Richard Stratford Architect

13/06/2024

Roots got under the original patchwork of crumbling tiling & slab. A broad-brushstroke approach saved the day with two Balau decking levels set into the original contorting slab. A locally sourced gum sleeper creates the seat / step. The retaining wall is finished with Portuguese tiles, cobbled drainage at threshold to garden, drainage beneath & access hatches to sewer. The final result - a clean-cut solution bursting with flavour!

03/09/2020

2020 recent pic - looking good!

03/09/2020

Experience the softness of this space..

Kick off the first weekend of Spring the right way 🍃🌼🌱

Recline in a bubble of wood, the tranquillity and otherworldliness of the space will soothe, inspire and rejuvenate.

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13/08/2018

First major Publication in the "Digest of South African Architecture, Vol 20" (A review of work completed in 2015) - South African Institute of Architects.

Special thanks to contributing photographers; Greg Horak, Leigh Smith, Surina Joubert, Russell Wells, Henco Scholtz.

Then the Consultant & Contractor team;
HSC Consulting - Structural Eng. / The Shire Wild Bulb Nursery - roof plants / Fritz's Construction / Timber Warehouse / Wintec Innovation.

Finally the Client body: Russell & Christelle Wells, Pierre Cotterell.

06/01/2018

Harvesting an existing double-volume shell-like structure, a new floor was built to cater for a 62m2 loft-apartment with an epic view of the mountain!

06/01/2018

Secondry 'Windeck' floor system with skimmed underside..

06/01/2018

well spotted.. the handrail is still to appear.. 'Wintec' access stair.

06/01/2018

Main steel structure. (early days)

06/01/2018

Primary & secondary beam layout.