This home renovation in Emmarentia, Johannesburg was conceived to unite two expansive gardens. The original traditional house was positioned centrally on the property with limited connection to the garden. This renovation in Emmarentia, Johannesburg reorients a traditional home to unite two expansive gardens. Originally positioned centrally on the site with limited garden connection, the house was reconfigured with the kitchen placed at its core, opening views to both landscapes. A carefully positioned patio beneath mature camphor trees overlooks the natural wetland pool and front lawns. While retaining the home’s original character, the design strengthens its relationship to the garden through a series of outdoor spaces suited to different seasons.