House Biermann in Durban: A Case of “Regional Vernacular” in the Modern Architectural Heritage of South Africa

In September 2020, the South African Institute of Architects KwaZulu-Natal Regional Heritage Committee launched an urgent national and international appeal to support preservation important architectural artifact: house Barrie Biermann in Durban. The building, considered most significant project carried out by architect academic, is today danger being demolished. Built 1962 with great economy residential district Westridge, it represents Biermann's particular vision modern architecture was a compelling experiment domestic space. present article reconstructs, through selection archival materials pictures from Technical Reference Library (University KwaZulu-Natal, Durban), context design ideas some construction features. These aspects, related references, highlight vital need protect this heritage Africa.