Kruin Street, House van Zyl

(Perspectives by Claire McCusker)

The original house is a two storey, sixties house with glass, steel and stone. The owners want to add another storey to make maximum use of the spectacular view over Pretoria. The original design was taken into acccount when the addition was planned and the structural work was considered carefully since the house is on a steep slope. Construction to commence in 2009.

Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct

(Drawings by Heleen du Toit and Claire McCusker)

SAN Parks architectural competition required a concept design of the new focal point for the southernmost point in Africa. A familiar, uncomplicated architectural language was employed. The local vernacular of fisherman’s cottage and Cape Dutch farmstead was used as precedent to ensure that the focus of the visitor remains on the lighthouse and landscape throughout the experience. The architecture will provide and facilitate an experience, rather than something to be seen or looked at. The architecture is of a horizontal form to emphasise the vertical line of the lighthouse. Buildings grow from the landscape as to not take attention from lighthouse.

Nicholson Street, Pretoria

(3D's by Claire McCusker)

The old Brooklyn house was enlarged and the original outbuildings became part of the residence (Photos by Heleen du Toit).

House Pretorius, Orion Street, Pretoria

(3D's by Claire McCusker)

The existing Harveytile roof and first floor will be removed and replaced with a corrugated iron roof to restore the house to its the original design. The sun room will be replace with a more formal lounge with open trusses and high windows for light yet privacy. Construction will be completed in early 2009.