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Juxtaposed Options
Distinguished by the same elegant metal base as the namesake armchair, the Sveva coffee / side tables designed by Carlo Colombo express their bold personality through the unusual shape of their tops. In addition to the more familiar round shape, the top of the Sveva...
Decisive Balance
Named after the coral formation, B&B Atoll, the new modular seating system by Antonio Citterio, is built on three basic platforms that are complemented by armrest and backrest elements to form various types of seats: sofas, dormeuses, corner-end modules, single or...
blu_line – Philip Richards
‘blu_line was created by my brother and I, out of our bedroom. I was only 18 at the time, finishing off my final matric exams when I designed my first, modern, open-plan kitchen. I really was drawn in by the fact that the kitchen was not only an aesthetic space but...
Coastal Opulence
Hawaan comprises a total of 173 single residential sites of similar size, almost all of which are now completed. This example has been designed in the contemporary style with minimum applied decoration, open-plan living and substantial areas of glass to introduce light and air.
Contrast of Form
On an open piece of land, with a neighbour’s house to the south and two neighbours across the road to the west, architect Louise O Architects crafted this 750-square metre family home on a 1 300-square metre piece of land at the picturesque, secure and enviably equipped Waterfall Country Estate in Midrand.
Singular Style
Synonymous with creativity and colour, Pomellato was founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini. The heir to his family’s goldsmith legacy, he was to introduce the prêt-à-porter philosophy to the traditionally conservative world of jewellery. Rabolini went on to...
Chef Guido Brambilla – Bocca
Born in Milan, Italy, Guido Brambilla studied Business Management and Law in England. Eventually trading his spreadsheets for oven sheets, he enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu London. Rooted in an Italian culture and his entire family’s passion for food and wine, Guido...
Don’t miss out on the sixth instalment of 100% Design South Africa
Diarise these dates and set your reminders for this year’s 100% Design South Africa. Taking place from 7 to 11 August 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng, alongside Decorex Joburg, this award-winning event is set to deliver a design right hook...
OKHA Presents The London Collection
Artisanal furniture creators OKHA, are currently extending their influence to the Northern and Western hemispheres, starting with the London Collection. VERB VERB, a word used to convey action, occurrence or mood. As creators of luxury furniture and accessories, this...
Roku Gin offers the perfect serve of Japanese craftsmanship
Uniquely bottled in a hexagonal glass vessel, Roku Gin is a distinctive spirit from Japan’s revered Suntory brand; one of the countries’ most awarded spirits producers, mastering the skill of making gin since 1936. As one of the first Japanese gins to hit South...
Adam Schlosberg
Gallery owners reckon that the South African art scene is intoxicating currently. It’s a period in which the country is producing wildly impressive talent. One of these up-and-coming artists is a young man who is grabbing the attention of South African art lovers and...
Finfloor – Authentic Compatibility
Herringbone laminate flooring opens up layout options beyond the simple wood strip (floorboard) or brick-style lay. Herringbone is a unique V-shaped pattern consisting of columns of parallel lines, with each alternate column sloping in the same direction, so as to...
Culinary Base – Kitchen Trends
Berlin-based architect / designer Werner Aisslinger says: ‘Housing is becoming more hybrid. Private residences are moving more or less towards a studio loft design. Having separate spaces with very distinct functions is no longer viable. Functions overlap. We combine...
Electrifying I-PACE
Jaguar has introduced South Africa to the future of motoring with their first all-electric vehicle (EV), launched together with a rapid public charging network to enable long distance travel between city centres. With a range of up to 470km from a single charge, the...
Chef Amber-May Deetlefs – Bobo’s Brasserie
Currently Executive Chef for The Kove Collection’s array of distinguished hotels, restaurants and bars, Amber-May Deetlefs is an ambitious and talented 29-year-old chef who worked and lived in Beijing, China for seven years before relocating to Cape Town in December...