这座位于兰斯里亚生态区莫纳汉农场的房子，主要是根据其自然环境–它位于一个未受干扰的山丘上，有大草原，可以看到美丽的连绵山丘和下面的河流–以及客户的想法和要求而设计的。
This house in Monaghan Farm, an eco-estate in Lanseria, was principally shaped around its natural context – it is situated on an undisturbed hill with Savannah grasslands with an expansive view of beautiful rolling hills and a river below – as well as the ideas and requirements of the clients.
对自然和可居住空间之间关系的关注，以及对占据这样一个美丽的自然场所的想法，导致了对简单和敏感的建筑反应的寻求。
A concern for the relationship between nature and habitable space, as well as ideas around occupying such a beautiful natural place, resulted in the search for an architectural response of simplicity and sensitivity.
房子被概念化为一组亭子，由一系列庭院和绿化带隔开，作为有遮挡的户外生活空间，内部有玻璃走廊连接各个亭子。亭子有很深的悬挑，薄薄的屋顶板，以及凹陷的落地玻璃线，创造了一个水平的轮廓，使房子不显眼地坐落在其周围环境中。屋顶种植了与周围环境相同的植被，进一步加强了与周围环境的关系。
The house was conceptualized as a set of pavilions, separated by a series of courtyards and green fingers that act as sheltered outdoor living spaces with glass corridors connecting the various pavilions internally. The pavilions, with their deep overhangs, thin roof slabs, and recessed floor-to-ceiling glass lines, create a horizontal profile, allowing the house to sit unobtrusively within its surroundings. The roof is planted with the same vegetation as the surroundings, further reinforcing the relationship with the context.
亭子和院子的空间类型导致了空间体验的多样性，这一点通过整个房子不同体量的相互作用得到了进一步加强，这与各种活动有关。在房子的公共区域，空间是开放的、宽阔的，而在更多的私人区域，空间是封闭的、明确的。
The pavilion and courtyard spatial typology results in a diversity of spatial experiences, which is further enhanced through an interplay of differing volumes throughout the house which relates to the various activities. Spaces are open and expansive in the more public areas of the house and enclosed and defined in the more private areas.
客户在房子的设计、细节设计和建造方面发挥了重要作用。丈夫的工程背景和他对混凝土的热爱，为房子的结构设计提供了依据。另一方面，妻子对颜色和家具的非凡眼光补充和软化了室内空间。这座房子确实是他们的激情和想象力的产物。
The clients were instrumental in the conception of the design, detailing, and construction of the house. The husband, with his background in engineering and his love for concrete, informed the tectonics of the house. On the other hand, the wife’s remarkable eye for color and furniture complemented and softened the interior space. This house is truly a product of their passion and imagination.
Architects: Daffonchio & Associates Architects
Area: 1100 m²
Year: 2015
Photographs: Adam Letch, Mienkie Pinchen
Builder:Lukas van Niekerk
Structural Engineer:Len Nyenes
Landscape Design:Lukas & Wendy van Niekerk
Interior Design:Lukas & Wendy van Niekerk
Sculptural Artwork:Conrad Hicks
Architects:Daffonchio and Associates Architects
City:Centurion
Country:South Africa