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other developments) contact Homelux at:

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Tel: 0242 788107-11

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SENSITIVE RENOVATIONS AND
EXTENSIONS TO A FAMILY HOME

Text – Michael Nott Photos – Structure and Design
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This family home in Vainona has while preserving the integrity and personality stand with small turned bedposts. The other
been extensively remodelled of the home and at the same time creating bedroom has a teak and rattan headboard,
without compromising the original an extraordinary lush, tropical garden hidden and although the bed dressing favours
look and feel. The current family member at the back of the house. softer pinks and creams it feels somehow
had added two new wings to the house – a more masculine – perhaps because of the
bedroom wing and a generous extension The previous extensions included the romantic art work above the headboard.
to the lounge and living area. Working with bedroom wing with two guest bedrooms – Both bedrooms have windows overlooking
Liz Howes from Howes and Homes he’s each with their own distinct look and feel the front garden so they’re light and sunny.
recently added a double garage, a new – and a shared bathroom with an elegant The windows are broken up into smaller
verandah and outside entertainment space, free standing tub. One bedroom is decorated square panels with chunky white aluminium
and renovations and improvements to the with a blue and white colour palette and frames that are new replacements but in
domestic quarters. He’s achieved all of this has a double bed with a white painted bed keeping with the overall design.

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These frames are repeated throughout the home and echo what
were probably originally steel ‘Crittall’ frames.
The bedrooms are separated by a small wall at the end of the
passage painted in pistachio and brown stripes that look like
wallpaper. This wing of the house also has the owner’s study/home
office dominated by a large antique sailing ship in a glass display
cabinet.
The second new wing is made up of a generous lounge extension
with windows running along both sides. One side looks out to
the front garden while the other side has full height doors and
windows opening to the new verandah with views of the pool and
the extraordinary water feature in the garden. The new section is
made up of an open plan dining area and an elegant formal lounge.
The dining room is dominated by a beautiful antique oak table, with
cabriole legs ending in castors, which can comfortably seat eight.

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The open plan dining room and lounge are
separated from the more cosy TV lounge by a
double-sided fireplace and chimney breast.
The furnishings throughout are comfortable
and functional with a few select good quality
antique pieces to add warmth and interest to
the large spaces.

The owner has installed new solid teak floors
throughout the central part of the home
which includes the two lounges, the dining
room, the bar and the kitchen.

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The floors were originally installed by Pride
of Africa and recently sanded and resealed
by Interfloors (Integrated Flooring and
Maintenance) – under the supervision of
Howes and Homes.

Howes and Homes also repainted the
entire house, both inside and out, as well
as restoring cornices and ceilings where
needed, and the skirtings were repainted in
crisp white. On one wall of the lounge the
existing wallpaper proved to be difficult to
remove so Howes and Homes painted over
the wallpaper creating a sort of hessian
textured feel.

The core of the house has been reconfigured
and now contains the open plan kitchen, a
bar and entertainment area and, of course,
the master suite. The kitchen, designed and
installed by Easy Life Kitchens, is modern
and functional with all the necessary
convenient appliances. A nice feature is the
folding windows above the sink so you can
look out over the back courtyard while doing
the washing up!

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The bar is a comfortable area for grown-
up entertaining with a unique bar counter
custom made by Brigette Lotter. High
bar stools – with backs – and mirrored
shelves for bottles complete the intimate,
informal look.

And then there’s the master suite. The
spacious bedroom is mostly simple and
uncluttered with large folding doors along
one wall opening to a private verandah
overlooking the amazing back garden water
feature. Behind the bed a paint effect
feature wall adds interest to an otherwise
simple and unadorned space. The overall
effect is tranquil and suitably relaxing.
There’s a dressing area leading to a spa like
bathroom and outdoor double shower set in
lush, tropical planting.

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Howes and Homes are responsible for the
latest renovations and additions. They’ve
added a large verandah along the side of the
lounge and dining room, bridging the gap
between the garden and the interior. The
verandah also helps to control the sun that
previously poured into the lounge a little
too intensely bleaching the wood floors and
any furniture nearby. The verandah is huge,
measuring approximately 13 metres by 4½
metres. Howes and Homes has copied the
paving around the pool (by Set in Stone)
so that the verandah seems to extend out
to the pool and garden. When it was first
built the verandah roof allowed storm water
to flood the area- but Howes and Homes
added a small roof extension which has
solved the problem. The Chromadek roof
has a bleached pine tongue and groove
ceiling and the end wall, furthest from the
bar, has a textured stone-like wall finish that
blends with the wall behind the Jacuzzi.
(Howes and Homes also installed the
Jacuzzi – a first for them!)

The verandah now comfortably
accommodates two lounging spaces, a
dining area and a wall unit for serving food
and drinks. Together with the pool and
Jacuzzi (and of course the wonderful water
feature) it’s an entertainer’s dream.
Howes and Homes also extensively
renovated the quarters for the domestic
staff, adding a roofed in courtyard clad, in
part, with translucent polycarbonate roof
sheets from Classicom, an outdoor cooking
and dining area, and renovating the existing
bathroom.

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For more information about Howes and Homes:
Call Liz Howes on: 0772 253 236
Email: [email protected]

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The Well Woman Clinic was established over 20 years ago As the Well Woman Clinic in Belgravia grew to include more recent
in 1998 at 18 East Road, Belgravia, Harare. They aim of diagnostic procedures and equipment, and as their patient base
the Clinic, as the name suggests, is to provide high quality, grew, the Belgravia premises became too small and there was no
holistic health solutions specifically for women, including General room to expand. The property at 5 Hurworth Road in Highlands was
Practitioners’ services, specialist state of art diagnostic services, acquired in 2005 with the aim of creating a future medical facility
screening, health care and education. The Clinic has a training room designed to accommodate their specific needs.
available for health seminars and training for both the public and
health practitioners. There was an old house on the property – originally a family home
– although it had been converted to commercial purposes in recent
The Clinic deals with a whole range of medical procedures including years – including the Centre for Healthy Living and most recently the
pap smears, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and issues Aroma Café. Sadly the old house was in a bad state of repair and little
surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. In addition of the original structure could be adapted or salvaged. Local architect
to general health practitioners, diagnostics and screening specialists, Sarah Morgan had to make the decision to totally demolish the
they also have on their staff a Clinical Psychologist and a Dietician, existing structure in order to replace it with a new custom designed,
ensuring an all-inclusive wellness programme. modern medical centre.

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Morgan has designed a medical centre that
functions very efficiently and still feels calm
and soothing for anxious patients. Although
the site is only about 1 acre Morgan has
been able to set out all the built spaces
that the clinic needs as well as managing
to incorporate the gardens, water-features
and private courtyards which wrap around
the structures. There’s also ample, stress
free parking space eliminating another
stress inducing factor – parking at Belgravia
was sometimes difficult. It’s quite a feat
to fit all of this on to a relatively small
site while still maintaining a feeling of
spaciousness and serenity.

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Morgan provided a landscape layout that’s bordered by a second, slightly larger,
specifying that the garden should be garden pool. The windows continue along
waterwise and that varying shades of blue, the length of the passageway running to the
white and green should predominate with back section of the building so the whole
pops of a brighter, cheerful yellow. This central core is filled with light and sun and
colour palette has been incorporated in expansive views of the plantings.
to the interior design blending the indoor/
outdoor distinction. The garden was created by Natalie Price
There are lots of windows on all sides – from Nature’s Way. Work on the garden
some looking out to the garden and some started in August 2019 so that by the time
looking on to private courtyards which the clinic opened in November this year it
provide screening and privacy where most was already well established – though with
needed. A great window feature is the the recent rains it promises to look even
frameless glass corner window in the main better. Thankfully, some of the older, more
reception and waiting area that looks directly substantial trees were preserved so they
on to a small L-shaped water feature. On help to make the gardens look more mature.
the other side of the reception area large Even the conference/seminar room has large
windows and folding glass doors look on to a folding glass doors on two sides so that it
small paved courtyard with outdoor seating can be almost completely opened up to the
outdoor space.
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Work on the site was
started in June 2018
and the clinic officially
opened in November this
year, so Natalie Price has
had over a year to get the
garden looking fabulous.
Construction didn’t take
the full two years as
the site was shut down
for about a year due to
financial constraints – and
of course the pandemic
added various unforeseen
difficulties and delays.

The building is brick under
a Chromadek roof, so it has
a familiar Zimbabwean-
home look. The exterior
is painted a soft, neutral
grey (with crisp white
mouldings around the
doors and windows) so
with the green roof it sits
comfortably in the lush
garden. Sarah Morgan
has designed the whole
building on a single floor
level so there are no steps
or stairs for patients to
negotiate. Despite the
building being large only
smaller sections of the
facades can be seen at
one glance, so it appears
more modest than it really
is – a bit of a ‘Tardis’ trick.

A small portico, with
a slatted roof section
extending outward,
welcomes visitors to the
main reception. There’s
a large circular desk
in the centre and the
furniture and accessories
are voluptuously curvy -
there are curvy seating
areas, round ottomans
and circular mirrors.
Dropped bulkheads on the
ceiling follow the layout
of the built in furniture
and define the different
areas within the open
plan space. The floor is
a pale wood-look vinyl
that’s warm, practical for
cleaning and hygienic.

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The furniture – mostly supplied by
Zimbrellas– is in shades of greens and bright
yellow that mimic the garden. The green is
soothing while the bright yellow is cheerful
and uplifting. Morgan supplied a detailed
brief and mood boards, colours and interior
design ideas that she had conceptualised
for the clinic. The information was issued to
Debbie Davies from Zimbrellas and Laura
Tofts from Artisan who were able to interpret
and realise Morgan’s décor ideals – and add
their own flair.

To the left of the reception are the admin
and accounts offices, the archives and
the server room. Off to the right are five
consultants’ rooms.

Behind the reception a sinuous passage way
glides past the nurses’ station to the back
T-shaped section. Artisan has dressed the
curving wall in a delightful wall paper with a
bird and plant motif. The left section of the
T contains a staff room and a small kitchen,
as well as a sluice room and a laundry
room. The right hand branch of the T has a
second, smaller reception and waiting area,
and the diagnostic rooms for ultra-sound,
mammography and other procedures. Morgan
did intensive research on the optimal size of
rooms, the preferred layouts of machinery
and detailed technical requirements of
each room – ventilation, the thickness of
walls for radiation prevention, lighting,
plumbing, protection of staff from radiation,
positions of the monitors relative to patients
and specialist, new innovative methods of
scanning and so on. This demanded a high
level of communication and co-ordination
between the clinical experts, the Well Woman
team, the architect, the electrical engineers
and technical consultants. Because of the
sensitive nature of much of the machinery
Morgan engaged the services of James
Emmanuel from ECE Consulting to ensure
the uninterrupted power supply was ideally
configured for their needs.

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In this wing there are also two reading rooms, a TV lounge and a
covered porch where patients can wait for their results.

At the other end of the building, more or less in front of the
reception, there’s the spacious conference/seminar room and an
on-site pharmacy and dispensary.

The project was designed by Sarah Morgan Architect (SMA) and
developed and project managed by Condev Property Development
(Pvt) Ltd. SMA and Condev have featured in a number of articles in
Structure and Design including Arkenstone, 10 on Paxford, 100 on
Montgomery and 31 on Edinburgh.

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To contact The Well Woman Clinic
Visit: 5 Hurworth Road, Highlands

Call:
(+263 24) 2796492/3/4/6
(+263 24) 2704326
(+263 24) 2704262
(+263 24) 2704200
VOIP LINE (+263) 86 77100746
Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours
8.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
Closed over weekends and public holidays.

To get in touch with ConDev:
Telephone-
+263 772 331 935 or +263 773 820 430
Website- www.condev.info

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Artisan is one of Zimbabwe’s leading distributors and preferred supplier
of quality paints; specialist wall, floor and pool coatings; unique
waterproofing and building additives, painting accessories and wallpaper
coverings, to the Trade, Construction and Interior Design Sector.

Artisan was founded in January 2010 by long-time friends Paul Coates and Laura
Tofts, with a vision to be a specialist supplier of unique wall and flooring coatings.
With a commitment to only stocking brands of the highest quality.

Artisan has grown to offer a diverse product range, as well as a supply and consult
to professional contractors within the construction and interior design industry for
many projects within Zimbabwe and around the southern African region.

Some of their particularly popular products include the Cemcrete. A cements based
decorative range which include Wall, Floor, and Pool Coatings, in addition offer
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Ever increasing in popularity is Vinyl Wallpaper Coverings, with a wide selection
of textured and patterns for bespoke finishes, for commercial or residential
environments. From designer wallpaper, to tough and hard-wearing coverings,
there is a style to suit any project. There are specialist contractors available for
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While offering specialist unique services for the Professional Contractor, Architect
and Interior Designer; Corporate Clients; and the Hospitality Industry. These
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Zimbabwe [email protected]
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www.artisan.co.zw
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Troika Design
Workshop
creates décor
scheme for
the new
Eastend
Dental
Surgery in
Newlands

Text: Michael Nott
Photos: Structure and Design
Plans & Render: Troika Design Workshop

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Eastend Dental Surgery was originally established in 2010 The Eastend Dental Surgery is located at the front of the
at the Eastend Medical Centre on the corner of George Victoria Drive complex, on the right hand side, with a small
Silundika Avenue and Fifth Street in the heart of the covered verandah in front and a courtyard behind the
City. While the city centre branch continues to be operational they reception area. The location of the Newlands surgery offers
have recently opened a brand new branch within the complex of patients more convenience, safe parking and the option to
businesses at 37 Victoria Drive in Newlands. The modern new avoid the hassles of the City. The premises were previously
surgery is run under the auspices of Dr M. Masunda. Dr Masunda has a single, large, open plan office with few redeeming features
been practicing dentistry for the past 12 years, having received his in terms of décor or interior design. From this blank slate
Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree at the University of Zimbabwe Gerald Masvosve, and the team from Troika Design Workshop,
and a Post Graduate course in oral Implantology at the University of have successfully created a stylish and functional, ultra-
Pretoria in South Africa. modern dental practice.

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The practice consists of the reception area and admin office at the create a comfortable, contemporary waiting space.
front with the rest of the practice concealed behind frosted glass
doors. The reception area is dominated by an elegant turquoise The rest of the reception and waiting area is mostly pristine white,
blue-green feature wall with a series of graphics set on clear, with large white ceramic floor tiles and floor to ceiling white blinds
raised, Perspex panels. The vibrant colour is relaxing while at the on the windows, partially concealing the courtyard. (The blinds
same time creating a clean, sophisticated ambiance. The simple, were supplied and installed by Creative Systems.) A bulkhead over
sleek reception desk – designed by Troika in a combination of the reception desk and a delightful, quirky pendant light, defines
plain white and wood grain finishes – was custom made by L.G. the area and adds interest to an otherwise simple, uncluttered
Shopfitters who also supplied the matching credenza and storage space. The overall effect is designed to make even the most anxious
cabinets. Two grey sofas, two single chairs and a coffee table patients feel comfortable, calm and more relaxed.

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Through the frosted glass doors from the
reception are two adjoining treatment
rooms separated by frosted glass panels.
The treatment rooms don’t have doors to
close up the space – just wide openings to
the linking passage. This makes the rooms
feel larger and more generous so there’s no
sense of closed off confinement for patients.
The treatment rooms are again mostly
simple, uncluttered white for the floors, walls
and ceilings, with pops of bright colours in
the upholstery of the dentist’s chairs and
visitors’ chairs. A plaster board panel, which
partially separates the two rooms from the
passageway, has a vibrant and colourful vinyl
mural designed to resemble the upper and
lower teeth in a fun, abstract pattern. Across
the passage frosted glass partitions have an
abstract design of a tooth!

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