This renovation transforms a heritage Johannesburg house into a warm and functional studio space for Milarchi Studio – Interiors. Original timber windows and floors are preserved, pairing beautifully with light walls and a custom grid ceiling that integrates soft strip lighting for an even, welcoming glow.
The central fireplace anchors the open-plan layout, creating a cozy focal point for collaboration. Flexible work zones, window seating, and greenery encourage creativity while connecting the team to natural light and the surrounding landscape.
The result is a studio that reflects Milarchi’s design philosophy — a seamless blend of historic character and modern functionality.
Type: Residential
Client: Matthew Millar
Collaborators: MILarchi Architects.
Size: 250 m²
Location: 97 3rd avenue Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Status: Completed
Partners-in-charge: Matthew Millar.
Project manager: Matthew Millar.
Project Leader: Matthew Millar.
Team: Matthew Millar.
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We wear our heart on our sleeves and design for the next generation in South Africa and across the continent. We pride ourselves on projects that are culturally rooted, relevant and sustainable, adding value to the communities and neighbourhoods we touch. We build across scales and we’re as comfortable executing a home renovation or an experimental urban concept, as we are developing a warehouse, shopping center or safari lodge.