Stand 47 farmhouse in Johannesburg marries high-end engineering with vernacular design

High-end engineering and modern design meet vernacular architecture in this eco-friendly house in Johannesburg. Art gallery owner, architect aficionado and developer Gavin Rooke took over the property-Monaghan Farm-and teamed up with architect Karlien Thomashoff to design a new low-cost, energy-efficient house inspired by traditional architecture. Rooke built the house on Monaghan Farm just north of Lanseria Airport, Johannesburg. Nestled amid green and amber veld grasses, Stand 47 has excellent...