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Mexico – Déjate: Tapestry & Rugs
Desert Flower is the result of the last Déjate Querer collaboration, this time with well-known Mexican designer, Emiliano Godoy. Emiliano Godoy sought out the Déjate Querer team as they share the same interest for assemblies. They worked together for six months to...
Mexico – Alexander Diaz Andersson
Dupuis is a Mexican brand of design and decoration of excellence from designer Alexander Díaz Andersson. Its mission is to create an unprecedented experience, where Mexican artisanal language and contemporary design come together in harmony; turning the firm into a...
Mexico – Coqui Coqui, Valladolid
Exclusivity takes on new meaning when considering Coqui Coqui, Valladolid. As one of four properties run by husband and wife team, Nicolas Malleville and Francesca Bonata, it already has a pedigree that stands out from other offerings. But it is the Valladolid retreat...
Mexico – Hotel la Valise
La Valise Hotel is a luxurious, small hotel located inside an early 20th century, French style building in leafy Roma; a neighbourhood teeming with contemporary art galleries, independent boutiques, special restaurants and trendy nightlife venues. After being partner...
Cadaval & Solà-Morales Architects
After being founded in New York City in 2003, Cadaval & Solà-Morales moved to Barcelona and Mexico City in 2005. The studio operates as a laboratory in which research and development are key elements of the design process. The objective of the firm is to create...
Mexico – Zeller & Moye Architects
Zeller & Moye was founded by Christoph Zeller and Ingrid Moye as an architectural studio that operates with an interdisciplinary and global approach, with bases in Mexico City and Berlin. The studio established a unique working method of extensive experimentation...
Light Force
In 2016, there’s an increasing understanding of lighting’s value and how to plan it, what to choose and use and how best to extract significant new technological benefits. Since the dawn of the millennium – within interior design’s upper echelons – there is notable...
Adam Court – Studia / Spaces
(left to right): Adam Court, Chris Weylandt and Kim Smith. After completing his foundation course in Art & Design at Leicester University, Adam Court attended Camberwell School of Art in London to study Fine Art. Before the end of his first year, he decided to...
George Giorgio – Poltrona Frau
‘I really believe education is helpful for the future of architects and interior designers to share how comprehensive the architectural study is. I studied for seven years and completed more than 50 projects and exams.’ So says George Georgio who imports Poltrona Frau...
Out of the Box
The main living areas take advantage of optimum natural light and views over the garden, while the bedroom spaces on the first floor capture the sea views of Umhlanga.
Ground Rules
We’ve said it before, but in most builds – whether residential or corporate – there are three visible planes that demand consideration: ceiling, walls / windows and floor. And of these the horizontal floor surface is most vital at any level. Its treatment being very...
Heritage Conversion
When Harald Lochotzke walked into Cape Town offices of Jenny Mills Architecture, he brought with him what Mills describes as a ‘force of creative energy’.
Hermès – Slim D’Hermès
Slim D’Hermès inspires a cadence based on pure, restrained lines. From the design of the case to the outline of the numerals, the collection sets the pace for a return to the quintessence of the watchmaking art. The Manufacture collection now welcomes models paying...
Glamorous Grinding
The Lattissima Touch is one of the most feature-rich technologies Nespresso has to offer and enables coffee lovers to enjoy an enhanced coffee quality experience at home. With new integrated technology, Lattissima Touch owners can create six recipes e.g. cappuccino or...
Picture Perfect
The story of Jerusalem is the story of humanity. For over 3 000 years, it has remained at the epicenter of the development of Western civilisation.