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Origins at The Marine Showcases Its Fresh Summer Menu
Summer is here – and Origins’ Executive Chef, Tronette Dippenaar, is proud to present the restaurant’s comprehensive, fresh new menu for the season. Look out for traditional favourites with an Asian twist in the airy, modern restaurant, which boasts unobstructed views...
CES 2020 – The Best of Concepts
Techies and petrolheads are united by their love for CES, the trade show hosted by the Consumer Technology Association in Las Vegas every year, says Nunben Dixon, Head of Gumtree Automotive. ‘The event not only showcases the latest and greatest consumer gadgets but...
Lalela Scarf launches leather accessories showcasing artwork by at-risk youth
Lalela Scarf has now extended its existing product range to include gorgeous leather accessories that show off inspiring artwork created by at-risk youth who participate in NPO Lalela’s arts education programme. The new leather range includes handbags that double as...
Stellenbosch Triennale 2020 – The Very Best Contemporary African Art
From 11 February until 30 April visitors to the historic town of Stellenbosch will have the rare chance to see some of the best contemporary art from across the African continent absolutely free of charge. The Stellenbosch Triennale is an exciting event, unlike...
Interior Enlightenment
location: Lippstadt, Germany, EU | interior design: Olaf Kitzig – Kitzig Interior Design | images: Christian Laukemper This spacious 220 square metre bungalow projected the typical architectural style of ’60s Europe. It was subsequently extended through additional...
Custom Alpine Apartment
location: Canton of Grisons, Switzerland | interior design: Bernd Gruber Located in the Swiss Alps, this apartment was designed to fulfil very special functions. The entire area can be used as a single loft or separated into four units with the use of movable walls...
New chef creates exciting farm-style summer food at the TOKARA Deli
Make the Tokara Delicatessen your go-to family summer destination for seasonal farm-fresh food, spectacular views, an inspiring sculpture garden adorned with beautiful art installations and an exciting new playground with plenty of room for the little ones to expend...
Ready for a home refresh? Try these five on-trend furnishing styles
Read this before you settle on a home redecorating plan! Anita Bloom, Creative Director for Decorex Africa, unpacks some of the trends of 2020 and reveals how we can transform our living spaces this year. 1. Get back to nature with Contemporary Organic style A major...
Molteni&C l Dada – La Ricarda
Otherwise known as Casa Gomis, this iconic villa was designed in 1953-54 in an area of Barcelona surrounded by pine trees. Design input was primarily that of architect Antonio Bonet, in cooperation with the owners Ricardo Gomis and his wife, Agnes Bertrand Mata. The...
The Harri launches in Cape Town’s thriving East City Precinct
Perfectly in pace with Cape Town’s booming co-working office market, The Harri, a 39-unit studio/penthouse apartment development, will go up on Harrington Street in the thriving East City Precinct between the CBD and District Six. A first of its kind for this...
Thunderbird Heights
location: Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, USA | architects: Stuart Silk Architects | interior design: Maison Inc. | landscape architecture: Anne Attinger | photography: David Papazian Originally built in the 1960s, the challenge for the architects on this...
20 Interior Designers to Watch in 2020
2019 has seen a wealth of interior design talent rise through the ranks and showcase their work for the world to see. Mali Langa, Nthabi Taukobong and Julia Day are amongst a small selection of talented interior designers and stylists highlighted by the Habitat team...
Corobrik’s 33rd Architectural Student of the Year Competition
Eight finalists from Universities around South Africa have already won the regional competitions and will meet at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg between the 4th and 6th May 2020 for the 33rd Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards evening. The annual...
Infinite Reflections
location: Sandhurst, Sandton, JHB | architecture: Jean Massyn | interior design: Mêha Art & Interiors | interior architecture: Diane Tevoedjre | interior designers: Dawie Griesel; Theodora Meselane | photography: Roxzahne Part of a neighbourhood of residential...
Open Plan
location: The Hills Eco Estate, Mooikloof – Pretoria East | architecture: JK Designs – www.jkdesigns.co.za | interior design: JK Designs | photography: Juane Venter – www.juaneventer.com Located inside an established eco-residential estate, this stand is nestled in an...