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House Hill-Venter
House Hill-Venter
Parkhurst, Randburg, South Africa
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House Hill-Venter
Parkhurst, Randburg, South Africa
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Located in Parkhurst, one of Johannesburg’s most historical and vibrant suburbs, this two-bedroom home gives a respectful nod to mid-century modern design, a
subject that the clients are very passionate about. The clients’ collection of mid-century furniture and art, and their love of the outdoors strongly influenced the design of the home.
While the architecture feels bold and sculptural, it’s also sensitive to its context. The main form of the house is carefully contained within the original footprint of the old home, ensuring that it fits comfortably within the scale of the surrounding buildings. This respect for the rhythm and grain of the neighbourhood reinforces the home’s understated presence on the street, allowing it to feel both distinct and deeply rooted in its setting.
The roofline is fully integrated into the overall shape of the house, giving it a simple, sculptural presence. Its solid, almost monolithic form is softened by deep-set windows and doors, which break up the massing while drawing in natural light, framing views of the garden, and creating a play of shadow throughout the day. The use of facebrick on the exterior & interior of the building grounds the building in a sense of timelessness.
Inside, the atmosphere is calm and composed. Crisp white walls and warm timber joinery form a neutral backdrop that allows the clients’ art and furniture to take centre stage. At the heart of the home, a sheltered courtyard opens directly off the main living areas. Framed by brick and softened with timber, this private garden space becomes the social centre of the house, perfect for both quiet moments and casual gatherings.
What sets this project apart is how seamlessly it blends architectural expression with personal story. It’s a home that feels sculptural and grounded, yet warm, intimate and unmistakably lived in.
subject that the clients are very passionate about. The clients’ collection of mid-century furniture and art, and their love of the outdoors strongly influenced the design of the home.
While the architecture feels bold and sculptural, it’s also sensitive to its context. The main form of the house is carefully contained within the original footprint of the old home, ensuring that it fits comfortably within the scale of the surrounding buildings. This respect for the rhythm and grain of the neighbourhood reinforces the home’s understated presence on the street, allowing it to feel both distinct and deeply rooted in its setting.
The roofline is fully integrated into the overall shape of the house, giving it a simple, sculptural presence. Its solid, almost monolithic form is softened by deep-set windows and doors, which break up the massing while drawing in natural light, framing views of the garden, and creating a play of shadow throughout the day. The use of facebrick on the exterior & interior of the building grounds the building in a sense of timelessness.
Inside, the atmosphere is calm and composed. Crisp white walls and warm timber joinery form a neutral backdrop that allows the clients’ art and furniture to take centre stage. At the heart of the home, a sheltered courtyard opens directly off the main living areas. Framed by brick and softened with timber, this private garden space becomes the social centre of the house, perfect for both quiet moments and casual gatherings.
What sets this project apart is how seamlessly it blends architectural expression with personal story. It’s a home that feels sculptural and grounded, yet warm, intimate and unmistakably lived in.
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