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Fishermen, Beach and Iron Kite Houses on the Cape Coast Inform the Lightness of this 2007 Holiday Home
This holiday home, featured in habitat magazine more than a dozen years back, is located on a subdivision from the front garden of the established house on the upper side. Interpreting the local vernacular resulted in barn-shaped buildings as the most appropriate...
Beat the Blues: Push, Twist and Blend a Nutrient-Rich Rainbow
Last year, researchers from the University of Leeds* in the UK discovered that consuming more fruit and vegetables improves mental well-being. Their findings indicate that eating just one extra portion of fruit or vegetable a day could have an equivalent effect on...
The Other Mechanical Device that Blows your Hair Back, and Arouses
The standout element of the models in the new BMW 4 Series range is the carefully judged enhancement of their sporting abilities. Combined with the allure of exclusive open-air motoring in the premium midsize segment, the drive satisfies with dynamic skills....
Be at Large in Sumptuous Shangri-La Tranquility and Support Local Tourism
Stunning architecture, harmonious interiors and warm hospitality remind you what your purpose is at Arambrook Boutique Hotel. Along the Liesbeek River in Bishops Court, Cape Town, the venue oozes composure. According to Amy Bradfield, CEO of Arambrook, the philosophy...
Elevating the Collective Spirit: Feet on the Floor and Out that Door
With a unique concept tailored to the identity and needs of the client, Tétris was tasked with designing a new client centre to cater for international guests and visitors at the global law firm, Hogan Lovells. Located in Sandton, this law firm was in need of formal...
A Passion Investor’s Dream Marries Gold and Glass to Rhapsodise Over the Emblematic French Cognac’s Legacy
The blend was originally created by Maurice Hennessy and Emile Fillioux in 1870 and to mark the occasion of 150 years of X.O cognac – in a time of global transformation and the end of the 2020 harvest – Maison Hennessy commissioned an impressive World Odyssey. The...
The Italian Sports Car Marque Redefines Elegance, Performance and Safety
Immediately recognisable anywhere, the Maserati range of cars has produced amazing personalities. Their style, technology and character enchant demanding tastes. Ambassadors of this heritage are the Quattroporte flagship, the Ghibli sports sedan, and the Levante,...
The Epitome of Early 21-st Century Island Life: Shingle Roofs Blend with Lush Tropical Flora
Banyan Tree Seychelles adds even more – for those with deep pockets – on the sleepy, tropical paradise that is Mahé, Seychelles. Six new, two-bedroom beachfront villas are joined by a new clubhouse; each villa has no less than two swimming pools. Architecture displays...
A Revival of History Bridges with Modern Progress in Nourishing Details
Through combining history, art and culture, the St Vincent’s Place Residence is ultimately a place of rebirth. Whilst simultaneously reviving an exceptional period home, the project cultivates a place of renewal that elevates the client's quality of life. As a modern...
Capturing Complexities in Aesthetic Gestures
Artist Roméo Mivekannin The first solo exhibition of Beninese Artist at the Galerie Cécile Fakhoury presents a dozen large format works that have never before been shown to the public. Born in Bouaké (Côte d’Ivoire) in 1986, Roméo Mivekannin lives and works between...
SA Artist Explores the Alchemy of an Artistic Process for a Cognac Campaign
For the 10th annual Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition, Maison Hennessy collaborates with acclaimed South African street-turned-studio artist Faith XLVII – the first South African artist to be part of the series. At the root of Faith XLVII’s artistic journey from...
2007’s Casual Style honoured Comfort and Clean Elegant Lines mixed with Urban African Accents
A very old dilapidated house existed on this 1 100-square metre stand overlooking the Indian Ocean at Glenashley, KZN, South Africa. It was replaced by a contemporary beach house of 430 square metres. The client brief to architects emphasised clean lines and easy...
Luxury Intelligence Specialists Respond to Shifting Attitudes and Ascension Clues
The only components carried over from the first Goodwood Ghost were the Spirit of Ecstasy and umbrellas. Everything else was designed, crafted and engineered from the ground up. The result is the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet. It distils the pillars of...
An Archetypical Monument Questions Our Role and Responsibility
On display until February 2021 at The Tel Aviv Crafts and Design Biennale, this outdoor and site-specific installation explores global warming and our relationship with nature. Upon entering the MUSA Museum in Tel Aviv, visitors are confronted with a life-size, highly...
Warm, Contemporary Luminescence and Contextual Respect on a Southern European Island
On the European island of Malta, Rome-based firm Luca Peralta Studio drew inspiration from stunning sea vistas for its extensive renovation of Villa Rihana, a private residence. Clients of Peralta, among others, include: Miu Miu, Prada, Giorgio Armani and Zaha Hadid...