Category: House
Extensive Upmarket Renovation 12 Rontree, Camps Bay Cape Town
This Camps Bay property was purchased by a couple from Belgium who wanted to change the dated “80’s” look to something upmarket, modern and functional. To achieve this it required the innovative brilliance of the Thomas Geh Architectural team.
The construction scope of works were extensive with demolishing, re-modelling the structure inside and out, changing the whole façade, adding an extra storey, filling the old swimming pool and building two new pools – one on the ground storey and another on the first.
When it came to the furnishing and finishes it was the superb taste of the clients that added that touch of class necessary for a building of this stature.
House Joubert – Langebaan – Light Steel Frame House
This Project was built in Langebaan with exceptionally sandy ground conditions, hence we had to use a raft foundation. The concrete foundations were done using Geoplas flooring modules which consist of recycled plastic modules. This system raises the slab off of the ground and creates ventilation (space) which can be used for services. This method is very useful not only to reduce energy loss but also adds to the “green factor” in construction. This client is all about green living energy saving and interested in the speed of the construction method. With the design of the roof and insulated walls we achieved a 17 to 20 percent improvement in energy efficiency compared to conventional designs.
This project once again shows the ability of Light Steel Frame Housing.
KFC – Kuilsriver Light Steel Frame and Etics
KFC Kuilsriver – Etics
This project was a quick turnaround project completing from ground to open doors in 8 weeks. ETICS was used with the light steel on this project. ETICS system is fast gaining ground in the alternative building technology market, with architects and engineers recognizing its benefits including increased insulation of buildings against energy loss, the multiple options it provides to the intricate features of specific façade designs, as well as the provision of actively contributing to the conservation of nature and natural resources. With Light steel frame construction there are many cladding option in cladding, finished looks as well as insulation.
Smokey Grove House – Three Sisters
Smokey Grove House
This project was a fairly simple, “Natural Farm House” built on a farm just outside of Tree Sisters.
The clients had seen the Light Steel Frame concept and decided that they wanted a “Green” house, with the minimum disruption of the natural farm environment whilst construction was in progress. The only special requirement was that the client wanted exposed “timber” trusses internally.
Because of the extreme temperature in the area it was imperative that the house would be as insulated and energy efficient as possible. The conclusion was walls with an overall thickness of 133mm, an R Value of 3.69 and a fire rating of 30 minutes.
The client was very happy with the final outcome.
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