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August 22, 2025docomomo journalOpen Access

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This article reveals the influence of standardized building materials on domestic interiors in Johannesburg, highlighting climate adaptability.

Key Points

  • Standardized metal window frames significantly improved architectural interiors, promoting healthier, climate-sensitive designs in South Africa.
  • Evidence shows that these innovations led to more efficient use of materials, improving internal-external relationships and overall building performance.
  • Analysis focuses on historical contexts in Johannesburg and Pretoria, emphasizing the longstanding legacy of the Modern Movement's principles.
  • The work of architects like Norman Eaton and Hellmut Stauch illustrates the balance between modernist ideals and local climate needs.

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Arthur Barker (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5707ad7bf08b1eadda5bhttps://doi.org/10.52200/docomomo.73.02
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