The legend of the Modjadji Queen, its truth and its mystery, was the inspiration behind the reconstruction of a house built in 1960 in Floracliffe, Johannesburg.
The property is still in the possession of the family who built it originally, and with the help of their architect; Georg van Gas, the original structure was utilized and changed into a venue of modern simplicity and authentic quality.
The House and the garden breathe one breath.
For instance, the stone used in the original structure was kept in tact and insures the interaction between interior and exterior spaces; the existing and the reconstructed…
The two-storey house overlooks the garden, and the peacefulness of this setting is unusual for this day of age. Furthermore, the intimacy as well as the simplicity of the interior creates a feeling of rest.
The Inspiration
