holiday home. Situated on a steep slope between two roads, privacy was the primary design concern. A new family room and an elevated timber deck with a privacy screen were added, allowing the
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Cob Pizza Oven Sasolburg, Freestate This experimental cob pizza oven was built for a friend with the purpose of testing the strength, labor, and structural potential of cob as a building material. Constructed over the course of one week by two people and finished with lime plaster, the oven reaches temperatures of 250 degrees Celsius
UPGRADE MAKWASI Pretoria, Gauteng This contemporary, minimalistic renovation in the heart of Hatfield, Pretoria, transformed a once underutilized one-bedroom apartment in a 1970s building into a luxurious urban retreat. By adding an additional bedroom, a spacious walk-in closet, a modernized bathroom, and a stylish, durable kitchen, the renovation revitalized the space, infusing it with new
HOUSE SCHOEMAN Pretoria, Gauteng Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Old East Pretoria, surrounded by a historic pine plantation, this renovation created a sanctuary of privacy and security, without sacrificing openness. The design centers around a newly enclosed dining room with a large skylight, bringing the surrounding tree canopy, natural light, and the outdoors into
HOUSE BADENHORST Pretoria, Gauteng Tucked away in the lush Moreletta Creek Valley in Pretoria, this project involved the addition and conversion of a dilapidated 1970s home, in collaboration with Clearspace Architects. The design was centered on preserving the site’s old-growth trees, with the new additions arranged around an open central courtyard that creates a sense
HOUSE MOTSHOANE Waterfall, Gauteng Located in the prestigious Waterfall Estate, this elegant family home was crafted while collaborating with Clearspace Architects. Offering a sophisticated lifestyle, it features three bedrooms, expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas, as well as a granny flat with wheelchair accessibility. The design integrates seamlessly with a small native garden, nestled
HOUSE ENSLIN Pretoria, Gauteng Inspired by Asian design principles, this low-maintenance garden in Pretoria’s eastern suburbs repurposes existing plantings, reduces the high-maintenance lawn, and introduces vibrant, colorful flora. The result is a transformed, lush sanctuary that benefits both its inhabitants and the surrounding wildlife. Back to portfolio
HOUSE ENGELBRECHT Pretoria, Gauteng With only a 4x6m garden, our client sought to create a low-maintenance, water-wise space that would also support the local insect population. By retaining the existing plants and strategically adding indigenous species and planters, we successfully transformed this neglected, barren space into a flourishing urban oasis. Back to portfolio
ECOLUX BOUTIQUE HOTEL Komatiepoort, Mampumalanga Situated in the picturesque town of Komatipoort, adjacent to South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park, this conversion was inspired by the natural beauty of the African bush, seamlessly blended with modern, contemporary design. Created while working for ArchVisi Architects, this project embodies the lead designer’s ‘nature-first’ philosophy, utilizing natural materials
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