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Miele – The Dishwashers of Tomorrow are Here!
Miele’s new Generation 7000 range of dishwashers is set to hit the South African market in October 2020. We speak to Liam Gawne about these amazing new dishwashers and what makes them so special. Miele promises unparalleled dishwashing freedom – thanks to its...
Artist, Curator and Art installer Fanie Scholtz is driven by beauty
More than an artist, Fanie Scholtz has carved a name for himself in the art world as a jack of all trades, driven by beauty in all that he does. Born in Beaufort West in the ’70s, his parents owned the general dealer in the town and were very busy. Says Scholtz: “In...
Flexform – The Great Indoors
Always keen to stay on top of, and often even anticipating changes in lifestyles, Flexform is a company that interprets the contemporary home as the natural space where everyone can finally be themselves, engaging in their favourite activities. While staying true to...
GROHE’s Commitment to Sustainability in 2020 and Beyond
GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings has outperformed the sanitary industry’s market growth in the EMENA region in 2019 and is set to continue its growth momentum in 2020. Driving the integration of the GROHE...
Madrid Design Festival – A New Way to Design & Build Houses & Cities
MultiPly, an eight-meter-high, carbon-neutral, timber pavilion, made exclusively from American tulipwood, has opened to the public in Madrid Rio at its entrance to the Casa de Campo, as part of the Madrid Design Festival. The installation was unveiled on the 1st of...
Bang & Olufsen’s Contrast Collection
Bang & Olufsen's Contrast Collection is a limited eight-piece collection created in collaboration with Danish design studio Norm Architects. Taking pleasure in difference, the Contrast Collection is an exploration of material combinations and tactile surfaces –...
Singita Lebombo Lodge Designed by Cécile & Boyd Named as Top 5 Most Spectacular Hotel in the World for 2020
The eagerly awaited Matador Network’s ‘25 most spectacular hotels in the world: 2020’ list includes Singita Lebombo Lodge, in the Kruger National Park, in its top 5 selection. The best hotels and lodges from around the world are highlighted in the list, released late...
The National Museum in Qatar – An Organic, All-Embracing Work of Art
The new National Museum has been opened in the Emirate of Qatar in March 2019. The spectacular building by Frenchman Jean Nouvel is intended to evoke associations with a desert rose. The architect explains that he was looking for a symbol for the National Museum - to...
2020 Eco-Logic Awards – Enviropaedia is calling on SA’s greenest
South Africans can look forward to the 9th annual Eco-Logic Awards which will take place 05 June 2020 (World Environment Day). Hosted by the Enviropaedia, entries are now open for individuals, organisations and communities who are making a difference through...
The Future of Mobility
Once a futuristic dream, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are morphing from an abstract concept into a very tangible reality. Crossover EV concepts with twin electric motors, powerful acceleration and award-winning driver assistance technology illustrate how the new Nissan...
Say Hello to Block Basics
Looking for fun, functional and on-trend home decor staples? Block Basics might just be your new best friend. This just-launched online store is all about fresh, contemporary and accessible furniture pieces at the click of a button. Think decor staples you can mix and...
Celebrate “Draíocht na Farraige” (The Magic of the Sea) from the Coast of Donegal
The award-winning, super-premium An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin is now available in SA and has been added to premium drinks company, Truman & Orange’s Extraordinary and Fabulous Gin Collection. An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin is produced at The Sliabh Liag Distillery...
Head in the Clouds – The Joys of Penthouse Living
The whole concept of 'penthouse living' is luxurious. Languishing in designer lavishness high above the busy streets of the city while enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views in a home that is the epitome of indulgence. Penthouse apartments are not just places to live...
German Design Award – Paola Lenti Wins Gardening & Outdoor Living Category
Paola Lenti once again has won the German Design Award. After Agio, Amable, Kabà, Move, Rams, Kanji and Bistrò, this year the award Excellent Product Design has been given to Oasi, the outdoor seating collection designed by Francesco Rota, featured by a visible...
10 Reasons to attend the Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Summer in Cape Town is set to become a centre of the art world, as multitudes of artists, gallerists, curators and collectors will encamp for events of lasting cultural significance. For the art-loving public, the combined experience will blast open stupendous new...