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The site presented a challenge in that the
street boundary was much wider than the
perimeter of the site. lt was therefore necessary to position the house to the front of the
site to accommodate a large back garden
and a swimming pool, which the clients

ARIUS N/EYER AND Ouintin le

Roux were commissioned to

design

the

architectural
elements of this inspiring
home. The clients' brief required that the
house was to be open, white and bright
with a distinct modern Mediterranean
essence. lncorporating modern materials
with a high-tech approach, Marius and
Quintin artfully designed this home, which

requested.
Central to

the design's dramatic impact,

a

beam and column extension adds a bold
and innovative spirit to the architectural style.
Marius Meyer was inspired to do something
unconventional with this aspect of the archi-

stands as an exuberant celebration of shape

and style,

tecture. He explains that the traditional
beam and column e)dension doesn't usually

feel like it's a part of the house, but rather
features as an extra element, With this
home, he deslgned the features in so that
the triangular shape of the roof and the
column form part of the roofline, becoming
an integral part of the home. The result is a
crisp, minimalist appeal with dynamic architectural lines and elegantly styled form.
Taking advantage of the clients' request for
a light and open effect, large volumes of
glass were incorporated into the fagade,

complemented by natural anodised
aluminum frames, which emphasise the
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Unique Steel Designs customdesigned and manufactured this concise and
modern stainless steel balustrade. The company
specialises in manufacturing balustrading and
functional metal products for both interior and
exterior applications. With an emphasis placed
on quality and distinction, Unique Steel Designs
brings a fresh dynamic to all its projects.
Sii*tJ$i fl,l*ll"l: Quantum Carpets supplied and
installed the wall-to-wall carpets in this classic
setting. A medium level cutpile in Tuscany cane
manufactured by Belgotex with a heavy
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residential grading of three was used. The
company installed its standard application of
1000 grams per square metre of underfelt to
ensure maximum luxury and comforl
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kitchen.

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sept,/oct 2002
SA

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