House Companie – Double-Storey Family Home, Free State, South Africa

Overview

House Companie is a contemporary two-storey family residence defined by its warm tile roof, crisp rendered walls and deep-set verandas. Nestled on a treelined suburban block, the design balances generous indoor living with sheltered outdoor rooms, creating a relaxed yet refined home for a growing family of five.

Design Approach

• Warm Roof & Modern Vernacular
  We paired a classic pitched roof clad in terracotta-toned tiles with clean white and brick-accented façades. This “warm-roof” palette references local farmhouses, while contemporary proportions and large openings give the home a fresh, modern edge.

• Indoor–Outdoor Living
  Strategic glazing and sliding doors connect the open-plan living and dining spaces to covered terraces and a reflecting pool. Deep eaves protect from summer sun, while operable screens frame views of mature trees and South African skies.

• Layered Privacy
  A semi-private courtyard garden steps down from the entry gate, buffering the street and offering a tranquil forecourt before you reach the main living pavilion.