Fabulous Contemporary Residence Design in Johannesburg – Bryanston Residence by Nico van Der Meulen Architects

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Nico Van Der Meulen Architects have recently completed a contemporary house design in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rough site location didn’t hassle the architects that much since the residence is built on a sloped terrain.

Resolving the slope issue has been made by constructing a large basement, with the living spaces visually appealing and modernly cantilevered over the base. The brutalist look of the house is created by its rectangular volumes the concrete, the rust-like copper cladding of the lift shaft, and gray travertine cladding.

The masculine frame element is found throughout the house, as a monumental beam protruding from the upper slab or giving rhythm to the glazed facade, trimming the fabulous illuminated glass staircase, in the coffered ceiling, or acting as a surprising decorative detail in wood veneer.

The living room is a real 2 story lounge area characterized by a single massive wall with a 4 m long fireplace, fashionable upholstered furniture and suspended round metal light installations. The interior spaces feature travertine and rich dark brown wood finishes.

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