Leading Architecture & Design October/November 2020

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Industrial revolution This off-the-grid suburban family home in Johannesburg, designed by Veld Architects, explores the potential of architecture to nurture the environment and the local craft economy. PHOTOGRAPHY ELSKE KRITZINGER

Above: Roof gardens integrate elements of the landscaping and architecture, reintroducing plant diversity to the suburban setting. Left: The bold, modern industrial style of the house signals its character as a machine for living designed to reduce energy consumption.

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