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Designer’s note.. An eccentric approach to interior design and a secret to enduring design appeals. Cheap? For sure. But even more crucial, is the comfort and the design. Considering the 21st century concepts, the sophisticated yet easy interiors should be perfectly suited to the exterior designs. Such aftermation is certainly part of the fun of seeing people in their personal small homes. It can also swing the other way - and we at thehouseplancollection magazine have witnessed plenty of disconnects in which the houses seem jarringly out of sync with the owners’ public personas. But that, too, can be revelatory—perhaps architecture has not been brought to Zimbabweans as we thought it was Editor’s note As Zimbabwe’s population continues to grow, home builders are challenged with developing houses that fit on…

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle - the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections, meaning that the sections are formed, or given shape at room temperature. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections, that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. Cold formed steel is shaped by guiding thin sheets of steel through a series of rollers, each roller changing the shape very slightly, with the net result of converting a flat sheet of steel into a C or S-shaped section. The steel used here is coated with zinc (called galvanized) or a mixture of zinc and aluminum (called zincalume or galvalume by some) to protect it…

We gathered this collection of house plans suitable for small lots to answer the growing need of custom designs as people in Zimbabwe opt for affordable areas where land is affordable. We’ve included both smaller houses and large ones with and without dimensions so our readers can find ideas they want which fall within their constraints. As square footage increases houses tend to grow deeper and gain fuller second stories, However, many of the layouts have a lot of glass for lighting purposes though a small façade can disguise as quite expansive floor plan. Designs with urban locations in mind might not have a garage, but others do have a garage and a small drive-way to keep the home’s footprint as small as possible. Not all architectural drawings and details…

What do modern families (of all sizes) need? - Open gathering spaces, relaxed outdoor living, nice spacious bedrooms. Done, done, and done with this striking (and on sale!) one-story Craftsman ranch design. The great room flows into the island kitchen, with the open dining room nearby. Just outside, the rear porch is ready for fall-time entertaining. Also ready for good times: the kitchen, which includes a window for natural light while you peruse your groceries for dinner inspiration. Over in the master suite, the private bathroom opens into a hall which in turn leads into kitchen and living area for supreme convenience. Two secondary bedrooms sit near the master suite and the common bathroom. Layout features This diagram shows a pro-posed layout for an estate development This is a new…

Today, the great room is the beating heart of the modern home. This open living space—typically connected to the kitchen and containing both modern dining and living room furniture—is where family and friends gather, dine, do homework, and entertain. Of course, furnishing and decorating an open, varied area can be a challenge. Many of nowadays layouts incorporate a dramatic open-plan spaces with combined kitchen/living/dining zones, Giving a large room delineation is important and it’s more than simply putting together different seating arrangements. Its appealing to use large area rugs that follow the perimeter of the space to help soften and unite an oversized room. Its also good to lay smaller rugs in order to further define distinct areas. A built-in banquette can anchor a niche, and set it apart from…

Medium density homes or small houses are not only about being cute on the outside and practical on the inside, they are actually becoming a growing trend that promotes sustainable living. The idea is to minimize the size of the home while still having everything you need just at a more modest size. Many structural designers have taken on the challenge of creating innovative small homes that are beautiful and modern. As a result, here are some medium density houses that are sure to make you reconsider your current home. Built this house in any medium density location or neighborhood in Harare, Zimbabwe. This luxurious medium House offers a modern concept when it comes to small homes. Instead of being vertical it is horizontal with high ceilings. Its high ceilings…

NEW HOME Head Office: 346 Affirmative way Willowvale, Harare Magaba Branch: Magaba Home Industry, Mbare, Harare EMAIL ADDRESS Head Office: sales@steelmate.co.zw Magaba Branch: info@steelmate.co.zw HEAD OFFICE .Landline: +263 242 611801-5 Cellphone: +263 788 930 559 When it came to selecting a new home and the design, we needed to choose a location which was convenient for our clients in and around Harare in particular and Zimbabwe at large, We also had to chose a floor plan that perfectly suits our business and a design that is welcoming both now and in the future. From taste preferences and lifestyle requirements to block size and budget, there were many aspects that we needed to take into account. However, we finally came up with a home that you will find suitable as a…

Whether you’re working with a small lot or you just want an affordable compact home, our collection of house plans for narrow lots is sure to please. This small lot house plan is ideal for building in a high density surbub of Zimbabwe or on a smaller lot anywhere. This design turn the restrictions of a narrow lot (and sometimes small square footage) into an architectural plus by utilizing the space in imaginative ways. This design features a charming porch in front as opposed to some narrow house plans which feature front-loading garages. A properly designed narrow lot house plan “lives” just like any other quality home - and offers you more lot options if you have the proper designer. a building should speak of its time and place, but…

If you’re getting a house built, a floor plan is probably the most detailed and important part of the drafting process - and it’s essential to understand how the inside of the house will be laid out. What are floor plans? In a nutshell, the floor plan is two-dimensional plan of how the house will look from the top down. Floor plans are a kind of cross-section, showing the layout of the house from a perspective roughly three or four feet (about a metre) above the floor. What’s on a floor plan? There’s quite a lot of detail on a floor plan, and while most people will be able to make basic sense of it all at a glance, there’s still plenty to decipher in if you’re not familiar with…

This residential project combines mixed elements that are very diverse, sometimes antithetical in nature. The structure possess a parallel layout following the set backs of the property. Three distinct volumes that are inter connected are visible from the external evelations. The massive and authoritative head of the building, where the main entrance is located. The covered carnopy that leads you to the main entranceand the glass facade totaly makes it contemporary masterpiece. This masterpiece again strike an amazing balance in the way the outside spaces seem to flow and seem to be in sync with the inside living spaces, The bis glass facdes also enables a light flood in the inside living room creating a perfect and ideal lounging space for a savanna type of climate. it also exhibits a…

Lighting plays a vital role in the way people experience and understand architecture. Whether buildings and structures are lit naturally or artificially, lighting is the medium that allows us to see and appreciate the beauty in the buildings around us. Lighting can bring an emotional value to architecture – it helps create an experience for those who occupy the space. Without lighting, where would architecture be? Would it still have the same impact? No, it wouldn’t. Whether it’s daylighting or artificial lighting, light draws attention to textures, colors, and forms of a space, helping architecture achieve its true purpose. Vision is the single most important sense through which we enjoy architecture, and lighting enhances the way we perceive architecture even more. We want the lighting to look a certain way,…

1. Cost Effective Timber trusses are less expensive than steel and take less time to develop, making them a cost-effective option for home construction. They provide an economical choice since most can be installed without the need for heavy machines and other expensive labor necessities, reducing the time it takes to create and install each component. 2. Design Versatility Timber provides an array of design options that other materials like steel do not. They can be designed to match the structure’s architectural style and can be customized to each home’s needs and standards. They can even be used as a decorative touch for rustic decor or high ceilings that sport exposed natural wood. They are also compatible with other building materials such as steel and can easily link to other…

Take Craftsman-style house designs that first appeared in the early 1900. The style sought to emphasize the skills of carpenter-builders, who would carve unique molding patterns and build cabinets and trim on site. Sometimes masons would gather stone on site to build foundations, columns, and chimneys. The home designs, as result, appeared hand-made rather than factory-produced, one reason the style remains popular to this day. The plan above retains the tell-tale elements of a Craftsman-style home yet modern – a low-pitched roof, a small entrance porch, and wooden frames – even as it branches out in new directions. A stone chimney and foundation could be built with cultured stone, a less-expensive substitute for the real thing. An angled front door, something you rarely saw back in the day, makes the…

Building a home’s a very emotional thing for most of us. Not only because it’s going to be our own most private, sacred space, but also because for most, it’s probably going to be the biggest investment we’ve ever made. If you’re at the point where you’re ready to talk to an architect or a building designer, it’s also likely that ideas have long since started to percolate in your mind about how the house should be - how it should look, what shape it’ll take, what kinds of materials you want, what shade of green you’re going to have in the kitchen, what type of bench you want and so forth… At this point though, it’s often a good idea to take stock of exactly how committed you are…