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House Van Rensburg (Oom Japie se Huis) Refurbishment Philippolis, Free State Kobus DU PREEZ: Architect

Date: 1880s/ 1997 Client: Van Rensburg Type: Homestead Status: Extant

Refurbishment of typical verandahed Street house into a retirement home for a local farmer. The approach was orthodox, retaining much of the extant fabric, particular on the street frontage while providing new conveniences such as kitchen and bathroom.. References: Raman, Pattabi G and Olivier, Jako. 2009. Architecture of the third landscape : Award-winning buildings of the Free State. Bloemfontein: Exposure. pg 20-23