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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...
TriFlex HX1 sets standards in flexibility and user convenience
Almost one-third of vacuum cleaner purchasers in Europe now opt for a rechargeable model, with the trend continuing unabated. In South Africa, this is a new, emerging trend that is fast gaining momentum. To cater to this fledgeling market trend, Miele is set to launch...
WOMAG Tiles & Tops – Trend-tested for the next decade!
2020 is the year to take up the challenge to consider every flooring, countertop and wall feature choice you make for your home as an investment. Throw out the tactical trends and fads and refresh your home with timeless tile and countertop choices. Choosing the...
Living, breathing style | Cecile & Boyd’s shops are a décor masterclass
Experience Cécile & Boyd’s liveability and devotion to comfort at its two signature shops, which are located on fashionable Florida Road, Durban, and Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, respectively. Both embody the ethos that company founders Cécile Tilley and Boyd...
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...
The mother of all décor shows comes to Cape Town!
Following hotly on the heels of Decorex Durban, the Cape Town leg of Decorex Africa is set to captivate the Mother City from 30 April to 3 May 2020 when it takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Decorex Africa, the continent’s biggest...
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...
Every Space Is A Learning Space With Unique New Range Of Adaptive Office Furniture
AngelShack, a local manufacturer and supplier of tailored workplace solutions, has launched a unique new range of furniture that is designed to be flexible, easy to move and reconfigure, non-presciptive, and adaptive. Designed by multiple award-winning German...
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...
Casa Magnolia
location: Mexico City, United Mexican States | architecture: Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin | interior design: Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin | photography: Jaime Navarro EF + CG have offices in Los Angeles, Milan and Mexico City with over 30 interdisciplinary...
Sustainable Architecture 2020
In 2020 South Africa, the sector that includes contemporary architecture, interior architecture and design will surely see progress in creativity, innovation and eco-awareness, albeit largely in the upper levels of the economy. ‘When I‘m asked what I believe in, I say...
5 Tips for Buying a Bed
When you consider that around a third of your life is spent sleeping, it makes sense to buy a bed that offers the most benefits for your health and energy. Here are Sealy’s top five tips for choosing a bed that’s best for you: Buy the best quality bed you can afford....
Bay House
location: Attica, Greece | architect: Aris Konstantinidis | interior design: Katerina Veremi Xynogala – www.roomservice.gr | photography: Ioanna Roufopoulou Attica is a triangular peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea. From three sides, it is watered by gulfs of the...