Architect’s Plans

 

Building a new home or planning a renovation? Be inspired by these house plans designed by top local architects and download them for free

 

Eco investment

Madeleen Schnitter of Schnitter & Company Architects (012 430 7162) believes that the three key areas to focus on when building an eco-friendly home are orientation, insulation and energy usage....

A great all-rounder

To create a design that would be flexible in the long run, the teams from Solo Architects (084 567 5068) and Wilkinson Architects (012 440 5973) thought outside the box when drawing up the plans for this free-standing addition....

A home for all seasons

Hot summers, winds and winter rains are no match for this contemporary beach house; it’s been designed by Johannesburg architect Foord Ceronio (011 888 4446 or 082 963 1592) to make the best of everything nature throws at it. ...

Colonial revival

When masterminding the transformation of a 75-year-old cottage into this contemporary three bedroom colonial home, Jo’burg-based architect Hugo Hamity (082 552 4494 or hugohamity.co.za) aimed not only to retain the property’s period features...

Stepping it up

A very steep and rocky site was the biggest challenge Ben Kotlowitz of KMA Architects (021 465 5728 or kaa.co.za) had to overcome in the design of this stunning triple-storey home....