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Contents
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DECOR
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THE RENOVATION CONVERSATION and kitchen is the best way We show you how.
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TRENDS 51
THE COOL KID IN TOWN
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HOT DECOR & DESIGN Luxuries for all lifestyles.
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SOCIETY Out and about with
DESIGN A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE A Camps Bay home that
La Balise Marina, Mauritius.
turning away from the sea
goes against the grain, towards the mountain.
THE V&A’S CROWNING GLORY
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at Queen Victoria Hotel.
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A holiday in minute, but
EXCUSE OUR FRENCH
Getting the royal treatment
ON THE COVER
professionalising the real
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COMMERCIAL Hyundai’s new home, and
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CAPE TOWN High-end inner city living, and a makeover for the V & A’s Clock Tower Precinct.
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DURBAN Residential and commercial offerings in Newcastle, ’Maritzburg and Zimbali.
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GARDEN ROUTE Kurland Hotel’s fresh new look, entrepreneurship in
Cell C overhauls a create its new call centre.
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Mooikloof Equestrian Estate,
the exciting Soweto City.
A SHOT OF VITAMIN C Parktown building to
THE IMAGE OF DISCRETION
RESIDENTIAL and puppy (and kitty) love.
Gauteng’s A-listers.
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GROWING FOR THE FUTURE Seeff’s Dave Jones on
to the value of R50 000!
the leopard.
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OUT OF AIRTIME
Island, Seychelles.
LONDOLOZI’S LEOPARD LOUNGE
Your BFFs in the kitchen.
estate industry.
downtown Jozi is a
At home in the suburb of
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To Tintswalo Safari Lodge.
magnificent, Desroche
LUXURY 9
THE WORTHWHILE TREK
Why shacking up in good idea.
TRENDWATCH
REAL ESTATE
Renovating your bathrooms to add value to your home.
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Knysna, and a private estate in Plett.
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INTERNATIONAL Buying opportunities in Malta, France and England.
MAKING OUR MARK
Queen Victoria Hotel at
Andrew Shapland, aka the
Cape Town’s V & A. See
Roving Ambassador, on how
page 40 for details.
to quietly get ahead in the
design gurus who are
travel business.
winning fans abroad.
Local architecture and
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SEYCHELLES Exotic Eden Island villas, and new cat cruises.
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ED’S LETTER
Dust-up Photograph Grant Difford
Psychiatrists will tell you that there are six steps to healing and that you must go through each and every step in order to mend and move on: shock, anger, sadness, acceptance, forgiveness and, ultimately, healing. These steps are practical for a break-up or work upset; however, I also found these steps very useful when renovating my home. The decision to renovate, remodel or rejuvenate your home or garden is always an incredibly exciting one and usually quite a long one. The decision to renovate should never be taken lightly or on a whim; it should be a well-thought-out, calm process of weighing up the pros and cons. Or maybe you’re like me: you just can’t stand living with an ugly kitchen, an untidy garden or a crack in the bathroom ceiling any longer, so one day you just crack up and a) shove a pickaxe through your kitchen cabinet, b) dig a random hole in your lawn, and c) throw a glass of wine at that ceiling crack that has grinned down at you for the last time. Of course, maybe you shouldn’t wait until the angry stage sets in to get busy – but each to his own. Now for the ‘fun stuff ’. You spend hours looking at colour charts, choosing between tiles or wood flooring and considering whether you should use laminate wood or real wood. Would creepers along the garden wall look nice or would a hedge be better? Should you paint a feature wall in the bathroom or use a tasteful stencil around the edges? Fun, fun and still more fun – until you get the quote!
Next, the shock steps up to the plate. In a daze, you sign on the dotted line. The builders, landscapers and interior decorators suddenly arrive and your house is officially no longer yours. You ‘ooh’ and ‘ah’ for a few days as various rooms and lawns are destroyed and dust gets into your favourite teapot. You smile politely as the rooms change and adapt, and then a few more weeks pass and the ‘experts’ and their mess are still there. Your smile has drooped. Niggling feelings of regret filter in and sadness overcomes you. Sound familiar? You second-guess yourself: maybe you should have just painted the bathroom ceiling and been done with it, and maybe a birdbath would have transformed your dull garden. But it’s too late to quit because you are in too deep. You have to accept your fate and plod on, despite the fact that your husband is no longer talking to you, and your kids have moved in with your mother … And then suddenly, as if by magic, and just three months overdue, you have a new kitchen/garden/bathroom and it’s … beautiful. You give the builder/landscaper/interior decorator a big, forgiving hug and, once the family has moved back in, you enjoy a wonderful family meal in the new, improved kitchen, or a game of volleyball on your new lawn.You are healed … Well, almost. Memory is a funny thing and somehow the bad experiences are always forgotten. As you enjoy a luxurious bath in your new, beautiful bathroom, you notice that the faucets are looking a bit rusty and, now that you think of it, wouldn’t it be nice to make the bathroom en suite!
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2
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interference from other game-watchers. 4Outdoor dining on the Tree Camp deck.
It is home to leopard, and
And when you finally retire
mazing websites,
mistake with them for a while), a
extraordinary
new car or a partner for life are
they live right in the Londolozi
from the game viewing for
brochures, excellent
difficult, try selecting a luxury
bush; they choose to live there.
lunch, a G & T, dinner or to relax
coverage by
game lodge where you’ll have just
Leopards are a rare sight on
in your suite, the lodge punches
leading travel magazines, offerings
a few days to experience your
game drives, but not at Londolozi.
far beyond its weight compared
of the big five and an enthusiastic
‘Out of Africa’ holiday of a lifetime.
They’ve lived here for 35 years,
to most five-star, city-based
You see, there are big
and they’re prolific. The rangers
hotels, who have an abundance
travel agent, who has been there
marketing budgets thrown at
excel at making your experience
of product and qualified staff at
personally, make actually booking
these lodges, and we know that
much more than a Nat Geo
their fingertips. At Londolozi you
an expensive break into any of
with a large enough budget, you
DVD: they’re real, informative,
feel like a president (without the
over 50 luxury game lodges in
can even get people to quaff Red
personable and tune in to your
responsibility), a film star (without
SA really easy; however, many of
Bull! Londolozi, however, does not
viewing desires very quickly.
the make-up) or a pop star
them will disappoint you.
disappoint: it ticks boxes that you
recommendation from your Words Tony Vaughan Photographs courtesy Londolozi
albeit in your luxury tree sala. 3 Thrill at close-up leopard sightings with minimal
Londolozi is truly exclusive –
(who can sing). For luxury game
hadn’t even thought of. So let’s
a massive area full of game, and
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a name for your newborn child
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a limited number of vehicles to
standard that’s hard to beat.
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Q Did your love of food come from your mom?
‘Mummy Dearest’ makes the ‘bestest’ sausage rolls and cheese pastry in the world, and we make it at Harvey’s every day. My childhood memories are full of vast breakfast buffets and fresh mussels and crayfish braais. We had numerous chefs who’d worked on the North Coast sugar cane farms, where most of the families were Mauritian, so a wonderful blend of French and Creole food was
Q You have a couple of awards under your belt …
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Q Your favourite dish?
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Q For whom have you most enjoyed preparing a meal?
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buffalo mozzarella, a scallop on avocado purée and a seafood salad, including an exquisitelooking-and-tasting salmon roll wrapped in cucumber and accompanied with grapefruit segments. A variety of pastas and gnocchi with Gorgonzola are also included. But the pièce de résistance is the dessert called ‘A Song For Africa’. It includes marinated apple, banana crumbs, chocolate mousse and Pinotage sorbet, and a surprise ingredient that you’ll need to discover for yourself. +27 (0)11 341 8080, southernsun.com
Mad Hatter’s brunch
If you are going to do Sunday brunch then there is no better place to do it than at the Saxon, which takes it to a whole other level. Brunch begins at 11.30 a.m., sharp. Arrive hungry because the spread is large and varied. Indulge in a seafood extravaganza, and then move on to freshly baked savoury tarts, rare roast beef rolled in pastry, fruit platters and yogurt. Add a mango fruit shot to cleanse the palate and then jump into the main course, a delicious selection of chicken curry, pork belly, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, and pastas. The dessert table is straight out of Alice In Wonderland – without the Red Queen, of course – with its beautifully laid out mix of pastries, croissants, cakes, tarts, crème brûlée and cheese. Booking recommended. +27 (0)11 292 6000, saxon.co.za
Compiled by Genevieve Fisher, Nicky Manson and Anne Schauffer
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HOT SHOP
A touch of sophistication and cheer as spring draws near. POP-UP GLAMOUR
Parkhurst’s 4th Avenue is home to a new pop-up store, Egality, which is brimming with gorgeous dresses, jackets and pants by local designers. With hot suede skinny belts, beautiful winter stockings and a shoe range that will have you drooling, Egality is a must-visit.
Tapas twist
+27 (0)71 452 2503, egality.co.za
What happens when you take a well-known traditional dish, such as Spanish tapas, and give it a South African twist? You get the Spotwana menu, by Chef Sello Tsomele of Tiffin’s Bar & Lounge at Sheraton Pretoria Hotel. Sello’s inspiration has resulted in a wide variety of appetisers, including delectable butternut and biltong soup, kudu and Peppadew bobotie, shisa combo and lamb casserole served with pap. Adding to the local feel, the dishes are prepared and presented in small African pots. An experience that’s definitely worth sharing! +27 (0)12 429 9999, sheratonpretoria.com
OLÁ! New to SA and bringing a Brazilian flavour to Sandton City is Dumond, offering luxurious footwear and accessories for women. +27 (0)11 784 0305
PIROUETTE INTO SPRING Hunter, the company renowned for its fashionable wellies, is planning to launch a range of bright ballet flats in September. Handmade from natural rubber, these shoes might be called ‘flats’, but they have us bouncing in anticipation. +27 (0)31 301 2464; hunter-boot.com
COMPLICATED BY DESIGN
BACK IN THE DAY Taking you back to the good ol’ days is InneSense, a new range of soft
Patek Philippe’s new Triple
drinks made according to traditional
Complication 5208 for men is the company’s first mechanical ingenuity
CLINKCLINK
to combine a minute
Moët & Chandon’s
repeater, instantaneous
Summer Iso Suit is
perpetual calendar and
the most functional,
chronograph. A must for
yet glam, champagne
those who appreciate
accessory we’ve seen
masterpiece of micro-
the finer details in life. +27 (0)11 784 2595; patek.com
in a while. It keeps your tipple perfectly chilled while you’re playing outdoors. moet.com
recipes. The most refreshing thing is that they’re free of anything artificial, such as preservatives, flavourings and colourants. +27 (0)21 886 8842, chillbev.co.za
HOT PROPERTY
HOT DECOR & DESIGN RICHARD SHAW
Luxuries for all lifestyles, indoors or out.
is associate
a renowned
Royal ties
Joburg-based
interior designer, Nthabi Taukobong,
interior design
to launch African Queen, a range of
consultancy with
fabrics whose colours reflect the African
partner at Head Interiors,
Hertex Fabrics has teamed up with
a roster of prestigious clients in South
landscape. Nthabi
Africa and abroad.
is inspired by her belief that we are all
Q When does renovating become a necessity?
descended from kings and queens. +27 (0)21 914 3390, hertex.co.za
There are three main reasons for
embarking on a renovation project: To add to the comfort and use of your home: Often, a house that seemed perfect for you and your family suddenly becomes too small. Maybe there’s a baby on the way, a relative may be moving in, you may want to have a home office, or your two children who were sharing a room now need their own separate spaces. Whatever the circumstances that necessitate the changes may be,
To increase its value: You may be
Chill out
planning to sell your house but the
the Cool Bar from Eclipse. The sleek outdoor side-table doubles
bathrooms and kitchens are looking a
as a cooler, keeping drinks chilled on those hot summer days.
bit tired and dated. Or the tin roof is a
086 132 54773, eclipsegroup.co.za
the result should be a more comfortable, livable and functional space.
Keep your favourite tipple cooler for longer, with the help of
bit rusty. Giving the house a relatively inexpensive freshening up will go a long way towards increasing its value and making it more attractive to buyers. To repair damages: It’s definitely time to renovate when age takes its toll on a home in the sense that serious cracks start appearing on the wall. Or the Compiled by Genevieve Fisher and Nicky Manson
geyser has burst and flooded the house, leaving the floors and walls damaged. Or, a natural calamity may have struck the home and caused structural damages that need to be addressed immediately for the safety of the inhabitants.
Q What should I focus on with a limited budget?
Prioritise expenditure for the structure of the home. This is the one area where you should never skimp or try to cut corners. Spend your money on ensuring that your
strong, that the roof is free of leaks and
Fabric delights
that there is no damp seeping into the
that the Fabric House has opened in Pretoria. Situated
walls and floors.
in a converted house in Nieuw Muckleneuk, the Fabric
home remains structurally sound and safe. Make sure that the foundations are
Tshwane residents have something to celebrate now
House stocks a vast array of products from top-end local Got a question? Ask the
and international fabric houses, manufacturers and textile
expert! Email emma@
converters, as well as decor items. On our radar right now is
headinteriors.com
the gorgeous range of soft corduroys, luxurious suedes, velvets
+27 (0)11 325 2700
and faux furs. +27 (0)12 346 7346, thefabrichouse.co.za
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HOT DECOR & DESIGN
From new stores to floors and design innovations, we have it all.
Heavenly metal
Le Creuset’s boutique store at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria East has just received a makeover and is now bigger and more inspiring than ever before. The store holds a range of products, including enamel cast iron cookware in traditional and mod colours, stainless steel and forged aluminium cookware, stoneware, stove-top kettles and kitchen accessories. +27 (0)12 346 2840, lecreuset.co.za
Affordable glamour Bakos Brothers has opened up a clearance warehouse and factory showroom at 8 Carey Street in Wynberg, so now you can own a Bakos Brothers masterpiece without spending a fortune. From dining room furniture to high-end lounge suites, all of the items carry the Bakos Brothers promise of quality without compromise. +27 (0)11 448 2410, bakosbrothers.co.za
Ambrosial elixir
A fine whisky deserves a fine vessel. That’s
Travel buzz
why Glenmorangie invited designers Laurence Brabant and Wouter Scheublin to
Baggage theft, tampering and pilferage are all things of the
create, in turn, this unusual, elegant Baccarat
past, thanks to the innovative Bbagzz, a branded plastic
crystal decanter and an intricate wooden
bag with a one-off seal and unique identity code. Combining security with innovative design, Bbagzz includes insurance cover that can be activated via SMS from anywhere in the
case to hold the limited-edition Glenmorangie Pride 1981. Expect to pay a smooth R30 000. +27 (0)21 7975450, rgbc.co.za
world. +27 (0)11 465 0095, bbagzz.com
Stick it up
Milk Deco is renowned for its gorgeous children’s rooms accessories and eco-friendly furniture designed by Candice Brophy, and now the store has added fun vinyl stickers and mural designs to its range. +27 (0)11 887 8396, milkdeco.co.za
Dark and handsome
Darker wooden floors with interesting grains and textures are all the rage. We like how they complement and accentuate white or colour-blocked walls. 086 135 6677, floorsdirect.co.za
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HOT STUFF
SWEET SOUNDS Skullcandy, in collaboration with Jay-Z’s music publishing and entertainment company, Roc Nation, presents Aviator, a sublimely retro set of headphones with an in-line remote control that doubles as a mic. The design of the earpieces is inspired by the classic aviator sunglasses that were prevalent in the seventies. Aviator headphones are available in three colours: black, white and brown- gold. Skullcandy’s homage to the iconic eyewear is most evident in the brown-gold model, which sports a translucent outer-ear cup shell that enables you to check out the 40mm speakers and Mylar drivers within. Aviators offer platinum-quality sound with MP3 technology back-up. Expect to pay Words Candace King
about R2 000.
SA Luks Brands, +27 (0)11 262 0396
from R10/person. Picnic basket: R190. Transport available. computicket.com; winefestival.co.za
some of the world’s most desired
The Jo’burg Bubbly Festival, 17–18 September
and esteemed wines at the Michael
Brought to you by Investec, the
Fridjhon Wine Experience, presented
Jo’burg Bubbly festival, held at Hyde
in collaboration with Telkom Business
Park Corner shopping centre, will
and Hyatt Regency Johannesburg.
be showcasing the finest of South
Esteemed South African wine
Africa’s Méthode Cap Classique
authority Michael Fridjhon will be
producers as well as highly acclaimed
presenting three sessions: benchmark
champagne houses. Enjoy live music
tasting, followed by a gala dinner,
and some delicious nibbles too.
and a champagne brunch on Sunday
Be stylish in black and white! The
morning. Enjoy an extraordinary
festival is on from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
line-up of highly sought-after wines
daily. Tickets: R250/person, including
matched with gourmet fair. This year’s
tasting glass and a book of bubbly
theme is ‘The World’s Best Shiraz’.
tasting vouchers. Tickets available
+27 (0)11 482 5936
online or at the door. webtickets.co.za
Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival, 4 September
Riverdance, 27 Sept. – 9 October
Celebrate spring with the family at
Back by popular demand, the
the Old Mill, Magaliesburg. Over 100
world- renowned Irish dance
The Pick n Pay Taste of Jo’burg, in association with
wine producers will present more than
extravaganza, Riverdance, returns
Orbit Sugar-Free Chewing Gum, is celebrating its fifth
600 wines for the adults’ enjoyment.
to the Teatro at Montecasino
birthday with what promises to be the best festival yet.
For the kids there will be jumping
after playing to a full house earlier
Fourteen of Johannesburg’s top restaurants will be
castles and a water slide. Enjoy a day
this year. It promises to be an
serving their masterpieces. Joining them will be award-
on the banks of the Magalies River
entertainment experience to captivate
winning wineries as well as niche food exhibitors and
(35 minutes from Jo’burg’s Northern
and delight audiences of all ages.
premium drinks brands. Don’t miss this gourmet day out
Suburbs) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All
Tickets from R221/person. Show-
at the Montecasino Outdoor Event Area. Tickets from
funds are in aid of the Woodland
and-stay packages also available.
R70/ person. computicket.com; tasteofjoburg.com
School in Magaliesburg. Tickets:
+27 (0)11 510 7472,
Adults from R88/person, children
montecasino.co.za; computicket.com
Enjoy a journey of taste and discover
Pick n Pay Taste of Jo’burg, 15–18 September
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Compiled by Nicky Mason
Telkom Business Michael Fridjhon Wine Experience, 27–28 August
Welcome TO WILD HORSES LODGE Located in the Northern Drakensberg in the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve, at the foothills of the Drakensberg Escarpment, Wild Horses Lodge is the perfect location for a luxurious, exclusive and intimate romantic getaway. Big skies, dancing grasslands, awesome mountains and crystal- clear waters greet you on arrival. This masterpiece of architectural design offers luxurious accommodation which maximises the magnificent views. Each room at Wild Horses has Persian carpets, individual climate control, real log fireplaces and oil heaters, Egyptian cotton linen, bathrobes, towels and slippers. Luxuriate in the spectacular en- suite bathroom with showers and slipper baths or spa baths and separate toilets.
The Lodge’s exquisite cuisine is served in the dining room, which opens onto an extensive terrace, a lounge with private library and a well-stocked wine cellar. A koi pond, rim-flow pool, rose garden and landscaped indigenous garden complete the picture. A variety of outdoor activities are available, such as horse riding, luxury boat cruises, fly fishing, hiking, helicopter rides and birdwatching. You can also enjoy an indulgent massage by a professional masseuse in the privacy of your room. Retreat to the five-star accommodation at Wild Horses Lodge, where personal service is assured for guests seeking tranquillity, comfort and stylish sophistication in beautiful surroundings. Wild Horses Lodge is the perfect place to rejuvenate mind, body and soul.
For more information visit www.wildhorses.co.za or call us on +27 (0)58 622 7000.
Heaven on Earth!
For R2 million You Can Buy Your Own Piece of
Three beautiful stands with breathtaking views, for sale, in the only privately owned estate within the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve, in the Northern Drakensberg. The estate is home to a large variety of wildlife and consists of ±200 hectares for common use. Buyers will enjoy joint ownership of a double-garage boathouse, harbour facilities, security, water and electricity on the reserve. All three stands have stunning views of the Sterkfontein Dam and the Drakensberg mountains.
For more information or a private viewing, call Jon Hawkins on +27 (0)82 800 2156 or email hawkinsgroup@telkomsa.net.
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Above The outdoor lounge where Jo loves to entertain in summer, and in winter with the fireplace roaring.
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This Camp’s Bay home is atypical. With merely a side-view of the Atlantic Ocean, the peak of Lion’s Head that it is orientated towards is unexpectedly breathtaking. August/September 2011 | 19
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he main motivation for many people looking to buy a house in Camp’s Bay is to get those unending views of the sea. It is the defining feature of this suburb, where houses stretch far up the foothills of the Twelve Apostles so that homeowners get panoramic vistas of the deep blue. But the most striking feature of Jo Casey-Smith and her family’s home is its majestic view of Lion’s Head as well as a view of Camps Bay Glen, an extension of the Table Mountain nature reserve. Jo and her husband, Mike, are British, but work took them to many places around the world. Twelve years ago they moved to Johannesburg, where Jo, a trained architect, began working as an interior designer. They also spent some of their time travelling and living in the US and Europe before deciding to settle, in Cape Town, for good. ‘Cape Town is a very unique city – not only is it very cosmopolitan, but it has an incredible accessibility to nature that you don’t find in other world-class cities,’ says Jo. When they bought the Camps Bay house five years ago, they saw its potential as a family home and Jo headed up the renovation and design process with the help of architect, Gregory Mann, who implemented her structural ideas. Jo wanted to keep the orientation of the house north-west, towards the vibrant, lush views of Lion’s Head.‘Generally the light in Camps Bay is very harsh, but with the orientation of this house, this is not the case. If the house was seafacing we’d have to have shutters to prevent the heat and sun from overwhelming us,’ Jo explains. ‘This way, we still have the warmth and amazing light, but it is not overbearing.We still see the sea and sunsets, which are even more spectacular because they are framed by the landscape surrounding the house where the trees cast amazing shadows and silhouettes onto the outside deck and surrounds. The uninterrupted views of the Glen that we have feel like they are exclusively ours, as there are no other houses in the frame of view.’ A major change that Jo made to the property in order to maximise the views was to swap the positions of the split-level deck and pool. The rimflow pool moved upwards while the garden was lowered to the basement level of the property. The pool and deck now flow seamlessly from the main open-plan living area of the home. ‘We didn’t want to just be able to look at the views of the Glen and extended mountain reserve; we wanted to feel a part of them,’ says Jo. ‘We achieved this by taking cues from the textures of the environment and the architecture rather than with overly fluffy and accessorised decor products’ The main building materials used were wood, steel and granite, and ‘Table Mountain stone’, as Jo calls it, because it was excavated from the site when renovations were done, and used as cladding in the office and garden. The warm tones of the wood, the starkness of the steel and the greyness of the granite combine to help blend the home with the landscape. ‘I really like the honesty and integrity of exposed steelwork and warm wood,’ says Jo. Another major structural change was the inclusion of an upstairs office next to the main house that looks like an appendage of the mountains framing the property. This was important to Jo and Mike, as they have two young children and wanted to
Above The open-plan main living area faces onto the pool deck and makes use of a wide range of textures to complement the view of the natural surroundings.Opposite page, clockwise from top left The open-plan kitchen is child- and pet-friendly; view of Camps Bay Glen and the sea from the balcony that runs the length of the second floor; the basement-level garden where the pool used to be is now a lush lawn; the TV-room used to be the old double garage; Jo and Mike’s son’s room has its own bathroom and access to the balcony; the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom; the upstairs landing is now a small lounge.
be able to work from home. With its contemporary angular shape and fittings, the office looks like a hovering diamond facing the sea, while the floor-toceiling windows overlooking the pool deck make it a tranquil enclave. Tucked underneath it is the outside lounge and fireplace, which extends from the deck in weathered wood. After the open-plan, split-level living area, this is Jo’s favourite place. ‘I grew up in North England where the summer sun set very late and we used to spend most evenings outside huddled around a fire to keep warm.With this outdoor lounge area we can do that easily, even in winter with the fireplace. I love how it fits so well into the deck and is orientated towards the rimflow pool with the sea in the background,’ she says. The other major structural changes were the conversion of the old garage into a TV lounge, the building of a new triple garage with staff accommodation beneath, the extension of the guest suite and the addition of an adjoining laundry on the garden level underneath the main house. The upstairs was left mostly untouched, apart from the landing. ‘Where the landing is currently used to be the poky laundry. We converted it into a mini lounge area and the rest of the layout stayed the same,’ says Jo. The master bedroom, second bedroom
and guest room all hang over the pool deck and have large balconies that overlook the Glen and the mountainside. The third bedroom is on the other side of the home and has views of the Twelve Apostles. What jumps out at you when walking through the house is the artwork. Over the years, Jo and Mike have collected an impressive range of work by established artists, such as William Kentridge, Penny Stutterheim, Robert Hodgins, Sam Nhlengethwa and Norman Catherine, as well as works by many up-andcoming artists, such as Samuel Allerton Green and Amelia Smith. ‘I really believe in only buying art that you love. Why hang something in your home unless you want to see it everyday?’ she says. In this home a William Kentridge series hangs alongside recent Michaelis graduate, Amelia Smith’s work, which is placed next to reframed junk-shop finds. ‘Because this is a family home, with two children and two pets, we have made sure that all the artwork is hung high up and all fabrics and surfaces are robust and washable!’ Jo and Mike’s happy family abode dispels the notion that a contemporary, ultra-luxurious house has to be cold and unlivable. It also shows that a home in Camps Bay can be an architectural marvel even without sea views.When you change your perspective, anything is possible.
With thanks to … Jo Smith Interiors and Design + 27 (0)82 519 9295
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‘We didn’t want to just be able to look at the views of the Glen and extended mountain reserve; we wanted to feel a part of them.’
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Cell C has overhauled its brand image with innovative products and amusing adverts, so it’s only fitting that its call centre gets a boost too. AFTER
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ell C hired funny man Trevor Noah in the past year as the face of a freshened telecoms brand. This idea of fun and efficiency carries through to its new call centre in Parktown, where clean, curved lines and expanses of glass make up a building that’s visually breathtaking on the outside and light and airy on the inside. The mastery continues with elevated glass ceilings, chic glass elevators and, the talking point of the entrance, an atrium that lets in a feast of natural light. Another striking feature in the main entrance area is the curved staircase. Designed by Spiral Engineering, it just about takes the shape of a C. The atrium is a key area where architecture, interior architecture and engineering merge. The brief to dhk thinkspace was to create a technologically superior but user-friendly call centre for clients and employees while reflecting Cell C’s freshly relaunched branding. Working hand in hand with Cell C management and a professional team, dhk thinkspace has created gorgeous interiors for the reception and customer care areas, meeting rooms, auditorium, training rooms, video conference rooms, security and medical rooms, staff café and breakaway areas, offices, call centre areas, patch rooms, server rooms and facilities areas. Inspired by the Gauteng landscape and the natural beauty of the highveld, the dhk thinkspace team wanted to bring nature inside and, by using a neutral colour palette for the floors, walls and desks, they succeeded. Colourful corporate accents on screening, feature lighting, strategically placed large-format graphics and organically shaped furniture bring energy to the interiors. Design Director Guido Tagge from dhk thinkspace admits that the feature trees are his favourite part of the building. ‘The stylised trees are a symbol of growth,
stability, and strength. They branch out into various directions, which is an expression of Cell C’s diversity. A symbol of life.’ Guido adds, ‘The open-plan office space had to be vibrant, functional and encourage the staff to associate themselves with the brand. The space promotes interconnectivity amongst the staff and, ultimately, the clients. It connects people while still having a sense of space.’ This is all part of dhk thinkspace’s holistic approach. A member of the Green Building Council of SA, dhk thinkspace worked with the architect to install a number of green systems, such as performance glazing to help reduce heat internally and air conditioning loads, and inverter air conditioning, which saves between 30% and 50% on electricity as a fresh air supply circulates the building. The floors are carpeted with a completely recyclable carpet created by InterfaceFlor and the walls are painted with Prodec water-based paints. All fabrics were locally sourced and the timber and laminate materials came from FCS-certified suppliers; dhk thinkspace also supported other local suppliers as far as possible in order to reduce its carbon footprint. Paragon Architects, the company behind 15 Alice Lane Towers, in Sandton, took an equally imaginative approach to the refurbishment, turning a dysfunctional building into a functional one. ‘It really was about stripping back the building to its bones,’ says Paragon Director, Anthony Orelowitz. The original structure consisted of a main building and an annexe. Paragon knocked down the annexe and dug underground to create more parking space. The main building was still all over the place, with a disused open courtyard at the centre. It was difficult to navigate and relied on lots of corridors. The process was ‘like putting your hand
into someone’s belly button and turning their insides out – not elegant, quite complex and extremely messy’, says Anthony. The building plates varied from 7m to 18m and had to be completely reconstructed to obtain an even 18m all round – a mammoth undertaking. The original structure also had staircases and bathrooms scattered about. Paragon removed all the services to the exterior and created a flexible, open-plan call centre plate. ‘Our main aim was to make the building commercially viable – aesthetics came later,’ says Anthony. ‘We had to enter into quite a vigorous debate with the Parktown Residents’ Association as to the materials we could use. They wanted the building to be in keeping with the existing urban fabric materials, so we chose chocolate brown face brick. In fact, we had never used face brick before.’ They could only use a minimal amount of glass and had to make the building look earthier, with softened edges. ‘It’s quite nice having people challenge your preconceived notions,’ says Anthony. ‘The building had to be essentially functional, a call centre, so to enhance the features we wanted it to look light and make the large building look like it’s floating, to lift it so it doesn’t just squat on the ground.’ Paragon’s biggest challenge was cutting the large slabs of concrete. ‘The entire job was complex, from the terrible and daily rain to the extreme levels of demolition,’ says Anthony. ‘At one point when drilling into the ground we even hit rock. It became a real labour of love.’ Anthony’s favourite feature is the entrance and the internal volume with the soft light filtering through the atrium. The owner and developer of Cell C’s glorious new call centre is Alchemy. Anthony says, ‘It’s a totally different building today. It’s very efficient now and it’s an asset in Alchemy’s portfolio.’
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ANOTHER DIMENSION … A division of dhk Group, dhk thinkspace is a leading interior architecture consultancy. One of its recent projects was the conversion of Cape Colony restaurant at the historical Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, to Planet Restaurant. The aim was to abandon the dated colonial aesthetic and transform Cape Colony into a top 10 dining destination where the abundance of food, wine and culture in the Cape can be celebrated against a backdrop of elegant informality. The heritage of the establishment has been preserved via the use of a classical grey colour pallet; but dhk thinkspace has also introduced a sense of play. A new carpet with a twinkle of stars and a swirl of galaxies enforces the connection between Planet Bar and Planet Restaurant and welcomes patrons into a smoothly functioning eatery. This astral theme is enforced by crystal chandeliers, table lights, screen curtains, and the ceiling of the new ‘conservatory’. The furniture in the main restaurant is refined and comfortable. The design intervention of dhk thinkspace has created two additional dining spaces: a central lower dining area with plush sofas and armchairs, and a private dining room.
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Paragon Architects, +27 (0)11 482 3781
The Dauphin HumanDesign Group, +27 (0)11 447 9888
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Top right Paragon Architects utilised chocolate brown face brick, complementing Parktown’s existing buildings. The aim was to make the building look earthier, with softened edges created by the facade. To enhance the features and make it look even lighter, Paragon Architects raised the large building to make it appear as if it’s floating rather than squatting on the ground. Middle right SA’s leading design and chair manufacturing experts, the Dauphin HumanDesign Group, is synonymous with state-ofthe-art ergonomic design, superior finishes and outstanding quality. The group is well known for its operator chairs, as well as a range of conference seating. Pictured here is the multifunctional Dauphin HumanDesign Group Eddy chair being used in the conference room of the Cell C building. Bottom right Corporate Technical Services is the go-to company for all refrigeration and air-conditioning repair and installation requirements. Owner Hans de Jong, has over 25 years’ experience in the field. The company is an LG authorised dealer and it also works with Daikin, Samsung, Dunham Bush and other brands. Opposite, bottom right Thanks to the expertise of Print and Signage Solutions (PSS), Cell C’s new logo appears throughout the building, on a variety of surfaces as well as in LED displays. PSS also provided the seagull- shaped lightboxes in reception and the drapes printed with inspiring images of nature.
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shine language … Print and Signage Solutions (PSS) is a turnkey manufacturer and supplier of customised signage solutions to the retail and corporate sectors. PSS was formed in Cape Town, in 2002, and opened a Joburg branch in 2005, as well as a branch in Mauritius, in 2010. PSS is proud to be associated with high-profile clients, and has completed many successful signage projects for dhk thinkspace, Engen Petroleum, Woolworths, OK Franchise Division, the PEP Group and Old Mutual, among many others, manufacturing and installing the clients’ indoor and outdoor signage for their national networks and chain operations across the country. PSS works closely with architects and interior design companies, enhancing projects via the supply and installation of wallpaper graphics, customised, computer-generated sandblast graphics for interior glass partitioning, laser-cut special effects signage, 3-D fabrication, specialist vinyl printing, large interior photo-quality fabric displays and computer-generated vinyl signage elements. These manufacturing techniques are used in various combinations in the execution of tailored interior signage projects. PSS prints onto vinyl, paper, canvas, wallpaper, PVC, aluminium, Perspex, Forex and Chromadek. It also designs and installs bespoke LED lighting signage. PSS is BEE-accredited.
Furniture flair …
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An agent for Italian furniture manufacturers and suppliers, SW Contracts offers an exclusive service at competitive prices. The company is founded on the principles of outstanding furniture quality, customer service and reliability, hence its motto: ‘Service and Quality with a Distinct Difference’. Its relationships with leading interior designers and architects, coupled with experience, has shaped its understanding of the unique requirements of its clients across the business spectrum. All SW Contracts clients’ requirements are met with the quality that matches their respective reputations.
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AFTER Opposite, top right Astek Property Group says this was an interesting project from the beginning, with challenges from the architectural and engineering perspectives, not to mention the time constraint. An integral part was the extent of the demolition and reconstruction of an existing building. Astek’s professional, reliable team saw the project completed to the client’s satisfaction. Opposite, bottom right SW Contracts provided the exciting furniture in the pause area. (From left) The Armillaria bar stools and bar table are inspired by the ‘honey mushroom’. The T-ball table acts as both coffee table and storage area, while the plastic stools are sturdy, with a soft, shapely design. SW Contracts also provided the ‘I’m Dreaming’ lounge chairs.
Professionals list … Alchemy Properties – Developer +27 (0)11 784 0504, info@alchemyprops.co.za, alchemyprops.co.za Astek Property Group – Building Contractor +27 (0)11 466 1088, astekpro@mweb.co.za Corporate Technical Services – Air Conditioning +27 (0)11 674 1275, hanscts@mweb.co.za, corptechserv.co.za The Dauphin HumanDesign Group – Chair Design and Manufacturing +27 (0)11 447 9888, info@dauphin.co.za, dauphin.co.za dhk thinkspace – Interior Design +27 (0)21 421 6803, lisa@dhkthinkspace.co.za, dhkthinkspace.co.za Paragon Architects – Architect +27 (0)11 482 3781, anthonyo@paragon.co.za, paragon.co.za Print and Signage Solutions – Digital Printing, Signage & Interior Graphics +27 (0)21 510 6409, marnus@printandsignage.co.za, printandsignage.co.za AFTER
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Excuse our FRENCH ‌ Who needs the French Riviera? La Balise Marina, the newest residential development in Mauritius, offers a world-class boating and yachting lifestyle. Words Genevieve Fisher Images courtesy La Balise Marina
This page Exterior view of a villa at La Balise Marina.
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Clockwise from top left One of the man-made canals that lead out to the Indian Ocean; villas come with gazebos, the perfect place to enjoy a Mauritian sunset with cocktail in hand; a typical villa bedroom overlooking the canal; the bedroom and bathroom zones of the duplexes are separated only by vanity mirrors and consoles, creating a sense of spaciousness.
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s far as lucrative offshore investments for South Africans go, Mauritius has, over the last few years, become the place to buy property. In 2002, the Board of Investment (BOI), the official investment promotion agency of the Mauritian government, introduced the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) in an attempt to attract foreign investment to the country. The sweetener? If investors spend $500 000 (approximately R3,4 million) on a luxury home, then they and their families get residency in the Indian Ocean country. As a result of the IRS, numerous luxury developments began to pop up everywhere on the island, and so the possibility of owning a tropical holiday home, with the added benefit of perhaps retiring there one day, became a lot more attainable for those with the means to purchase. This image of luxury island living got all the more picturesque with the launch of the first marina development, La Balise Marina, under the IRS, in 2009. La Balise Marina is situated in the rain and wind- sheltered west coast district of Black River. With the first phase of the development set for completion in late 2012, the island lifestyle fantasy of yachting, fishing and living on the water will for the first time become a reality in the francophone African country. Because La Balise Marina is the first Mauritian development to encourage a marina lifestyle,prestigious
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South African architectural firm, Boogertman & Partners, agreed to take on the project, in conjunction with the Mauritian firm, Architects Studio. Wessel van Dyk, the principal architect at Boogertman & Partners, comments, ‘The fact that it is the first marina development in Mauritius that required complementary engineering and architecture, due to the man-made canals, added to the uniqueness of this project. For Boogertman & Partners, this, together with working in a different environment, provided an interesting challenge, and it has proven to be an exciting learning curve for us.’ The architectural brief given by the Mauritian developer, ENL Property, called for contemporary architecture fused with Mauritian design elements. (ENL is also responsible for other large-scale projects on the south-west side of the island, including Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius and Villas Valriche.) Wessel collaborated with Didier Dove of Architects Studio and conducted detailed research into what the island offers in terms of local building materials and techniques. The architects envision a series of ultra-luxurious, contemporary villas and duplexes that will incorporate volcanic rock and indigenous timber in their design. The villas and duplexes will have moorings right on the canals, which in turn lead out to the ocean. Taking inspiration from the idyllic landscape of mountain and sea, as well as the abundant flora and palm trees, the look and feel of the open-plan coastal
residences will have earthy textures, evoking a cool and sensual ambience. Phase 1 of La Balise Marina is currently under construction. Upon completion it will comprise 113 residential units, including 96 duplexes and 17 luxury villas, each with its own swimming pool. The duplexes will be 195sq. m to 270sq. m in size and have two or three bedrooms.The luxury villas will be situated on stands measuring from 1 200sq. m to 1 700sq. m and will have three, four or five bedrooms. La Balise Marina is proving to be immensely popular among investors and a number of units have already been sold off plan. Duplexes and villas range in price from $750 000 (about R5,2 million) and $2,2 million (about R15,2 million). ENL CEO, Gilbert Espitalier-Noël, assures investors that they can expect a good return on investment from La Balise Marina because, in addition to asset appreciation, a major drawcard is that all property owners have the option of participating in the rental pool. La Balise Marina will feature a commercial and retail hub, called the Boulevard Shopping Precinct, which will offer a fine-dining restaurant, coffee shops and delis, clothing boutiques and a deep-sea charter facility. In conjunction with Veranda Leisure and Hospitality, (VLH) the developers of La Balise Marina are also planning to build a hotel heart facility, called Le Sunset, at the centre of the development.VLH will be responsible for the management of these facilities,
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which include a restaurant, beach bar, luxury spa and gym, as well as for the running of the rental pool. Leisure facilities and activities available to residents of La Balise Marina include a water sport academy, hiking and mountain biking in Black River Gorges National Park, and access to Le Morne lagoon. There will also be a wide range of water sports facilities available to residents, including deep-sea fishing – Black River is renowned for its abundance of marlin – scuba diving, sailing, waterskiing, kayaking, windsurfing, dolphin and whale watching, and kitesurfing at Le Morne. The lagoon is the best kitesurfing spot on the island and is fast becoming one of the premier locations on the world kite-surfing map.
Black River, the third-largest district in Mauritius, is due for major development (fronted by ENL) over the next couple of years. Famed for its captivating beauty, it is surrounded by tropical forests, national parklands and rugged terrain, all of which complements the modern facilities and infrastructure that make Black River the ideal place for experiencing the best that Mauritius has to offer. Comments Gilbert, ‘The Black River area has modern communication networks, office space, and retail outlets that are fully stocked with international brands.There are good schools, health-care dispensaries and a community hospital, and there are also religious establishments that cater for a diverse local population.
Most importantly, the area is extremely safe to live in, with a close-knit community.’ Mauritius is just a four-hour flight from Johannesburg. It has one of the most favourable tax regimes in the world, a progressive democracy and world-class medical and educational facilities. The majority of its population is bilingual, with English as the second language. It sounds too good to be true. But it isn’t. If you’re dreaming of an exotic, luxury marina lifestyle, La Balise Marina has brought it within your reach. Did someone say, ‘Nouveau French Riviera’? For more information, please contact Ryan Proksch in Johannesburg on +27 (0)11 234 2180.
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATION
Above The Lucy Kitchen by Assirelli Italian Design features on-trend blue as the accent colour. Below A round basin by Deca reflecting bathroom design inspired by organic shapes. Bottom Free-standing bath, designed by Philippe Starck for Duravit.
conversation By renovating your kitchen and bathroom areas you will get more enjoyment out of your home, plus you’ll most likely raise the value of your property. Words Genevieve Fisher
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hen real estate agents sell a home they often stress as a selling point that a home’s kitchen
and bathroom areas have recently been remodelled. RE/MAX of Southern Africa CEO Adrian Goslett says that kitchens and bathrooms are known to get sellers the best boost in value, and that they are the two areas of the home where renovation costs can best be recouped. We give you tips on how to renovate your kitchen and bathroom on both tight and the-sky’s-the-limit budgets.
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Bathroom bounty
Soap-string budget or wallowing in moolah? Either way, create your bathroom haven
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esidential bathrooms today are no longer the home equivalent of a wash station on a bus route, where you rush in, groom and rush back out again. Today they are enclaves of relaxation and pampering, places to linger and luxuriate – so much so that the lines between bedroom and bathroom are blurring. Here’s how to create your own luxurious retreat.
Bathrooms on a budget • As with any renovation project, you first need to decide on the look and feel you want to achieve. Bathrooms are getting bigger because of the trend to see them as sanctuaries. Bathroom renovation specialists, such as Bathroom Brite, can help you design your bathroom with the help of 3-D software (bathbrite.co.za). • Of course, bashing down walls and repositioning things can be costly and, often, drastic. An easier, cheaper way to begin is by painting your bathroom according to a theme – go for a nautical look with reds, blues, whites and stripes, for instance. • Lighter colours create a sense of space. If your bathroom is large, then get creative with darker and brighter colours to add a sense of drama. The most important thing is to use heat- and steamresistant paint, such as Plascon’s Velvaglo Satin Sheen (plascon.co.za). • Replacing cabinets, baths and basins is costly. Rather update them by fitting new handles, knobs and taps. Shop around. Cobra has an impressive array of faucets, from classic to contemporary (cobra.co.za), and will find you a product to suit your pocket.
Or go online: Under 1 Roof lists interior specialists in your area, and its selection tool will help you gather images of products you fancy (under1roof.co.za). • A cost-effective way to update wooden bathroom cabinets and consoles is to sand them down or repaint them. Jasmin Kraneveldt, director of Bathroom Bizarre (bathroom.co.za), says there’s a trend towards taking old furniture, such as desks or drawer cabinets, from another part of the home and turning them into bathroom consoles. ‘En-suite bathrooms are increasingly being incorporated into the bedroom itself and aside from armoires, rugs and chairs, it is common to see vanities that are true pieces of furniture, rather than merely built-in cabinetry,’ she says. • Vinyl and tiles are your best flooring options as they can withstand dampness and moisture better than any other type of flooring. Gutting your entire bathroom floor and retiling it is expensive. The cheaper alternative is to remove odd tiles and replace them with different coloured or patterned tiles. Glazed porcelain tiles are a good option
because they are water resistant – you’ll find a good selection at reasonable prices at CTM (ctm.co.za). Re-grouting and getting rid of mould between tiles is also important. Although you can do it yourself to save costs, it’s easier to call in the specialists. Ask the retailer who sold you your tiles if it offers this service. • Bathroom fixtures often dictate the overall look. While a new toilet and bathtub may be expensive, it is worth spending part of your budget on these items. Old toilets tend to be bigger. Modern toilets with hidden cisterns, such as the range offered by Geberit, might be pricier but they help to save water and also open up more room for installing an attractive cabinet or vanity shelves (geberit.co.za). • Jasmin says your best bet for baths are cast acrylic bathtubs – they have a luxurious finish, are stain resistant, come in a range of different styles and designs and are cost effective. Acrylic bathtubs ‘make high-end bathtub design accessible to most homeowners’, she says.
Left With its Monte Carlo ball-and-claw bathtub, this bathroom by Bathroom Bizarre is an ode to the romantic. Right Organically shaped basin from Deca’s latest range of sanitaryware. Inset The latest organic-inspired faucets from the Este and Iseo ranges, available at Bathroom Bizarre.
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Bathroom bliss • The ultimate luxury in bathrooms? Lots of space. Include a sofa or wing chair for utter indulgence. Optimising space by bashing down walls, making windows larger or adding big mirrors are good starting points to converting your bathroom to a lavish enclave. Another trend is to incorporate the en-suite bathroom into the layout of the bedroom and have all your creature comforts in one space. • Consider creating his and hers zones. Double bathtubs that sit next to each other, his and hers basins and consoles and a double shower (either two side by side or one large one with separate shower heads) will bring harmony to this intimate space. • Get creative by adding an attractive mosaic feature. The Mosaic Collection from Douglas Jones includes decorative wall tiling and papering products and services that will help you design your own mosaic centrepiece (douglasjones.co.za). • Next, consider a new bath. Bathtubs epitomise luxury and are the focal point of any bathroom. ‘Over the past few years, more and more homeowners have been opting for luxury in the bathroom. They want to enjoy some relaxation,’ says Jasmin. The spa bath, the stand-alone bath and the skirted bath are three of the most luxurious styles available. Jasmin says, ‘Spa baths are a great stress reliever – their jets gently massage tired muscles as you soak in the tub, allowing you to get out of the bath feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Free-standing baths have a number of functional benefits – the placement of the bathtub is no longer limited by the amount of available wall space, as free-standing baths can be placed anywhere. There are a number of functional benefits to skirted
baths too, including the fact that they can be freestanding, you do not need to spend money on tiling around the bath, they can be installed by a handyman rather than a contractor and they are really easy to maintain and keep clean.’ • A big trend is the rise of bathroom furniture over cabinets. Consoles will always be a bathroom staple, but new styles that look more like furniture as opposed to a stark fixture that holds up a basin are becoming a design feature. Minimalism is in. Jasmin says, ‘The contemporary design philosophy of “less is more” is at the core of the latest bathroom design trends – and this not only appeals from an aesthetic point of view, but from a practical one as well. The less cluttered your bathroom, the more space you will have to include a large bathtub, comfortable seating, a well proportioned rug and perhaps even a fireplace, making the space more of a living area.’ • The vintage look can also add instant glamour. Margaret Goodale of Victorian Bathrooms (victorianbathrooms.co.za) says the ideal console is large and well proportioned, with space on either side of the basin for placing various items. ‘Wall-hung or pedestal consoles with no cupboards below are functional, as the older we get the less inclined we are to stoop down to select items from a cupboard,’ she adds. • Wooden floors may be attractive, but they’re unsuitable for bathrooms, as they absorb moisture. If you want that warm, wooden look, choose vinyl – it’s waterproof, anti bacterial, and won’t stain or chip easily. Explore the range of luxury vinyl floor coverings from Floorworx (floorworx.co.za).
Underfloor heating is also a must. There is nothing better than walking into a warm, cosy bathroom after a long day. • New styles in taps are veering towards sleek and streamlined, yet organic, shapes. Another growing trend is the use of eco-sensitive taps. ‘Water-saving features and flow control are important design elements to look out for in modern faucets,’ says Jasmin. ‘Aerated spouts are a must-have in any new faucet – they mix air with water, using a built-in screen that restricts the flow of water, which means you get better water pressure.’ • The final touch in luxury bathrooms comes in the form of stainless steel accessories. Heated towel rails, hooks, racks and shelves are the items most commonly chosen. Or how about a combined towel and robe rack? German home accessories company, Zack, has an exclusive range of stainless steel bathroom accessories that will elevate the luxe factor of your bathroom (zack.co.za). No more blaming your partner for leaving gowns or dirty towels on the bathroom floor. What a luxury!
Left Duravit’s Nahho is designed to create a feeling of flotation and allows you the luxury of stretching out your body completely. Top right An attractive glass mosaic wall by Douglas Jones. Bottom right Stainless steel shelves and towel hooks from the Linea range by German bathroom and living accessories brand, Zack.
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Kitchen collective A feast of a renovation or more like a snack? Improve your kitchen on any budget.
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he kitchen is a special place where families cook, talk, laugh and make memories. Whether you’re renovating your kitchen frugally or luxuriously, you need to keep in mind durability, functionality, warmth, and, of course, aesthetics.You can achieve a great look, no matter what sort of budget you have available.
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Kitchen bling Even if designing your luxury dream kitchen is an option, it is worth giving a second thought to changing the utilities, namely, the water or gas outages and electrical outlets. Apart from being an expensive exercise, changing the utilities also makes the renovation process a long and messy one. While money can buy you a dream kitchen, you’ll also be buying added mess and stress. • If you want to design your dream kitchen, there are online facilities that can assist with this by means of 3-D rendering. The best part about this is that you can choose whatever fittings and finishings you want before you’ve forked out the cash, so even if you don’t have budget for your ultimate kitchen you can still dream about it! BK Designs offers this service, but require floor plan measurements and a rough sketch of your kitchen layout (bkdesigns.co.za). • The shape of kitchen design has changed dramatically over the years because of people’s changing perception that it is no longer just a functional room for preparing food, but a space where families and friends can gather. So, like the rest of the house, the kitchen should epitomise luxury. Modular kitchens have changed the shape, look and feel of modern kitchens because they are predesigned and aim to optimise space as well as functionality.
Opposite The Nilde Kitchen by Assirelli Italian Design This page, left The induction cooker by Miele allows for precise power control and heating times that are shorter than gas hobs. Top left The Star Extractor by Assirelli Italian Design; an extractor fan that doubles up as an attractive lighting feature. Top right The Hydrotap by Assirelli Italian Design. Bottom right Available from Italian Lifestyle, Bugatti’s range of high-tech and design savy kitchen gadgets and accessories come in various eye-popping colours.
Everything is within easy access and is geared towards making life simpler. They are designed for open-plan living and have become a centrepiece of this zone, encouraging social interaction. Alpine German Kitchens is the local supplier of products by the world-renowned luxury modular kitchen specialist brand, Poggenpohl (agk.co.za). Blu-line Kitchens distributes luxury imported brands and manufacturers its own modular kitchens locally (blu-line.co.za). • There are many options for luxury finishes in kitchen design, including wood. Andrea Assirelli of Assirelli Design (assirelli.com) recommends walnut. He says, ‘Walnut and other natural woods combined with sleeker materials, such as stainless steel and glass, is a huge trend in kitchen design. I find the grain of walnut particularly pleasing, both texturally and aesthetically.’ When it comes to cabinetry, a luxurious finish is undoubtedly high-gloss lacquered acrylic. Andrea says this is a good option if budget isn’t a concern, as high-gloss acrylic comes in a wide range of colours and is long-lasting. Drawer surfaces and cabinets can be buffed and polished to eliminate scratches that might appear over time. • Most kitchen specialists would agree that granite is the be-all and end-all of countertop material. At a
price, of course. Not only are the finishes beautiful, and the different colour and texture options vast, but also it is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Granite & Stone provides an online granite countertop guide and also distributes (granitecountertops.co.za). Another popular, durable and high-end countertop material is Caesarstone (caesarstone.co.za). It’s made from quartz stone, which has a good name due to its versatility, and can be used in various interior placements. • Dramatic lighting is a must for luxury kitchens.And we can’t talk about dramatic lighting without mentioning chandeliers or, the latest trend, pendant lighting. Decorative lighting is a great way to transform your kitchen from drab to fab – just make sure that the centrepiece light fitting suits the size of the space. It shouldn’t be too big, or too small. Melissa Davidson of the Lighting Warehouse (lightingwarehouse.co.za) says choosing the wrong size light can ruin the desired aesthetic: ‘It is absolutely critical that your choice of decorative lighting is in proportion to the size of your kitchen – the larger the space, the bigger the light fitting will need to be. If you are dealing with a small kitchen, a big decorative fitting will overwhelm the space and make it seem cluttered and smaller than it actually is. What is nice about choosing decorative fittings,
however, is that you can really have fun and choose a fitting more for its aesthetic appeal than for its functionality.’ • Gadgets are the final layer in vamping up your kitchen. Many of today’s kitchen gadgets are not only high-tech, but are also multifunctional, more streamlined than their predecessors, and prioritise eco-sensitivity. A key trend is the incorporation of appliances into the cabinetry of a kitchen, and Miele has this one in the bag with its Generation 5 000 built-in appliances (miele.com). Touch controls and interactive kitchen gadgets and accessories are making more and more of an appearance in luxury kitchens. How about a new multimedia ventilation hood from Siemens, or LG Electronics’ first HDTV refrigerator – a combination of high-def television and fridge? Sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. Appliances that look like one thing but do something else are another big trend. Assirelli has two products that will add that special touch to any luxury kitchen: the Star Extractor Chandelier, an extractor fan that looks like a glamorous chandelier, and the HydroTap, an under-counter water filtering system that provides hot and chilled water and where the only visible feature is the actual tap.
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATION
Above left A kitchen by PG Bison that features LED lighting under the top cabinets Right Formica LifeSeal countertops, available from PG Bison. Bottom left This alternative-looking LED lighting strip from the Lighting Warehouse is easy to install in or under kitchen cabinets.
Kitchen on a smidgen
Cooking colours
• When it comes to renovating your kitchen under financial constraints, the starting point is figuring out your budget. Once you’ve come to a number you can begin to prioritise what needs the most attention and the biggest portion out of your budget. Remember to reserve a percentage for unexpected problems, such as rotting floorboards, leaking pipes or mould. • The next step is shopping around for contractors or builders. Build It All (builditall.co.za) is an online portal designed to help you find contractors and suppliers that are best suited for your kitchen renovation needs. • Don’t change the utility layout of a kitchen. Keeping the original plumbing, electrical and gas facilities in place will bring down the cost of renovating a kitchen dramatically. • See what requires DIY work. Wooden kitchen cabinets, for example, need not be new – they may need just a sanding down, some varnish or a lick of paint. Painting the walls or ceiling is another easy step.To create a sense of space, use a paler hue; if you are going for a cosier feel, then think deep, rich tones. A fun idea is to paint a feature wall in blackboard paint and use it for shopping lists or emergency numbers (kids will love this too). • Cabinets should be your priority, as they take up the most space and provide the overall look and feel. Weizter specialises in affordable DIY cabinet installation (weizter.co.za). • Floors are also worth spending a bit more on, as they take the biggest beating, not just from people and pets walking up and down, but also from spills and other messing. Vinyl floors are the most cost effective and durable. If you like the wooden look, choose laminate wooden floors over hardwood flooring, as the latter will wear down quickly. Top Carpets and Floors has a wide range of vinyl floor
Jason Wells, marketing manager for PG
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coverings (topcarpets.co.za). The Flooring Depot offers a vast selection of laminate flooring, provides an online shopping service as well as delivery (flooringdepot.co.za). Porcelain or natural stone tiles, such as those from Italcotto (italcotto.co.za), are also a good option and come in a range of textures and colours to suit all tastes and budgets. • Countertop materials are a point of contention. Because countertops take a lot of wear and tear, you can’t be frugal. Most suppliers would suggest granite, as it is durable and doesn’t need much maintenance. But it is expensive. A good alternative that won’t break the bank and comes in a range of styles and colours is Formica Lifeseal laminate worktops from PG Bison (pgbison.co.za). • You can easily alter the ambience of your kitchen without making major structural changes by choosing the correct lighting. Accent lighting is current and affordable. This can include installing LED lights inside cabinets to bring out the beauty of porcelain crockery, or under cabinets or countertops for a sophisticated feel. The Lighting Warehouse (lightingwarehouse.co.za) has a range of LED lighting which is not only affordable, but will also help you save on your electricity bill. • Once your renovation is complete you might want to consider your appliances – what good is having a slick new countertop with a rusting kettle on its last legs? The most important thing to remember is that a stove is a stove, and no matter what appliance you use it isn’t going to boil water any quicker. A good tip to remember is to not buy expensive appliances, as mid-range ones will do just fine. Hold on to your warranties, however, in case you encounter problems with an appliance. Something else to keep in mind is that, often, if you buy all your appliances from one retailer, you might get a discount.
Bison, a local panel product manufacturer and distributor, gives us the heads-up on the latest colour and texture trends for kitchens. • Oak wood grains have come to the fore, joined by slow-grown pine and elegant walnuts. • White remains an intensely popular colour choice. • Our love affair with nature inspires the use of a wide selection of greens. • Blue still has a commanding presence, with dark blues and blue violets gaining ground. • ‘Fantasy’ and weathered looks accent the broader range of items, and the distressed charm they offer remains a popular look. • There is still a very strong presence of earthy mud tones. • Accents of citrus and plums offer a bright, exciting and fun element in many modern designs. • Precious stones, mineral elements and concrete add depth to the contemporary trends. 086 053 4216, pgbison.co.za
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PROMOTION
The V & A’s crowning glory
Words Genevieve Fisher Images courtesy Newmark Hotels
The V & A Waterfront’s newest five-star product, the boutique Queen Victoria Hotel, is the jewel in its crown of luxury accommodation offerings.
T
he defining feature of the new Queen Victoria Hotel is its location. Like a perfectly set precious gem, the latest offering from Newmark Hotels is positioned in what is arguably the most ideal location within the bustling shopping and recreation hotspot, the V & A Waterfront. Comprising a number of heritage buildings along Portswood Road, the Portswood Precinct is a quiet enclave that has the benefit of being a stone’s throw from the vibrant shopping districts of the Waterfront, yet is also one of its most peaceful areas, with some of the most breathtaking views in Cape Town. With the quaint Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa, another member of Newmark Hotels, as its neighbour, the Queen Victoria Hotel hovers above the harbour, and its 35 rooms take advantage of the panoramic vistas of Table Mountain and the harbour. The accommodation options are varied: there are Classic, Deluxe and Premium rooms, two standard
suites, a Presidential Suite, and a room that caters for disabled guests. Each of the rooms and suites has its own personality, but there’s a uniform aesthetic in the design features, including the customised wallpaper with a cameo portrait of Queen Victoria and the laser- cut, paperon-paper artwork of local fynbos. There is also the hotel’s very own designer fragrance that wafts through the suites and foyer. All suites are fitted with the latest high-tech amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, wireless internet and unusual downlighters. Molton Brown pampering accessories adorn all bathroom countertops, and all bedding is made from 400-thread-count pure Egyptian cotton. Francois du Plessis is the creative mind behind the hotel’s elegant and contemporary interiors. His brief was to create an ambience ‘where classic elegance meets contemporary design’. He has achieved this through the use of greys and taupes, marble-clad walls, crystal chandeliers, white marble and wooden parquet flooring, not to mention the triple-volume foyer with
its dramatic white spiral staircase, glass lift and crystal chandeliers. The signature shade of royal deep purple has been used as an ode to the regal eccentricity of the Victorian age. Dash Restaurant and Bar is the culinary offering at the hotel and is named after the queen’s beloved King Charles spaniel. Executive Chef Stephen Templeton’s classic French culinary style prompts a well-considered out and reasonably priced menu that uses locally sourced ingredients (except for the caviar). The menu changes every few weeks, according to what’s in season, and this allows Stephen to get creative with his dishes and continually up the drama on his plates, complementing the provocative interiors of the restaurant. A stay at Queen Victoria Hotel is the ultimate in five-star treatment. With arguably some of the best views in the country, sumptuously creative cuisine, and the surrounding V & A Waterfront as its backyard, it is an offering fit for a queen. +27 (0)21 418 1466, newmarkhotels.com
Clockwise from top left The lounge area of the Presidential Suite boasts views of the harbour, the Waterfront, the city and Table Mountain; the elegant Dash Restaurant with its marble-clad walls and modern fireplace; the opulent dining area in the Presidential Suite.
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frica House, Londolozi, Azura Island Retreat, the Green Leaf Niseko in Japan and Ksar Char Bagh in Morocco all have something in common.Yes, they are all spectacular holiday destinations. Yes, they are some of the most soughtafter tourist destinations in the world. And, yes, they are exclusive in the extreme. But another common thread is that they all belong to private, independent clients and are endorsed by Andrew Shapland, aka ‘the Roving Ambassador’. Andrew calls himself a ‘storyteller’ who relates the tales behind these extravagant destinations. Whether it’s a beach resort, a foreign adventure or an African safari you’re after, he can make it happen. Andrew is the driving force behind Tourism Corporation Africa (TCA), a multinational operating out of Cape Town, London and New York. TCA promotes a range of exclusive, privately owned luxury boutique hotels and game lodges and represents five-star establishments in South
Africa, Mozambique, Continental Europe and Asia. The Englishman came to SA in 1993 and, realising the full potential of the country’s tourism market, devoted himself to collecting sensational destinations and giving them exposure discreetly and selectively. The Roving Ambassador began small, with just six properties. Today he proudly represents 53 properties worldwide. Andrew’s success in the competitive industry of travel and tourism is down to the way he runs his business: ‘Like a bank,’ he says. Andrew is discreet and loyal, something his private clients expect of him. ‘I don’t tout my clients. Property viewings are by invitation only.’ He adds, ‘I bring people together, people who love what they do and love what they have. They run their businesses with service excellence. It’s all about beauty and quality.’ Andrew tells his clients’ stories to his preferred media and travel trades, and that’s why his company works: ‘We are the only organisation to sustain an average occupancy of 70%, even
in hard times, such as the recession. We also have preferred partnerships with Lufthansa, BA, Swiss and Airlink, and this alliance with the world’s best airlines adds to our unique exclusivity.’ Andrew loves his business and talks about the properties as he would about a family member: with familiarity and devotion. He is similarly devoted to his own private homes, including his property in popular Knightsbridge in London and his house in Higgovale in Cape Town. He loves Cape Town, and enjoys unsurpassed views of the city and mountain from his balcony. ‘The mountain is the energy point of my world. I will hopefully be inspired by it every day,’ he says. Andrew is also the ‘Travel Ambassador’ on the popular TV magazine show, Top Billing, and he enjoys taking the presenters to many wonderful and elite places around the world. It’s a fun part of his job and he describes the set as the ‘best soapie in the world’. ‘There’s an eclectic mix of presenters, crew, producers and creatives. Collectively they depict a picture of
Discretion
drama, intrigue and suspense. Just like a great soapie,’ he jokes. For someone who travels the world frequently and in the most luxurious fashion, does Andrew find it difficult to pin down a favourite destination? Not really. ‘Bahamas. Absolutely,’ he enthuses. Although he is also quite a fan of skiing the Swiss slopes. The current hotspot for avid travellers? ‘Croatia,’ he says without hesitation. ‘You have the landscapes, a stunning coastline, the nightlife with the jet set – and you must visit Dubrovnik, which has one of the oldest pharmacies in the world.’ The person he most likes travelling with is Liz Biden. ‘Liz owns the Royal Portfolio, which includes a luxury lodge and four boutique hotels. We have worked and travelled together for many years,’ says Andrew. Andrew takes the growth of his business on faith: ‘I don’t seek out properties. I believe that what comes my way, comes my way. I am usually introduced to private clients, and then I tell their stories. There are not many people who can open the doors that I can.’ So what’s next for this storyteller? ‘I love what I do, and I won’t be so bold as to say I want or need anything else,’ says Andrew. ‘I love sport, skiing, people, and most of all, making people happy. In this business you need to be humble, and most importantly, have good morals.’ +27 (0)21 426 0991, tourismcorp.co.za
The Roving Ambassador goes about quietly experiencing the world’s most exclusive retreats before recommending them to a select clientele. If you deserve a break in a choice hideaway, then you could be hearing from him. Words Nicky Manson Photograph Ruvan Boshoff
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TRAVEL
Words Tony Vaughan Photographs courtesy Tintswalo Safari Lodge
THE WORTHWHILE
Trek
Tintswalo first fell into my lap when I experienced the group’s amazing Cape Town seaside retreat, and I was amazed to find out that when the Tintswalo team turned their hand towards the bush, they created their own magic there too …
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oburg; OR Tambo International Airport; a short flight to your game lodge; game- viewing; sleep; wake early; more of the same; leave; back at your desk on Monday morning. Ouch! Game farms are becoming as convenient as zoos, and if you bang in enough hours in the truck, you’ll see the big five. Tick the box. Done. We took a different approach when we visited Tintswalo Safari Lodge: we drove there. It’s a good five hours to Mpumalanga’s Manyeleti Reserve private concession, darkness for the last hour or so, but a scenic and real excursion that I think is part of the overall bush experience. The bush shouldn’t feel like it’s on your doorstep – it needs a journey, a
trek that makes the game-viewing all the more authentic and believable. A campfire supper, some fine red wine and a chat with our ranger, and we retired to a deep slumber, thanks to the amazing duvet and pillows that take you forever to pile into. The 5.30 a.m. wake-up call for the morning game drive was tough, even with a hot chocolate served to our bedside, but we were in for a treat – great bush and game everywhere, as though they had been summoned to wish us a good morning. There’s not much point writing about what we saw specifically – it will be there for you when you visit. (We finally achieved the 100 Club – game drives, that is, and each one has been different and fulfilling in its own way.) Service, cuisine and amazing comforts are the elements that set the
Top The sumptuous lounge of the Presidential Suite at Tintswalo Safari Lodge. Above The Presidential Suite opens up wide to glorious views of your private plunge pool and the bush beyond.
balance of the Tintswalo experience apart from most other lodges, from the personal service from your waiter and the fine dining tuned towards your palate – you work with the team there to design your evening menu – to the
luxury of your suite and the attention to detail of the housekeeping team … A magical experience – made all the more magical for us with our trek there and, regretfully, our meander tintswalo.com back to reality.
Tony stayed courtesy of the ‘Private Client’ listings of the Roving Ambassador/Tourism Corporation Africa. The Roving Ambassador, +27 (0)21 426 0991, therovingambassador.co.za.
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When you choose Brettenwood Coastal Estate you choose to live in a home that is built in harmony with its natural surroundings. All homes on the Estate follow the ‘Wright Style’ of architecture, a modern interpretation of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whose vision it was to ‘build in nature’ and where the focus is on capturing light.
INSIGHT
Making our
MARK
When it comes to design, these South Africans have taken their talents beyond our borders to show the rest of the world the way. Words Jackie Gray Architectural gurus Ruben Reddy Architects
When you’re watching the frenetic activity on the ice hockey rink at the 2014 Russian Olympics, bear in mind that it’s taking place in a South Africandesigned arena. Ruben Reddy’s name is synonymous with dramatic sporting spaces, so much so that he was invited to co-tender for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. He won the bid to design the Bolshaya Ledovaya ice hockey arena that’s under construction and he is also intimately involved with the extensive remodelling of the iconic 1937 Jože Plecnik Stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia. And there’s more to come from this industrious architect – Ruben’s practice has been appointed to design five stadiums for Russia’s 2018 FIFA World Cup bid, which the country ultimately won in December 2010. Once the country’s local organising committee is formed, a stadium design will be selected from those put forward during the bidding process. These
international invitations were all a spin-off of his local success, in which he struck sports architecture gold after the practice’s involvement with the Cape Town Olympics bid in the late nineties. He has since been involved in the design of the Durban International Convention Centre arena and has played caretaker to the FIFA World Cup’s 10 venues. Ruben’s meticulous performance in this regard led to an invitation from FIFA to contribute to the compilation of its global stadiums guidelines handbook. Born and raised in Durban, Ruben’s sport stadium prowess stems largely from the fact that he’s a self-confessed sports nut. He likens sport to a play or show, claiming, ‘The stadium or arena in which sport is played is essentially the stage and should act the part. Indeed, a sporting venue should enhance a sports fan’s experience, rather than detract from it.’ +27 (0)31 301 6122, rubenreddyarch.co.za
Clockwise from top left One of the renders put forward by Ruben Reddy for Russia’s 2018 Soccer World Cup bid; another Russian World Cup proposition from Ruben; interior view of Ruben’s Sochi Ice Hockey Palace, designed in anticipation of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia; the concept for Dubai’s Address Downtown, which incorporates the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, was created by Northpoint Architects; the beautiful, distinctive lines of the Ice Hockey Palace, as envisioned by Ruben Reddy.
Northpoint Architects
Northpoint Architects has designed some of the prominent buildings in the United Arab Emirates, including the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Al Bateen Bay, Abu Dhabi Golf Course, the Address Downtown Dubai (incorporating the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa), Old Town Commercial Island and Atlantis – The Palm hotel. Northpoint
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INSIGHT also designed Morocco’s Mazagan Beach Resort and the Raffles Hotel, Zanzibar’s Muyuni Beach Resort and Mangapwani Resort & Golf Course, as well as the Square and Ghabina Tented Camp in Oman, and Chile’s Monticello Hotel & Casino. All of these illustrious projects have sprung from the company’s local work, which includes many of SA’s premier leisure destinations, including casinos (Sibaya, Meropa, Silverstar, Boardwalk, Carnival City, Gold Reef City and Grandwest) and hotels (Royal Swazi and Fairmont). MD Ray Duxbury says, ‘Our primary focus is to imaginatively and creatively develop sensitive and practical design solutions that form an aesthetic spatial quality that facilitates functional use.’ +27 (0)11 706 8400, northpoint.co.za
Ronél Jordaan
Ronél Jordaan’s original felt cushions, wall-hangings, rugs and throws have earned her a strong following worldwide as well as international awards. She’s represented in Barney’s, Bergdorf ’s and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York as well as at Lane Crawford in China and at Longchamp. Ronél was launched to stardom in 2005 when her products were chosen for Li Edelkoort’s North Meets South exhibition. But her creations are so much more than beautiful home decor pieces. They are eco-friendly, and are the result of an intense job-creation strategy that provides livelihoods for a group of 40 previously disadvantaged woman. +27 (0)11 791 0915, roneljordaan.com Egg Designs
Atkins Global
Shaun Killa’s projects include the world’s first largescale integration of wind turbines into the Bahrain World Trade Centre. The UCT graduate worked at several award-winning architectural firms in Cape Town before becoming design director at Dubai’s Atkins Global, the world’s third-largest engineering design firm. His portfolio includes Dubai’s DIFC Lighthouse Tower, the 21st Century Tower and the Chelsea, Millennium and Al Mas towers in Dubai. Shaun is currently working on a sustainable satellite city master plan for Riyadh and another WTC for China. +44 1905 338 247, atkinsglobal.com
In 2007, Egg Designs’ Yellow Desert Rose Locker was sold at a Christie’s auction in New York for undisclosed amount.The locker is one of many unique pieces that company founders, Greg and Roché Dry, have designed. Their other whimsical furniture ranges include the Rosette Armoire, Sun Goddess, Little Miss Fat Round, Bug and Jozi Shelf. ‘We love the playful nature of our work, its free-spirited exploratory nature. We love surfaces and tactility and creating an element of surprise. We try to imbue everything we do with heart, soul and emotion, and we strive to create functional objects of such beauty that people are drawn to them immediately, say Greg and
Clockwise from top left Egg Designs’ signature Yellow Desert Rose Locker was auctioned at Christie’s, New York; Jane du Rand brings art to life in her mosaics; Egg Designs’ Little Miss Fat Round table; on-trend homeware at JVB’s Kramerville store; an installation by Jane du Rand at the San Francisco de Mostazal casino; Ronél Jordaan’s innovative felt designs are made from 100% merino wool; Egg Designs rocked the industry with its Sun Goddess lounger.
‘We try to imbue everything we do with heart, soul and emotion.’ – Greg and Roché Dry, Egg Designs Interior stars JVB
Born and raised in South Africa, Justin van Breda followed his design star to London, where he enjoyed a stint as creative director with renowned designer Nicholas Haslam at NH Design, before returning to create his own furniture and interior brand, JVB. Justin opened his flagship JVB store in London’s Chelsea in 2002. His first collection garnered much acclaim, and earned him a Decorex International Future of Design award.The London branch has since moved to England’s Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Locally, JVB branches can be found in Fourways, Cape Town and Kramerville. JVB furniture and accessories embody elegance and sophistication and are beautifully detailed, combining classic accents with a contemporary edge. The collection consists of pieces either designed or sourced directly by Justin from all over the world. +27 (0)11 467 3406, j-v-b.com
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Roché. Among their prominent clients are Cox Yeats Attorneys, B & Q UK, Screwfix UK, Mr Price Group, Game, Lane Crawford Hong Kong, the Concierge Hotel, Craft Restaurant, Tsonga Shoes and a host of private homeowners here and overseas. +27 (0)31 783 4953, eggdesigns.co.za Jane du Rand Mosaic
Architect-turned-artist Jane du Rand started to integrate her passion for art with her day job back in 1996, mostly through ceramic and mosaic projects. As a result of her work on high-profile projects, including the Twelve Apostles Hotel, the Oyster Box Hotel, the ICC Durban, Montecasino and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, it wasn’t long before she was approached by international companies. To date she’s created mosaics for Chile’s San Francisco de Mostazal, Mozambique’s Rani Resorts and River Antoinette, a luxury Rhine River cruise ship in Germany. +27 (0)31 465 9049, durandmosaic.co.za
Insight
Masters of the game And then there are those who have been
The hotel, which opened in April this
making their mark internationally for
year, is designed as a semicircle around
what seems like forever. Stalwarts such
an existing restored 18th-century villa.
as Bentel Associates International (BAI),
An unusual feature of the design is that
Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects
the conference centre, hotel pool and
(SAOTA), dhk Architects and GLH &
gymnasium are located under and within
Associates Architects have some prized
a landscaped urban park. Other projects
installations to their names and continue to
include the Tower Docks office block in
garner international acclaim and contracts.
Mestre, Italy, on the banks of the Canal
Here’s what they are up to at the moment:
Salsoan, and the redevelopment of the
• With India regarded as a global hub of
Plantation Club hotel in Seychelles,
innovation, it’s all credit to BAI for being
including three luxury hotels, a spa
approached to design a monolithic 21st-
and a marine rehabilitation/public
century mixed-use development for
education centre.
Ghaziabad. Called Wave Hi-Tech City,
+27 (0)21 421 6803, dhk.co.za
the project will cover an area of about
• Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen
1 800ha and be a self-sustainable satellite
Architects (SAOTA) is esteemed for
city. ‘It will have skyscrapers, pedestrian
its commercial and residential projects
boulevards, parks, schools, hospitals,
in various countries. The company’s
houses, shopping malls and sports
portfolio includes a 182-room, five-star
stadiums,’ says Luke Chandler, director at
Radisson hotel on the Corniche in Dakar,
BAI. Intended to be far more than just a
Senegal, as well as a contemporary
housing estate, the city is being designed
residence and office/guest house on Lake
to take the pressure off the country’s
Geneva, Switzerland. The firm’s most
other cities, which are bursting at the
recent projects include a penthouse and
seams. BAI turned 50 this year and, in
11 apartments in the lush district of Ikoyi,
addition to its work abroad, continues to
Lagos, a luxury housing estate called
design extensively locally as well, with
Libera, in Dubrovnik, Croatia (which they
projects such as the Michelangelo Towers
won in a competition, beating London
in Sandton, Montecasino and Legacy
architect Zaha Hadid), an 8 500sq. m villa
Corner under its belt. It also operates in
on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and two homes
Angola, Zambia and Ghana.
overlooking the Tapti River in Surat, India.
+27 (0)11 884 7111, bentel.net
+27 (0)21 468 4400, saota.com
• GLH & Associates Architects is currently working on designs for the proposed mixed-use, supertall skyscraper, the Four Seasons Gate of Kuwait. The 84-storey building will include a five-star hotel, offices, a car park, convention centre and upmarket retail space. +27 (0)11 486 2770, glh.co.za • Renowned for its award-winning design around the world, one of dhk Architects’ most recent projects is the Move Hotel and offices in Mogliano, Veneto, Italy.
Above right Dhk’s Tower Docks development in Mestre, Italy, comprises a new office and commercial building on the banks of the Canal Salso. Above This 8 500sq. m villa at Palm Jumeirah looks towards Dubai’s Marina and is a pleasing blend of classical and contemporary architecture by SAOTA.
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Rhoms Timberworld
Rhoms Timberworld
Tell us about some of the most exciting projects you’ve worked on recently. Rhoms sells over 30 000m2 of laminate a month, so our floors are almost everywhere. We treat every project, whether high profile or for the man in the street’s spare bedroom, as equally exciting and important. What’s the latest and greatest in flooring technology and innovation? The trend in laminate flooring today is more and more towards a natural look and feel, and the latest German technological improvements allow for this. The authentic, embossed, deep-brushed matt and gloss surface structure technology that we stock faithfully reproduces the most exquisite features of real timber. Extra-wide boards (327mm as compared with the standard 189mm) with V-groove sides combine in some of the range with the magic of endless beauty to create a luxurious and spacious interior to enhance any room at a fraction of the price of real wood. We have been dealing in floors for 14 years, and these are the best we have ever seen. What advice would you give readers who are tempted to turn flooring their home into a DIY job? Laminate has always been sold as a DIY product in Europe. It’s only in South Africa where this trend is not popular. By following simple rules to the letter, you can achieve a great effect. In our stores we demonstrate how it’s done, and our technical people are always willing to share their little tricks. But the biggest factor is a flat screed – get this right and the infamous ‘click-clack’ sound is gone. Tell us about some of your bestsellers. The XL Long Island boards of the Castello (327mm) range and the Castle Oak of our Super Natural range are the hottest product in our stores. We have added more exciting decors to these now famous colours. At R230/m2 for the XL and R189,99/m2 for a Super Natural (including VAT), they are winners in all categories, as they are affordable and trendy. We import directly via our international group trading company to keep the prices down. As soon as the stock arrives from Germany, it flies out the stores, but we have shipments coming in monthly.
Tell us about some of the most exciting projects you’ve worked on recently. Rhoms believes that every project is important. We do it all, from one-room refurbishments to large commercial projects. Working with SA’s top designers and architects means that we are always exposed to the latest trends, and we add the latest products and technology. Our brag book includes Morukuru Farmhouse, Fairview wine estate, Millvale Estate, Londolozi, the Akani hotels, Hush Puppy, The Michelangelo hotel and other prominent homes. Our referral rate of 80% speaks for itself. What’s the latest and greatest in flooring technology and innovation? The most exciting developments in wood flooring technology and innovation are in the finishes. Our flooring range is prefinished, meaning the colouring, oiling and smoking does not just sit on the surface, but goes all the way through the timber. Oiled surfaces, which bring out the real wood colours and feel, are the way to go today. No messy traditional sanding and sealing is required ever again – a simple, yearly maintenance programme consisting of a deep clean and oiling makes the floor look brand new. Another exciting development is the ability to mix finishes on the floor. You are no longer limited to the distressed look – we now offer wire-brushed, handcobbled, and even fine-sawn wood. Our exclusive Vintage and Lifestyle ranges offer unprecedented possible combinations of these finishes. Herringbone is back, but is now offered in white oil or natural finish. We have added Walnut to our extensive and famous Vintage Oak range. Low maintenance is the key to our floors. What eco-friendly flooring solutions does your company offer? We were the first flooring company in SA to achieve international FSC certification (SGS-COC-002403). We are committed to products that come from sustainable and renewable resources and, most importantly, are manufactured in a socially responsible manner. It’s the whole process that must be correct. Our engineered flooring follows the age-old tradition of using blockboard with FSC timbers, with the rare resource as a top layer. This allows us not only to be Green Responsible, but to also produce a superior product.
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INNER CITY LIVING
The cool kid
in town
Words Nicky Manson
Urbanisation has had its detractors down the centuries as it was seen as an affront on the natural world and a cause of poverty, overcrowding and slums. But, if managed correctly, inner cities can be our greatest allies in creating a better life for ourselves and others.
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he ‘inner city’ is, typically, defined as that older, central part of a city that’s characterised by overcrowded, low-income neighbourhoods where minority groups predominate. But that view is changing as urban areas come to play an increasingly positive role in the wellbeing of cities, states and countries. As billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates, once said, ‘Until we’re educating every kid in a fantastic way, until every inner city is cleaned up, there is no shortage of things to do.’ SA’s great cities, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, are following this global trend towards urban regeneration, but face historical challenges. In Jo’burg, for example, businesses and residents fled from areas such as Braamfontein and Newtown to ‘safer’ suburbia as the inner city gave way to congestion, lack of parking and municipal services, violent crime,
unregulated street trading, inadequate taxi facilities and urban decay. But this is all beginning to change as inner-city living slowly, but surely, regains its popularity. Cape Town and Jo’burg have the biggest slice of the renewal pie, thanks to an increase of investment in luxury hotels and penthouses being built to accommodate the increasing number of tourists, and because of the efforts of public-private partnerships aimed at reviving these areas. One company taking our inner cities’ hand and leading them towards the rejuvenation rainbow is Trafalgar Property Management, the national property management group. Cities like Jo’burg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Pretoria are all in line for major face-lifts, thanks to Trafalgar’s efforts. Trafalgar has launched a new scheme to contribute further towards inner city renewal and
will focus on a long term turnaround which starts with education. Trafalgar Property Group MD, Andrew Schaefer, says that although there have been visible efforts made towards the renewal of things such as pavements, street lighting, security, public recreational spaces and so forth,‘one of the intractable parts of inner-city renewal remains the turning around of bodies corporate in distress’. Andrew explains, ‘Our inner cities still exhibit many buildings with severe maintenance, service delivery and safety problems and these tend to be bodies corporate with very few turnaround plans on the table.’ The result is that inner city living is experiencing an upsurge of popularity. Perks include a secure pedestrian lifestyle, amenities close at hand and of course great access to a variety of different transport nodes. The cool kid in town is back on top.
Visit thepropertymag.co.za for more information
With thanks
on your neighbourhood.
+27 (0)11 214 5200, trafalgar.co.za
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INNER CITY LIVING
Big City Life Through the efforts of its local government and a handful of business visionaries, Johannesburg’s inner city is removing its rags and regaining the adoration of its citizens.
Words Nicky Manson
Above The Johannesburg skyline. Opposite, clockwise from top left A penthouse by Adam Levy; the rooftop entertainment area at South Point’s One Biccard penthouse; Argyle Precinct, an Aengus Property Holdings development.
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he City of Johannesburg has been on a steady climb upwards and onwards to regeneration since July 1997, when the vision for its inner city was put forward by then Deputy President Thabo Mbeki.This vision was based on a process of identifying problems to overcome and opportunities to be maximised in order to realise an exciting, welcoming and economically healthy city centre. It was adopted as the framework for urban renewal of the inner city by the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council in 1999 and was integrated into the Local Development Planning process in 2000. The City’s turnaround strategy included, among other points, the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, properly tarred roads, new taxi ranks and the creation of more affordable residential accommodation. According to the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), a City agency that stimulates and supports area-based economic development, the inner city plays a vital role within the city as a whole because of its large amount of residential and commercial floor space, its pivotal location and its roles as a major public and quasi-public transport hub and the largest employment centre in the country. That said, it has been reported in the Financial Mail that younger executives, academics and creatives are flocking to the Johannesburg CBD to work and play. The drop in crime levels and the imminent opening of Gautrain Park Station has
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also widened the scope for people to live and work in the area. Areas like Braamfontein, Newtown and Yeoville have become cool again, echoing the good old days, and this is thanks to developments like the boutique hotel, Lamunu, Arts on Main and the upgraded Market Theatre. Then there’s Jo’burg Fashion Week, where this year the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge was lit up as a spectacular catwalk. One of the most notable developments has been in residential apartments and student accommodation.The Jo’burg CBD has become the focus of clever and imaginative developers who see the potential in run-down yet historic buildings. Penthouses in town are all about double volumes, light and views – not to mention the vibrant street life so lacking in the suburbs. Developer Adam Levy had a hand in the regeneration of Braamfontein, his penthouses combining the inner city vibe with designer chic. ‘I suppose the appeal about living in Braamfontein is that I have been lucky enough to be able to mould and shape the environment around me, creating a city community around creative enterprises.’ He adds, ‘It’s constantly in flux, morphing and evolving. New and exciting faces appear every day.’ The popularity of the University of Johannesburg means there is also a huge need, now more than ever, for student housing, and companies such as Aengus Property Holdings (APH) and South Point are coming onboard. Richard Rubin, CEO of APH, says, ‘Our developments take into
account that it’s important for students to live somewhere that is conveniently situated for day-today activities, such as lectures, sport and socialising, as well as routine necessities, such as shopping and doing the laundry.’ Aengus, an inner-city developer, is well known for turning defunct buildings into upmarket accommodation and has definitely filled the gap in the market, converting inner-city properties into student units since 2005. Their properties include Argyle Precinct and Parktown Views, as well as their most recent development, the YMCA building on Rissik and Smit streets. ‘We’re seeing a very exciting surge in interest in our inner-city residential units. Many of them are actually current tenants who are looking to buy their first homes. Because these apartments are more affordable than those in Johannesburg’s more established neighbourhoods, they offer good value,’ says Richard. South Point’s student accommodation also provides a safe, secure and modern space for students. Its Braamfontein properties boast lifestyle facilities, such as gyms, bars and student-oriented retail spaces. ‘We’re using the large student population as a stable base from which to regenerate Braamfontein,’ says South Point’s head of precinct development, Josef Talotta. ‘If you look at urban regeneration projects around the world, the vast majority of them displace the poor, something about which we’re very aware, particularly in light of our country’s history. Fortunately, most of our current residential
INNER CITY LIVING
‘A great city is that which has the greatest men and women.’ – Walt Whitman
buildings were underutilised 1950s-era office blocks. We endeavour to work on a “regeneration without displacement” theme whenever possible, working with existing tenants to upgrade while placing emphasis on the introduction of newgeneration retailers, concepts and energies into the district. We’re breaking new ground, literally and figuratively,’ he says. South Point was recently recognised for its efforts to reshape our inner city at the annual Halala Jo’burg Awards. Alongside it were the Fox Street mall development, Newtown’s Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Absa Towers West (a new office development spanning three city blocks) and the Salisbury House refurbishment. ‘We honour people who strive to improve the quality of life in the inner city of Johannesburg.The primary role of the awards is to give recognition to those who continue to inject momentum into the City’s regeneration efforts,’ explains Thanduxolo Mendrew, acting CEO of the JDA. Sipho Shabangu, leasing and sales broker for JHI Properties, also believes that there is new life being breathed into Joburg’s inner city. ‘Of note is that major investors have shown increased confidence in this city, for example, the beautification project of Fox Street from Carlton Centre to Eloff Street has been completed, while the upgrade in Kerk Street has also been completed. A further sign that the city is coming alive is the refurbishment of Johannesburg City Hall in order to accommodate music events
and meetings, and upgrades to Oppenheimer Park.’ He believes there is an increased demand for both office and residential accommodation because of safety features, such as CCTV cameras, being put in place. Future mixed-used developments for the inner city include Stimela Square, situated at the corner of Sauer and Hall Streets, the development of a 60 000sq. m mixed-used development adjacent to Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown and an office project called the Majestic, opposite the Market Theatre. Property companies are pushing the boundaries when it comes to making our inner city bigger and better, but mention must be made of the individuals who have made big things happen. Property developers Jonathan Lieberman and Gerald Olitzki have made significant contributions to the city, including Jonathan’s Arts on Main development and Gerald’s involvement with the transformation of Van der Bijl Square into the successful Gandhi Square, a popular retail and recreation hub that buzzes with activity and interest. Christopher Morley, in his book Where the Blue Begins, says it best: ‘All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant. All cities are beautiful: but the beauty is grim.’ These words ring true to the streets of Johannesburg. It has madness in its roots and sanity in its future planning. It has noise in its traffic and silence in its early hours. It has desperate crime on its streets and passion in its people. It is diverse and
unique in nature, yet it has common themes. It is beautiful yet it is ugly … It is ours, this city. With thanks … Adam Levy, thealex.co.za Aengus Property Holdings, Richard Rubin, +27 (0)11 684 2676, aengus.co.za JHI, +27 (0)11 911 8000, jhi.co.za South Point, Josef Talotta, +27 (0)11 489 1900, staysouthpoint.co.za
The Vision The Golden Heartbeat of Africa A dynamic city that works … Liveable, safe, well managed and welcoming People centred, accessible and celebrating cultural diversity A vibrant, 24-hour city A city for residents, workers, tourists, entrepreneurs and learners Focused on the 21st century, Respecting its heritage and capitalising on its position in South Africa, Africa and the whole world, A truly global city The trading hub of Africa thriving Through participation, partnerships And the spirit of Ubuntu! – City of Johannesburg, 2007
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Growing for the future
Today’s real estate practitioners need to be dynamic, professional and qualified. And more of them will be needed when the property cycle upturn kicks in, says Dave Jones of Seeff Property Services.
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he recent professionalisation of the real estate industry is welcome. As regional relationship manager of Seeff Property Services, my role is to act as a change facilitator and coach to existing Seeff licensees. I am also looking for professionals to take up Seeff licence opportunities in areas such as Amanzimtoti, Empangeni, Pinetown, the KZN Midlands and the Lower South Coast, among others. Seeff ’s key training mechanism is the innovative Smart Academy, which is, in essence, a ‘learning portal’ that caters for all learning styles and gives direction to a newcomer’s learning path and career milestones. We have also secured internationally recognised real estate gurus, such as David Knox, as teaching partners. Another cornerstone of future progress will be the ability of agents to utilise world-class IT products and tools to enable the savvy and dynamic real estate person to increase their ability to serve clients and provide astute advice. Successful agents will always be entrepreneurial and have strong, sound networks and an ability to interact with people in diverse circumstances in an industry that has seen a drastic reduction in numbers of practising agents. Part of the challenge will be recruiting suitable candidates from new sources. It is likely that new agents will be graduates or younger people with some form of appropriate tertiary
education, and the task of an agency will be to set up specialised selection and recruitment practices, including profiling the ideal agent. There will also be challenges in retraining existing staff. At the height of the property boom, some 40 000 deals per month were registered in the Deeds Office, and currently this figure has dropped to approximately 16 000 to 18 000 per month. However, over the same period, estate agent numbers dropped from 90 000 to approximately 30 000. The property market is expected to see growth in about 18 to 24 months’ time, and this means that agencies must be well staffed to secure a larger market share. Increasingly, professional agents will be seen as employees, and professional contracts and benefits, such as medical aid and innovative incentives, will become the norm. Clearly, it will be a proactive step for progressive brands to take on interns and to have processes in place to professionalise them as quickly as possible. Seeff is equipped for the ‘intern challenge’ and is looking forward to recruiting the best candidates to grow the business. The principals of real estate offices are not only expected to have real estate knowledge, but also to be strategically and financially astute and, through intimate market knowledge of their competitors and local markets, to be able to implement business plans that are dynamic and viable for decent profit and
flexibility. The best will also be skilled at managing the performance of their staff for the benefit of the client and profitability. I am keen to continually examine and discover best practices of excellence in the field, and to create regular forums for managers and agents to learn from these and to put them into practice. True professional managers will be hands on and will know the characteristics of their specific market intimately. They will be seen as being of equal standing and worth to the local attorney, land surveyor, town planner, project manager, civil engineer and environmental specialist. This new real estate practitioner will stand tall in a team of professionally designated and like-minded property practitioners. I welcome this challenge and look forward to growing the already established and respected Seeff brand in KZN.
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RESIDENTIAL Real Estate
Your Move Executive Director: Ya’el Fine of Sotheby’s
Success factor
Investors are showing keen interest in the recently launched Aquacor development, the
International Realty
Factory Apartments, in Observatory. Within 4km of UCT, CPUT, Afda and the Cape Town
(South Africa)
CBD, the apartments make for ideal student accommodation. The 129 units are priced from R557 000 to R1,16 million and range in size from 32sq. m studios to two-bedroom,
At Lew Geffen
two- bathroom units of 65,5sq. m. With its slick industrial design, the Factory Apartments
Sotheby’s
building has a rooftop entertainment deck with swimming pool and braai area, a first-floor
International Realty,
gym and laundry, secure undercover parking, 24-hour manned access control and security,
we believe that
and wired and wireless high-speed broadband connectivity. The studios have built-in
homes are the
desks, making them perfect for students. Superior finishes and fittings include attractive
havens of things that matter most, and we
two- tone granite countertops and Bosch appliances in the kitchens and Grohe fittings in the
take great pride in uniting people with their
bathrooms. Construction of the Factory Apartments commences in 2012, with completion
perfect home.
scheduled for 2013. +27 (0)21 417 4343, thefactoryapartments.co.za
Kitty and Puppy Haven, a no-kill animal sanctuary based in Johannesburg, has the same philosophy when it comes to our
‘The apartments make for ideal student .’ accommodation
furry friends. With this perfect synergy in mind, we recently hosted an exclusive premiere of the new 3-D animation, Jock of the Bushveld, and raised R30 000 for Kitty and Puppy Haven. Although the sanctuary is going from strength to strength, it is always in dire need of funding, especially since it is now involved in community upliftment and has also opened its own community veterinary clinic, which offers free pet care or reduced rates to pet owners from disadvantaged communities. The premiere was hosted by 101.9 Chai FM radio presenter, Niki Seberini, and guests included Ashley Hayden, Derek Watts, Devi Sankaree Govender, Graeme Joffe, Lady Lea, John Walland, Kevin Fine and the Lions Rugby team. Prizes to the value of R200 000 were given away on the night. Below is a photograph taken before the fundraiser. More photos will be featured in the upcoming issue of The Property Magazine.
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We hope that the funds raised at
In light of the new Consumer Protection Act, buyers of sectional title properties must ensure
the premiere will go a long way towards
that the sales agreement has attached to it a copy of the scheme’s AGM financial statement
increasing awareness about Kitty and Puppy
and conduct rules. Anne Porter Knight Frank MD, Lanice Steward, says, ‘No buyer of a
Haven and the work it does.
sectional title unit should sign for such a unit until they have seen these annual accounts. If they are difficult to get hold of, that in itself could be a warning that all may not be well
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with the scheme.’ Many sectional title schemes’ poor state of affairs is the result of members
Ya’el
showing a lack of interest, adds Lanice. +27 (0)21 671 9120, anneporter.co.za
This year has seen a healthy increase in sales, with strong activity at R1,5 million and below. y Looklocal Photograph courtes
A short trot away Mooikloof Equestrian Estate combines country living, high-tech security and the conveniences of suburbia, says Roma Naudé of RE/MAX Property Merchants. Located in Pretoria East, Mooikloof offers 548 serviced stands, of which only a few remain available for purchase. The stands are 1ha in size, providing ample room for residents to keep Left to right Sifiso Khosa, Ya’el Fine, Berdine Smyth and
their own horses and other pets on their properties.
Puppy Haven.
most expensive homes on the estate are priced at
Farai Zaranyika with furry ambassadors from Kitty and
Entry-level homes cost about R3,3 million, while the about R22 million. +27 (0)12 480 1752, remax.co.za
Compiled by Genevieve Fisher and Candace King
– Dave Jones, Regional Relationship Manager, Seeff Property Services
COMMERCIAL Real Estate
‘The facility sets the standard for Hyundai Autom SA ’s other deale ative rsh in the country.’ ips
In the driving seat
Growthpoint Properties has recently upgraded its Commercial City retail warehouse centre to accommodate the flagship premises of Hyundai Automotive South Africa. A tailor-made showroom, excellent location and easy customer access were crucial elements of the development brief, to which Growthpoint responded by creating a 5 000sq. m facility that sets the standard for the car manufacturer’s other dealerships in the country. Located off Malibongwe Drive in Strijdom Park, Randburg, Commercial City is 14 000sq. m in size and is visible from the N1 highway. Its tenant mix is predominantly made up of retailers and wholesalers in the automotive industry, though it also houses home improvement and construction-related businesses and light-industrial users. +27 (0)11 944 6001, growthpoint.co.za
Pass the parcel There are buying opportunities in a number of greenfield property developments in prime areas, says Wayne Wright, business development director at JHI Properties. ‘With the prevailing low interest rates and increased positive market sentiment, coupled with relatively low building costs, we are now beginning to see signs of renewed interest in such projects as well as the structured release of significant parcels of land,’ says Wayne. The group is marketing 11ha of vacant land in Morningside, Sandton, a 114ha development site close to Lanseria International Airport, and parcels of land ranging from 5 000sq. m to 10 000sq. m in size at the Samrand development site, midway between Midrand and Pretoria. +27 (0)11 911 8000, jhi.co.za
Smaller, serviced offices have seen a surge in popularity. Affordability is the key! – Dave Jones, Regional Relationship Manager, Seeff Property Services
Power to the shoppers The new and exciting development, Soweto City, is part of the transformation of the historic Orlando Ekhaya precinct into an international shopping and entertainment destination. At 65 000sq. m in size, and topping out at nine storeys, the Soweto City project has been taken on by TBG and will be built in three phases. Phase 1, City
Compiled by Candace King
Centre, is already 70% let, and construction is set to begin in September. Phase 2, City Lights, involves the conversion of one of the cooling towers to a 3 300sq. m expo and music centre. Phase 3, City Life, will see the development of the regional shopping centre. The developers see Soweto City becoming a popular tourist destination and anticipate that it will promote investment, business development and job creation in the area. Soweto City is scheduled to open in November next year. +27 (0)10 591 1111, tbglimited.com
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Cape Town
investment, real estate & leisure
Top of the Taj The luxury hotel, Taj Cape Town, has recently unveiled 10 exclusive residences for sale through Seeff Properties. The units range in size from 80sq. m to 136sq. m and are priced from R2,995 million for a studio to R6,35 million for a two-bedroom residence. Located opposite St George’s Cathedral, Taj Cape Town is housed in the original BoE headquarters. ‘The development fuses old and new, with the Taj residences located in the glass tower of this exceptional landmark,’ says Michael Pownall, GM of Taj Cape Town. ‘The location provides immediate access to the Company’s Garden, CBD, parliament, Law Chambers, many top restaurants and most of the city’s historic landmarks.’ Much of the building’s existing structure has been retained alongside contemporary interventions. The interiors blend classic and contemporary aesthetics with luxurious marble, plush carpeting, soft lighting, earthy tones and comfortable, classic furniture. Jason Paans of Seeff Properties
Three times a charm
says, ‘Owners benefit from a serviced apartment combined with the range of facilities and services of a luxury hotel. The bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms are spacious, with the latter containing oversized
In a R10-million project, Three Cities Group will be upgrading two of its
bathtubs and showers. Balconies offer views of Table Mountain or
properties: Hotel on St George’s and Inn on the Square. Their locations
St George’s Mall.’ +27 (0)21 438 1055, seeff.com
make them ideal for capturing the tourist and business travel markets. (Cape Town Tourism CEO, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, has confirmed that Cape Town is in for a revival and that the city will be rebranded as a ‘big events’ destination.) The Hotel on St. George’s is on a vibrant pedestrian thoroughfare in central Cape Town, within the legal, financial and publishing nodes of the city, and offers easy access to Cape Town International Airport. The Inn on the Square, a colourful, contemporary, mid-market business and leisure hotel brand aimed at younger travellers, is housed in one of Cape Town’s oldest buildings and overlooks Green Market Square. Three Cities Group CEO Mike Lambert says, ‘Despite these difficult economic times, we will continue to invest in the Western Cape, as Three Cities is confident that Cape Town will weather the global recession that has placed so much pressure on the tourism industry.’ Three Cities Group has nine other hotels in the Western Cape, including Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel & Spa in the Cape Town CBD and Upper Eastside Hotel in Woodstock. +27 (0)31 310 6900, threecities.co.za
Timely makeover Representing an estimated total investment of R1 billion, the Clock Tower Precinct is one of the largest developments to be undertaken at the V & A Waterfront in almost 22 years. Central to the development is the construction of a mixed-use complex, located between the Clock Tower Shopping Centre and the disused grain silo. The 18 000sq. m, triple-A-grade office space will house the new national headquarters of Allan Gray. The developers
Compiled by Genevieve Fisher
are aiming for a minimum Green Star Office Design rating of four stars. Phase 1, in which the Clock Tower Centre was reconfigured to include over 7 500sq. m of office and niche retail space, is almost finished. In Phase 2, 50 000sq. m will be redeveloped as a vibrant mixed-use area with residential, hotel, office and retail components. The Shosholoza Basin is set to become the site of a new three- or four- star hotel that will service the Clock Tower business zone. +27 (0)21 408 7623, waterfront.co.za
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NEWS
Durban
investment, real estate & leisure
Signature launch Signature Life Hotels’ new real estate division provides enhanced shareholder value through the sale of hotel bedrooms to investors. The Signature Life Group Real Estate division is actively involved in the development of new properties, be they traditional hotel developments or lifestyle developments that are sold on a sectional title, whole ownership, fractional title or timeshare basis. The group creates joint
‘The new es division provid r a platform fo s enhanced busines strateg y.’
ventures with existing hotels to develop new hotel bedrooms and apartments for existing hospitality products. The Real Estate Division provides a new platform for more acquisitions and enhanced business strategy
Recreation and residence
through brand awareness and cross-selling
The newly launched lifestyle offering on the shores of Albert Falls Dam is
capabilities for hotel development companies.
an attractive investment, either as a second home for families hooked on
+27 (0)31 312 6250, signaturelifehotels.com
water sports or for those seeking a country lifestyle just 25 minutes from Pietermaritzburg. Corndene on the Lake starts at the water’s edge and will incorporate 120ha of reserve farmland that will continue to be farmed but will be accessible to all Corndene owners. In the first phase, 35 plots, sized from 2 000sq. m, will be launched on the waterfront and will have direct access to the dam. In later phases, 115 larger stands with views will be sold. Communal facilities will include a cricket oval, two slipways, a large swimming pool, a clubhouse and a boat storage/boat locker area. Houses will conform to the ‘Natal veranda’ look that’s predominant in the Midlands. +27 (0)21 713 3012, asrin.co.za
Prime opportunity The latest joint venture from IFA Hotels & Resorts and Tongaat Hulett Developments is the mixed-use Zimbali Lakes Resort. The second major phase in the development of Greater Zimbali, it will include residential properties, an office estate and a commercial component. A key feature of the resort is the first Gary Player signature golf course in KZN, which will include a state-of-the-art driving range and academy. These are scheduled for completion in 2013. The rehabilitated wetlands will form the 22ha Zimbali Lake, which will not only attract additional species of bird and wildlife to the area, but also allow for luxurious lakeside living. Stands are priced from R1,65 million, with lakeside stands costing around R5 million. +27 (0)32 538 1984, zimbali.co.za
Mega meadows JHI’s new Meadowlands Crossing shopping centre in Newcastle joins Zenprop's recently launched Newcastle Mall in the multibillionrand Meadowlands Estate development in Madadeni. Work is well under way on the 12 500sq. m that make up Phase 1. The centre will ultimately offer a gross lettable area of 30 000sq. m. The site new main route connecting Newcastle to Madadeni and Osizweni. Meadowlands Crossing will benefit from a large catchment area comprising the bulk of Newcastle’s workforce. The initial phase of Meadowlands Crossing is expected to start trading as early as October this year. +27 (0)11 911 8000, jhi.co.za
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is 9,5km from Newcastle’s CBD and is strategically situated on a
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Spring CLEANING Kurland Hotel’s revamp has it looking fresh and classically elegant. 1
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urland Hotel, near Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley, is renovating in anticipation of the coming warmer months. Kurland’s owner, Peter Behr, together with his management team, expects that the fresh new look will reposition the exclusive, award- winning, five-star hotel in the marketplace. The first phase of the revamp included repainting all the historical buildings on the site, including the
3 main homestead, and resurfacing the tennis court in anticipation of the arrival of Kurland’s sporty clientele this spring. The second phase involves a soft refurb of all 12 suites of this Relais & Châteaux member hotel. The suites will also be fitted with new flat-screen televisions and will feature complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity. Peter says, ‘At Kurland Hotel, we pride ourselves on our unique setting in this magnificent
2 estate. We believe that we have now enhanced all these elements and refreshed Kurland’s classic interior decor with the contemporary feel of the fabrics selected, yet retained our individuality for creating a true home away from home.’ Located on a 700ha estate, Kurland Hotel has been designed with families in mind, and enjoys a Mediterranean climate year round. +27 (0)44 5348 082, kurland.co.za
1
The private plunge pool at the spa. 2Kurland Estate – aerial view. 3Out for a
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day of family fun. 4Simple and effective – the hotel’s been given a lick of paint.
fabulous getaway destinations.
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words Nicky Manson Photographs Kurland Hotel
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GARDEN ROUTE
One for the fans
Sitting at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains in the Garden Route, the Links at Fancourt was opened 10 years ago by golfing legend Gary Player, and the owner of Fancourt, Hasso Plattner. And it’s still impressing local and international players – Golf Digest South Africa has voted the Links at Fancourt number one in South Africa, and Golf World Magazine has ranked it number 64 in its list of Top 100 Courses of 2011.
‘Golf World Magazine rank Links at Fancous the number 64 in it rt as s of Top 100 cours list es.
Knysna is seeing a resurgence of its business sector, as entrepreneurs flock here to open up businesses left, right and centre.
Beauty behind the gate RE/MAX Prime Properties Broker/Owner, Cheryl Anley, says more and more real estate investors interested in buying in Plettenberg Bay are opting for residential security estates. Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, agrees: ‘Ocean-fronting properties and those situated in secure gated estates often achieve good investment results, and Plettenberg Bay offers buyers the best of both worlds.’ Brackenridge Private Estate is one such development. It is made up of 280 freehold private residential properties within a 128ha nature reserve. Cheryl says that the estate complements the natural beauty of the area. ‘Homeowners
Money tree
in the estate have the benefit of the wide-open spaces while still having the security of strict access control measures, personal security patrol and a 6km, state-of-the-art electrified fence,’ says
There has always been a heavy influx of city slickers moving into quiet,
Cheryl. Stand sizes range from approximately 1 300sq. m to about
scenic havens, such as the Garden Route’s beloved Knysna. Buyers of
1 700sq. m. Pricing of the vacant stands starts at R350 000, while
holiday homes, and retirees in search of a retirement haven, are often
house prices at present range from R2,95 million for entry- level
convinced by the lush greenery and dramatic landscapes of this beautiful
homes up to R10,68 million for the high-end properties.
area to purchase real estate here. Now, says Ling Dobson, Pam Golding
+27 (0)44 501 4400, remaxplett.co.za
Properties area principal, Knysna is also seeing a resurgence of its business sector, as entrepreneurs flock here to open up businesses left,
Compiled by Nicky Manson
right and centre. Knysna is currently home to a number of yacht- building companies, manufacturers of handcrafted furniture and other goods, an international repair centre for antique clocks and watches, an award- winning Web design company, a chocolatier and a large variety of popular and successful restaurants. Ling adds that the 2010 Soccer World Cup boosted Knysna’s image all round the world, and that this has led to ‘a definite increase in overseas tourists from France, Italy, the USA and the Scandinavian countries’. +27 (0)44 382 5574, pamgolding.co.za
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International real estate
Given its low income tax rates, Malta is also an investor’s paradise. For instance, there are no rates, estate duties or council taxes payable on freehold properties. Madliena Village is one of the few Maltese developments that benefits from Special Designated Area status, allowing for maximum flexibility in the purchase and rental of real estate. Madliena Village is in its last phase of development and is scheduled for completion in 2012. +27 (0)11 883 9028, crusaderrock.com
Mad for MADLIENA Securing a piece of real-estate heaven in Malta is equally rewarding in terms of both luxury living and tax efficiency. Main Madliena Village’s design suggests the traditional architecture of Malta. Insert Views of the valley and the medieval town, Gharghur, can be
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enjoyed from the balconies as well as from the swimming pool.
getaway destinations.
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Words Catherine Riley Photographs courtesy Crusader Rock International
T
he team at Crusader Rock International are the go-to guys for South Africans looking for residency and citizenship programmes in Malta, other European countries and the Americas. One of the company’s latest offerings is Madliena Village, Malta, a luxurious residential development comprising a cluster of 85 spacious apartments, of which 27 two-bedroom units are still available for purchase. The units are 150sq. m in size and are priced at €210 000 (a little over R2 million). The apartments overlook the Mediterranean Sea as well as the medieval town of Gharghur and the environmentally protected Gharghur Valley. Madliena Village is also close to the seaside districts of St Julian’s Bay and Sliema with their commercial and entertainment facilities. The gated complex and the individual homes offer full security, while Malta itself enjoys a very low crime rate.
INTERNATIONAL Real Estate
With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an elevator, cellar and two separate entrances, this apartment can easily be subdivided.
Bon voyage! South Africans wishing to invest in French property are now able to do so easily through France Leasebacks. Investors who purchase a freehold property off plan will get the VAT of 19,6% refunded, offsetting or reducing the deposit. The property is leased back to a management company on a 9- or 12-year lease with a guaranteed rental return and a fixed mortgage repayment of 2,8% over 25 years. Most leaseback deals include the option of the purchaser enjoying the property for a number of weeks or months each year. The properties are situated in popular regions, such as Provence and the Alps, and include city apartments, country villas, and properties on ski, beach or golf resorts. +27 (0)32 586 0856, france-leasebacks.com
Bordeaux bliss
Heritage Properties of Europe has a large apartment in the centre of Bordeaux on the market. Situated on the first floor of an 18th-century stone building, the apartment is 327sq. m in size and has detailed flooring and panelling and high ceilings. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an elevator, cellar and two separate entrances, this apartment can easily be subdivided. On the market for ¤1,76 million (roughly R20 million), the residence looks out over the surrounding quays and the Garonne River. +27 (0)11 482 1876, heritagepropertiesofeurope.com
London for a little less London-based investment company, Propwealth, offers investors the opportunity to enter the city’s property market for as little as £90 000 (roughly R1 million). Propwealth sources low-risk properties in up-and-coming areas and
‘The busines model assists clies in finding good nts , deals with positsolid ive cash returns.’
Must love London Pam Golding Properties (PGP) International has teamed up with Athanor International Property Investments to market a new residential development in West London’s Chiswick High Road. When the development was launched, 14 out of the 16 apartments for sale were reserved immediately, predominantly by South African buyers, says Byron Dick, London manager
recommends them to investors who register
for PGP International. The remaining apartments are priced
on its website. ‘We are investors ourselves,’
between £315 000 (about R3,5 million) for one-bedroom units
says Propwealth’s founder, Craig Illman, ‘and as we
and £430 000 (about R4,7 million) for two-bedroom units. The
cannot physically buy everything we see, we have been passing
development is situated within two minutes’ walk from Chiswick
on buy-to-let properties to fellow South African investors over
Park and Gunnersbury tube stations, and is close to bus routes, the
the past year. It has developed into a business model that assists
M4 and Heathrow Airport. +27 (0)21 762 2617, pamgolding.co.za
clients in finding good, solid deals with positive cash returns.’ Good investments are based on healthy cashflow from rentals, after expenses. Signing up as an investor gets you an exclusive link to
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London properties. +44 20 7720 6833, propwealth.co.uk
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Seychelles
investment, real estate & leisure
Out of
airtime
Words AndrĂŠ Fiore Photographs courtesy Desroches Island
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SEYCHELLES
F
ar, far away from the world of clattering keyboards and frenzied communication lies a place so calm, so quiet and so alluring that you almost want to laugh. More some lazy protrusion of the earth’s circumference, a mere shrug of a shoulder just above the water line, than a man-sized island, Desroches forms part of the Amirantes archipelago in Seychelles and offers an experience beyond any expectations. All 6,2km of it. Although only a 40-minute flight from mainland Mahé, the step down onto this hideaway resort takes you worlds away from any form of life as we know it. Here it is always summer. Here, silence is bettered by gossiping cicadas, sighing doves and the comic whoosh-plop of plummeting coconuts. Here the sands are so white, the palms so perfect and the views so pristine that when they’re framed by a window or quiet architectural lines, you catch yourself thinking someone’s popped a picture on a wall. Total and complete relaxation doesn’t come easily to most, but here they’re a given. And wholly geared towards making this happen, the Desroches Island Lodge, operated and marketed by Seasons in Africa, is the playground perfect. Owned by Collins International (which leased the island in 2008, renovated the existing hotel and built the first set of villas), accommodation at Desroches ranges from private beach suites just 25m from the sea to fouror five-bedroom villas, the largest sprawling some 750m2 – suitable for couples, families and friends. As well
as an outstanding hotel experience, Desroches offers ownership and coownership options on some of the existing beach retreats and on the newly launched second-phase villas. With a total of just 60 villas and 20 suites in the entire development, exclusivity is set to be maintained, and the opportunities for absolute seclusion remain. ‘With an exceptionally appointed, superbly decorated five-bedroom villa at the water’s edge, available for $3,25 million this is one of the best offerings in Seychelles,’ says Desroches Sales and Marketing Manager, Sarah Jensen. The additional option of placing one’s retreat in the hotel rental pool offers comfortable financial returns and levy-free terms. The architecture features a delight of secluded spaces, communal relaxation areas, an intriguing use of levels and screens for added privacy, maximised outdoor living with linked walkways, cloistered gardens, expansive decking and glorious pools, and a host of openplan bar, kitchen and dining facilities. Bedrooms typically boast signature bathrooms that open onto private gardens with secluded plunge pools, outdoor showers and freestanding bathtubs. In a palette of muted azures, greens and blanched sea whites, the decor incorporates breezy drapes, organic weaves, rattan, rope, stone, fine linen, cool cotton and magnificent wooden furniture crafted at the island’s alien tree elimination project. With suites so sensational, there’s a great temptation to lounge like royalty (Will and Kate did), but the lure of the kitchens is just too much. The choice is dazzling. The options overwhelm.
There are breakfasts with tea and dim sum, romantic in-villa dinners complete with private chefs, fairy-tale seaside picnics, sophisticated pairing menus, and starlit banquets taken barefoot just metres from the water. And after fine dining and an earnest appreciation of the very fine international wine selection, what’s left to do but relax? A gentle tour of the island by bicycle (no strain or stress here – it’s completely flat and there are no cars whatsoever) or golf buggies leads explorers to the giant-tortoise breeding programme, the turtle nests, the organic veggie garden, the Creole village and restaurant, through the magically lit
forests and to beach after beach of powder-fine sand. For those with more energy to spare, the extensive water sports centre offers snorkelling, scuba diving past rays and turtles to reefs wild with colour and sea life, windsurfing, kayaking, hydro biking, and sunset cruises to some of the world’s best fly and game fishing – sailfish, job fish, rainbow runner, bonitos, tuna … With so much to do, you hardly notice it’s happened. Relaxation has done its thing.There is no cell signal on Desroches, although there is internet access, they say. But, somehow, in the face of all this, the need to log on, times out.
With thanks to … Desroches Island, +27 (0)13 737 6626, desroches-island.com Seyunique, +27 (0)11 453 2933, seyunique.co.za Air Seychelles, +27 (0)11 452 0244, airseychelles.com Seychelles Tourism, +248 4 67 13 00, seychelles.travel Creole Travel, +248 29 70 00, creoletravelservices.com Dei Gratia PR, +27 (0)21 554 3591, dei-gratia.co.za
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SEYCHELLES
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Construction has started on the last three available villas in Phase 1 of Eden Island. ‘Eden Island sales have been excellent and demand for larger villas has increased,’ says Pam Golding Property Group CEO, Dr Andrew Golding. The beachfront villas have spectacular views of the neighbouring islands. Inspired by traditional Seychellois design, the villas have deep verandas, exquisite floors, and double volumes that let in the exotic views. The first villa, with four bedroom suites, has covered terraces running the full length of the facade. The second villa, with striking water feature and swimming pool, has five bedrooms and covered terraces leading off the living area and each bedroom. The third villa, with four bedrooms, has a plunge pool on its terrace. The finishes and fittings of all three villas are of the highest quality: the villas are air conditioned throughout, are fitted with Miele appliances, and come standard with their own private swimming pools. The villas are priced from $2,5 million (about R17 million). Brian Gradner, +27 (0)82 361 4381, edenisland.sc
‘Eden Island sa le have remained s steady and dem an for larger villas d has increased.’
Inspired by traditional Seychellois design, the villas have deep verandas, polished floors, and double volumes that let in the exotic views.
The cats’ whiskers There are two new cats in town and they’re causing a stir. The first, baptised Isle of La Digue, is the little sister of Creole Travel Services’ (CTS) Cat Cocos ferry. Built in Australia, the new ferry can carry 227 people and is configured into three classes: the main cabin and the business and island hopper classes. It makes two return trips a day from La Digue Island to Mahé, via the Baie Ste Anne jetty on Praslin. The second is a sailing catamaran, Oplezir, adding to OTS's line of exclusive leisure excursions. Made in South Africa, Oplezir can hold up to 100 people, along with four crews. The catamaran boasts removable seating, so part of it can even be converted into a dance
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floor that's perfect for corporate functions and special events, such as weddings. Oplezir sails in the Beau Vallon Bay area, along the Mahé coast and in other areas covered by CTS. +248 29 70 00, creoletravelservices.com
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Grand! Gracious!! Gorgeous!!! This cluster beyond belief is waiting for you to SHOUT “I’m home!!” Palatial double volume entrance with cascading staircases, chandeliers, wide passages, 4 en suite bathrooms, LDF, gourmet kitchen, breathtaking balcony views, covered entertainment area & pool, staff quarters, imported tiles, best finishes. Estate security, complex clubhouse Avrille 084 725 2883 Jen 079 780 3377
LINKSFIELD
Stately, Elegant & naturally Beautiful!! Architect designed modern double storey home of the finest proportions and detail. Sitting pretty on the lip of Linksfield ridge in sought after quiet cul-de-sac. This home is a “must buy” for genuine buyers looking to enter this sought after area. Spacious rooms, great vistas, beautiful angles. A scoop for genuine buyers! Will be “stoled” Asking see-sawing four millions. Howard 076 557 0163 & Janine 083 676 1967
HOUGHTON
Sun-splashed apartment in lush tranquil garden! Lovely sun-splashed unit situated in peaceful, tranquil and lush garden. 3 Bedrooms, spacious tiled living areas, 2 bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, 2 parking bays, staff accommodation, visitors parking, pool in complex, excellent security. Asking R 1.5 million. Sally 082 570 1470 Deborah 083 675 6650.
BRYANSTON
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Sophisticated double-storey masterpiece. Four double-bedroom suites, Huge double-volume entertainment area fronting onto large park. A must-see! Perfect Penthouse four reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, effortless flow onto large patio Outdoor entertainment gazebo. 4 Upstairs bedrooms and pyjama This cluster withwith modern offersand 3 sizable bedrooms lounge. On the top floor, this duplex penthouse and landscaped garden pool, finishes double garage staff suite. 3 Garages, staff quarters and much more. is the perfect
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with built-in cupboards, 2 full bathrooms. Caesarstone executive pad. Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, onto the patio and pool with an established garden ideal for AGNIFICENT CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT BALI MAGIC SET ON THE GOLF COURSE MAGNIFICENT OPEN-PLAN HOME Amanda Jeffrey 083 459 / 011room 234 6104 kitchen. Lounge and6763 dining has laminate flooring and with lounge and dining room. Apartment has two parking entertaining! 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern
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Paulshof Barbeque Downs 895 000 GREENSTONE HILL R3 350 000 R1 THORNHILL ESTATE
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This 3-bedroom home showcases double volume and light with the ultimate in luxury, style, charm and perfection. Study, double-glazed windows, central sound system, swimming pool and more.
LUXURY HOME FOR A LARGE FAMILY
This beautiful home on a 1 559m2 stand has it all – 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 flatlets, farm-style kitchen, 3 receptions, pub, entertainment area, gym, study, office, staff quarters and more.
SOUGHT-AFTER ESTATE LIVING AT ITS BEST
Doreen 082 971 4243 / 011 452 0275 DawnModern 082 327 0654 Lock Up and
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ONE OF A KIND
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Very upmarket 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with stylish modern finishes and views of the dam and mountains. Full alarm system, electric gate. Laundry and scullery. Garden with sprinkler system. Web ref: 86374
A country estate adjoining Waterfall Equestrian Estate. Large property in a boomed area. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. This property has 2 houses on 1 stand. Fantastic incomeModern, tasteful with exclusive finishes. A symphony of MORNINGSIDE Lounge with fireplace,FAMILY dining area, generous kitchen, family generating potential. LUXURY FOR A LARGE NE OF A KIND SOUGHT-AFTER ESTATE LIVING AT ITS R4 500 000 HARTBEESPOORT R2 500 000HOME SUNNINGHILL R1 BEST 950 000 2 design and spacevolume with excellent bedrooms, study, laundry. 2-bedupmarket 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with stylish modern home room, on a bar, 1 559m stand has Plus: it all –Income-generating 4 bedrooms, Very s 3-bedroom home showcases double and light flow.This3 beautiful lounges, open terrace views. 4 flatlets, cottage.farm-style Ample parking, heated servantspub, quarters. 3 bathrooms, kitchen, 3 pool, receptions, h the ultimate in luxury, 2 bathrooms, style, charm 2and perfection. Study,and beautiful finishes and views of the dam and mountains. Full alarm system, entertainment area, gym, study, office, staff quarters and more. ble-glazed windows, central sound system, swimming pool and more. electric gate. Laundry and scullery. Garden with sprinkler system. James Gresty / Lyn Mc Gavin 083 225 1901 Sisi Carey 084 500 2512 / (011) 234 6104 Brendan 082 458 7851 een 082 971 4243 / 011 452 0275 or 082 695 7799 / (011) 234 6104 Web ref: 92546 Web ref: 93376 Web ref: 61642 Web ref: 105542 Sarita Schutte 084 200 2703 / 012 253 2431 Web ref: 86374 wn 082 327 0654 Web ref: 90664 Dave Scott 082 926 1205 / 011 452 0275
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Modern, stylish and sophisticated home with awesome views of dam and mountain range. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Ample parking.
STUNNING REFURBISHED HOME IN PRIME POSITION
No expense spared in this luxury home on 1 450m2 stand. 4/5 Bedrooms, Caesarstone/cherrywood kitchen, scullery, 2 full bathrooms. Solar-heated rim-flow pool. Staff quarters. 5 minutes from top schools.
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Tiaan Schutte 083 270 7310 / 012 253 2431
Matt Freeman 078 145 2315 / 011 234 6104
Lyn McGavin 082 695 7799 / 011 234 6104 James Gresty 083 225 1901
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Light, airy living area flowing to gourmet travertine/granite kitchen. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes), guest cloakroom. Large loft area and study. Work-from-Home/Studio above garage. Private garden with pool. Web ref: 106673
Great family home, a must-see! Absolute Gem Millionaire’s Row This stunning, characterful, well-maintained family home A delightful home in a secure access-controlled area. If gracious living inspires you, then you simply have to see ODERN LIVING ON THE WATER’S EDGE STUNNING REFURBISHED HOME IN PRIME POSITION TRANQUIL TUDOR VILLAGE LIVING offers loads of accommodation, landscaped gardens and an Suitable for a small family, comes loaded with extras! Close this property. Super entertainment areas, private media
dern, stylish and sophisticated home with awesome views of dam No expense spared in this luxury home on 1 450m2 stand. 4/5 Bedrooms, Light, airy living area flowing to gourmet travertine/granite kitchen. outside entertainment area to die for. The tiled entrance to all amenities, easy access to highway and Sandton CBD. room, 4 huge bedrooms. Kitchen with Gaggenau appliances mountain range. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Ample parking. Caesarstone/cherrywood kitchen, scullery, 2 full bathrooms. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes), guest cloakroom. Large loft area and leads to a formal dining room and lounge with fireplace. and beautiful cupboards, 3 garages, servants quarters. Solar-heated rim-flow pool. Staff quarters. 5 minutes from top schools. study. Work-from-Home/Studio above garage. Private garden with pool. Adam Langley / Gail McCreadie 083 263 6912 or Ashleigh Dlamini 078 887 3438 / (011) 234 6104 Denise Langley 078 513 6490 / (011) 234 6104 Lyn McGavin 082 695 7799 / 011 234 6104 072 478 6818 / (011) 234 6104 Web ref: 119515 Web ref: 90158 Web ref: 102490 an Schutte 083 270 7310 / 012 253 2431 Web ref: 88757 Matt Freeman 078 145 2315 / 011 234 6104 Web ref: 85156 James Gresty 083 225 1901 Web ref: 106673
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BRYANSTON
late R30m’s (VAT incl) Brasfort Park. Set deep within an exclusive guarded Estate in a top location in Bryanston East, this new French-inspired Chateau is sequestered on 6000m2 of borehole irrigated and landscaped gardens with towering trees. Offering absolute quality and workmanship of a bygone era. As one enters the volumed foyer, with fireplace, crema marfil flooring flows to formal and informal receptions, including drawing room, library/study, pyjama lounge, billiard/ arts room, bespoke a/c cellar, cocktail bar and tiered theatre / cinema. Entertainer’s covered patio with cooking facilities overlooking rolling lawns, feature pool and tennis court. Gorgeous country kitchen open plan to great room. 6 Double bedroom suites, plus contained office wing with boardroom. Dbl lux staff suites and garaging for 5 cars. One of Johannesburg’s very finest! To view call Sole agent Regan 082 320 6464 or Christie 082 676 4699.
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BRYANSTON
in the R14 m’s Set within a top security Estate in Millionaires Row, and further on a spacious treed stand in excess of 3500m2, this immaculate Villa offers faultless finishes and generous accommodation comprising: Volumed entrance with sweeping staircase, 3 beautifully proportioned receptions spilling to the enclosed covered patio. Gourmet Slavin kitchen with integrated appliances. Manicured feature gardens under borehole and pool. 5 Double bedrooms with walk in dressers, mostly en-suite, decadent main with his and hers dressing rooms. Gentleman’s study with sep access. Features incl: cellar, cocktail bar, pyjama lounge, piped music, steam shower, air conditioning, auto security gate, water-purification plant, generator... Garaging for 3 and lux staffing for 2. An immaculate home for the discerning buyer. Asking R15 m. To view call sole agent Regan: 082 320 6464 or Christie: 082 676 4699.
Web ref: 467929
BRYANSTON
in the R9 m’s BRYANSTON
Web ref: 475720
from R4.95 m (Vat incl) MORNINGSIDE
ARTIST’S IMPRESSION
Set within the most glorious indigenous gardens, measuring in excess of 5000m2, this spectacular newly-renovated masterpiece with contemporary finishes and a wonderful flow boasts: Impressive motorcourt leading to welcoming entrance, in turn opening to 3 marble floored and volumed receptions. Concertina doors open receptions to expansive entertainer’s covered patio. Gourmet contemporary kitchen with imported appliances and scullery. 5 Spacious bedrooms en-suite, unbelievable main suite. A/c study. Irrigated award gardens, tennis court and feature pool. Staffing for 2 and garaging for 3. Simply breathtaking... To view call Sole agent Regan: 082 320 6464 or Christie: 082 676 4699.
NEW DEVELOPMENT – 37 on Queens. Within a secure Estate of 3 prestigious homes on spacious stands measuring from 1240m2 to 1789m2, timeless classical designs by architect Gary Louw offer spacious, quality accommodation from 515m2 u/r comprising: Volumed entrances with impressive staircase, 4 Bedroom suites, 4 receptions with open plan social kitchen. Entertainer’s covered patio, pool, lux staff and ample parking. Generous finishes and allowances – Off Plan. For further information call Sole agents Liz Murphy: 082 554 6524, Pauline Cribb: 082 573 6322 or Aniki Buys: 082 456 3778.
offers from R6.2 m
Web ref: 94056 Set off popular West Road North and within a secure and guarded enclave, this fully renovated family home offers excellent attention to detail and a fantastic flow. Plantation shutters – sandstone floors – Caesar stone tops. From the volume entrance, 3 sizeable and open receptions spill to the entertainer’s (enclosed) covered patio overlooking pristine gardens, pool and tennis court. 4 Double bedrooms, incl guest suite, indulgent main with study and open plan bathroom with views. Lux modern bathrooms. Double staffing and garaging. Location par excellence! To view call Sole agent Berni Crew: 083 679 0588.
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Gracious wedding / function venue in the Boland Winelands, offering breathtaking views of the Helderberg mountains and surrounding vineyards and farmlands. This once-in-a-lifetime property is located on the main route, the R44, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, making this exclusive property a unique opportunity for investors and for those seeking a gracious country lifestyle. The farm is 6,47ha in extent and comprises a 540m2 thatched homestead or guest lodge, a restaurant, gift shops and a tea garden, and an elegant 388m2 wedding / function venue that can accommodate 200 guests, with an extensive covered stoep (total area of the venue is approximately 588m2 under roof), superb kitchens, deli, wine-tasting area, offices, and a nursery shop with 1ha of nursery cultivation area. Some 3ha of olive groves were planted on the estate in 2010, with a total of approximately 1 800 trees. The 540m2 main homestead or lodge is ideal guest accommodation. Other features of the property include a duck pond, fountains and water features, a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, ample parking for the wedding / function venue and wonderful views. Improvements on the property include separate offices, a laundry, covered parking area, a storeroom, two stables and a tack room, a renovated 5 bdrms dwelling of approximately 260m2, a manager’s cottage, generator building, putt- putt course, workshop, and 8 labourers’ cottages. Lee Siebert 072 434 7497 RE/MAX Helderberg 021 852 6464
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FOR ONCE, THE TERM “EXCLUSIVE OFFER” ACTUALLY MEANS SOMETHING. Vered is pleased to offer the most exclusive properties in Sandhurst with the most sought-after addresses in Johannesburg. For an appointment to view these magnificent homes, please contact Stephen Brick 082 551 7971 or Nina Obel 082 552 7325. Or visit www.vered.co.za to find out about other exceptional properties that we have available. We’re confident you’ll find just what you want.
SANDHURST This architectural masterpiece is elegant, impressive and full of character. The home is situated in the most prestigious position in Sandhurst. Wonderful reception rooms spill out to a grand terrace overlooking a unique garden, sparkling pool and Putting-Green. All the magnificent bedrooms are en-suite and the master suite is sensational. The gourmet kitchen is well appointed for the top connoisseur. Includes an enormous gym, Billiard room, sauna and wine cellar complete the picture.
SANDHURST A home steeped in character. A family-sized country style home in an enchanting garden with magnificent views to the far horizon. The earthy style gives you the best of both worlds – the character and grace of an old style mansion with the conveniences and technology of a modern structure. Combining impressive design, meticulous finishes and high ceilings throughout. Huge wine cellar. Luxurious bedrooms all en-suite with wonderful garden vistas. This pristine home on 2000m2 is positionally perfect in the heart of prestigious Sandhurst.
SANDHURST One of Sandhurst’s most spectacular homes set on over 1.5 acres. This family home is well situated up a exclusive private road that enhances the ambience of understated luxury and offers a lifestyle fit for a king. Fabulous reception rooms to a magnificent well established garden with rolling lawns, pool and court. 5 spacious en-suite sumptuous bedrooms plus a separate guest wing which includes a dedicated state-of-the-art home theatre and a self-contained suite. A fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the best – a home to fall in love with.
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The Bull Run Restaurant is famed for its prime cuts of exquisite South African beef – served via it’s own in-house butchery – and an extensive selection of the finest Cape wines. Situated near popular nightspots in the upmarket suburb of Sandton, the energy and vibe of the Bull Run caters for any occasion – be it a business lunch, dinner before a night on the town, or a corporate function.
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