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House van Jaarsveldt
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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| This home for the Rhodesian and ex-Springbok rugby captain, Des van Jaarsveldt, and his family is situated in a rugged Bulawayo suburb. The site was hewn out of a koppie and the shape of the clearing, considering orientation, aspect, and the position of large granite boulders, determined the planning to a large extent. A further main consideration was to keep the cost below £4,000 which created a problem owing to the accommodation and character desired, as well as the additional expense caused by the difficult site. The house consists of an open plan for the living area, and three bedrooms, etc. Living area is divided into an entrance screening a bar, living room, dining area, and external verandahs and terraces. All main rooms face north and east towards the view over the valley. Numerous cupboards have been provided, as well as a separate internal shower cubicle ventilated through the bathroom. The cupboards are planned as a sound barrier between the bedrooms. A double carport and future play room are on the lower level. The house has been built on a base of grey and pink granite, found on the site. It was decided to restrict the granite in the house to a few features next to the entrance, fireplace, etc., so as to establish a secondary relationship to the site. The main appearance consists of horizontal planes, contrasting with the granite surroundings. The house is built in facebrick, painted white. Some walls have been picked out in charcoal and burned red, and have been plastered for further contrast. All ceilings are sloping with the corrugated iron roof, under a 2-inch [51mm] glass wool insulation. The roof construction has been partially expressed in the living area. Floors are in "Pako" obezi, "Slasto", and vinyl tiles. All woodwork, kitchen fittings, doors and furniture are in sapele mahogany. An overall impression of informality, adapted to Rhodesian living, is given. The colour scheme in white (walls, windows, etc.), charcoal, sand-stone, yellow (ceilings, soffits), and burned red (end walls), gives the house a sense of drama and depth. [Wale 1962:121-124] Books that reference House van Jaarsveldt
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