GROBBELAAR RESIDENCE
This 700 m² free-standing home in Pretoria. Archland was responsible for the architectural.
GROBBELAAR RESIDENCE
This 700 m² free-standing home in Pretoria. Archland was responsible for the architectural.
GROBBELAAR RESIDENCE
This 700 m² free-standing home in Pretoria. Archland was responsible for the architectural.
ARCHLAND DESIGN STUDIOS
ARCHITECTURE • INTERIOR DESIGN • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
KWAMAZIBUKO PRECINCT
Kwamazibuko is a large-scale government initiative undertaken on behalf of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality to redevelop hostels into Community Residential Units (CRUs). The project comprises 24 distinct buildings, each offering rental units tailored to varying size requirements. Emphasis has been placed on creating family-friendly living environments. The project is currently in the design development stage.
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Block 3 is a mixed use block while Block 4 is entirely residential. These blocks view a shared courtyard space while establishing a gateway and defined route from the train station.
The shared courtyard spaces between buildings provide for recreational activities as well as pleasant visual breaks.
Block 1 (Behind) is entirely residential while Block 2 (in front) provides commercial space at the gateway into the precinct with residential space above.
Vehicular traffic is directed by traffic circles between the two main commercial nodes of the precinct.
The gateway and entry route to the precinct from the train station is defined by commercial space (left) and green space (right).
The site is a long rectangular strip of land, allowing for a main vehicular axis to bisect the site making the precinct easily navigable.