after much debate, smarthouse studios has decided to have a name change to arc africa architects. our new name more effectively communicates our scope of architecture.

retail • leisure • corporate • medical • residential

up and coming events

arc africa architecture launch
primi lifestyle
7th april 2011

arc africa architects golf day
vaal de grace, parys
12th may 2011

if you would like to join us for either of these events, contact us - click here.

 
senior architect stephen bibby

member:
pia (pretoria institute of architects)
sacap (south african council of architectural professionals)
saiat (south african institute of architectural technologists)

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arc africa architects contemporary design – eagle canyon

arc africa architects made a notable statement of modernity. this home is an aesthetic solution to family living in a gated community, where perimeter walls and electrified fencing do not exist.  within what is essentially a white shell, lit after dark with low voltage down lights, the colour scheme is muted: white; off whites; creams; grey and black. colour is restricted to occasional fabrics and artwork.

contemporary residence overlooking a sizable fishing lake in the vast, undulating community, golf estate of eagle canyon, north west of johannesburg. conceived and project managed by stephen bibby it took two years to build and is a testimony to individual imagination and aesthetics.

the multi-purpose living with links between the areas, which would engender interaction with family members and guests while handling daily activities like cooking. the double story structure manifests as three distinct compartments, emphasised by pillars and planes, which in turn are painted in varying shades to further define them. essentially the rectangular ground floor comprises these three compartments delineated by central pillars, yet interlinked – apart from the guest suite on one side close to the swimming pool – which has its own separate entrance. the living area then extends from the media room through the large central sitting area to the kitchen and dining spaces at the opposite end of the rectangle.

large off white porcelain tiles clad the floors throughout and extend to the covered terrace where sitting and dining space is generous. steps descend to the lawns and the lake below and the views from the entire living / entertainment area across the shallow valley are panoramic.

stephen@arcafrica.co.za      083 302 5718       www.arcafrica.co.za