African project
1948 Houghton Estate – South Africa
Photographs: Barry Goldman
ted two separate office blocks in Johannesburg. Partner, Ivan Schlapobersky, who
University of Pennsylvania, takes us through the two buildings.
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“The style is bold and modern,
however, making sensible choices
with regard to window openings
and sun screening. As in all our
buildings, extensive use is made
of balconies and terraces so that
people working there can experience
the landscape and escape air
conditioning”
– Ivan Schlapobersky, M/Architects
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