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House Dr H Meyer
Waterkloof, Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng

HWE STAUCH and PARTNERS: Architect
Alexis PRELLER: Artist Mosaic panel at entrance

Date:c.1950s
Client:Dr H Meyer
Type:Homestead
Style:Modern
Status:Unknown

A constrained contemporary opulent ranch-style dwelling made to fit a sloping treed site with a swimming pool, following principles of rustics offset with contemporary features such as continuous steel glazed facades and cantilevered concrete balconies, incorporating a contemporary mosaic panel to the design and execution of the artist Alexis PRELLER.

References:

Wale, Laurie (Editor). 1962. New home building ideas : Architects' plans for southern Africa. Cape Town: Purnell & Sons. pg 142-149