This new steel, glass, and concrete house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects is located in Sandton, an upscale district north of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The architects worked with the clients for about twelve years before they started building.

The 15,220 square foot (1,414 square meters) home is situated on a 4,000 square meters east sloping/facing property though the house itself is north facing with the major rooms having the view to the east and the entrance from the west.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Nico van der Meulen Architects INTERIOR DESIGN M Square Lifestyle Design FURNITURE, KITCHEN & BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS M Square Lifestyle Necessities

Extensive folding aluminum screens were used both for privacy and sun control. The north and east elevations are totally glazed, with the screens used for sun control during the hot months, as well as parts of the southern elevation.

The main entrance is situated between two water features, with a larger water feature and the pool immediately visible through the transparent hall.

An atrium divides the more formal part of the home from the family living space, with a spacious study, formal lounge, and guest bedroom placed to the west side and the open plan kitchen, dining, and family room on the east side, all facing north. These rooms open onto a covered patio (lanai) with views to the east and adjoining the pool area, fire pit, and large pond, with a Jacuzzi on one side.

Two garages are situated in the basement and another two are next to the entrance hall. The basement houses a home theatre, gymnasium, wine cellar, and kitchenette as well as several technical rooms, as the house was designed to function off-grid when required, with a large photo voltaic installation on the roof, and water harvesting.

What We Love: This house in South Africa provides its inhabitants with a luxury resort-like oasis that is an architectural masterpiece. Both indoor and outdoor living spaces are perfect for entertaining. We are especially loving the swimming pool with a sunken sitting area for relaxing after a dip in the pool or gathering with family and friends with some refreshments. Overall, an incredibly designed home, from the mix of materials on the exterior facade to the dynamic living spaces.

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Next to the kitchen is a pantry, a walk-in cold room, and a scullery with stairs leading down to the garages. The kitchen and dining room are directly connected to the lanai via massive sliding doors.

The top floor consists of a main suite with three more suites on the opposite side of the double volume area, as well as a pajama lounge and a study for the children still sharing the house with their parents.

Photos: Courtesy of Nico van der Meulen Architects

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