Collection by Nicolette VILJOEN
Locally milled cypress siding, a naturally rot-resistant wood, will darken over time.
Locally milled cypress siding, a naturally rot-resistant wood, will darken over time.
A pivot door in the main hallway separates the bedroom suite from the public areas of the home. An original plan for the house, built in 1959, hangs on the wall.
A pivot door in the main hallway separates the bedroom suite from the public areas of the home. An original plan for the house, built in 1959, hangs on the wall.
A screen made from concrete breeze blocks allows breeze and filtered light into the stairwell.
A screen made from concrete breeze blocks allows breeze and filtered light into the stairwell.
The simple palette of the house of recycled bricks, terrazzo floors, timber floors. white painted walls and concrete breeze blocks are put together in a thoughtful manner.
The simple palette of the house of recycled bricks, terrazzo floors, timber floors. white painted walls and concrete breeze blocks are put together in a thoughtful manner.
A concrete block wall (above) separates the entry from the living area, where an Arne Norell Kontiki easy chair joins an Eames lounge chair.
A concrete block wall (above) separates the entry from the living area, where an Arne Norell Kontiki easy chair joins an Eames lounge chair.
Downstairs, built-in shelving lines the starboard side, offering ample space for displaying books and memorabilia. The home's three bedrooms and full bathroom are accessible off the hallway.
Downstairs, built-in shelving lines the starboard side, offering ample space for displaying books and memorabilia. The home's three bedrooms and full bathroom are accessible off the hallway.