W hen Atterbury sets out to create a new development, it is never just about the buildings. It is about people, place and purpose. This philosophy comes to life in Bendehuis, the newest addition to Pretoria’s Old East
original cottage became the design inspiration and focal point of the new development. “The intention was never to overshadow the old house, but to celebrate it,” explains Slee, who is one of South Africa’s most acclaimed architects. “The small house was the starting point, the seed around which everything
A story rooted in heritage At the heart of Bendehuis lies a modest historic house, once a gathering point for young cyclists in the area, affectionately called their ‘clubhouse’ or ‘Bendehuis’. Rather than erasing the past, Atterbury and Lead Architect Johan Slee embraced it. The
Precinct, a project that embodies the company’s forward-thinking approach while honouring the roots of the site it occupies.
Johan Slee
The intention was never to overshadow the old house, but to celebrate it.
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