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The heating-and-cooling system uses a heat pump to flow hot and cold water through pipes embedded in the polished concrete radiant floors.
The heating-and-cooling system uses a heat pump to flow hot and cold water through pipes embedded in the polished concrete radiant floors.
In the family room, which connects the addition with the original house, Janusz opted for a vaulted ceiling. "To transition from the single-story space, we used a change in volume relative to the new flat ceilings.
In the family room, which connects the addition with the original house, Janusz opted for a vaulted ceiling. "To transition from the single-story space, we used a change in volume relative to the new flat ceilings.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The primary bathroom includes oak cabinetry and quartzite counters. Michelle found the salvaged Rejuvenation bathtub that retails for $10,000 on Nextdoor for less than one-tenth of the price. It had a small scratch, but they opted to paint the exterior, so the imperfection didn't show in the end.
The primary bathroom includes oak cabinetry and quartzite counters. Michelle found the salvaged Rejuvenation bathtub that retails for $10,000 on Nextdoor for less than one-tenth of the price. It had a small scratch, but they opted to paint the exterior, so the imperfection didn't show in the end.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining Room
Dining Room
West Facade
West Facade
West Facade
West Facade
The interior lights are from Schoolhouse Electric.
The interior lights are from Schoolhouse Electric.
Fir plywood from Freres Lumber joins IKEA cabinets. The figure painting is by Dylan Dean.
Fir plywood from Freres Lumber joins IKEA cabinets. The figure painting is by Dylan Dean.
The only transitional area in the home is this small hallway, which doubles as storage and laundry room. The primary suite is at the end, and the stairs lead to a loft for the children.
The only transitional area in the home is this small hallway, which doubles as storage and laundry room. The primary suite is at the end, and the stairs lead to a loft for the children.
Olive-green Fireclay tile creates a spa-like experience in the bathroom and fluctuates in tone throughout the day.
Olive-green Fireclay tile creates a spa-like experience in the bathroom and fluctuates in tone throughout the day.
Peter designed the main house as two modules under a shed roof. The primary volume includes the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. A shower room and second bedroom were placed in the smaller of the two units.
Peter designed the main house as two modules under a shed roof. The primary volume includes the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. A shower room and second bedroom were placed in the smaller of the two units.
The kitchen faucet is by Pfister.
The kitchen faucet is by Pfister.
In the kitchen, recycled PET cabinetry from IKEA and Corian countertops play to the upcycling element of LOT-EK's ethos. A Swell Wide pendant by Pablo Pardo illuminates a custom dining table by From the Source and the surrounding Redsmith dining chairs from Anthropologie.
In the kitchen, recycled PET cabinetry from IKEA and Corian countertops play to the upcycling element of LOT-EK's ethos. A Swell Wide pendant by Pablo Pardo illuminates a custom dining table by From the Source and the surrounding Redsmith dining chairs from Anthropologie.
Katz played with different window orientations to create moments of surprise and delight throughout the home. "Brick is an evocative material for many people in Johannesburg," he says, noting that it has the same color as the soil. All brickwork is cavity brickwork, providing further insulation for the home.
Katz played with different window orientations to create moments of surprise and delight throughout the home. "Brick is an evocative material for many people in Johannesburg," he says, noting that it has the same color as the soil. All brickwork is cavity brickwork, providing further insulation for the home.
Katz installed a layer of high-density foam under the rooftop garden to better insulate the house. "With the climate here, if you insulate the place well, you need very little energy to heat or cool it," he says.
Katz installed a layer of high-density foam under the rooftop garden to better insulate the house. "With the climate here, if you insulate the place well, you need very little energy to heat or cool it," he says.
A custom, Japanese-inspired cast concrete ladder leads to the green roof, where native plants and grasses thrive in the Johannesburg heat. The powder-coated steel railing adds a touch of visual warmth.
A custom, Japanese-inspired cast concrete ladder leads to the green roof, where native plants and grasses thrive in the Johannesburg heat. The powder-coated steel railing adds a touch of visual warmth.
The couple loves to entertain, and the oversized kitchen island is the perfect place to prep. The countertop is quartz; the backsplash, hot-rolled steel. Barstools are from Pottery Barn. Lighting was sourced from West Elm.
The couple loves to entertain, and the oversized kitchen island is the perfect place to prep. The countertop is quartz; the backsplash, hot-rolled steel. Barstools are from Pottery Barn. Lighting was sourced from West Elm.
The same Daltile is used here, alongside Fantani plumbing components.
The same Daltile is used here, alongside Fantani plumbing components.
A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.
A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.
The main floor includes 20-foot vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, and quartz countertops.
The main floor includes 20-foot vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, and quartz countertops.
Rakks shelves in the primary bedroom hold many books, including those written by James.
Rakks shelves in the primary bedroom hold many books, including those written by James.
“While the house predominately enjoys a long vista down the valley, there’s a special viewpoint in the main bathroom, a slice of glazing at head height offering a peaceful perspective of the River Don and Cairngorms hills beyond,” says architect Kate Brown.
“While the house predominately enjoys a long vista down the valley, there’s a special viewpoint in the main bathroom, a slice of glazing at head height offering a peaceful perspective of the River Don and Cairngorms hills beyond,” says architect Kate Brown.
Hexagonal penny tile ascends from floor to ceiling in the skylit primary bathroom.
Hexagonal penny tile ascends from floor to ceiling in the skylit primary bathroom.

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