In the Business to Sell Lifestyles, Not Just Homes: Films Location Company Launches Property Investment Division & Equates ‘Normal’ with ‘Luxury’

by Emilie Froment | Sep 18, 2021 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Design & Architecture, Garden Design & Decor, Home Decor, Kitchens, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Smart Homes, Walls, Floors & Windows, Wealth

  The affluent real estate market in South Africa is vigorously competitive with over 60 estate agencies competing for sole mandates across the country. Buyers and sellers are looking for value-add, not only in the properties they purchase, but in the agency they...

Step Inside GSQUARED‘s Unique Response to a European Family’s Dream of a Summer Holiday Retreat in Camps Bay

by Emilie Froment | Sep 17, 2021 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Climate Control, Design & Architecture, Furniture, Garden Design & Decor, Home Decor, Industry Leaders, Kitchens, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Walls, Floors & Windows

  Full height glazing provides unobstructed views of Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Fluent open-plan living blurs the transition from the exterior to interior and vice versa. Situated on a steeply sloped site, sophisticated engineering solutions allow this...

New Orleans Revival: A Legacy is Transformed From a Six-Storey City Hall Annex into an Irresistible Destination

by Emilie Froment | Sep 10, 2021 | Design & Architecture, Furniture, Home Decor, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Travel, Walls, Floors & Windows

  Maison de la Luz from Atelier Ace collaborated with EskewDumezRipple and interior design firm Studio Shamshiri on this project located in the warehouse district near Lafayette Square in New Orleans, Louisiana – the 1906 building was originally designed by...

This Sensational Example of Tropical Minimalism in Hawaii Adopts Sliding Wood Screens, Carved Walls & More

by Emilie Froment | Aug 27, 2021 | Design & Architecture, Furniture, Home Decor, Kitchens, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Travel, Walls, Floors & Windows

  Alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii (Kohala), you’ll find this 963-square-metre residence that was designed to propose a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture and a way to connect the clients to nature, the...

Let Your Imagination Be Led by a Profound and Private Connection, Serenity and Flow

by Emilie Froment | Aug 22, 2021 | Design & Architecture, Furniture, Home Decor, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Travel, Walls, Floors & Windows

  Gazing upon the Teton Mountain Range for the first time is an unforgettable experience. The mountain range is awe-inspiring in its magnitude and drama. This Wyomingite project, Five Shadows, belies the density of the surrounding area. It’s located on a prime...

Holistic & Botanical: Stellenbosch Design Project Recognised in the Company of Other Luxury Winners Such As Chanel, Dom Perignon & Ferrari

by Emilie Froment | Aug 20, 2021 | Design & Architecture, Dining, Furniture, Lifestyle, Lighting, Posts, Travel, Walls, Floors & Windows, Wine & Spirits

  Stellenbosch and Cape Town-based design group, Rumour Has It, was recently awarded Winner in the category of Best Luxury Commercial Interior Design in South Africa from the International Luxury Lifestyle Awards for their 360 integrated design work at Ernie Els...