The Blue House

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Dawie Verwey | PRODUCTION: Sumien Brink | WORDS: Johan van Zyl


With a dramatic coat of paint, the architect couple Johan and Gardiol Bergenthuin have reinforced the main design concept of their Gordon’s Bay holiday home: that of go-between for mountain, sea and sky.

Deciding to repaint the central part of their holiday home in intense blue was based on a love for richness and vibrancy. The couple went ahead and chose a colour known as Azul Colonial, even though estate agents warned them brightly coloured houses don’t sell.

Watch the video below for a behind-the-scenes tour of the shoot for VISI 56, our “Into the Blue” issue, on sale now.

More information: www.lljb.co.za, www.gardiol.co.za, 011 793 4439

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