House Botha
2171
Address
12 Komandeeur Lane
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
2171
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Single storey Modernist house designed by Pius Pahl circa 1957. An early example, the house is highly intact and displays many details typical of Pahl, such as the ceiling detailing, skirting detailing, fireplace detailing, joinery, doors and windows, thin steel columns, and so on.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Pius Pahl / Steinbender
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
One of the group of mid-century, Bauhaus-inspired Modernist structures in Stellenbosch.
Grouping with other sites
This structure is an example of the Modernist houses that were constructed in this part of
Stellenbosch.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Alteration
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.92791 / 18.87704833
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Additional Information
Additional Documents
Survey
2016
Circa
Admin Area
Allotment
Zoning
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Date of survey
2016
Linked to erf/erven
Linked Address
Environment
Valley PDF
No document
AREA PDF
No document
Landscape Unit PDF
No document
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
None
Archaeology
None
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Low
Scientific
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
This structure is an example of the Modernist houses that were constructed in this part of
Stellenbosch. It has high architectural significance.
Landscape Significance
Large tree in the driveway contributes to the street.
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Additional Photos
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