This 1900 farm house was transformed into a contemporary home but its exterior was saved and restored.
W Design Architecture Studio renovated an early 1900s farm house initially designed in the Cape Dutch architectural style into a contemporary residence. Located in an old eastern suburb of Pretoria, South Africa, the house combines the inside and the outside, the historic and the modern, and open and closed spaces.
The architects’ idea for the renovation was aiming to apply the existing home to contemporary times. They decided to keep the two matching gables, remaining as the dominant feature of the facade. The additions to the house remain light, lean and unobtrusive. The new bathroom can be seen on the far left, the stoep in the middle and the new study on the far right. Looking through the doorway with original leaded-glass doors, the entrance hall forms part of the study structure and creates a new arrival into the home.
The kitchen, which is positioned in the middle of the home was opened up to the living spaces and outside terrace, focusing on the outward views. The main bedroom, which is still in its original position, opens onto the stoep. The new main bathroom is a locus of calm, with doors that slide away to reveal a secluded garden.
In the study, the owner’s picturesque antique desk is positioned to allow expansive views over the garden. The entrance addition ‘slides’ underneath the existing old roof structure. The living room is positioned behind one of the old gables and features a kirkness brick fireplace. The bedrooms include various contemporary interventions and furniture pieces. Get more of this gorgeous home below!
The kitchen is all-white and sleek, with a giant kitchen island, a window to bring light in and black stools.
The bedroom is done in neutrals, with sleek furniture and large mirrors, it can be opened to outdoors.
The home office features an elegant desk, large shelves and a sleek storage unit plus a glazed wall.
The living room is small and is decorated with vintage furniture, there's a built-in fireplace and a gorgeous chest.
