STYLE 01: CONTEMPORARY BARNSTYLE MATERIAL PALETTE: Walls and roof: Large elements of glazing and timber slats are encouraged. Where solid walls are used, the following are to apply: This style is a contemporary interpretation of a simple barn which encourages the use of a small textured base, plastered or bagged walls and roof sheeting dragged down onto the walls. The roof is dominant with rectangular windows alongside contemporary glazed walls. WALLS: 30-40% 60-70% rough or cut stone metal sheeting cladding, painted & plastered, bagged THEMING IMAGES: ROOFS: S-profile metal sheeting, Rheinzinc / cliplok sheeting Feature walls: In addition to the above, feature gable walls are encouraged for this style where timber slats, aluminium louvres and/ or glass will be permitted. 1. 2. COLOUR PALETTE: Greys and whites with some subtle taupes determine the colour palette for this style with the use of natural materials such as stone to bring in warmer tones. Charcoal and grey roofs are encouraged with windows matching those tones. Any colours from the Architectural Greys range may be applied. 3. 4. FIGURE 1. - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOUT BAY by Luis Mira Architects + StudioMAS + Sergio Aguilar FIGURE 2. - BABYLONSTOREN, SIMONDIUM by Malherbe Rust Architects FIGURE 3. - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOUT BAY by Luis Mira Architects + StudioMAS + Sergio Aguilar FIGURE 4. - SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE IN STROZA by majorarchitekci
MAJOR ROOFS: 35-45 o WINDOWS: Glazed walls rather than punch-hole type windows are characteristic of this style. For a contemporary look, mullions are discouraged in favour of large glazed openings. A rectangular, elongated propoortion in either a vertical or horizontal plane. Clerestorey windows and dormers are encouraged as well as the use of glazed gable ends. The roof pitch is to be 35-45 degrees. Eaves are to be clipped and as are gable ends. Where an eave overhang is required for weather protection at a door, for example, this element must be treated as a secondary roof element. COLUMNS: Slender steel columns are central to this style s aesthetic. Timber cladding to the columns is permitted and encouraged and careful thought must be given to the detailing of the joints to the floor slab and roof beams. Plastered Plastered base Timber-clad steel Timber Masonry Column with Timber Post DOORS: CHIMNEYS: Doors are to be designed as an integral part of the glazed walls discussed above. Where standalone doors are necessary, glazed doors are encouraged and where solid doors are required, The use of steel flues is encouraged for this style. painted timber tongue and groove doors are Variations of the steel flue will be permitted at preferred. the sole discretion of the NDRP.
STYLE 02: HOMESTEAD STYLE MATERIAL PALETTE: Walls and roof: Large elements of glazing and timber slats are encouraged. Where solid walls are used, the following are to apply: This style is more traditional in its use of materials and the definition of openings.the use of large openings to give it a contemporary feel is encouraged. The emphasis of this style is on the walls with a textured or cementitious finish and punch-hole windows of vertical proportions. WALLS: 60-70% rough or cut stone 30-40% painted, plastered and/or bagged walls THEMING IMAGES: ROOFS: metal sheeting, broseley tile, Marley Modern Feature walls: In addition to the above, feature gable walls are encouraged for this style where 100% of any textured wall finish such as stone or bagged plaster would be permitted. 1. 2. COLOUR PALETTE: The colour palette of the homestead style is one of natural tones - beiges, taupes and browns with an undertone of grey. 3. 4. FIGURE 1. - SILVERHURST MANOR by Simon McCullagh Architects FIGURE 2. - TUSCALOOSA RESIDENCE by Arcanum Architecture FIGURE 3. - ORCHARD STREET by Alex Stewart Architecture & Interior Design FIGURE 4. - BURNING TREE RESIDENCE by David Jameson Architect Inc
30-45 o MAJOR ROOFS: max.600mm WINDOWS: Large punch-hole windows with vertical proportions characterise the homestead style. Windows are to be timber or aluminium with simple cottage pane in large format for a contemporary approach. Glazed walls are also encouraged alongside the punch-hole windows. Horizontal clerestorey windows will be permitted. The roof pitch is to be 30-45 degrees. Eaves may overhang to a maximum of 600mm. Where a deeper eave overhang is required for weather protection at a door, for example, this element must be treated as a secondary roof element. COLUMNS: A variety of columns are permitted for this style ranging from solid stone to timber-clad steel columns. DOORS: Doors are to be timber or aluminium to match the windows. The style s doors may have simple square fielded panels. T&G panels will be permitted. Overly decorative fielded panels will not be permitted. Timber-clad steel Timber Plaster & stone base Stone clad Plastered masonry Plastered or stone base with timber post CHIMNEYS: Chimneys are to be masonry chimneys clad or plastered as per material palette. Steel flues may be combined at the sole discrection of the NDRP.
STYLE 03: MODERN STOEP The modern stoep style is a contemporary interpretation of the South African highveld stoep architecture. This style is characterised by low-pitched hipped roofs and deep concealed eave overhangs. For a contemporary approach, the design should make use of glazed walls and large-pane fenestration. MATERIAL PALETTE: Walls and roof: Large elements of glazing and timber slats are encouraged. Where solid walls are used, the following are to apply: WALLS: 30-40% rough or cut stone, tyrolean 60-70% painted, plastered and/or bagged walls THEMING IMAGES: ROOFS: S-profile metal sheeting, Rheinzinc / seamed sheeting Marley Modern 1. 2. COLOUR PALETTE: The colour palette for this style is balanced between greys and warm beiges with charcoal/ dark grey roofs. 3. 4. FIGURE 1. - MEADOW CREAK by Arcanum Architecture Inc FIGURE 2. - MEADOW CREAK by Arcanum Architecture Inc FIGURE 3. - MEADOW CREAK by Arcanum Architecture Inc FIGURE 4. - HOUSE IN BARBADOS by Architects Cubed
900mm - 1200mm 10-30 o WINDOWS: Similar to the contemporary barnstyle, glazed walls rather than punch-hole type windows are characteristic of this style. Slender mullions will be permited for large panes. A rectangular,or square proportion will be permitted with an emphasis on the horizontal format. Clerestorey windows, bay windows dormers are encouraged. MAJOR ROOFS: The roof pitch is to be 10-30 degrees with deep closed eaves set at 900mm to 1200mm. COLUMNS: DOORS: This style encourages the use of slender columns - either steel clad in timber or solid timber. A low masonry plinth with materials as per the material palette will be permittded. Doors are to be designed as an integral part of the glazed walls Where stand-alone doors are necessary, glazed doors are encouraged and where solid doors are required, painted timber doors are preferred. Timber-clad steel Timber Detailed timber Plastered or stone base with timber post CHIMNEYS: The use of both steel flues and masonry chimneys will be permitted for this style where appropriate.