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Sustainable architecture at 37 Commerce Crescent renovation project
In an age of sustainable or responsible architecture, the rehabilitation of existing buildings is often the ‘greenest’ solution. An example of this approach was the 37 Commerce Crescent renovation project in Kramerville, Johannesburg, undertaken by architecture and...
OMEGA – Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Apollo 8
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission, history’s first ever journey toward the moon, OMEGA is proudly releasing its new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 timepiece. OMEGA has an unrivalled heritage within space exploration and its Speedmaster...
Range Rover Evoque
Land Rover’s highly-anticipated luxury compact SUV, the New Range Rover Evoque, has been revealed in London’s creative East End with a high-energy display which saw a number of vehicles driving across digital skylines around the globe. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Chief...
Glee, a new pay-as-you-go co-working space, opens in Green Point
Shared office spaces have become very much of a ‘thing’ in recent years. But few, if any, offer a fully flexible payment plan that works with an entrepreneur’s, start-up’s or freelancer’s finances. Enter Glee at Work a new pay-as-you-go co-working space located in the...
Sculptural wooden bowls handcrafted by Rodney Band
Each piece tells a story of the beautiful individuality of the tree that gave birth to it. The Wild Olive shows the natural holes and gnarly form of its root system, while the Norfolk Pine has almost symmetrical red knots indicating the presence of radial branches. "I...
48 hours in Beijing by Tracy Greenwood For Gaggenau
A whirlwind trip to Beijing in mainland China, to attend the biennial Gaggenau International Sommelier Awards, left writer Tracy Greenwood breathless – as much with excitement as it was with trying to fit as much as possible into a 48-hour stay. These are some of her...
Weylandts opens in Port Elizabeth
On Saturday, 3 November 2018, Weylandts, South Africa’s leading furniture and homeware retailer, opened its first Port Elizabeth store. The 1,300m² double volume, open-plan store, with its A-framed roof, was specially designed and built to showcase Weylandts’ unique,...
A new public pavilion by Es Devlin creates a glimpse into the future of electric travel
A new interactive installation designed by award-winning designer Es Devlin, and commissioned by Mercedes-Benz South Africa, is now open to the public. Devlin is known for her large-scale sculptural works that fuse technology and poetry, including the fluorescent...
Skins Cosmetics – Heaven Scent
Skins Cosmetics brings 65 exceptional brands to its newest store in Sandton City. For the first time in South Africa, discerning beauty consumers of niche luxury brands are able to have all their needs served under one roof that houses popular international cult...
Wish List 2018
The season of giving is approaching fast and with it the challenging ‘art of the gift’. Finding a solution for certain partners and acquaintances – be they close friends, family or business colleagues – is no easy task, especially in the current marketplace....
The Byredo Candle Collection
The Byredo Candle Collection is a selection of unique and evocative scents that develop an ambiance in any home, whatever its interior decoration signature. The room sprays are beautifully housed in change to: 250ml, luxurious and oversized black bottles. The candles...
Natural Appeal – willowlamp’s citrus-inspired statement piece
Known primarily for its signature large-scale art pieces, willowlamp’s most recent designs were conceived to cater to smaller spaces and offer the same design impact in a more versatile way. ‘I decided that the new collection needed to include beautiful and sculptural...
Gaggenau – Professional Properties
Driven by principles within the professional kitchen, inspired by the needs and experiences of the professional chef, Gaggenau has introduced the same senses and standards into the private home with their ovens 400 series. Solid stainless steel and glass, standing...
Vencasa – Sensory Essential
The Lounge Pillow, available only at Vencasa-Tempur showrooms, features a shredded foam interior that makes it soft and supportive. It’s designed to keep one comfortable while reading, eating and sitting upright in bed, or even on the couch. Its overfilled shape...
Lalegno – Finished Floors
Lalegno is one of the world’s most respected brands of engineered wood flooring. Of Belgian origin, Lalegno has now spanned the globe: Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, Asia and now South Africa. With more than ten years experience in sourcing wood...