The Blair Atholl house is a contemporary home on the Blair Atholl golf estate in Gauteng, South Africa, from Nico van der Meulen Architects. Published write-ups describe a double-storey house of roughly 750 square metres that works within strict estate rules on roofs and materials.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | House in Blair Atholl |
| Setting | Blair Atholl golf estate, South Africa |
| Architect | Nico van der Meulen Architects |
| Size | About 750 m2, two storeys (as reported) |
| Studio founded | 1984 |
What is special about the Blair Atholl house?
Golf estates come with rulebooks. In this case the estate required pitched roofs and specific natural materials, and the design turned those limits into a contemporary farmhouse concept. The house has no high boundary walls or electric fencing, unusual for the area. One write-up credits Werner van der Meulen of the practice as the designer. Sources also disagree about where exactly the estate sits, placing it between Johannesburg and Pretoria, so we describe it simply as being in Gauteng.
Who is Nico van der Meulen Architects?
The practice was founded in 1984 by Nico van der Meulen and his wife Santa and is now based in Johannesburg, with more than four decades of work. Nico van der Meulen studied civil engineering and project management before becoming a professional architect.
” Under Nico’s guidance, the team of professional architects, interior architects and designers apply a great deal of precision and tenacity to provide clients with nothing less than the highest quality expected, and contribute to the overall success of the practice. “
Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and classical buildings, additions and alterations. Past projects include House Fren, House Tsi, House Mosi, House Laudium, Apartments in Kampala and House Smith. Current and upcoming work is on the studio’s official website.
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FAQ
Who designed the house in Blair Atholl?
Nico van der Meulen Architects, a Johannesburg practice founded in 1984.
Where is Blair Atholl?
Blair Atholl is a golf estate in Gauteng, South Africa, between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
How big is the house?
Published write-ups give about 750 square metres over two storeys.
What shaped the design?
Estate rules required pitched roofs and specific natural materials, which led to a contemporary farmhouse concept.
Where can I see more from the studio?
On the architects’ official website.
Last updated: October 2026.
