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Syros Summerhouse
The design process begins with a thorough conceptual approach and the correlation and interaction between the distinct units of the project.
Rectangular Intersections
‘This design is based on three rectangular forms arranged in such a way as to create the sense of opposing movement.’
Dave Robertson
Cape Town-based artist Dave Robertson has been producing artwork and exhibiting since the mid-‘90s. Initially known for his photographic work, he has exhibited at several galleries in Germany, USA, the Netherlands and South Africa. At the Spier Contemporary 2010...
OKHA – Rational and Irrational
Cape Town design studio OKHA has released a pair of new side tables, the Rational and Irrational tables. At first glance, the Rational table appears to be an exercise in absolute reductionism, initially it gives the impression of being composed of a basic structure of...
Miele – The Culinary Arts
Miele appliances have always stood for quality and the new-to-market CulinArt oven is no exception. We speak to Mercia de Jager about what makes the CulinArt oven such a great choice for chefs, foodies and amateur cooks alike. The Miele CulinArt oven is designed to be...
Giorgio Collection returns to Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai
Giorgio Collection returns to Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai for the event’s third edition, aiming to thrill the public with its new 2018 collection, Infinity. An event dedicated to the excellence of Made in Italy design, which only a small group of selected top...
Safari Style Africa
Habitat is just over 45 years young. Around two decades ago we used to feature game lodges fairly regularly, but subsequently curtailed this due to the end results all looking pretty much the same. Originality was absent for the most part – exceptions being the rule –...
Iotty – Smart Switch
New to South Africa is Iotty design and technology – designed for smart homes and manifested in a ready to use solution.
Design in a Box
We are excited to present the newly launched Design in a Box. An online interior design and décor planning platform for customising beautiful spaces. The easy-to-navigate online design tool offers the convenience of personalising your chosen space in just 4 steps!...
Edcon Launches Edgards Home
Edcon, the largest non-food retailer in South Africa, has been listening closely to what customers have been saying, and in response, Edgars is proud to announce the launch of Edgars Home. When customers started asking for more options and a bigger choice – and for...
Weylandts Brings Beautiful Living to Ballito
On the 1st of September 2018, Weylandts opened the doors of its newest store, situated in the Ballito Lifestyle Centre, offering residents of the North Coast the ultimate furniture and homeware experience. Each Weylandts store boasts a different theme that is unique...
The innovative SICIS proposals
Cersaie 2018 - in Bologna, Italy was reconfirmed as the not-to-be-missed appointment for international professionals in the world of architecture, interior design, retail and contract sectors. Here, SICIS introduced new ideas, both in terms of mosaic and Vetrite...
Samsung – Why Air Conditioners Are A Dream Investment
With the warm African sun smiling down on us, summer in South Africa is glorious. It’s that wonderful time that sends us rushing happily to beaches, pools and sunny picnic spots. The heat at night, however, can be decidedly uncomfortable, unless you have a good air...
Flexform – Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
The pure lines and modern architecture of this villa, set among the wind-blown hills of Portugal, blend seamlessly with the surrounding countryside. The spacious, light-filled living room opens onto the swimming pool and was furnished with a composition of the Magnum...
Colin Lee – DOMUM
Born in Cape Town, Colin Lee completed his B.Comm degree at UCT and qualified as a Chartered Accountant, working for Ernst & Young in Cape Town and later the UK. In 2000, he followed his personal passion and embarked on a spectacular international operatic singing...