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Paris – Hotel Les Bains
The City of Light, inhabited since the 3rd Century BC, is often the standard by which other capitals are judged. It has long been a world leader in fashion, art, science and gastronomy. This shows no signs of slowing down and there are a slew of new stars shining among the resplendent company of the old guard. Karla Dodge looks at the established names while rooting out the new kids on the block.
La Belle Provence
Provence is achingly beautiful and the best of its architecture very sympathetic to the rolling, arid Mediterranean countryside.
Lodge on the Lake
The eco-friendly, game orientated estate of K’Shane is just 67 kilometres from the Sandton northern suburb of Johannesburg.
Wineland’s Modern
On the outskirts of the leafy and heritage-rich town of Stellenbosch – on a site facing onto the winding Eerste River – the architects were given the challenging brief of creating a spacious 740 square metre contemporary family home.
Outstanding Brand Leadership
Poggenpohl is among the finest German luxury goods companies in 2016 and is receiving the German Brand Award 2016.
Lisbon – Belcanto / José Avillez
Belcanto restaurant opened in 1958 in Chiado, in the beautiful Largo de São Carlos. Its absolutely privileged location in Lisbon’s historical city centre, the understated and sophisticated atmosphere, the discretion and attention of service and its kitchen delicacies quickly won over Lisbon’s elite and turned Belcanto into the gourmet meeting point it is today. In the summer of 2011, José Avillez acquired Belcanto to begin a grand refurbishment of its kitchen and dining room.
Lisbon – Corque Design
Corque is a sustainable design brand, introducing a concept of ‘designing living objects’ – the design of new exclusive and differentiated products.
Will Joubert Alves
Johannesburg residents may remember this artist from his days of selling paintings at the Rooftop Market in Rosebank, in the late 90s. His exhibitions consisted of huge pop art works, reflecting retro ‘50s kitsch and Chagall-like love themes.
Laid-back Comfort
Over the past year, bulthaup South Africa has worked with several companies to make these outstanding Danish products exclusively available. They include Dinesen floors and the furniture of Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, and PP Møbler. Many of the classic chairs of Hans...
Lisbon – Beyond Memory
INSIDHERLAND presents their Beyond Memory collection of furniture, lighting, upholstery and accessories. All are deeply influenced by organic forms of nature, legends and traditional cultures that arouse emotions and stand out in exquisite spaces. Using the...
Lisbon – H10 Duque de Loulé
Lisbon: dreams of cobbled squares, sipping on a port or drinking a coffee, soaking up the sunshine. But this ancient city, which stands guard over the Tagus estuary holds so much more in store. From historical design brilliance to the new guard of innovative creators, Lisbon can hold its head high on any creative stage around the world. Karla Dodge discovered singular design treasures.
TAG Heuer – Connected
Despite the recession, is 2016 the time to start building a respectable watch collection? This may appear to be a haze filled zone, but it’s said that quite a lot about a man can be determined by what is on his wrist. And yet it can be tough to work out what makes the...
Bold Moves
Lexus’ GS enters 2016 with a bolder look and the new GS 200t EX rear-wheel drive model with added luxury finishes take refinement up a notch. Yet this Lexus model continues to feature impressive agility and sporty handling on the open road.
Kerry Henning – Saint-Gobain
Today, European imports are a vital ingredient in South African interior design and decoration. It’s a sector that’s enlarging even in this restrictive fiscal environment. Kerry Henning of Saint-Gobain discusses the role of sustainable materials in residential builds.
Sabine Linkenheil – Comfort Creations
Today, European imports are a vital ingredient in South African interior design and decoration. It’s a sector that’s enlarging even in this restrictive fiscal environment. Sabine Linkenheil is a director at Comfort Creations – the Johannesburg-based designer / manufacturer. Her’s is a company acknowledged to produce contemporary furniture on a par with European imports.