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Elphick Proome Architects – Design for Living
Elphick Proome Architects (EPA) is an internationally acclaimed, Durban-based practice with three decades of experience. Led by George Elphick and Nick Proome, 75 talented staff contribute to the studio’s award-winning oeuvre. Its repertoire covers the full spectrum...
Lamborghini Urus – Revolutionary Raging Bull
Many have heard the story: Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A., produced tractors from surplus post-WWll military hardware. Then Ferruccio Lamborghini – already a successful entrepreneur – opted to begin making cars as a result of frustrations he had with a Ferrari he’d...
Trellidor – Redefining the Barrier
Trellidor is known for traditional security gates and burglar proofing, but for over eight years the company has been introducing more lifestyle-influenced designs to its range. The first of these was the fully framed, woven steel mesh security screen, developed for...
CREMA, Tom Dixon & Friends – After Dark.
CREMA is thrilled to announce an immersive design experience that takes the pop-up display over to the dark side. Thursday 7 March 2019 will see the official launch of CREMA’s pop-up display at 99 Juta Street in Braamfontein. Meanwhile, the pop-up will run from Monday...
Introducing Irish Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin
In the province of Connacht in the West of Ireland, on the shores of Lough Allen, at the foothills of Sliabh an Iarainn, lies the tiny rural village of Drumshanbo. There you will find PJ Rigney’s The Shed Distillery where medieval copper pot stills are used to fuse...
British Airways – Freedom Flying
The British Airways Executive Club is uncomplicated and free to join on ba.com. Join, and there are immediate benefits from exclusive privileges and rewards (upgrades, hotel stays and car rentals) with British Airways and oneworld® airline partners. Besides collecting...
Pieces for Paws – Gift for Life
On March 16th 2019, Giving is Living will be hosting the first major project called Pieces for Paws. This event will be a Charity Art Auction, which will be held at Atlantic Beach Country Club, Melkbosstrand in Cape Town. The auction will feature over 60 local and...
Design Indaba – Emerging Creatives programme 2019
Each year as part of the larger festival and conference programme, Design Indaba showcases the country’s top young Emerging Creatives, supported by the Department of Arts and Culture. With 50 finalists chosen from around the country, spanning a range of disciplines –...
Neolith® goes back to the future
Neolith®, a market leading brand of Sintered Stone, was recently specified for two very special projects as part of the latest UK primetime TV series, ‘George Clarke’s Old House, New Home’, broadcast on Channel 4
Kohler’s Components Collection
KOHLER is putting the freedom of choice into the hands of South African consumers and specifiers with their latest Components line of interchangeable tap elements. This collection offers a wide range of modern, minimalist options for creating a complete and...
SAA and Nedbank launch world first with the SAA Voyager Cheque Card
South African Airways (SAA) Voyager and Nedbank today launched a first in the world - a cheque card which guarantees users to earn air miles per transactional swipe. The SAA Voyager Cheque Card launch which took place at SA Technical premises was co-hosted by Chief...
Deepest Darkest by Suzaan Heyns & Krisjan Rossouw
Opening just ahead of the 2019 Cape Town Art Fair, Deepest Darkest is a boutique contemporary Art Gallery in the historical heritage village of De Waterkant, within the Cape Town city bowl. Launching with the exclusive first foray into fine art by the former fashion...
Molteni & C – Ubliquitous Adaptability
The Lounge System line of sofas and armchairs, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and manufactured by Molteni&C for UniFor, is designed specifically to meet the requirements of a variety of spaces, both public and private; including airports, hotel lobbies, cafés and...
IKEA launches ÖVERALLT collection during Design Indaba Festival
Two years ago IKEA teamed up with a group of designers, architects, artists and creatives from five African countries to collaborate around modern urban rituals and the importance they play in the home. The result is the limited-edition collection ÖVERALLT, which will...
Design Indaba Nightscape
Design your February diary around Nightscape, an open-hearted public festival of design, creativity and performance that takes place after working hours to make it easier for everyone to attend. There is no need to book, and entry to Nightscape is absolutely free –...