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House Lam by Nico van der Meulen Architects

By Eric Meunier

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Johannesburg-based studio Nico Van Der Meulen Architects has completed the House Lam project, a remodel of a 1950’s home.

The now contemporary three-story home is located in Bedfordview, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.

House Lam by Nico van der Meulen Architects:

“The original house was north-facing, but on an extremely limited level platform: The site has a five storey fall from the south-east to the north- west corner.

Werner van der Meulen designed the infinity edge pool to extend over the steep fall, placing it on a single 3m diameter column, cantilevering nearly six metres. He created a massive rock clad wall which bisects the building on a north-south axis, then transforms into a huge red-painted beam which helps to support the lanai roof.

Frameless stacking doors fold away to create a seamless indoor/outdoor sensation, with the pool jutting into the living area with the doors open.

The original foot print area was extended to create extra garages and a new first floor added , which houses three suites, a pyjama lounge and a kid’s study. Staff accommodation was placed on top of the new garage.

The original two kids bedrooms became a study, and the original main suite a guest suite.

The ground floor living space was gutted, and a large open plan, partially double volume living space housing the family room, dining room, kitchen and ancillary spaces created.

A new 6x13meter lanai next to the pool was added on the only piece of usable land on the north side , growing out of the mountain, with spectacular views to the north and west.

The original cellar was retained as a wine cellar and a home theatre with views into the pool.”

The House Before
The House Before

Photos by: David Ross, Barry Goldman, Nico van der Meulen.

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About Eric Meunier

Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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