36 Houghton Drive, Arts and Crafts building in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Description
36 Houghton Drive is a two-story Arts and Crafts building in Johannesburg's Houghton Estate with traditional architectural details from the early 1900s. The structure features handcrafted elements and carefully proportioned windows typical of its era.
History
The building was designed in 1919 by architect Piercy Patrick Eagle while serving as Transvaal Government Architect. Its construction was part of Johannesburg's early architectural development during the post-war building period.
Culture
The building demonstrates South African architectural practices of the 1900s through its integration of Arts and Crafts movement principles and local building traditions.
Practical
The building is located in an established residential neighborhood and is visible from the street. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, but should note it is an active private property not open for interior access.
Did you know?
The structure forms a matched pair with its neighboring building, both commissioned by P.W. McKie and marked with a City of Johannesburg heritage plaque. This pairing of two similar buildings is rarely documented and shows a special commitment to paired architecture.
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