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The freshly crowned Queen Victoria Hotel at the Waterfront asserts its place amid Cape Town’s five-star-hotel nobility.
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ocated along Portswood
to the bespoke scent that wafts
locally sourced. The menu is concise,
the aesthetically pleasing dishes he
Road, a main artery into the
through the passageways. Presented
well priced, and changes every few
creates and the dramatic interiors, this
world-renowned Victoria
with a splendid palette of grey, taupe
weeks as new ingredients become
principle is expertly adhered to.
& Alfred Waterfront, the
and silver with regal purple and lilac
available. Stephen and his team even
majestic Queen Victoria Hotel lies in a
accents, a dramatic three-storey spiral
went the extra mile by sourcing
of the Queen Victoria Hotel is its
precinct of heritage buildings elegantly
staircase, marble-clad walls, glass
a home-grown, 18-month-mature
location, says Newmark Hotels MD Neil
perched between Cape Town Harbour
elevator, crystal chandeliers and the
cheddar called the Queen Victoria from
Markovitz. ‘Although you are in the
and Table Mountain. And, yes, you
South African-designed interior, which
a dairy in Prince Albert.
hub of the Waterfront, it doesn’t feel
guessed it: it has what are arguably
jump out at you, you really do feel as if
the best views in Cape Town. Most of
you have arrived. Francois says injecting some South
Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs courtesy Queen Victoria Hotel
the 35 rooms look out onto either the
The interiors of Dash complement
But the most striking feature
like it. The quiet and calm ambience
the sense of drama Stephen achieves
of the Portswood precinct makes you
with the contents of the oval, uneven
feel as if your are away from the hustle
sweeping mountain or the dock, and
African flavour into the interiors was
plates. The artwork is supplied by the
and bustle,’ he says. When choosing
the hotel itself is a sight to behold.
one of his main aims: ‘Jacques Erasmus
Everard Read Gallery across from the
the site for the new hotel, Neil and
designed some lighting fixtures;
Portswood precinct and every few
his team felt it was important that
transformation into the chic,
there are Gregor Jenkin tables in the
months it gets replaced with new
guests experience five-star tranquillity.
contemporary, luxury Queen Victoria
restaurant; Louise Gelderblom ceramics
work by local artists. The parquet
‘The Queen Victoria is in an exclusive
Hotel was achieved by a dedicated
and fynbos-print wallpaper,’ he says.
wooden flooring, black leather seats,
position, giving high accessibility to
The heritage building’s
quirky black Gregor Jenkin tables,
Cape Town’s leisure and entertainment
Cohen of Peerutin Architects and
the 36-seat restaurant and bar, Dash,
signature royal-purple bar stools and
nucleus, the Waterfront, which
interior designer Francois du Plessis.
named after the queen’s beloved
otherworldly mirrored wall unite to
amplifies its five-star offering. Not to
The result is a glamorous enclave of
King Charles spaniel. Executive Chef
create an intimate, provocative space.
mention that every guest is treated like
sophistication and opulence where
Stephen Templeton takes a classic
Stephen believes that dining out
royalty,’ says Neil.
every detail has been considered, from
French approach to cooking and, apart
should be a formal occasion with a
+27 (0)21 418 1466,
the wallpaper decals of Queen Victoria
from the caviar, all the ingredients are
theatrical element to it, and between
newmarkhotels.com
The culinary offering at the hotel is
creative team comprising Tarryn
Dash restaurant wags with class. 2Views from the presidential suite – the Queen Victoria’s positioning within
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HOT PLATE
Earth-friendly and indulgent restaurants, tea rooms, markets and organic foods that will leave you feeling fantastic in body and soul.
Browns goes green
KEITH FRISLEY is the new executive chef at The Terrace at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sandton. With this award-winning chef at the helm, patrons can look forward to dishes that are honest, pure and true to the produce.
The highly popular Browns of Rivonia is moving with the green times. Over half its kitchen now cooks with gas, solar panelling is due to be installed, an organic worm farm is in the pipeline and all the proceeds from its paper
Q You used to cook on the Trans-Karoo. Do you prefer working in a less mobile kitchen?
recycling initiative are donated to the SPCA. Food-wise, Browns now only serves fish rated green by the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative,
I had just started my career then – working on trains – but I got married soon after. I prefer having my feet on the ground because I have someone special to go home to!
and for every fresh fish dish ordered, R5 is donated to the Endangered Wildlife Trust. A number of organic wines have been introduced to the
Q Your achievements include coming first place in the Golden Chef ’s Hat Awards. Are there any awards you still covet?
restaurant’s famous cellar, and new vegetarian dishes have even been added to the menu. The owners have also bought four eco-friendly Toyota Priuses for personal and business use. +27 (0)11 803 7533, browns.co.za
It is important for young chefs to take part in competitions as it builds character and confidence. As for me, the only award I am interested in now is having a satisfied customer every day and, of course, all the accolades that are bestowed on The Terrace at Fairlawns.
There is much more attention to detail in a boutique hotel in every way, from taking the call for a reservation to seeing customers off after their stay.
Q Describe a satisfying three-course meal.
Seared tuna loin with soya mayonnaise, cauliflower and caramel popcorn; springbok loin with red cabbage, mustard and parsley, and then sinful chocolate with Black Forest ham, hazelnut and cherry. Terrace Restaurant, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. +27 (0)11 804 2540, fairlawns.co.za
High-tea delights
Mention Crabtree & Evelyn and luxurious bath and body beauty products shimmer to mind. Those seeking to take the experience up a notch can do so at The Tearoom above Crabtree & Evelyn’s store at the Design Quarter in Fourways. The Tearoom is beautifully decorated along quintessential English country lines. Here you may munch on organic preserves and cucumber sandwiches, safe in the knowledge that Crabtree & Evelyn goes out of its way to reduce its carbon footprint by supporting green initiatives, such as Food & Trees for Africa and the group’s own Whole Earth recycling initiative. +27 (0)11 465 8276; crabtree-evelyn.com
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Q You were apprentice chef at the Hilton. What is the biggest difference between cooking for a large hotel group and cooking for a boutique hotel?
HOT PROPERTY
HOT SHOP
Feel at home
The Mediterranean-style Deli Su Casa
Inspired choices to warm you up from the inside out.
in Fourways comprises a restaurant, deli and catering branch. Recently this new management, though it had already
THE BEST OF BRITISH
earned itself a reputation for offering
Vivienne Westwood has fashioned a silk
fresh, delicious meals and high teas
three-piece coat modelled on the Union
courtesy of internationally renowned
Jack to adorn a limited edition of the
resident chef, Richard Rust. Soups,
super- premium Scotch whisky, Chivas
home- made breads, pâté, meats, cheeses
Regal 18-Year-Old Gold Signature.
and decadent cakes are among the
+27 (0)21 408 8800, chivas.com
contemporary establishment came under
mouth-watering delights that you can take away in eco-friendly packaging. +27 (0)11 465 9837, delisucasa.co.za
TOOT YOUR SHOEHORN Edgars Melrose Arch recently hosted SA’s first-ever Shoe Affair, where international designer footwear, including L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani, Bebe, Velvet Angels, Badgley Mischka and Mark & James by Badgley Mischka made their local debut. The premium brands have proved to be an instant hit with Jozi’s fashionistas. 0800 203 925, edgars.co.za
Organic by nature
GET YOUR TICKER RACING Those with a weakness for haute horology will find IWC’s latest
The Blubird Wholefood Market takes place at the Blubird Shopping Centre on
additions to its Portofino collection
Athol Oaklands Road every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Much of the market’s
hard to resist. The 2011 range
focus is on international flavours and ingredients, all of which are free of additives,
includes the Hand-Wound Eight
preservatives and colourants, of course. The market also acts as a platform for
Days, chronograph and automatic
international cooks to show off their organic wares. wholefoodmarketsa.com
models. +27 (0)11 317 2600; iwc.com
SUAVE SUEDE Superga has launched a men’s suede boot shoe in various shades, adding a pop of colour to the winter blues. +27 (0)11 608 0023, superga.co.za
Cheese with a conscience
Just outside Ficksburg in the Free State is the family-run Uitkyk Farm, home to Green Goose Organics. Foodies around the country cannot get enough of the Goose’s organic Ficksburger reblochon, asiago, halloumi and mature
GUCCI GOES RETRO
boerekaas. The milk is produced by the happy, 100%-grass-fed cows that
Taking its cue from the hard-edged glamour of the late ’70s, Gucci’s
live on this eco- sensitive farm, so it’s a given that the taste and texture of
Pre-Fall 2011–12 collection has just hit SA.
the cheese is ambrosial. +27 (0)82 925 2770, greengoose.co.za
+27 (0)11 784 2597, gucci.com
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HOT DECOR & DESIGN RICHARD SHAW
Add depth to your surfaces with these items.
is associate partner at Head Interiors, a
design consultancy
Boho flair
with over 30 years’
colours and an interesting mix of patterns and
experience in
prints. We love these pom-pom scatter cushions
interior architecture
and richly coloured glass goblets.
and design and a
086 010 0987, woolworths.co.za
renowned Jo’burgbased interior
Spring/Summer 2011 at Woolies is all about bright
client roster which includes some of the most prestigious homes, offices and developments in the residential, corporate, commercial and hospitality sectors in South Africa and abroad. Richard answers all your design- and spacerelated questions with an expert’s insight into the ins and outs, nuts and bolts and nitty-gritty of the business. In his debut column, Richard answers the following question …
Q Where is the value in hiring an interior designer, and why would I need this service? With the increasing popularity of home
decorating shows, do-it-yourself design books and online courses, the world of interior design has, happily, become less baffling for the layman. But even the most confident selftaught decorator can benefit from the input of an interior designer. Simply put, an interior designer is professionally trained to create or transform a space into a functional and
of education, experience and accredited
Whoa – magnificent
examinations. With these qualifications, a
has introduced its Phoenix Stone collection.
professional and competent interior designer
Combining 93% natural quartz with high-grade resins
can identify, research and creatively resolve
and pigments, it offers the best of both worlds – a
issues inherent in a particular space.
range of appealing interior surfaces that are
aesthetically pleasing interior environment. Professional training comes in the form
Clients often have an idea of what they would like, but are unable to visualise it
Womag (previously the World of Marble & Granite)
non-porous as well as shock, scratch, heat and stain resistant. +27 (0)11 234 4401, womag.co.za
properly, much less explain it. The skilled interior designer communicates with clients designer brings coherence and flow to a space. And his or her intuitive understanding of the role that scale and proportion play in enhancing design adds a deeper, more fulfilling dimension to the clients’ original ideas. On a practical level, the interior designer
Burning the candle at both ends Yuppie Gadgets introduces the Tanglabra, a candelabra that can be twisted into
can handle administrative functions, such as
curves, loops and knots. The flexible
obtaining necessary municipal documentation,
chrome stem supports two candles in any
dealing with contractors, and ensuring safety
position you choose. +27 (0)83 641 7259,
and security regulations are strictly enforced,
urbangadgets.co.za
on behalf of the client. Have a question? Ask the expert. Email emma@ headinteriors.com. +27 (0)11 325 2700
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and brings these visions to life. The interior
HOT PROPERTY
HOT DECOR & DESIGN
Plush pickings for you to customise your comfort zones.
Sleeping beauties
New to Coricraft is their Sleep Studio, a facility that allows customers to style their bedrooms from a range of seven key looks that include everything
On the eco track
from linen and headboards to bed-ends and chests. 086 111 4779, coricraft.co.za
The Plantation Shutter Co. is making waves by becoming the first national manufacturer of interior louvered shutters to go entirely green, thanks to its water-based finish that is 100% eco-friendly. By working with architects, designers and astute homeowners, the Plantation Shutter Co. helps to create cutting-edge interior and exterior living spaces. +27 (0)11 708 7222, plantation.co.za
Urban interiors
In a move to introduce some local flavour to Johannesburg’s design and decor landscape, Hartmann & Keppler Interiors and 1886 | Boutique Joburg have teamed up to create new ranges of furniture, soft furnishings and decor accessories inspired by the city. Dubbed ‘The Edge’, the range is contemporary, cross functional and affordable. 1886 | Boutique Joburg’s range utilises textiles incorporating illustrated renditions of Jo’burg’s skyline and photo collages of familiar landmarks. Monochromatic colours dominate the home-grown range. +27 (0)11 467 2264, 1886boutiquejoburg.co.za; +27 (0)11 463 5005, hartmannandkeppler.co.za
Feeling all white
Premier sleep specialist Granny Goose has opened new retail outlets in Fourways and Bedfordview. An all-white theme, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and plenty of natural light characterise the beautiful, larger Fourways branch. Both branches offer a wide variety of luxurious goose and duck down duvets, pillows, linen, towels and feather beds. You can even have a pillow customised to your requirements while you wait. +27 (0)11 465 0660, grannygoose.com
This is a stick-up
Our love affair with vinyl wall stickers continues. My Wall Tattoos now offers inspiring quotes and phrases as part of this growing trend. +27 (0)21 802 4215, mywalltattoos.com
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HOT STUFF
RECHARGE THE LOT Mobile technology company, Idapt, has announced its latest creation: the Idapt i1 Eco Dual Universal Charger. Made from recycled materials and suitable for most electronic devices, this eco-friendly charger is designed to minimise your carbon footprint while you recharge your gadgets. It meets Energy Star standards and has an ‘auto-off’ function that powers down the device automatically when it’s not in use or when charging is finished. A car adapter, which comes included, means you can use the charger not only when
EGG TIMER
you’re at home or in the office, but also when you’re on the go. The Idapt i1 Eco has two points of charge, a USB port and an interchangeable ‘tip’
Tell the time the natural way with the Gaia Egg
port, making it compatible with over
Water Clock. Based on the latest long-life H2O
4 000 different devices, including
technology, this nifty, egg-shaped gadget is
iPads, iPhones, BlackBerries,
powered by water and tells the time through a
Nintendo PSP, XBOX controllers,
clear LCD display. Simply add water to the body
GPS systems and Bluetooth
of the egg every 6 to 12 months to activate it,
products. Order it online for
and enjoy free energy. The Gaia Egg Water Clock
$24,99 (about R170).
also has an alarm, and a temperature gauge in degrees Celcius. R155 online.
Gaia Egg Water Clock: +27 (0)21 701 2028, sustainable.co.za | Idapt i1 Eco Dual Universal Charger: idaptweb.com
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WHAT’S ON Rough Diamonds and Divas, 12 July – 28 August The Barnyard Cresta theatre will be hosting a tribute show to music’s gravelly voiced superstars. Guests will be treated to hits by Joe Cocker, Neil Diamond, Tina Turner, Bonnie Tyler and Cher, among others. Tickets from R85. +27 (0)11 280 4370, barnyardtheatre.co.za
Chefs Tour. Email your answer
Mandela Mondays, from 18 July
to nickym@medianova.co.za
In a bid to emulate Nelson Mandela’s incredible lifework and philosophy, the Nelson
and put ‘chef’ in the subject line.
Mandela Foundation officially kicked off its Mandela Mondays initiative at the
Closing date is 15 August 2011.
beginning of June. It aims to encourage South Africans to spend just five minutes
Terms and conditions apply.
every Monday doing something that will either change someone’s life or the environment for the better. The concept is a spin-off from Mandela Day, which takes place yearly on 18 July. +27 (0)11 547 5600, nelsonmandela.org
The Table, 2 August – 18 September World Chefs Tour Against Hunger, 23–27 August Two hundred chefs from over 30 countries will descend on South Africa to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the hungry as part of the
Theatre at Market Theatre, The Table is sure to impress. The show revolves around a family meal where love, sibling rivalry, confused genetics, domesticity, tradition and food combine with interesting results. +27 (0)11 832 1641, markettheatre.co.za
Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger. Show your support by buying
Michael Jackson, HIStory – This Is It, 23–28 August
a chef’s hat for R10, and see the visiting chefs in action at a shopping
Internationally acclaimed Michael Jackson impersonator, Kenny Wizz, will
centre near you. Or book your table at one of the Food Festival venues
be performing his sell-out world-tour show, Michael Jackson, HIStory – This
at Southern Sun hotels around the country, where a portion of the bill will
Is It at the South African State Theatre, alongside a full international touring
be donated towards the fight against hunger.
company of musicians and dancers. This should make for a fantastic evening out.
worldchefstour.com; southernsun.com
Tickets: R180–R250. +27 (0)11 392 4000, statetheatre.co.za; computicket.com
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Directed by Sylvaine Strike, written by Craig Higginson and performed at the Laager
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SIMPLE Words Anne Schauffer Photographs Sally Chance
Shake the sand from your feet and stars from your eyes – this little gem is architect Joy Brasler’s beach cottage.
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t began as a simple shed. Well, that’s what Joy Brasler calls it, and if you pare away the layers, its uncomplicated lines and shapes are there at its heart. It remained that simple shed for eight years, with all the carefree attributes and basic drawbacks of the old South Coast beach cottages: little ’50s windows, one bathroom for all, sunfilter curtains, everybody’s second-hand furniture and what Joy describes familiarly as ‘boerewors’ carpeting throughout. But there comes a time when this lifestyle needs to move up a few notches, when more privacy is needed, layers of comfort are required and amenities need to be introduced, or at least tailored. Realistically, our needs have
shifted quite substantially in the last decade, particularly in the realm of communications, security and sustainability, and these were important drivers for Joy’s reinvention of ‘the shed’. The KZN South Coast is, above all, unpretentious, and there can’t be many coastlines worldwide that offer kilometre after kilometre of perfect, tucked-away escapes such as this one. Half an hour from Durban, light years from the city, when the gate of St Helier’s cottage glides shut behind you, you’re invisible to everyone other than those at sea. The ocean (and that includes worldrenowned dive site, Aliwal Shoal) and all of
its moods are the permanent live theatre, and the curtain is always up. Joy’s design concepts were premised on the family’s determination to retain the existing scale of the house: ‘We didn’t want a vast, double-storey mansion; we love the “bungalow” thing and the ease of it.’ That meant she could stretch the shed, but not raise it. For Joy, the relationship of building to landscape and sea was a constant consideration. Most properties fronting the coastline are set on sloping or undulating plots, so level land is limited. Dunes are telling features of the landscape, so while Joy reshaped the land to gain additional space, she retained these
signature contours wherever possible. It felt important to collaborate with the landscape, so together with friend and passionate landscaper, Dennis Dyas, she created a dune. Joy says, ‘I remember shaping that dune with our hands, and when had we finished, we asked each other how it looked. It looked as if it had always been here, as if nothing had happened.’ Perfect. Dune and local foliage were sourced tirelessly by Dennis – ‘He even scoured the muti market for bulbs,’ says Joy – and he replicated elements of the landscape with extreme attention to detail. The rear vegetation-covered dune not only creates privacy and a water-wise, wind-resistant
Opposite The wall on the far left is built from stone sourced from a local quarry and encloses a relaxed, feet-in-the-sand outdoor eating space. Alongside it is the deck, where multipurpose shutters provide filtered light for life on the outdoor deck, while the pool and sea beyond colour in the vista.
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‘The rear vegetation-covered dune not only creates privacy and a water-wise, wind-resistant environment, but has also become part of something bigger: plant material has become a living element of the architecture.’
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Opposite, clockwise from top Sunrise to sunset, the house is wide open to the sea; the uniformity of the smoked-oak laminate flooring and panelling contributes to the calming lack of clutter; double bunks times two – always room for friends to overnight. This page, left to right The elemental indoor/outdoor bathroom; a vast mirror ensures this bedroom retains a sense of place.
environment, but has also become part of something bigger: plant material has become a living element of the architecture. The west side of the house is berthed into the dune, and where the new shower rooms extend out from the old structure, Joy has created towering cathedrals that will soon be covered in foliage. Effectively, with tactile wood decking and panelling, there’s a joyful outdoor feel to the showers, and the foliage will provide green privacy. One of the key features of the cottage’s revival was the guest suite, and Joy chose to level the front garden and excavate beneath. From the rear of the property there’s a particularly Japanese approach to the front, with grassed stairs leading up onto the perfectly flat lawn and defined incisions down to the lower level. The intention was for the guest suite to be ‘another world’, and it is – descend through the upper lawn and
there, bedded into the contour, is a private, self-contained haven with its own deck and glorious sea views. Joy admits to a certain sense of freedom when it came to establishing a limited footprint: ‘My own property, I could explore unproven technologies in a way I can’t do with clients. I could question my design, ask myself whether things could be handled in a more minimalist way without losing amenities. The bigger things are, the more service, cleaning, moving is needed.’ A shrug. ‘Makes me wonder why the typical house is so big, because it feels so perfect here, and we can run it by ourselves.’ Joy played with ideas and materials, installed solar panels, submerged rainwater tanks and concealed dumps in the deck for recycling glass, plastic and so on. The solar control (shutters) doubles as security, and there’s maximum use of cross-ventilation in the home. Effectively,
when all the doors are open, the living room is another veranda. Joy loves the Swiss-Army-knife analogy for the house, and it’s clear why. With the shutters in particular, the cottage is designed to open up, unfold, discharge people, fun, all the elements needed for the day … and then later, fold down compactly for security or when they’re not there. Inspired quite simply by the setting, the ocean, the interiors have a quiet, understated palette. The furniture inside and out is the same, and everything, bar small detail, is standardised and customised. Texture is as much a player as colour and shade, so surfaces include honed Carrara marble, beach pebble floors, grey oak, sandblasted timber and ‘chunky carpets for rolling around … like a pebble beach’, says Joy. ‘The palette is deliberately subdued – everybody arrives with noisy cossies, children, mags, pool
toys and kikois. It’s a stage for all that.’ It’s true that we see these weekend hideaways as something outside of our real lives. Joy prefers the idea that this is their real life: ‘It’s where we play Monopoly with the kids, do some real parenting and treat each other well, as opposed to the rush and precision that defines our Monday-to-Friday lives. Coming here is a grounding experience, feet in the sand, a place where we pick mussels, cook together, entertain far more than at home, and relish the simpler elements, like fire, water and sunsets.’ And then, on cue, the hallmark South Coast train. It’s kind of familiar and comforting, and although it’s below the sight line, it’s there, close, tucked into Dennis’s wonderful world of indigenous plants, and marks time that otherwise would pass entirely unnoticed were it not for the changing light over the ocean.
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With thanks to …
extraordinary homes across the country.
Joy Brasler Architects, +27 (0)31 208 7810
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GREEN BUILDING
Treading lightly ‘Green’ is not a new buzzword, but it certainly is still current, and residential and commercial properties are now being built with green measures and initiatives firmly in place. Words Nicky Manson, Photographs Tim Lake Additional photographs courtesy Melrose Arch
HOT TIP Save money o! utility bills a n household run nd costs with the ning of eco auditohr elp and consultan s ts.
W
hen it comes to reducing the country’s carbon
So it makes perfect sense that for our Green issue we visited GBCSA
footprint, the first name that comes to mind is the
CEO Bruce Kerswill at his newly built home, which personifies the best of
Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). With
green architecture and design. Bruce also shares some tips on how you
the backing of the South African Property Owners
can make your own home greener. And when it comes to commercial
Association, the GBCSA is responsible for creating an awareness of
buildings, Melrose Arch is considered the frontrunner of new-urban
how buildings, neighbourhoods and cities increase our carbon footprint,
developments in South Africa. We explore how this popular Gauteng ‘live,
and for the development of rating tools that will help us to reduce the
work, play’ node is helping its residents and commercial tenants reduce
environmental damage caused by urbanisation.
their energy consumption and carbon footprints.
July/August 2011 | 21
The GREEN HOUSE effect Bruce Kerswill heads up the Green Building Council of South Africa, so its only natural that his newly built home sets the standard in sustainable, eco-friendly residential design.
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Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs Tim Lake
ruce Kerswill is fervently evangelical
of architects, contractors and engineers. And do
concrete was reclaimed from the previous house
about being sensitive to our natural
ample research, of course. ‘Working with the team
that stood on the property. What isn’t apparent
environment in everything he does.
of professionals that I did, there were very few
to the naked eye is the way in which the design
Two years ago, Bruce, executive
challenges. The pool of skills and expertise available
complements the green functionality of the home.
chairman of the Green Building Council of South
through the professional team made the process
The south-facing windows, for instance, are double
Africa (GBCSA), decided to build his family a home
so much easier and the enthusiasm and excitement
glazed, to retain heat in winter, while the glass doors
that was as eco-friendly as possible, to serve as
for the project from all parties involved made it a
in the north facing conservatory conserve heat in
an example to others. ‘Through my work with the
pleasure,’ says Bruce.
winter..The discreet, intelligently designed gutter
GBCSA I spent a lot of time dealing with people
Standing in the landscaped garden, the first
system along the exterior walls catches rainwater,
and organisations, trying to persuade them of the
thing you notice about the house is its size. With
which flows through various box filters before it
merits of green building, and I felt it was important
a generous floor area of 540m2, the double-storey
is channelled to the 10 Jojo tanks at the back of
that I put the green building principles that I am so
house in Newlands looks more like a chic boutique
the house, which can hold 50 000L of rainwater
passionate about into practice within my own home.
hotel than a residence, let alone a functional,
at any given time. Patches of roof garden planted
I also felt it was important to showcase what can be
eco- friendly one. The second thing is its aesthetic
with indigenous flora assist in insulating the home,
done on a domestic front and to show other South
appeal, which can be attributed to Rohan Young
encourage biodiversity and are watered via a drip
African homeowners how they too can “go green” in
of Young Architecture, who worked in consultation
system that minimises evaporation.
their homes,’ says Bruce.
with Venon Collis of Collis and Associates the
Almost anything is possible, says Bruce, provided you work with a professional and enthusiastic team
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One of Bruce’s favourite features of the home
sustainable systems consultant. Much of the building
is the natural-looking swimming pool. ‘We enlisted
material, such as the bricks, wooden beams and
the help of Jerome Davis from Aqua Designs, who
GREEN BUILDING
BRUCE’S TIPS FOR GREENING YOUR HOME • Get help from a professional to guide you through the process of greening your home. • Consider your budget, as well as your focus area, such as the kitchen, the living room or the garden. • Look at reusing materials wherever you can, as this can save you a lot of money. • Look at ways to decrease the use of electricity. Use gas for cooking and wood for heating, for example. • Collect or save water by using rainwater barrels and low-flow shower heads. Monitor how much water you use in your garden, when you use it for how long, as this will help you save water. • The most important things to consider are your behaviour and consumption patterns. You can throw a whole lot of technology at greening your home but if your usage is not being monitored, then it’s pointless. Watch how much water and electricity you use. Switch things off when you are not using them. Just by changing your behaviour, you Clockwise from opposite left The home is a symphony of sustainability; not a drop of rain-water goes to waste; the kitchen
can make a difference to greening your home.
has solid bamboo cladding, countertops of reconstituted CaesarStone and FSC-certified flooring; most building materials were reclaimed from the first house on the site; gas for the hob is generated in the biodigester (bottom left); solar panel meters.
designed a pool that has two sections,’ he explains.
solid bamboo cladding on the cabinets and recycled
and reconstruction’. He says, ‘We took down the
‘The swimming area drains into the reed bed with is
CaesarStone countertops, as well as a gas hob
previous house layer by layer and labelled all the
own natural ecosystem, like a mountain stream.’ He
fuelled by an underground biodigester in the
materials in each layer, which took six weeks. No
adds, ‘Although the water looks murky and brown it
backyard. Dual-flush toilets help conserve water.
bulldozers were used and the materials we didn’t
is drinkable.’
Bruce’s favourite feature within the home is
need were given to the builders for their personal
the flooring. Here, a layer of recycled under-felt is
use. The result is that much of the timber and
make full use of natural light. Rohan has placed large
topped with timber that’s been approved by the
old bricks from the previous home have been
windows across the upper half of the living spaces,
Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC. ‘I love the entire
incorporated into the walls and beaming in this one,
and these catch the sun at all the best angles as
house. But if I had to choose my favourite feature
even the fencing of the old pool has been employed
the day progresses. When it comes to artificial
it would be the wooden floors, which are made of
for reinforcing. The mortar used is comprised of
lighting, the house is fitted out with LED dimmable
FSC-certified timber, and the variety of other woods
two-thirds of sand from the site and one-third
lights, and all electronic appliances and fittings are
used throughout the house that were recycled from
builder’s sand. We also identified the valuable trees,
powered by the solar panels on the roof, which were
the original building on the property,’ says Bruce.
transported them to another location and when the
The interior of the home has been designed to
installed by MLT Drives. (The energy from the panels
What adds substantially to Bruce’s home’s green
garden was being landscaped by Clare Burgess,
is channelled to an inverter in a back room and from
credentials is that the majority of the materials
replanted them in it,’ he said. Malcolm and Rohan
there is distributed to the rest of the house.)
were recycled from the old house that stood here,
say that this project has motivated them to be more
including building materials, the pool fencing
aware of eco-friendly practices in their respective
environment into account in one way or another.
and the trees. Building contractor Malcolm Grant
fields and that they’re very excited about green
In the kitchen, for example, green features include
describes the process as one of ‘deconstruction
building. Call it the ‘green house effect’.
Every element of the interior takes the
July/August 2011 | 23
Launched Phase 3
FROM R3.4 million – R25.4 MILLION Pam Golding Properties is proud to announce that this much-anticipated launch has happened. Unashamedly the place to be, Melrose Arch is a celebration of new urbanist architecture. Conceived by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners, it represents a world-class example of a mixed use precinct and embraces a dynamic new urbanism based on the principle of “walkability”. An energising fusion of European sophistication and African chic, the unique ambience of Melrose Arch is reflected in the theatre of the architecture and complemented by great shopping, award-winning restaurants, open spaces and excellent security. Phase 3 consists of just 59 units, ranging in size from 95m² 1-bedroom apartments to 886m² penthouses. Now selling off plan with completion projected to be late 2012.
EXCLUSIVELY MARKETED BY PAM GOLDNG PROPERTIES Peet Strauss 083 675 1212 | Lambert Bezuidenhout 082 385 5005 Office 011 684 2996 www.pamgolding.co.za
GREEN BUILDING
OVERARCHING GREEN GOALS
Melrose Arch is a prime example of just how eco-friendly a development founded on the principles of new urbanism can be. Words Nicky Manson Images courtesy Melrose Arch
Above The newly launched Forty on Oak, the third phase of the residential component of Melrose Arch, is now selling off plan. It offers residents a trendy, futuristic lifestyle where they’ll
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not only enjoy being at the centre of one of Jo’burg’s hottest social spots, but also the benefits of living in an eco-sensitive, pedestrian-friendly zone.
elrose Arch was built according to
With people living closer to each other, walking
efficiency were also put in place, to reduce direct
the precepts of new urbanism, a
more and taking advantage of public transport,
consumption. A district cooling plant harvests
design movement that promotes
cities have powerful environmental advantages.’
waste heat from the chilled-water generators
pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods
How and where you build residential dwellings,
and distributes it, running cooled water to all commercial tenants and homeowners.
that mix residential, working and recreational
office space and retail space, restaurants and public
areas. Eco-friendliness is one of new urbanism’s
areas also makes a difference, and Melrose Arch,
core concepts. Since its inception in 1996, the
Johannesburg’s greatest example of a mixed- use
Melrose Arch are automatic meter readings for
Melrose Arch Brain’s Trust, comprised principally
environment, has taken these into account
water and electricity, while piped gas from Egoli
of Osmond Lange Architects, Arup Consulting
effectively and created a secure pedestrian lifestyle
Gas is used to minimise the reliance on electricity.
Engineers and Bell Page and Pilling (now WSP)
that results in decreased vehicular use.
‘This has all resulted in undoubtedly the most
wanted to maximise the energy efficiency
Several initiatives that were introduced at the
Other green measures undertaken throughout
energy-efficient mixed-use precinct in the RSA,
inherent to the new urbanism approach to energy
beginning of the construction of the Arch, and
and the load factor of an average 73% is testimony
consumption. John Norquist, former president
which are still in place, include ‘contra-cyclical
to the vision of these pioneers in green building
and CEO of the Congress for New Urbanism, once
tenant usage on energy demand’, meaning that
design,’ says Nigel Pilling, former director of WSP
summed up its benefits perfectly: ‘We would use
the Arch’s entertainment and hotels’ energy usage
Consulting Engineers.
less energy, living closer together. High-rise cities
does not coincide with the offices’ and shops’.
like Philadelphia and New York rarely come to mind
Thermal efficiency in the design of the facade and
development of hotels, shops and offices and
as models of environmentalism, but they should.
the roof and other design guidelines for energy
the successful completion of Phases 1 and 2 of its
Following on from the Arch’s massive
July/August 2011 | 25
GREEN BUILDING
Top Concept stores of high-street fashion and other consumer brands add to the exclusivity of Melrose Arch. Top Central to the philosophy of new urbanism is ‘walkability’. Residents are able to stroll pedestrian-friendly streets that are free of polluting automobiles.
residential development, Phase 3, named Forty on
Criteria include: being built to last, being able to
homeowners to monitor their energy usage, Forty
Oak, is now under way, and aims even higher when
accommodate change, and being situated in a
on Oak residences will be fitted with technology
it comes to reducing its carbon footprint. Forty
neighbourhood that will remain desirable. These
that feeds energy consumption information to
on Oak offers a pristine environment, perfectly
all apply to Melrose Arch, and the developers are
residents directly via their cellphones.
maintained and secure, and in close proximity to
pulling out all the stops to establish the Arch as a
amenities, shopping, banking services, al fresco
green lung in Johannesburg. ‘“When” – not “if”’ they
‘live, work, play’ ethos, in step with our times. And
dining and so much more. ‘It’s a privileged lifestyle,’
receive this rating,’ says Guy, ‘Forty on Oak will
so it makes sense that Melrose Arch as a whole
says Melrose Arch General Manager, Guy Gordon.
be SA’s first residential development to have this
encourages a green, sustainable lifestyle. But that
‘We have adopted the lessons learnt from our first
accolade. We are confident we will achieve this.’
is just one aspect of a more holistic approach, says
The beauty of living in Melrose Arch lies in its
Josef Quraishi of Amdec: ‘One must sustain that
two residential phases and have assimilated them
Forty on Oak will build on the existing
successfully into Forty on Oak, for the betterment
green infrastructure to further reduce energy
energy, and urban revival is just as important. We
of the residential offering.’
consumption: special building materials will be used
endeavour to bring sustainable and new urban
to reduce noise pollution; natural cross ventilation
practices into this project.’ These practices include
concept of living, a different concept of lifestyle,
will be incorporated to minimise the need for air
employing a dedicated Gautrain route, bus stops
where the pedestrian dominates.’ One of the
conditioning; gas fireplaces and solar-controlled
and a taxi rank within Melrose Arch. Melrose Arch is
most exciting things about this residential phase
glazing will be fitted as alternative sources of
certainly serving as a benchmark for new urbanism
is its aim of achieving a Four-Star Green Star
warmth; energy-efficient internal lighting and light
and a move in the right direction – a move towards
SA rating. The Green Star rating tool is a way to
fittings will be used; and fittings in bathrooms and
sustainable green business and lifestyle practices
measure the performance of individual buildings
kitchens will be designed to address high water
that other developments in SA would be wise to
in reducing energy and resources required in the
consumption. Sustainable building materials will
emulate.
construction and long-term running of the building.
be used, and will be locally sourced. To encourage
melrosearch.co.za
Amdec CEO James Wilson says, ‘It’s a different
26 | July/August 2011
Josef Quraishi, +27 (0)11 684 0000,
ASK THE EXPERTS
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Nick Gluckman, Owner
Julia Barton-Hill, Marketing Manager
Lisa Reynolds, Technical & Specification Director
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How does your company help others live a greener life? Our 38 ON TAP franchisees nationwide sell a wide variety of water-saving taps and shower heads that can help you save up to 60% on your water usage, as well as energy-saving heat pumps, solar heating systems and grey-water systems. We have bathroom and kitchen products to suit your needs and your budget. We will also recommend qualified, Eskom-registered installers so that you may claim for your rebate. ON TAP has the support of many global, green brands, such as Duravit, Hansgrohe and Kale. Our ‘Water Wise’ logo helps customers to easily identify all green products. Some of your more recent, prestigious projects? The five-star Pepper Club hotel in Cape Town and the revamp of Beacon Isle Resort in Plett. Describe your newest and most popular products? One of our popular products, the GeyserWise switch, allows you to control the temperature and timing of your geyser inside your house without even touching the geyser, helping you save electricity.
How does your company help others live a greener life? Saint-Gobain manufactures insulation products for the domestic, commercial and industrial markets, along with energy-saving lightweight construction and mortar systems, through Gyproc, Isover and Weber in SA. Isover Aerolite glass wool insulation is mostly made from recycled glass, and saves more than 100 times the energy that is used in its manufacture. Gyproc’s gypsum-based RhinoWall and Rhinolite products and Weber’s tiling products and mortars are made from natural resources, and are VOC free. Some of your more recent, prestigious projects? Several upmarket homes, as well as the Pearls in Umhlanga, Freedom Park, King Shaka International Airport, Mall of the North and Holiday Inn Sandton. Our products have also been used by Habitat for Humanity and in Cosmo City. Describe your newest and most popular products. Aerolite and Geyser Packs are popular for achieving a quick, affordable reduction in energy use and a decreased impact on the environment.
PLUMBING & BATHROOMS
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Photographs Tim Lake
These experts have the goods to keep your home green and cost-effective to run.
WOMETNH’S MON G
TIN APPRECIAN’S WOME IONS T CONTRIBU A TO R SA. STRONGE
Women in INDUSTRY
Some of SA’s top businesswomen share with us their thoughts about the modern working world and discuss their contributions to their industries.
‘B
ehind every great man there is a great woman.’ So the saying goes. Or rather, went. Because apart from – and often in addition to – playing their ‘traditional’ role of caregiver and passive spouse, today’s women are proving that they’re every bit as capable as the men who once dominated the business world. And they still manage to find time for family and friends in their hectic work schedules.
Modern businesswomen have retained all their feminine charms while putting their renowned intuitions, sympathetic ears and multitasking abilities to good use in a range of industries once dominated by men, to achieve excellent results. August is Women’s Month, and to celebrate it, we’ve spoken to female business leaders in the fields of real estate, design and architecture to find out more about their busy and fulfilling lives. Happy Women’s Day!
DESIGN
Q&A How did you get into your field? I wanted to introduce a uniquely Swedish product, Pergo, when I came to SA from Sweden. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? The building industry has always been male dominated, historically. But nowadays women are very comfortable being in a ‘man’s world’. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? The ability to marry aesthetics with practical solutions.
BARROW FLOORING Gunilla Barrow, Managing Director Barrow Flooring is well known for supplying the widest range of flooring in South Africa. It is also the country’s exclusive distributor of Pergo laminate flooring and Universal multi-layer wood flooring. In line with its own recent brand makeover and new, modern image, Barrow Flooring has introduced vinyl and engineered wood brand, Magnum, to its range. Barrow Flooring’s vast client base includes Cell C, Volkswagen (worldwide), Woolworths, Vida e Caffè, Protea Hotels, Hilton, Radisson Blu and Southern Sun, as well as private homeowners.
0800 444 000 | barrowflooring.co.za
ON A FIRM FOOTING With its sexy new look, Barrow Flooring is walking the talk at Katherine & West, Ipanema, Radisson Blu and other prestigious developments across South Africa.
DESIGN
Q&A How did you get into your field? I studied and worked with a talented woman in the design industry, Carol. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? I prefer to focus on the talent of the designers. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? There’s nothing like a woman’s touch ... We bring romance, sensitivity, a nurturing instinct and practical attention to detail, to a project. What do you do for fun? I run. I love running!
DOLCE VITA DESIGNS Bianca Suttner, Director Dolce Vita Designs is an interior design and decorating firm, specialising in residential and hospitality interiors, globally. We are a team of innovative, happy and enthusiastic people, and are committed to giving our clients the best creative solution by acknowledging their desire to live the good life – la dolce vita! We are renowned for our passion, perseverance and professionalism. We recently completed a lodge in the DRC. We have also just completed our first architectural project, a house in Hyde Park, for one of our favourite clients.
+27 (0)82 308 1653 | dolcevitadesigns@dolceb.com
DESIGNS ON THE GOOD LIFE With its feminine touch and a name bursting with good times, Dolce Vita Designs brings more than a touch of romance and fun to its projects. DESIGN
Q&A How did you get into your field? It was really kismet – being in the right place, at the right time. Do you feel men and women are represented equally in your industry? Yes, most definitely. The property industry is very supportive of women. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? Women do bring a softer touch, and are great multitaskers. Not to say that men can’t be. But a team of men and women is a nice mix. What do you do for fun? I love world travel.
GIANT LEAP WORKSPACE SPECIALISTS Linda Trim, Director Tell us more about your business. Giant Leap is the leading workspace design company. We believe in designing and constructing winning workplaces – environments where people want to come to work. We specialise in creating spaces where people feel inspired, comfortable and productive in their work environments. We believe in understanding how our clients work. We listen; we brainstorm; we think; we imagine; and then we start to create.
+27 (0)11 880 1490 | giantleap.co.za
IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS When BNP Paribas moved into Melrose Arch, Giant Leap’s team flew out to BNP in Bahrain to find out how they work and what their office needs are.
REAL ESTATE
Q&A How did you get into your field? I started in 1998, doing administration for a real estate company, and assisted with sales over weekends and after hours. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? Yes; though I think there are many more women succeeding because of our multitasking abilities! What do you do for fun? Anything involving family, friends, good food and the outdoors.
LINDA NUNES PROPERTIES & REALTORS Linda Nunes, Principal Linda Nunes Properties & Realtors specialises in the residential property market, specifically in Aspen Nature Estate, south of Johannesburg. The company assists purchasers to acquire land, invest in turnkey building packages or obtain existing homes ranging from R2,2 million to R15 million. The company aims to exceed the needs of its clients by offering professional service through dedicated and competent staff in an assertive, innovative, ethical and financially sound manner.
+27 (0)83 949 8662 | lindanunesproperties.co.za
SECURE ESTATE LIVING Linda Nunes: ‘It’s been a privilege to see Aspen Nature Estate develop and to observe the families enjoying their homes and the lifestyle the estate offers.’ ARCHITECTURE
Q&A How did you get into your field? I have always been fascinated by the merging of art and science to create functional sculpture: Architecture. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? No. When I studied architecture the ratio was 1 to 10 in our class. I believe more females are studying architecture now. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? Our sensitivity to the environment and attention to detail.
ERASMUS FAIRBAIRN ARCHITECTS Dael Fairbairn, Owner Erasmus Fairbairn Architects was founded in 1992. We are a small-to-medium-size practice. Our major work has been in the leisure and housing industries, including both large complexes and individual homes. We specialise in aesthetically pleasing, environmentally appropriate, energy-efficient buildings. We take a versatile, transformative approach to design, considering the needs of the client, appropriate material use and the overall impact of the structure on the site. Our attention to detail is what sets our buildings apart.
+27 (0)11 726 4873 | dael@efarchitects.co.za
FUNCTIONAL ART One of Dael Fairbairn’s recently completed buildings is a contemporary green glass box as a home for retired friends in the vlei area of Wakkerstroom.
ARCHITECTURE
Q&A
CO-ARC INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS INC. Catharine Atkins, Director CO-ARC International Architects Inc. has, for over 40 years, been known as one of the country’s leading architectural and urban design firms. It has built its strength on managerial, technical and design innovation, coupled with a capacity for dynamic change and a thorough understanding of market forces. Catharine Atkins has been Job Captain on many projects, including Melrose Arch, Raphael Penthouse Suites, The Wheatbaker Hotel in Lagos, Chamber of Mines Fourth Quadrant, a refurbishment project for Wits, and her latest project, the offices for the World Bank Group in Ghana. +27 (0)11 447 1344 | co-arc.com
ARC ANGEL Architecture can only be learnt through experience, and with 13 years of superb work behind her, Catharine Atkins has experience in abundance.
How did you get into your field? I studied at Wits Technikon, where I achieved my BTech in Architectural Technology. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? Definitely not; construction has always been a field where men have dominated. However, female representation is growing. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? Women have the ability to see things from another perspective, which enables us to enhance the end result of a project. What do you do for fun? Spending quality time with family and friends is my form of fun.
ARCHITECTURE
CO-ARC INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS INC. Maggy Viljoen, Architectural Technologist CO-ARC International Architects Inc. has over 40 years of experience in a broad field of architecture, as can be viewed on its website, co-arc.com. Holding a BTech Architecture, Maggy Viljoen has been in the industry for seven years, with four of these spent at CO-ARC, where she has worked on many different projects, from concepts design stage to construction. Maggy is also involved in marketing, and thoroughly enjoys it. She loves doing graphics and presentations, which is definitely one of her strong points.
+27 (0)83 488 2848 | maggy@co-arc.com
WORLD CLASS The World Trade Centre in Lagos is an iconic sustainable building and a feather in the cap of Architectural Technologist, Maggy Viljoen.
How did you get into your field? I interned in architecture after school and found that I really enjoyed it. The rest, as they say, is history. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? I do. I’ve never felt that being a woman makes my job any harder or easier – it depends on the people you meet and work with. And, yes, I probably have been very fortunate in that regard. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? I like to think we keep it all together organisationally. Making sure the different elements go into their respective boxes does feel like it comes naturally … What do you do for fun? Creativity is my passion.
REAL ESTATE
Q&A
LENCAR EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES Lena Ferreira, Director & Principal Lencar Exclusive Properties was founded by Lena and Carlos in 2001. Lena opened for business on a full-time basis in 2002 and has never looked back. Selling properties is what this dynamic lady was made for. Tania and Ricky complete the proudly South African family business, adding to Lena’s passion for being of service to her fellow South Africans. Lena and her team of property professionals are focused and driven to be the number-one choice for property solutions!
+27 (0)83 263 9168 | lena@lencar.co.za
HEARTLAND Lena Ferreira had her heart stolen by ‘the Aspen Experience’ and calls the estate an aspirational investment and lifestyle.
How did you get into your field? A friend suggested part-time real estate! Lena the ‘PA’ by day and real estate agent after hours flourished into real estate with no half measures. Do you feel men and woman are equally represented in your industry? I believe all genders have the potential to be equally represented! Sometimes women put in more than men! What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? Women bring the unrivalled personal, maternal touch to any sale or purchase! What do you do for fun? Spend time with family and friends.
ARCHITECTURE How did you get into your field? A passion for architecture from my studies in Prague, to finishing at Wits. Do you feel men and women are equally represented in your industry? My reasons for giving women the opportunity was that I felt the industry is mainly male driven. What unique qualities do women bring to your line of work? Understanding client’s requirements for creating homes; lack of personal ego; and lots of patience. What do you do for fun? Design new homes; recreate new out of old. That is fun.
JARMILA LOGIE ASSOCIATES JARMILA LOGIE, OWNER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT After a long partnership in a large, primarily male-orientated architectural firm, I decided to open my own business and give opportunities to female architects. Over the years, many women and men have participated in my practice. Primarily young minds with fresh ideas generated the practice as it is today. We produce homes for people young and old, traditional and contemporary, but always homes that my client’s love. We also design offices, and currently are upgrading a shopping centre – all done with the same enthusiasm. +27 (0)11 440 5340 | jla@global.co.za
PRIDE OF LIONESSES As architects, Jarmila Logie Associates have a strong reputation for their high-profile residential homes, luxury cluster units, townhouses and apartments.
REAL ESTATE
LEADWOOD BIG GAME ESTATE Nita Dalziel, Sales & Marketing Director We are in the niche property business of supplying unique leisure/residential property mainly in big game areas in the Lowveld region. We were the first to offer shareblock ownership in the bush, N’tsiri and Ingwelala being some of the most well known. Since then we have offered many forms of property ownership, mainly freehold title, such as Raptors View Wildlife Residential Estate, with the latest being Leadwood Big Game Estate – 94 x 1ha properties within a 15 000ha conservancy. We also developed White River Country Estate. 082 568 5950 | leadwood.net
OPPORTUNITY RAPS Leadwood Big Game Estate and Raptors Wildlife Escape are the latest offerings from this niche property group.
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WEB 230849 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 230849 This luxurious family home with golf course and ocean views has This luxurious family home with golf course and ocean views has four spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Beautifully four spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Beautifully landscaped garden, heated rock pool and Jacuzzi. landscaped garden, heated rock pool and Jacuzzi. [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622 [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622
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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 201241 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 201241 Luxurious home with impeccable presentation. Quality finishes & Luxurious home with impeccable presentation. Quality finishes & sensational views. sensational views. [O] 044 382 5919 HAZEL DIJKSTRA 082 345 9878 [O] 044 382 5919 HAZEL DIJKSTRA 082 345 9878 LYNNE ERASMUS 082 826 3536 LYNNE ERASMUS 082 826 3536
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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 234953 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 234953 Situated on the secure and exclusive Pezula Golf Estate this Situated on the secure and exclusive Pezula Golf Estate this North-facing home has lovely covered entertainment area, North-facing home has lovely covered entertainment area, swimming pool and excellent views. swimming pool and excellent views. [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622 [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622
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Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 227771 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 227771 Lovely sea views from this spacious, well-built home. Includes Lovely sea views from this spacious, well-built home. Includes 2 full living areas, recreation room with bar leading to patio 2 full living areas, recreation room with bar leading to patio with undercover braai. with undercover braai. [O] 044 382 5919 SHARON KORSTEN 082 412 6440 [O] 044 382 5919 SHARON KORSTEN 082 412 6440
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Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 235150 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 235150 Views of the Knysna Lagoon & The Heads with expansive living Views of the Knysna Lagoon & The Heads with expansive living areas, chef’s kitchen & extra large bedrooms incl. flat, Jacuzzi, areas, chef’s kitchen & extra large bedrooms incl. flat, Jacuzzi, manicured garden & protected verandas. [O] 044 382 5919 manicured garden & protected verandas. [O] 044 382 5919 WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312 | SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312 | SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353
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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 241092 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 241092 Set on exclusive Pezula eco-estate. Privacy and views are unique Set on exclusive Pezula eco-estate. Privacy and views are unique to this modern luxury home. Price exludes VAT. to this modern luxury home. Price exludes VAT. [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622 [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622
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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 239764 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 239764 Secluded & private entertainer’s dream set on deep water canal. Secluded & private entertainer’s dream set on deep water canal. Offers two lounges, study, open-plan kitchen, dining room & Offers two lounges, study, open-plan kitchen, dining room & swimming pool, gazebo & jetty. [O] 044 382 5919 swimming pool, gazebo & jetty. [O] 044 382 5919 SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 | WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312 SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 | WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312
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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
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he drive along the N2 from Cape Town towards the Garden Route is one of the most idyllic stretches of road in the country. Reaching as far as Port Elizabeth, the 741km drive through the Overberg gets more and more enchanting as Table Mountain grows tinier and tinier in your rear-view mirror. This is particularly so in winter, after the first rains, when the hills are coloured every shade of green imaginable, accentuated by deep purple and orange fynbos and dotted with herds of cattle and quaint, colonial padstals. It really is beautiful, and feels a lot like the English countryside, like the land of Peter Rabbit and Co. Eventually, as you pass Mossel Bay, out pops the Indian Ocean on your right, and on the left the landscape starts to change dramatically. Along Kaaimans Pass on the way to Wilderness, the flora comes alive. The greenery is wild and untamed, the forest canopies seemingly unending. Adding to the drama is the little
strip of highway you’re on, flanked by the blue and white ribbons of the ocean. You know you are now driving along the Garden Route, and the feeling of insignificance against the vast grandeur of nature this part of the world offers is overwhelming. It is this intimacy with nature that draws property investors here. Whether they’re buying a property in the forest or on the expansive beaches, the Garden Route is many urbanites’ first choice when they’re looking to buy either a second home away from the city or a peaceful place to retire to. Many ‘swallows’ fall in love with the area too, and take their sabbaticals there. But, believe it or not, the Garden Route property market is depressed, despite the picturesque setting and some of the healthiest, shiniest people you are bound to meet. The great news for property investors is that, even here, it’s a buyer’s market, and golden opportunities await you in Wilderness, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
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The Garden Route is SA’s Garden of Eden. But its real estate market is in the coils of a recession, and forbidden fruits that were once out of the reach of ordinary buyers now beckon.
This page Pezula Private Castle on Noetzie Beach, Knysna.
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Above A contemporary beachfront mansion in Wilderness, on sale through Pam Golding Properties (PGP) for just under R11 million. Opposite, clockwise from top left Knysna Heads is one of the most popular suburbs on the Garden Route for holiday homes; the impressive entrance to Tsala Treetop Lodge; expansive views of Knysna Forest from the chic lounge of one of the six Tsala Treetop Villas; each one of the 10 Tsala Treetop Suites has its own infinity pool; a luxury seaside home in Wilderness; Honeymoon Castle, Pezula; a Wilderness home on sale for R3,3 million (PGP).
Wilderness As the name implies,Wilderness is, well, wild, but the houses, many of them huge villas, slot in comfortably with the beaches, forests, trees, rivers and streams. Stephen Murray, branch manager of Pam Golding Properties in George, says that this is what makes Wilderness unique. ‘The diverse natural surroundings make this a superb location for property investors,’ he says. Properties range from smaller homes that are hidden among the rolling hills, lakes and mountains and start from around R2 million, to modern homes that are located in two of the luxury beach estates facing the ocean and that fetch anything from R1,85 million to R9,5 million. Away from the sea, the areas of Hoekwil and Wilderness Heights offer expansive smallholdings where trees and flora grow abundantly and where prices of plots range from R1 million to R3,9 million, depending on size and views. Homes with a sea view, particularly those in upmarket areas such as Constantia Kloof, can fetch anything from R3,6 million and R4,3 million, while beachfront homes are priced from R7,5 million to over R10 million, making them the most lucrative, from an investment perspective. Stephen says land is no longer available along the 19km beach, and this has pushed up prices dramatically. The area also has some of the most pristine beaches, including Leentjies Klip,
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the surfers’ paradise of Victoria Bay and the lagoon. Wilderness is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream because there are many activities on offer – canoeing, abseiling, paragliding, kitesurfing and more. The nucleus of the Wilderness community has to be Milkwood V illage, on Beacon Road, where bistros, sidewalk cafés, quaint shops and restaurants are housed in a charming setting of stone and timber. ‘The ambience of the village is warm and relaxed, particularly on Friday nights, when it comes alive with the popular night market where locals and visitors converge to enjoy good food, wine and live music,’ says Stephen. Knysna Knysna is a vibrant town. Its timber trade was established by the Thesen family in 1870 (Thesen Island is named after them) and this element of the area’s rich history is evident in the many log cabins dotted along the hills at the entrance to the town. Poking out from the verdant undergrowth, these quaint wooden structures add to Knysna’s fairy-tale ambience. As in the rest of the Garden Route area, it is a buyer’s market here, says Alan Evans, principal of Seeff Properties Knysna. Because of its pretty lagoon and forests, Knysna has always been primarily a secondhome investment area, with the most popular suburbs for holiday homes being
Knysna Heads, Leisure Isle, Belvedere and Brenton, says Alan. Houses here are big, especially at the Heads, and vary in style from contemporary mansions to the more unusual Spanish villas. Average prices for homes in these more established areas range from just R900 000 to R2 million, which is jaw dropping when you consider that many of them could easily match homes in Cape Town’s Clifton in terms of grandeur. It’s a sad sign of just how badly Knysna has been hit by the recession. On the marina development of Thesen Islands, the outlook is somewhat brighter. The 550 homes that have recently been built there have maintained their value because they are close to Waterfront Knysna Keys, with its speciality stores, coffee shops and fine restaurants, including Lush, and Ile de Pain, which is renowned for its freshly baked breads and pastries. Thesen Islands offers security and an easy lifestyle. It incorporates 19 small islands linked by bridges, and feels like a town within a town. All the houses have been built in a beach-cottage style and there are quaint walkways and paths with security guards cycling along them. Knysna was also quick to catch on to the golf estates trend that took root across South Africa in the past decade. ‘The explosion of golf estates nationwide saw Knysna latching fast and furiously onto this kind of lifestyle, with Pezula Private Estate (previously known
as Sparrebosch Estate) and Simola attracting second-home buyers from big cities, as well as swallows,’ says Alan. With its first two phases already sold out, Pezula has seen a marked reduction in the price of entry-level plots in recent years. ‘A 400 000m2 plot with magnificent forest views now fetches just under R1 million,’ says Alan, ‘one-third of its value’. The average price for a home on a security estate ranges from R2,5 million to R12 million.Another golf estate worthy of mention on the way to Knysna, just outside George, is Fancourt, home to the worldrenowned Links Course which hosted the President’s Cup in 2003. Given its history as a timber port, it is no wonder Knysna is chock-a-block with wooden-furniture and decor shops, especially in the the town centre, where you’ll find Kluyts & Co. and Rustic World of Wood. Knysna has some of the loveliest wooden products and interior decor items, all available at a fraction of the price you would pay at national furnishers or boutiques stores in bigger cities. Knysna also has some of the country’s most alluring five-star luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants. Pezula Hotel Resort & Spa is worth mentioning, mainly because you can’t get a better location for a time-out. The views from the chalets are panoramic, as the estate is perched on the eastern Knysna head. There’s Noetzie Beach with its famous
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Above left Homes snuggle in between the verdant golf course greens at Pezula Private Estate (Seeff Properties); views of the ocean and the Tsitsikamma mountain range from Brackenridge, a private residential estate in Plettenberg Bay; Schoongezicht Country Estate with its Mediterranean-style homes perched on a hill (RE/MAX Plettenberg Bay).
castles, three of which are owned by Pezula (the main castle is currently for sale), and the Field of Dreams, the soccer pitch where the notorious French standoff occurred during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. The peace and tranquillity here are somewhat surreal for a city dweller, and a tour of the castles emphasises the area’s ambience of enchantment. Pezula Hotel is home to the renowned gourmet restaurant, Zachary’s – when you eat here, you’ll understand why Executive Chef Geoffrey Murray has received numerous accolades for prioritising organic produce on his menu. Further out of town, on the way to Plett, is Tsala Treetop Lodge, a unique fivestar establishment that takes full advantage of the dramatic Knysna forest. The entire lodge is built on stilts, and the chalets hover above the treetops. When you look out of the chalets’ glass walls over the emerald expanse of the forest canopy, you’ll find it hard not to associate the scene with Jack and his beanstalk.
Plettenberg Bay Ah, Plett! The jewel in the crown of the Garden Route! Why, you may ask? Well, where the other areas and towns are quirky and endearing, Plettenberg Bay is chic and glamorous. It is where the wealthy come to play, particularly over the December holidays, when the members of the mass exodus from Cape Town and Gauteng converge on the small seaside town. Like Wilderness and Knysna, Plett too is suffering from a depressed real estate market, with prices for entry-level homes being more or less equal for all three areas. However, it is at the top end of the market that Plett emerges victorious. Pam Porter of Leapfrog Properties says, ‘It is difficult to pin down an average price range for homes in Plett, because pricing depends on many variables, most importantly location, views and proximity to the beaches.’ The views are spectacular no matter where you are in the hilly suburbs. ‘Entry-level residential homes start at around R1,2 million and the more top-end ones
can fetch around R25 million,’ says Pam. ‘There is a full range of property types to suit everyone’s needs in Plett, from apartment living to residential and smallholding living.’ Plett’s high-end apartments represent one of the city’s main distinguishing points from Wilderness and Knysa. Apartments here are a lucrative investment, tying in with Plett’s lock-up-and-go lifestyle. Here, too, the price range is vast, from R400 000 right up to R5 million, says Pam. She points out another interesting trend: last year, while prices were plummeting at the lower end of the market, the amount of vacant land purchased by investors increased. ‘Investors see the purchase of land as an affordable way of entering or remaining in the property market. It allows them time to either gradually build a home, or accumulate the funds to do so.’ Like many of the towns along the Garden Route, Plett offers a full range of outdoor activities, particularly water sports, as well as nature trails and abundant wildlife, the best of which is to be found
at Robberg Nature Reserve. It also has its weekend markets, a huge hit with the locals, who enjoy some of the best produce from the surrounding areas. In December, when all roads lead to Plett and it’s ‘the place to be’, things can become frenetic. But the rest of the time it is very different – ‘idyllic’, according to Pam. ‘After living here for eight years, I still feel awe every morning as I drive into town. It is very beautiful. We have a moderate climate with sunshine almost all year round (we can go to the beach in winter). Security is the least of our worries. And the community is very friendly and supportive,’ she says. If the Garden Route had been the place where Adam and Eve met and fell in love, they would’ve bought a home when the market favoured buyers, somewhere on a hilltop overlooking the beach and hidden by the wild beanstalks, and in their backyard they would’ve kept a furry rabbit named Peter. And they would have lived their lives as shiny, healthy people. ‘The End.’
With thanks to … Leapfrog Properties, Pam Porter, +27 (0)44 533 6741, leapfrog.co.za Pam Golding Properties, Stephen Murray, +27 (0)44 874 6619, pamgolding.co.za Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, +27 (0)44 302 3333, pezula.com Seeff Properties, Alan Evans, +27 (0)44 382 5919, seeff.com
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Tsala Treetop Lodge, +27 (0)44 532 8228, hunterhotels.com/tsalatreetoplodge/
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SHOW DEVELOPMENT
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Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs courtesy Kent Gush Properties
A Sandton SHOWPIECE Mixed-use high-rise developments are a rare find in Sandton, so when Katherine & West is completed it’s likely to become the jewel in the crown of Africa’s most vibrant CBD.
Opposite Seven exclusive duplex penthouses will crown the Katherine & West high-rise. This page The entrance to Katherine & West will be a hive of activity, with cafés and restaurants at street level on West Street.
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hen it’s complete, it will look like nothing Sandton’s ever seen before – a series of giant waves against the skyline – and will occupy a prime position opposite Sandton City and close to the Gautrain terminal and the Radisson Blu hotel. Katherine & West is a R650- million high-rise being developed by Barrow Properties. Katherine & West forms part of Barrow Properties’ greater project, the Sandgate Precinct, where the ultimate goal is to upgrade the city block that’s formed by Katherine Street, Rivonia Road, and Pretoria and West streets. Designed by TPS.P Architects, Katherine & West will set a new standard in architectural design in Sandton. The
building’s unusual, eye-catching facade was inspired by what Project Architect Guy Steenkamp calls ‘the rippling waves of the universe’. The practice is immensely proud of this feature. TPS.P Director, Clive Jeary, who’s also the project manager on the development, believes that this signature design element will firmly set Katherine & West apart from all other buildings in the Sandton area. The biggest challenge that Clive and his team faced was sectioning off the development. He explains, ‘The designs of both the offices and apartments had to be frozen early on due to the sectional title nature of the development. The term “freeze” is used when a unit is to be sold as sectional title, based on sketch plan designs. Minimal changes are
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Clockwise from top left The pause area in the triple-volume lobby; seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the living area on the lower floor to the outdoor deck with plunge pool and panoramic views of the city; the unusual wave-like facade is a design marvel; open-plan living, dining and lounge areas of the penthouse encourage the abundant flow of light throughout.
possible thereafter. The design has to be frozen at an early stage, whereas with a building that will be let to tenants, rather than sold on sectional title, there is time to develop the design from the early sketches through the working drawing stage, and some amendments are acceptable and normal in this process.’ The 45 sections of triple-A-grade office space are spread over eight storeys, giving a total floor space of 19 000m2, of which 40% has already been sold off-plan, according to Barrow Properties. Director Paul Barrow says, ‘There’s very little triple-A-grade office space of this nature available in Sandton right now – certainly nothing of a sectional title nature. Clearly, the early demand is an indication of this.’ Available office space ranges from 250m2 to 1 000m2 and is priced at R28 900/m2, including basement parking, storerooms and balconies. Corporates may acquire entire
floors of just over 2 000m2.There will be six levels of parking bays, at a ratio of 4 bays to 100m2 of office space. Crowning Katherine & West will be seven exclusive penthouse apartments, inspired by the sort of high-end living that characterises the cosmopolitan cities of London and New York. ‘These chic penthouses present a style of a remarkable global standard right here in South Africa,’ comments Tammy Menton, marketing director of Kent Gush Properties. ‘Johannesburg is positioning itself as a world-class city and this development very clearly fits into that vernacular.’ Four of these luxury apartments have already been snapped up and the price of the remaining penthouses is set to increase. The penthouses are accessed via a dedicated elevator from a private lobby, where a concierge service is on hand to meet residents’ every need. Other amenities include Wi-Fi hotspots and climate control.
Penthouse Sales Enquiries: Tammy Menton, +27 (0)83 453 7071, kentgush.co.za Barrow Properties, +27 (0)11 727 3600, barrow.co.za
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On the lower level of the duplex apartments is a contemporary, open-plan, double-volume living area with sumptuous finishes, a state-of-the-art kitchen, high-tech media room, and cocktail/entertainment area. Natural light streams into the apartments through floor-to-ceiling windows, complemented by strategically placed downlighters and lighting systems in the evenings. The living area flows out onto a large deck with a plunge pool, built-in gas braai and panoramic views of Inanda and its surrounds. On the upper level are the bedrooms, where the interesting use of wood, granite, marble and muted colour palettes creates a look and feel that is glamorous without being ostentatious – contemporary, yet warm and stylish. Homebuyers are also given the opportunity to customise the interior design of their units. Occupation at Katherine & West has been scheduled for 2013.
The benefits of LOMBARDY
ESTATE & HEALTH SPA There are certain benefits of estate living that cannot be measured. Peace of mind for one, through the knowledge of a secure estate. A solid investment to name another, underwritten by a reputable developer. But then, there are certain benefits that can, and should be measured. Because not all estates are created equal. And as a potential homeowner, the more benefits you can count, the better the estate.
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Lombardy Estate and Health Spa offers all the traditional benefits of an estate, and then some. Starting with the obvious, Lombardy offers a wide range of homes from which to choose, in a variety of sizes. Lake Lombardy boutique homes are up to 364m² in size, Lombardy Fountains townhouses are up to 285m² in size, and the freestanding Lombardy Stands up to 1950m² in size.
What isn’t so obvious, and rather special, is the style of the homes. Fashioned after architectural icon Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic ‘Prairie’-style, the homes are as contemporary as they are spacious. With broad verandas and low overhanging roofs, the rectangular look and feel blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Rooms are open-ended, flowing into each other as well as spreading out onto the outside entertainment areas. For business couple Pieter and Anneliesa Grobler who owns the respected House of Hair salons in Pretoria, it was the architecture that caught their attention. ‘It is absolutely unique,’ says Pieter. ‘In style, quality, spaciousness and design. Plus the landscaping makes it even more private and spacious.’ The Grobler’s home and the Estate was featured on Top Billing TV in January 2011. When it comes to the outdoors, the 100 hectares of carefully designed and maintained landscaping incorporates 15 hectares of wetland and environmental corridors as well as 1,5 hectares of lakes and waterways. The setting is one of tranquillity, with a splendid variety of indigenous trees, shrubs, flowers and natural bushes adorning the 7 hectares of established gardens and parks throughout the estate. Another major benefit of the estate is the security, featuring the usual CCTV cameras and access control. On top of that, the security also incorporates a covert intruder perimeter detection system, tamper-proof tensile mesh fencing also used to protect important state owned assets (such as King Shaka International
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Airport, various 2010 SWC stadia, ports etc) and vigilant guarding personnel. Even though not quite standard on all estates, these are to be expected – albeit not necessarily to such an extend. What are not to be expected, are Lombardy Estate and Health Spa’s 5-Star Hotel and Conference Centre, offering owners daily specials, from fine dining to home deliveries. And with the spa and hotel attracting the developers of the new Lombardy commercial office park, who wanted to build alongside such an attraction, an entirely new dynamic was created, making the Business Park part of a mixed-use node. But the cherry on top for homeowners must be the coming Health Spa, opening its doors at the end of this year. The prestigious Spas of Distinction group - operating luxury spas such as the Life Day Spa (Crystal Towers, Cape Town), the Renaissance Spa (Michelangelo Towers, Johannesburg) and the Octavia’s Sensorium Spa (Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg) – will be bringing their considerable experience to the Spa at Lombardy Estate. With 13 treatment rooms, an Amethyst Rasul Chamber, luxury private suite and onsite restaurant and relaxation areas, the 1000m² Spa at Lombardy Estate is going to be a bonus benefit not to be missed. With so many benefits in one estate, it is no wonder that some homeowners are buying up to four properties. And with the international backing of Kharafi Holdings, the developer behind Ernie Els’ first Signature Golf Course in South Africa, the Oubaai Golf Estate – the investment value is possibly the biggest benefit of them all.
For more information, please phone Donovan Lallyett on 082-940-9265, Otto Pagel on 082 774 3755 or Christo Steyn on 082 453 4304, email info@lombardyestate.co.za
www.lombardyestate.co.za Townhouses from R975 000 | Boutique homes from R2.85m | Stands from R900 000 (Prices correct at date of submission to press.)
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o’burg-born Matthew Friedland is a Green Star-accredited architect. But, strangely, he never intended to become an architect. He started out studying history and the Classics, trained as an opera singer and guitarist, and then travelled the world. At age 25 he decided to ‘get serious’ and enrolled for three courses at Wits university and was accepted by the School of Architecture and Planning. That’s when the green architecture bug bit him. While his fellow students were busy admiring the aesthetics of the buildings, Matthew would be exploring how the buildings functioned and how they could be made more efficient. He wrote a thesis on how to re-educate his peers in eco-friendly and sustainable design techniques. Matthew went on to work for a number of top practices, including Albonico Sack Mzumara (now Albonico Sack Metacity, or ASM), Bentel Associates International (BAI) and TC Design Architects. Some of the developments he worked on were the Braamfontein Regeneration and Faraday Taxi Rank & Market projects, science exhibits at Sci-Bono, Bedford Square, the Standard Bank data centre in Samrand and the Massmart warehouse at Raceway Industrial Park. In 2009 Matthew went solo and opened New Leaf Architecture. But it was slow going. ‘Despite all the progress which has taken place in the green arena over the years, South Africa’s building industry is still hugely conservative when it comes to implementing such protocols,’ says Matthew. ‘This aspect, coupled with the fact that many green building products and methods are still expensive, has made it difficult to attract clients who are open to the process and who can afford truly eco-friendly buildings.’ House Fleming proved to be the exception. House Fleming is located in Memel in the Free State. Working closely with the owner of the house, a builder by the name of Andrew Fleming, Matthew was able to combine a number of green technologies and principles into a single, super-efficient, eco-friendly structure. The region’s extreme seasonal fluctuations presented the biggest challenge: in summer, temperatures in Memel can peak in the high 30s, and plummet to -17ºC in winter. To deal with this, Matthew used rammed earth for the northern and eastern walls. For the southern and western walls he used a concrete-filled
air conditioning. (Last summer Matthew tested the lounge space and found that a 6ºC –8ºC temperature difference was maintained, even with all the doors open.) Hot water is sourced via large solar water heaters. Further energy savings have been achieved through the use of LED lights, which are powered by a solar photovoltaic array. To save water, Matthew specified water-efficient toilets with a 3/6L flush, and flow restrictors for all the taps. Waste water is treated with biological and chemical filters until it becomes potable again, and this method combined with rainwater harvesting (still to be implemented) will make the house completely water independent. Matthew has also created an artificial wetland at the back of the house. According to Matthew, most homes in SA allow for a certain amount of heat to be gained and lost through the shell. In summer, the loss of extra heat isn’t a problem, but it isn’t preferable in winter and can be extremely wasteful from an energy conservation point of view. Matthew typically uses an insulated shell with double glazing as the starting point for all his designs – just one of the many thing he learned from working on House Wozniak. Built in Chartwell North Estates in Jo’burg in 2005/6, House Wozniak features a standard brick shell and is designed to fully utilise the sunlight in winter and keep it out in summer. Matthew says that, given the mild climate, relatively little insulation is necessary for the house. A shallow floor plan means maximum sunlight and cross ventilation. ‘House Wozniak’s bedrooms, dining room and lounge were placed on the north side so as to capitalise on winter sun. I placed the toilets and kitchen on the south side, which is in line with standard design practice as mandated by SANS 204. A generous roof overhang keeps out summer sun and provides glare-free views.’ Matthew also placed as few windows as possible in the west facade, to avoid overheating the house on summer afternoons. Other designs by Matthew under the New Leaf banner include House Liddle in Meyersdal Eco Estate, and Eco House X, designed in collaboration with Grahame Cruikshanks. House Liddle is a high-tech green house where Matthew employed many of the methods he used on House Fleming. The only differences are that House Liddle has a super-insulated shell, and large amounts of double glazing
‘While his fellow students were busy admiring the way buildings looked, he would be exploring what made the buildings tick and how they could be made more efficient.’ polyblock system. In winter the rammed earth gathers heat from the sun, while the polystyrene blocks prevent heat loss in winter. (Rammed earth is a sustainable and ancient building technique – the Great Wall of China, for example, is made from rammed earth with stone cladding.) Wide overhangs keep the rammed earth cool in summer and draw heat out of the house. Double-glazed windows also help to control heat gain and heat loss. Still more comfort is achieved in House Fleming through the use of insulated slabs on the ground floor and water-based under-floor heating that’s fed by an air source heat pump. (Matthew says the house is so thermally efficient that the heat pump hasn’t had to be connected yet.) A high-efficiency stove with double flue is the only other source of heat. Every room in House Fleming is designed to maximise cross ventilation, eliminating the need for energy-wasting
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have been used. Eco House X remains to be built, but the plans alone are exciting to see. They show a space-age, modular, prefabricated house. It will have a super-insulated shell, and will be fully independent in terms of water and power. And it is the first house to have a solar air heater specified in the design. Because of the current global financial crisis, Matthew has had to shelve his freelance work. He currently works as a site architect and planner in the Northern Cape offices of Jo’burg-based TPS.P Architecs, but hopes to regenerate New Leaf some day. His message for the architecture and building fraternities? ‘It’s not enough to just have energy-efficient buildings, but that true eco-friendliness can only be achieved through the integration of all aspects of a build – preferably from grassroots up. +27 (0)72 407 1111
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Opening page Bathroom in House Fleming. The careful mix of eco-friendly building materials and methods is apparent in the earthy textures of the wall. This spread, clockwise from top left House Fleming: the breezy living area; view through an ornate grill to Memel’s veld; the house rests comfortably and unobtrusively amid the natural surrounds; 50mm of polyurethane in the roof and 25mm of recycled ceiling boards help to keep the house super-insulated. House Liddle: site elevations – luxury meets eco-friendliness in exclusive Meyersdal Eco Estate. Eco House X: plans drawn up by Matthew Friedland and Grahame Cruikshanks for a modular, off-the-grid home. House Fleming: an aesthetically pleasing green building.
The lighter side of Matthew Friedland … Hats: freelance writer, editor and lecturer. Hobbies: fencing, mixed martial arts, ballroom dancing, guitar. Favourite restaurant: Maxwell’s in Parkmore. Favourite getaway: Cape Town in summer. Currently reading: Capitalism as if the World Mattered; The Railway Children Favourite website: stumbleupon.com
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GREEN PROMOTION
The Green Design Centre at Waterfall Country Estate in Midrand is an eco-warrior’s hotspot, a place where earth-friendly solutions for all aspects of designing, building and fitting out a home are provided.
Greening
Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs courtesy Century Property Developments
from the bottom up V
ictorian philanthropist and social thinker, John Ruskin, famously said, ‘When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for.’ His profound words ring true when you consider the increasing importance of environmental concerns in the world of property development. Whether you’re building a home from scratch, renovating, or installing new technologies and appliances, going green is playing a more prominent role than ever before. It was with this in mind that Century Property Developments, in conjunction with Sanlam Properties, confirmed its commitment to truly sustainable living and launched the Waterfall Green Design Centre. Century’s aim was not only to provide a wealth of eco-sensitive solutions for homeowners, but also to have the design centre serve as a reminder that by taking a green approach to living you’re contributing to a better, safer future for all. Managed by Decorex SA, the Waterfall Green Design Centre is a resource hub for sustainable design. Here you can find 97 stalls and display stands of various companies that offer eco-friendly products and services. One of the stands belongs to AM Solar, a consulting service and supplier and installer of alternative energy products, including solar heating and electricity, heat pumps, wind turbines and geothermal solutions. Mark Tieplet, the director of AM Solar, believes that South Africa needs more centres like this, where people can get access to more information on how to protect our natural environment and source products that enable them
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to do so. ‘This initiative of Century Property Developments shows their support and dedication to the Green Building Council (GBC), which cannot be commended enough,’ says Mark. ‘Ultimately, going the green, sustainable route is the only way forward when seen in the light of the total devastation caused by conventional building practices. This has to change, and the only way is through education and access to information. The GBC and Waterfall Design Centre are fantastic examples of this type of service.’ The centre is located in Waterfall City and forms part of Waterfall Country Estate, a mixed-use development in Midrand that offers homes as well as retail space and industrial and business parks. Waterfall Country Estate includes a shopping centre, two retirement villages, a private hospital, a five-star hotel, petrol stations, horse-riding facilities and cycling trails. There are basic environmental guidelines in place here that allow for a reduction of up to 60% of the overall carbon footprint of the development: recycling plants on the estate harvest and filter rainwater and storm water for reuse; the Sasol Homegas system has been installed and provides around 70% of household energy requirements; and solar water heaters help reduce electricity consumption. Century Property Developments CEO, Mark Corbett, says, ‘Not only is the new centre an exemplary and comprehensive showcase of sustainable design and eco- caring home products, but it also provides a platform to educate and inform the visitor. Homeowners can experience first-hand how current and stylish living green can be. It will also bust the myth that living green is a more expensive +27 (0)11 549 8300, century.co.za option.’
GREEN PROMOTION
Opening page and this page, top left to right and bottom left A selection of attractive countertop options from Sariga Designer Kitchens at the Waterfall Green Design Centre. Sariga provided the countertops and under-counter cabinetry while InSynch provided the rammed earth for the counter itself; other kitchen suppliers represented at the centre include Creative Woods and Miele. Bottom right Century Gas oven, hob and extractor units. Homes at Waterfall Country Estate derive most of their power from Sasol Homegas liquid petroleum gas.
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Dreco’s quality furniture ranges from kitchen units to built-in cupboards, vanity sets, custom-made doors, windows, staircases and bar units. Its expertise also extends to exhibition stands and shop fittings. The 1 500m2 factory is located in Midrand. Dreco uses only suppliers who conform to standards such as SANS EN 312-1:1996 and who hold Green Guard certificates. All raw wood materials purchased are FSC certified. Let Dreco transform your vision into an elegant creation. As part of its eco-drive for a more sustainable future, Dreco Manufacturing will soon be launching, a new product for the exterior of your home – Backyard Aquaponics. This green initiative will provide homes with eco-friendly, selfsustainable organic gardens that provide fresh and wholesome vegetables through a simple process that mimics nature’s nutrient recycling process. Aquaponics is a combination of hydroponics and aquaculture in a symbiotic system.
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the PROPERTY DINNER
An educational evening Words Nicky Manson Photographs Waldo Pretorius
Some of South Africa’s top businesspeople were entertained in style at a recent Property Dinner held at the serene, stylish Moloko Strathavon Hotel in Sandton.
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n a cold, blustery evening in Johannesburg, the team from The Property Magazine and its prestigious guests were welcomed by the comfort, warmth and supreme service of Moloko Strathavon Hotel. A wide wooden walkway flanked by lush ponds led us through the hotel’s indigenous gardens to the luxurious, circular, intimate 60-seat eatery. This, along with the cosmopolitan restaurant’s tall sliding glass doors overlooking the musical water features, the well-wooded grounds and the river, composed a setting so serene that we forgot that we were but a heartbeat away from Sandton’s pulsating central business district, and our guests, who included luminaries of the real estate, design, public relations and architecture industries, were instantly at ease. I had the privilege of being seated next to Lew Geffen, patriarch of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty
South Africa, and found him to be a down-to-earth and good- humouredly self-deprecating individual. His wife, Sandy, and daughter, Ya’el, are well known in their own rights in the real estate industry, but did you know that Lew’s mother was also an estate agent? Property is definitely in this family’s blood. Lew told me about the first property sale he ever made. It was in 1983, and the property belonged to Gary Player. ‘It was the deal of a lifetime,’ said Lew. It was then that his life-long friendship with the legendary pro golfer and the prestige of the Lew Geffen Property brand commenced. Lew also told me his three tips for selling property: ‘Honesty is number one; marketing flair helps; and you need resilience. If you go down with the first punch, you won’t make it. I’ve had to get up, wipe myself off and continue.’ Media Nova MD, Tony V aughan, rose to welcome his guests. ‘We get everyone together,’ he explained, ‘to host
important people at the magazine. We have fine wine, fine food, and now, fine company.’ He added that if the men wanted to appear on the mag’s glossy pages, then they’d best pose next to one of our beautiful female guests. ‘Or you could pose with Derek,’ Tony quipped, causing celebrity guest Derek Watts to raise his eyebrows. Derek, whose TV presenting and investigative journalism skills have made him a household name in South Africa, is a long-time friend of Media Nova’s and a regular contributor to Sandton magazine, for which he writes his ‘Watts on Wheels’ column, reviewing the sleekest luxury vehicles on our roads today. Derek and Rosella Dingle, joint CEO of Rainbow Junction Development Company, began discussing his upcoming autobiography, but made sure to keep me out of eye- and earshot! Derek met my questions about the book with a steely glint in his eye and sealed lips. Some of the other
Guest list Charles Buffa Sinovich Investments, Rosella Dingle Rainbow Junction, Anine Ehlers Media Nova, Linda Erasmus Fine & Country South Africa, Lew and Sandy Geffen Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International South Africa, Jeanne van Jaarsveld Harcourts South Africa, Nico van der Meulen Nico van der Meulen Architects, Carla van Pletzen Sabio Communications, Nicky Manson Media Nova, Sacha and Elena Rapoport Eurotrend, Litha Sabio Sabio Communications, Tony Vaughan Media Nova, Derek Watts
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guests managed to snatch some information about the book from amid the loud chatter and laughter that characterised the evening, but, well aware of the single Property Dinner rule (if you don’t say ‘off the record’, whatever you tell the journalist may be printed!), even they kept Derek’s secret close to their chests. But later in the evening, over dessert, Rosella was more than happy to tell me more about her own role at Rainbow Junction. The company is developing a new mixed-use economic node in the City of Tshwane that will feature 4km of prime river-fronting land. Sabio Communications has just won the Simba Chips account, and I asked account director Carla van Pletzen if she gets to taste all the new flavours. Laughing, she said a new biltong flavour will be out soon, with rugby hero John Smit as its ambassador. Mother and businesswoman Litha Sabio was happy to share with me her tips for work/life balance. Between Litha and Rosella, I also learned a choice Italian epithet. (Though I won’t be repeating it here, it might come in handy next time someone cuts me off in his Ferrari!)
Menu CANAPÉ Salmon pavé on a bed of chilli egg noodles
Eurotrend’s Sacha and Elena Rapoport know a thing or two about bathroom design. They deal mainly with private residences but have been known to dabble in commercial developments too. They recently returned, inspired, from a design fair in Bologna. One standout designer, they said, is Antonio Lupi: one of his bathtubs can set you back R103 000. Fortunately, Eurotrend sells a similar bath for R16 000. Jeanne van Jaarsveld of Harcourts SA was the dark horse of the evening, but only because the Durban boy hurdled the invites and gatecrashed our dinner! A guest who’d shy away from such stunts is Linda Erasmus, CEO of Fine & Country South Africa. A quiet, humble person, she is in fact a pillar of the property industry and knows all facets of real estate. Economics, religion, and politics all play a role in our lives and in real estate, she said. The problem with property law, she added, is that lawyers write things that the layperson cannot fathom: ‘Estate agents have to make it understandable, because property can be much like a puzzle.’ Charles Buffa, executive director of Sinovich Investments, and architect Nico van der Meulen found common ground: Charles has Italian roots, and Nico was freshly back from Portofino and set about telling us the history of the place and Napoleon’s conquest of it. Like the Geffens, Nico’s family members share a passion for the industry – Nico’s two sons are architects, as is his daughter-in-law, and his third son is a sculptor. Charles, meanwhile, has a fourth-generation family business on his mother’s side, not something to be scoffed at. Today, his 81-year-old mother and his two brothers are all involved in the investment consulting business and the company is still owned and managed by family. By the end of the evening, we are full of great food and my sides ached from laughing. I came away the richer for lessons in the Italian language, an overview of French history, a greater appreciation of the family-run business, and of course, some insight into what is new in the property and design markets.
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Rare beef salad on a bed of asparagus spears with dressed rocket and poached pear and red wine reduction. MAIN Chicken supreme stuffed with feta, sundried tomato wrapped with pancetta and accompanied by pomme croquettes, bell peppers and finished with orange and lime sauce. Crumbed herbed lamb cutlets with carrot spears, mushroom duxelles, rosemary roasted potatoes and napped with mint jus. DESSERT Trio of citrus sorbet on mini vanilla orange sponge topped with cream cheese and lime frosting/orange sorbet. Belgium chocolate crème brûlée with seasonal berries. Moloko Strathavon Hotel 160 Helen Road, Strathavon, Sandton +27 (0)11 384 4900 signaturelifehotels.com
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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.
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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 pre-finished, 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, hand-cobbled, 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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T ES U G R O IT ED us sm ra aE nd Li
Real estate
residential, commercial, offshore
Visionary
interpretation The introduction of consumer protection laws is laudable only insofar as they are accessible to and understandable by the citizens they’re meant to protect.
Main photograph 123rf.com Profile photograph Natalie Payne
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t was in 1985 that the Estate Agent’s Board commissioned two Unisa professors to compile a manuscript covering all aspects of the nature of the estate agency business and its management. I was appointed as manager of my first sales team in 1989 and have used that publication as a solid business guideline for many years. The general approach in those days was: ‘Whatever the situation, the salesperson responsible for a marketing plan starts by identifying the target market for the property and determining a marketing mix for the marketing of the property.’ The Four Ps (Price, Product, Place and Promotion) were followed by a diagram illustrating all the different marketing projects of the firm and the estate agent. At the time the part of the graph which fascinated me the most was the circle surrounding all those components and in which was written: ‘Economical Environment; Political and Legal Environment; Internal and External Factors; Social and Ethical Environment’. I am convinced that those factors in the outer circle have played a major role in the property market since my first entry into the real estate sector in 1986. The old system of Parliamentary sovereignty came to an end in 1994, overtaken by a supreme Constitution. Customary law started to be recognised by
our courts. The death penalty was ousted and ‘ubuntu’ – which implies both rights and duties – became the word of the moment. So political direction was indeed a factor that has influenced the sale of property since 1986. Prior to 1994, I once drove home at 9 p.m. after finalising a property sales agreement. The streets were empty and I had the feeling of being abandoned. Those were the dark days of fear, before the elections of 1994 started to transform the country. The economical and social factors had their influences as well. The world became a smaller place with more Joneses to keep up with. Shortly thereafter came the new millennium, property markets around the world boomed, and SA was not left behind. There we were, ‘experiencing the same excitement more than a century after the true gold rush’. And then once again a recession set in and SA was not left out either. Technology was not a major factor of influence in 1990. It surely had its own impact on business overall, but another factor that is highly influenced by the political direction of a country is legislation. It must be in the light of the aforementioned political, social and economical background that the legislator spent some time promulgating the new Consumer Protection Act in order to assist the ‘struggling’ Rainbow Nation. This Act has brought about its own
challenges and the man in the street is not the only one confused. The Constitution (S39 (2)) guides us through a process of interpretation that must promote the spirit, purport and objects of the Bill of Rights. When interpreting legislation the courts can now take surrounding circumstances into consideration. When interpreting the law, they must find out the purpose of the law. So, the Constitution is the supreme law, ubuntu is the underlying principle and the consumer is king. I have no doubt that in good time our learned judiciary will interpret the Act and find its purpose, the contract lawyers will soon come up with exact clauses for consumers and suppliers, and the law will once again have its own time. If I do ever get the opportunity to speak to the legislator, there is just one question I would want to ask: why make a law to protect the consumer that states that suppliers and service providers must use simple language, while the entire nation is struggling to understand the legislator himself? Can the legislator not use simple language to educate the nation, or am I reading something into the Constitution that is not there? Ask me today what I think about the property market in South Africa and I’ll tell you: in the political environment, ubuntu remains the barometer, so it is up to the Rainbow Nation itself; the economic cycle
can only go up (easy to say when you’re at the bottom), technology will make us less social (humans need interaction with humans to be healthy) and the legislator will be active (expect new laws). I have interacted with many people from different spheres during my 25 years in property and the thing that scares me the most is the ignorance of the educated consumer. Estate agents are often faced with clients who refuse to assist them with gathering all the information needed for the sale. Getting a copy of a title deed from a potential home-seller is like asking to find a needle in a haystack. The many opinions still floating around only add to the confusion. I believe we need to get an exact message out soonest, and not only to the less-informed or less-educated consumer. And then we just might succeed in not only protecting the consumer, but also getting consumers to understand and abide by the law.
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Your Move From the desk of Ya’el Fine: Executive
Fair pickings
Fairview Estate in Midrand is a green-focused security development offering 59 full-title clusters. Phases 1 and 2
Director, Sotheby’s
were sold at record speed by Seeff Projects Sales, who have just launched the third and final phase. The four
International Realty,
unit types range from 105m2, two-bedroom simplexes to 171m2, three-bedroom duplexes with double garages.
South Africa
Units are priced from R749 000, all inclusive. Seeff Sandton Projects Director, Glen Fisher, calls Fairview ‘a firsttime homeowner’s dream’. Seeff Sandton’s marketing and sales department notes that general interest in the
The property
development market has picked up in the last six months. ‘We’re happy that the banks are finally granting home
market and the way
loans again across the board, to investors and first-time homebuyers,’ says Glen. +27 (0)11 784 1222, seeff.com
the public views property has been buzzing since the implementation of digital marketing as the key strategy. So much so that I often tell my agents that if they are not facebooking or tweeting, or don’t own an iPad, then they are getting left behind. Property consumers want information yesterday, and social media platforms, email banners and the advancement of technology on real estate websites are providing for this very need. Following this trend, our global partner, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, recently announced the launch of an integrated marketing strategy, built around its own newly redesigned website, sothebysrealty.com. The site is faster, and features stunning imagery to illustrate the brand’s distinguished personality. The home page displays a rotation of some of the network’s most striking homes, and when users mouse over the image, interactive boxes with additional information about the property appear, increasing overall search engine optimisation (SEO). In addition, every listing is accompanied by a unique slide show video, available in several languages and dialects. Property list prices are displayed in dozens of currencies, all updated daily with the latest exchange rates. Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, says, ‘The new marketing strategy gives the Sotheby’s International Realty® network tangible ways to enhance recruitment, retention and productivity. Sothebysrealty.com
A buyer’s market only affords the players with cash on hand to play the game. Today’s buyers should learn from today’s sellers. – Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country South Africa Making green a reality
acts as an easily accessible and comprehensive
A high-end residential estate in Gauteng is saving
go-to source when affiliates meet with clients,
homeowners about R260 000/year through a waste
thus demonstrating the Sotheby’s International
recycling project. Lombardy Estate and Health Spa was
Realty® brand’s global awareness and providing
developed with eco-consciousness as its cornerstone,
a rich consumer experience.’
and incorporates 15ha of wetland and environmental
We are excited to announce the launch of
corridors, 1,5ha of lakes and waterways and 7ha of
our own digital marketing strategy for SA. In
established parks and gardens. Estate manager and head
August 2011 we will be launching a brand-new
of the homeowners’ association at Lombardy, Frans
website that is highly intuitive and that boasts
Stander, together with his team of landscapers, has
the very best in search functionality, with the
introduced a project through which on-site environmental
emphasis on SEO. The launch of the new site will
waste and rubble is collected and broken down into
be accompanied by a sophisticated e-marketing
compost that’s used to nourish the estate’s 100ha
strategy, including mobile applications for your
grounds, generating significant monetary savings for
smartphone as well as an iPad application. We
homeowners. Landscape architects Uys & White designed
are hoping for this strategy to position us as a
Lombardy’s landscape, and the estate has 40 dedicated
leader in SA when it comes to anything online
staff members working year-round to ensure that the
pertaining to property or real estate. Hey, if we
ecological focus of the development is maintained,
managed to sell a house to Kahn Morbee over
making Lombardy Estate and Health Spa a country haven
Facebook, we can’t be too far behind!
in the city. The estate offers town houses from R975 000,
Till next month!
boutique homes from R2,5 million and stands from R900 000. +27 (0)12 809 2270, lombardyestate.co.za
Ya’el
Compiled by Jackie Gray
Residential Real Estate
COMMERCIAL Real Estate
Conserving commercial energy
Rental pitfalls The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has been passed, and while it’s positive in
JHI Properties is metering utility consumption in Fourways Golf Park with a
many respects, potential problems could arise for commercial property owners
view to improving on current usage patterns. Landlords are under pressure
because of the onerous provisions it sets out. Marc Edwards, MD of Spire Property
to ensure their properties are as energy efficient as possible, as tenants
Management, says there are several important factors that property owners need
are asking wiser questions before committing to or renewing a lease, says
to be aware of. Under section 14 of the CPA, lease periods are now restricted to
JHI Senior Manager, Sean Liebenberg. There are several energy- saving
a maximum term of two years, and individuals can cancel their lease agreement
interventions that can be implemented at low-to-medium cost. ‘These
at just 20 days’ notice at any time within the lease period. ‘Similarly,’ says Marc,
incorporate structural, mechanical and electrical strategies, which seek
‘breach clauses and the remedy of any breach of lease must offer the tenant
to achieve on average about 11%. There is also human or managerial
20 days within which to rectify the breach of lease.
interventions, such as behavioural changes, which can see savings of up
Penalties may be raised against tenants who cancel
to 5%,’ he says. Structural interventions include better use of natural light
their lease agreement during the lease period.
and better building insulation. Mechanical interventions look to installations.
However, these penalties need to be “reasonable”.
For example, modern lift drive gears can generate power for the elevator.
This clause will no doubt be challenged, as the term
Using central heating systems instead of space heaters is another way
“reasonable penalty” will differ greatly for both tenant
of conserving energy. Electricity savings can be achieved by using
and landlord.’ Marc believes that as a result of these
energy- efficient light fittings and bulbs, installing smart lighting in parking
new terms, property owners will be less inclined
lots, installing occupancy sensors or timers, using reflectors and reducing or
to enter into lease agreements with smaller retail
dimming artificial light during the day. +27 (0)11 911 8000, jhi.co.za
tenants and that the general retail tenant mix of many shopping nodes stands to become less diverse. +27 (0)11 666 4706, spireprop.com
The rental market remains tight. Landlords have to review their offers in order to attract good tenants. – Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country South Africa
Hungry for Rosebank Local and international commercial and residential property developers are vying for land in Rosebank, says Andrew Bradford, a director at Jones Lang LaSalle South Africa. Rosebank has seen significant infrastructural developments in recent months, most notably the installation of a Gautrain station. ‘Now that the dust is settling, Rosebank is increasingly coming under the spotlight,’ says Andrew. He adds, ‘Landlords of existing buildings have
eal for ‘Rosebank’s app opers property devel nd lies in its low la ls.’ prices and renta
heavily invested in refurbishing and redeveloping buildings in anticipation of growing demand for the area.’ Rosebank’s appeal for property developers lies in its land prices and rentals, which are coming off a low base. It also offers an alternative to Sandton, which many developers regard as having too many competing projects in the pipeline. ‘The success and convenience of the Gautrain service between OR Tambo Airport and Sandton has given a glimpse of the pull effect that Gautrain will have on other geographic areas surrounding the stations,’ says Andrew. Jones Lang LaSalle is a global commercial real estate firm with offices in 60 countries. It recently opened its first dedicated office in South Africa through the acquisition of Bradford
Compiled by Genevieve Fisher and Jackie Gray
McCormack & Associates. +27 (0)11 507 2200, joneslanglasalle.co.za
A ton of savings Lanseria Corporate Estate has entered the green family, ensuring environmental sustainability by offsetting its carbon footprint for the next 15 years. The business park plans to plant 4 900 trees to pay off its carbon debt, with the 79t/year of carbon emissions generated from the estate’s activities being negated by the 96t/year of CO2 sequestrated by the lush landscaping. ‘This is after taking into account the likely 272t carbon content of the grassland typifying the area before development,’ says Jürgen Erhart of Lanseria Corporate Estate. The pruned trimmings of the gardens, estimated at 4t, will be composted or recycled. ‘Our green ethos is all-encompassing; we are determined to reduce our environmental impact,’ says Jürgen. lanseriace.co.za
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OFFSHORE Real Estate
High hopes Many South African firms are making their mark on the emerging African city of Lusaka. One such firm is Louis Karol Architects, which is commencing with the construction of an inner-city renewal project in the Zambian city. The project entails the rehabilitation and conversion of a fire-gutted 1970s high-rise to a hotel and commercial and retail complex serving a confluence of pedestrian, vehicular, rail and taxi transport modes. The tower has been derelict for 15 years and has become a symbol of the city centre’s seemingly terminal decline. Site works commenced in June. The $100-million (roughly R673-million) redevelopment is part of a national initiative launched in May this year by Zambian President Rupiah Banda, who is seeking to prevent the flight of capital from the CBD to the affluent suburbs. The project is being funded by the Zambian state pension fund on the back of a cash windfall generated by rising global commodities prices (copper is the country’s major foreign currency earner). +27 (0)21 462 4500, louiskarol.com
Diamond in the rough Architectural firm Boogertman & Partners (B & P) has been hired to design what is projected to become an important economic hub in Gaborone’s Fairground district, where a number of high-profile companies already own buildings. The Fairground Mixed-Use Precinct is located in a previously underdeveloped corner of the city, and the Botswana Development Corporation’s main objective in commissioning the construction of this new precinct is to stimulate economic growth. B & P has therefore designed state-of-the-art high-rises that will stand out and make a statement. The development will include 3 822m2 of retail space, 19 487m2 of office space, 13 407m2 of residential space and a 6 874m2 hotel. With an eye to the future, the developer has secured and consolidated three adjacent lots with a total surface area of 23 066m2. Construction on this three-phase project began in the first quarter of this year and is scheduled to last for 31 months. +27 (0)12 429 7334, boogertmanandpartners.com
Old-fashioned syndication offers good opportunities for investors, especially since property prices are at an all-time low.
– Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country South Africa
Appealing Alpilles Heritage Properties of Europe has recently acquired an exceptional property in Provence, France. The plot is 130 000m2 in size, while the mansion, guest house and two independent apartments make up a total living area of 800m2. There are many outbuildings and facilities for horse breeding and riding as well as an independent studio and a huge swimming pool. The property is located in the Alpilles region and is a perfect example of the French Provençal lifestyle. Situated between the Luberon, Camargue
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300 days of sunshine a year and is well known for its olive oil
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and vineyards. Many festivals and other cultural events
orientated company owned by Anne Graham
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and Fern McCullagh. They offer their clients
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beautiful stone architecture. +27 (0)11 482 1876,
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and the Cévennes, the Alpilles region is close to major towns and transport
and real estate solicitors, tax advisers,
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mortgage financiers, builders, architects and designers. Between them, Anne and Fern have many years’ experience in the South African and London property markets, giving them with an understanding of the Africans looking to buy offshore, as well as and understanding of Central London property values, local area knowledge and transaction procedures. G&McC’s clients are assured of a monitored and handheld property transaction process.
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If indulging in fresh crayfish in your own villa just metres from the ocean is for you, then you should consider one of the purchase options at the Peninsula Club in Mozambique.
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estled between the Indian Ocean and the Inkomazi River, in Macaneta, about 40km north of Maputo, the Peninsula Club leisure development offers its guests the closest beaches to Johannesburg. The property is only accessible by water, and to reach it you take a 20-minute meander downriver by luxury barge. The developer aims to build 50 villas, and to date, five have been completed. The villas’ charm lies in their location: they stand 50m from the high-tide mark, putting the ocean practically at your front door. Each stand is 1 200m2, with 30m of dedicated beachfront. The open-plan villas are built in the Cape Cod style and include decks to the front and back to take full advantage of the dramatic scenery.
On the mainland you will find a restaurant and clubhouse. However, if you prefer your own company, your ocean view villa is the place to stay, and thanks to the local fishermen, indulging in crayfish could become your everyday luxury. For the more adventurous, there’s Inhaca Island. It’s situated directly opposite the Peninsula Club and is easy to visit. Here, hiking, snorkelling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and other water sports are provided. Timeshare at the Peninsula Club is R150 000 for a prime week, for life. Whole ownership starts at R2,6 million for a four-bedroom, four-bathroom house of 250m2. The Peninsula Club offers the beauty, peace and calm of nature, and is a place you won’t easily forget. greg@peninsulaclub.co.za; colin@peninsulaclub.co.za
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First green shoot Located in the heart of Maputo, the historic, newly refurbished Polana Serena Hotel has been certified ISO 14001 compliant by an external certification body. This makes it the only hotel in the country with Environmental Management System compliance certification. This certification forms part of the TPS Serena Group’s management policy to comply with all applicable national laws and international policies. Hotel Executive Director, Karim Merali, says, ‘As a key player in the hospitality industry, we are responsible for paying attention to any impact our activities may have on the environment and making sure that our approach of sustainable development is in the interest of ourselves and the surrounding community.’ +258 21 491 001, serenahotels.com/serenapolana/
‘We must pay attention to any impact our activ it may have on th ies e environment.’
Trunk call For millennia, elephants roamed freely between Mozambique and South Africa, even after the land was divided in the late 1800s. Later, increasing levels of poaching and political conflict in southern Mozambique prompted the establishment of Tembe National Elephant Park in SA, to protect the herd. In 1989, Tembe was sealed off from Mozambique, effectively dividing the elephant population and
On the warm and fuzzy side, two large elephant families from Mozambique and South Africa will at long last be reunited. Tree houses deluxe
closing the migratory route. But research showed that some of the Mozambican elephants maintained contact with their extended family in SA, by paying regular visits to the fence. This month, Mozambique agreed to establish the Futi Corridor, a 240km protected-wildlife corridor linking Tembe with its counterpart, the Maputo Special Reserve. With funding from the Peace Parks Foundation, the corridor will be developed over the next few years, and will reintroduce the wildlife’s migratory route,
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seclusion now extends to the new development, Vamizi
warm and fuzzy side, two large elephant families from
Private Villas. Each villa has 105m–250m of beachfront and
Mozambique and SA will at long last be reunited.
is set on a plot of between 1ha and 5ha, with a maximum build area of 600m2. The villas are built in a ‘pavilion style’ that’s sensitive to their natural surrounds. Spot foundations have been used and each building wraps around an important tree on the site. A maximum of six villas will be built each year, and a grocery store, medical clinic, marina, tennis courts and various dining options and beach clubs will be rolled out over time. The developer's goal is to create an exclusive, self-sufficient, sustainable island resort.
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Simply beautiful Designed by Kilburn & Nightingale Architects, Guludo Beach Lodge is an eco- resort in Quirimbas National Park in northern Mozambique. The main buildings are set round a courtyard with a covered dining area overlooking the sea, and accommodation is in breezy, cool bandas that face directly onto the beach. The buildings are constructed from traditional materials, with some recycled elements thrown into the mix. Unusual design features include shower heads made from perforated coconut shells. Other green strategies include saving water, minimising the use of fossil fuels, using solar power and composting. A portion of the income generated is set aside for local community projects. Guludo is the winner of two Condé Nast Traveller World Savers awards. guludo.com; kilburnnightingale.com
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Between the rocks – a soft place An area of Etosha National Park that was previously closed to tourists can now be experienced at the luxurious, low-density Dolomite Camp.
Words Nicky Manson Photographs courtesy Namibia Wildlife Resorts
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orming part of Namibia Wildlife Resorts’ Eco-Collection, the new Dolomite Camp is set amid a landscape dominated by rocky outcrops in the western area of Etosha National Park. Dolomite Camp offers an intimate bush stay where guests will have access to a pristine, biodiverse wilderness. Because this section of Etosha has been virtually off-limits for tourists for the past 50 years, guests participating in the camp’s guided game drives can expect to see an abundance of Hartmann zebra, giraffe and antelope species (including the once-endangered black-faced impala). There are over 10 waterholes in the surrounding areas, providing superior game-viewing opportunities. Klippan is particularly exciting as it is here that black rhino and white rhino congregate in large numbers. The area is also garlanded with hundreds of plant species, presenting guests with a restful, tamer opportunity to explore their surrounds. Dolomite Camp has a reception, lounge, bar and restaurant area where guests may drink in rich sunrises and sunsets over the savannah. A walkway leads from here to a choice of 20 en-suite luxury thatched chalets – including three deluxe chalets with personal plunge pool – set among the dolomites for complete privacy and panoramic views. Interior designer Heidrun Diekmann, acclaimed for her ‘archi-nature’ designs, has created plush interiors inspired by the natural surrounds of dolomites and Mopane, moringa and savannah woodlands. For an experience that radiates utter relaxation, superb service and ultimate comfort, the new Dolomite Camp is not to +264 61 285 7200, nwr.com.na be missed.
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International Airport. The goal of Air Namibia and its key stakeholder, the Namibian government, is to have an airline that both achieves consistent commercial success and makes a contribution to the economic development of Namibia. The airline is positioned as a niche carrier serving domestic points within Namibia, the immediate regional markets of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola and Botswana. The airline also serves Europe through Frankfurt and London.
The airline was established to be a major contributor towards the attraction and promotion of tourism to Namibia by providing air transport services between Namibia and other countries, as well as by operating flights within the boundaries of Namibia. Air Namibia makes a positive net economic (value) contribution to the national economy, in line with its mandate. Net economic gain is defined as the gross value that visitors carried into the country by the airline contribute to the economy, less the cost of Government support to the airline. Net economic gain also includes the impact that Air Namibia has on employment in Namibia. The value added is measured in terms of contribution to GDP and employment, and comes in the form of visitor expenditure as well as jobs created in resorts and facilities frequented by these visitors.
of money allocated to the airline through budgetary allocations of the Government is much lower than this level of contribution. Air Namibia’s contribution to employment creation in the country is 2.5% of total employment (i.e. 10,883 jobs). Of these jobs, only 500 are employed by Air Namibia, the rest is employment created in lodges, hotels, car rental companies, Government departments, other parastatals, and different companies supplying goods and services to Air Namibia such as fueling, catering, cargo, travel agencies, Namibia Airports Company, etc. Air Namibia in its own right is a consumer of goods and services in the Namibian economy, which are estimated at N$ 800 million per year. In addition to tourism promotion and contribution, the airline serves as the country’s vehicle for imports and exports. If goods had to travel by road to be airlifted to their destinations, this would make Namibia produced products noncompetitive on foreign international markets due to addition cost and time of transporting them. Some of them such as fish products would loose their freshness due to extended delivery periods. By being able to import goods directly into Namibia by air also makes the cost of these imported goods less expensive by Namibia
The Travel and Satellite Account (TSA), prepared for the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that in 2005, the Namibian Tourism sector, in which Air Namibia is one of the major players is the second largest sector contributing to GDP of Namibia, following mining. The value added to the Namibian National economy directly from tra ff i� c carried by Air Namibia during the 2009 is N$ 1.5 billion, while the amount consumers, and delivery times are also shortened.
In addition to Air Namibia operated routes, the airline has special commercial agreements with other airlines to transport passengers beyond Air Namibia gateways, these commercial agreements enable Air Namibia to fly passengers to beyond Frankfurt, Accra and Johannesburg to; USA Austria Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
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France, Spain Portugal Italy Baltic States
International ( Between Windhoek) • Frankfurt, Germany : 6 times per week Regional ( Between) • Windhoek - Cape Town, SA : 14 times per week • Walvis Bay - Cape Town : 6 times per week • Windhoek - Johannesburg, SA : 14 times per week • Walvis Bay - Johannesburg, SA : 6 times per week • Windhoek - Luanda, Angola : Five (5) times per week • Windhoek - Maun, Botswana : four (4) times per week • Windhoek - Lusaka, Zambia (via JNB) : 4 times per week (*) • Windhoek - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe:4 times per week • Accra, Ghana (via Johannesburg): 4 times per week (**) Domestic • Eros - Ondangwa : 13 times per week • Eros - Rundu on to Katima Mulilo : 3 times per week • Hosea Kutako - Walvis Bay : 3 times per week ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(*)= with traffic rights between Johannesburg and Lusaka, (**)= with traffic rights between Johannesburg and Accra.
Air Namibia, Tourism and Trade
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Hungary United Kingdom, Russia, Singapore Lagos
• Abidjan • Most cities in South Africa • Malawi • Zimbabwe
• Mauritius • Nairobi, • and more.
Air Namibia’s fleet - Distributed as follows: --------------------------------------------------------• 2 x Airbus A340-300 - used on the Windhoek to Frankfurt route, 6 times per week. • 2 x Boeing B737-500, plus wet lease B737-200 - used to service flights to Luanda, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Lusaka. • 1 x Airbus A319-100 - wet leased to operate the Johannesburg to Accra flight • 3 x Embraer ERJ 135 - used on domestic routes, principally serving Windhoek to Ondangwa, Rundu and Katima Mulilo routes.
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• Africa - Namibia, South Africa, Angola, Ghana, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ivory Coast
• Asia - China, India, Japan, Korea • North America - United States of America, Canada
• Europe - Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Estonia, Ukraine, Baltic States, Russian Federation, Portugal, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
These aircrafts are also used on the Windhoek to Maun and Victoria Falls flights, Johannesburg to Walvis Bay, as well as Walvis Bay to Cape Town routes.
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Fondly known as the ‘Bateleur’, the world’s last Douglas DC-6B passenger aircraft once delighted commuters, who chartered it via businessman and flying ace Chris Schutte’s company, Namibia Commercial Aviation. Sadly, this situation came to an end with Chris’s death in November last year, and the DC-6B, a fierce piece of hardware, is up for sale. The plane has a spectacular history that begins in the US in 1958. The DC-6B (Serial Nr. 45564) was one of the last two piston-engine aircraft to leave the Douglas production line in Santa Monica. It was first used by Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT) as a commercial airliner in Europe but soon found its home as the exclusive transport of former Yugoslavian president, Marshal Tito. In 1975, as a gesture of goodwill, the plane was donated to the Zambian air force, where it was used by former president Kenneth Kaunda. The DC-6B finally found its true home in Namibia in the early ’90s, where Chris lovingly restored it to its former glory.
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Learn about times gone by and discover the art of diamond cutting as well as the Four Cs – colour, cut, clarity and carat. Witness diamond cutters and goldsmiths at work and uncover how diamonds are cut, faceted and polished, and then buy your own memorable accessory or design a personal and unique piece of jewellery. Also showcased is a spectacular selection of rare tanzanite. The Diamond Works also has showrooms across SA. +264 61 229 049, thediamondworks.co.za
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N$ (R) 4,700,000
Out of Africa charm. Majestic lodge-style home with rare attractions, such as outdoor shower, balconies with splendid views. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, separate flat. For sale N$(R) 4,700,000 or to let fully furnished N$(R) 27,500 p.m.
N$ (R) 3,800,000
Modern 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom very spacious home. Imported Italian kitchen. Lovely entertainment areas, study & pool. CC Registered.
WINDHOEK CBD N$ (R) 2,500,000
Windhoek CBD – Superb commercial property. 180 Sq.m prime office space. For sales – N$(R) 2,500,000 or to let N$(R) 110,000 p.m. (VAT incl.)
This home’s main attribute is the extensive entertainment area – stretching from the bar to the indoor BBQ area to the pool. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-bedroom flat, garden shed, domestic quarters and workshop. A must-see!
N$ (R) 3,400,000
Superb, spacious home with entertainment areas flowing onto lovely garden with magnificent views. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, magnificent living areas.
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Modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex townhouse with open-plan living areas and indoor BBQ, overlooking river. Existing tenant, good rental income.
N$ (R) 15,000
Lovely 3-bedroom – 2 en suite – home in secure setting to let. N$(R) 15,000 p.m. Open-plan design throughout, dbl garage. Close to shops and sports complex.
windhoek CBD N$ (R) 520,000
Various excellent investment opportunities – ranging from N$(R) 520,000 to N$(R) 750,000. Exceptionally well-managed complex, from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Superb rental income.
N$ (R) 7,800,000
Ideal ambassadorial residence! Valued at N$ (R) 7,800,000. 4 Bedrooms, 3 en suite. Exquisite finishes throughout. 2 Bedroomed flat, swimming pool. Superb residence!
N$ (R) 3,500,000 cc Reg.
4 Bedrooms. Stunning views, entertainer’s dream. Priced right in valuation. Very spacious family home.
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Suitable for guesthouse! Huge income generation potential! Old German charm, immaculately maintained. Situated perfectly in Klein Windhoek.
N$ (R) 3,400,000
N$ (R) 4,500,000
N$ (R) 3,900,000
Impeccable views in fastest growing area in Windhoek! Enjoy off-the-charts appreciation! This treasure is within walking distance from a top private school. Entertainer’s kitchen & living areas.You MUST see this property!
Beautiful home for the true connoisseur – offers abundant peace & tranquillity in Klein Windhoek. Pool, Jacuzzi & Sauna – fine living at its best!
Home with great ambience! Lovely open-plan living areas. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garages. Separate self-contained flat & pool.
N$ (R) 3,135,000
Ocean view! Beautiful house! 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fantastic entertainer’s room. One of the very best properties at the Coast!
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N$ (R) 3,100,000
NATURE’S VALLEY. The name says it all. A very sought-after unit in popular complex. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden and double garage. By appointment only. Please contact Anneke +264 (0)81 283 5990.
LANGSTRAND
N ($) 3,240,000. Neg. cc Reg.
Seafront Townhouse. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 guest toilets. Open-plan kitchen/lounge/ TV room, study, laundry, entertainment room with braai, double garage. ± 300sqm
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New Westcare Medical Centre. Space available for doctors, dentists and other medical specialists.
Exclusive showrooms and offices for sale and to let at the latest landmark building.
Please contact Frank Schultz 00264-81-128 4386 or Denis Golding 00264-81-124 4581.
Please contact Frank Schultz 00264-81-128 4386 or Denis Golding 00264-81-124 4581. Office: 00264-61-278 100
LUDWIGSDORF
N$6 900 000
Sweeping views over Ludwigsdorf to the city! Well- designed, spacious, secure and modern home, offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, modern kitchen with Caesar Stone tops, pantry, laundry, 3 spacious living areas, study, inside braai opening to patio and pool, sq and a double garage. To view, contact any of our agents at Joseph & Snyman.
FINKENSTEIN
N$5 700 000 CC
Superb masterpiece on Namibia’s most exclusive estate. Best view, privacy, exclusivity. For the discerning buyer. Book appointment to view now. Breathtaking property with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen, dining, lounge, 3 garages, servant’s room and 1-bedroom flat. Erf 5 000 sq.m. To view, contact any of our agents at Joseph & Snyman.
Auasblick
N$ 5 400 000
Beautifully presented home. Classic finishes! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garages. State-of-the-art security. This house offers its own movie theatre and much more.
To view, contact any of our agents at Joseph & Snyman.
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Principal Agent – Lourette Liebenberg Cell: +264 (0)81 124 5868 Tel: +264 (0)61 402 040 Fax: +264 (0)61 402 050 Email: rightmove@mtcmobile.com.na
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Avis Lofts – N$2,100,000 CC For the discerning buyer. In a class of its own. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lovely patio with BBQ & splash pool, combined with stunning mountain views, dbl garage; ideal lock-and-leave. Joline +264 (0)81 381 4732
Ludwigsdorf – N$2,700,000 CC Duet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private guest quarters, storeroom, dbl garage, lovely and cosy garden on nature’s doorstep. Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868
Klein Windhoek – N$1,950,000 CC / To Let N$13,000 Modern 3-bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms, dbl garage, living room leading onto patio with BBQ, Jacuzzi; river views; ideal lock-and-leave. Marion +264 (0)81 245 2390
Klein Windhoek – N$4,400,000 CC Modern, light & bright family home set on sizable erf, 4 bedrooms, gym/TV room, study nook, 4 garages & laundry, excellent security.
Avis – N$4,700,000 NEG Find peace & tranquillity at your own little lodge in town! 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, study, 3 garages, storerooms; many extra luxuries to ensure comfortable living. Marion +264 (0)81 245 2390
Ludwigsdorf – N$7,000,000 CC Arguably the best address & views in Windhoek! North-facing, newly built 4-bedroom house with 3 bathrooms, study, 3 entertainment areas, sizable garden & pool. Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868
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Ludwigsdorf – N$3,700,000 Outstanding value for area! Lovely modern L-shaped house, 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, patio overlooking pool and child-friendly garden, laundry. Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868
Klein Windhoek – N$15,000,000 CC Magnificent architectural masterpiece Exclusive location in quiet cul-de-sac, plot 2 873m2, under roof 817m2, 4 en-suite bedrooms, SQs, separate flat, fish pond, huge deck round pool, Jacuzzi, stunning entertainment area. Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868
PO Box 6333, Ausspannplatz Corner Grimm St. & Independence Ave Zim Embassy Building Office: 00264-61-305675 Fax: 00264-61-305469 E-Mail: Simunyerealestate@Yahoo.Com
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EROS HILLTOP, WINDHOEK – R11,500,000
The Sunset Spot & Children’s Paradise – Measuring 2,378m² A (PTY) Ltd-registered property in an area rezoned for business, with spectacular city views and extras such as lush gardens, eight-car shaded parking, marble and granite, salt water heated pool, spacious Jacuzzi, cool-room/wine cellar, full entertainment area with real stage and cinema-type projection wall. 4 bedrooms with air conditioning, 3 bathrooms, lounge, stylish kitchen and more …
EROSPARK, WINDHOEK – R16,500,000
LUXURY HILL – WINDHOEK – R6,100,000
A Mansion – 2,000m² With Spectacular Views 6 bedrooms (all en suite), lounge, dining, TV room, private lounge, 2 verandas, 2 offices, 6 garages. Plus 2 outside flats, breathtaking views.
OLD HOCHLANDPARK, WINDHOEK – R3,300,000
Views Worth The Price Double storey with a wonderful view of the whole of Windhoek. Built in the centre of the Capital, offering 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining, living room, kitchen with scullery, indoor entertainment area with braai and unique indoor swimming pool. It also has an outside flat with a bedroom, lounge/ kitchen and bathroom. Highly secure.
OLD HOCHLANDPARK, WINDHOEK – R 3,400,000
A White Villa Indeed 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge, TV room, dining, double garage, double carport, beautiful kitchen, swimming pool, entertainment area. Plus 2-bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
A Perfect Home 5 bedrooms, lounge, dining, TV room, kitchen, double garage, swimming pool & entertainment area. Plus 2-bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
KLEIN WINDHOEK – R16,000,000 (Neg.) A Glass House With A Great View – Measuring 2,873m² Huge double storey, 4 bedrooms (all en suite), 4 bathrooms, lounge, dining, kitchen/laundry/ scullery, walk-in freezer, swimming pool, entertainment area with gym/ bathroom, storeroom, balcony with Jacuzzi. Plus 1-bedroom flat, servant room and double garage for 4 cars.
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N$ N$4,000,000 4,000,000
Very large & spacious family home in breathtaking nature setting. Best views in Windhoek. Near shops and schools. Very good value for money.
Superb home in superb neighbourhood. Superb value. 4 Bedrooms – great family home, spacious and steady, sustained growth in value.
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Olympia, Windhoek, Namibia
N$ (R) 7,995,000
N$ (R) 3,200,000
N$ (R) 3,450,000
N$ 4,800,000 Klein Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia N$ 4,800,000
Lovely home on large plot. Priced right. 4 Bedrooms,
lovely garden, room, living room,room. TV 4 Bedrooms, all lounge, en-suite. dining Fantastic lounge & dining room. Do NOT commit before viewing this exceptional 4 Garages, domestic quarters, great home entertainment property!CC Registered. Fantastic investment in superb, systems. Lovely home on large plot. Priced right. 4 Bedrooms, fast-growing area. lovely garden, lounge, dining room, living room, TV room. Do NOT commit before viewing this exceptional property! Windhoek Golf Estate, Windhoek
N$ 3,480,000 Eros, Windhoek, Namibia
N$ 2,940,000 Olympia, Windhoek, Namibia
N$ 3,480,000
Exceptional buy. 4 Bedroom family home – free flowing, tasteful, in superb neighbourhood. 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Lovely duet with great design features. Lovely entertainment areas. Superb investment. CC Registered. Exceptional buy. 4 Bedroom family home – free flowing, tasteful, in superb neighbourhood.
N$ 2,940,000
Very neat & well maintained home in well established neighbourhood. Large 1,200m plot. 3entertainment Bedrooms, 2 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Breathtaking Bathrooms – lovely tranquil setting. Priced right! areas. Well priced to sell. CC Registered. Very neat & well maintained home in well established neighbourhood. Large 1,200m plot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms – lovely tranquil setting. Priced right!
N$ (R) 2,150,000
Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia
N$ (R) 5,200,000
N$5 M / Windhoek Rent N$25,000 pm Windhoek Golf Estate,
N$ 10 000 000 Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia N$ (R) 10,000,000
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N$5 M / Rent N$25,000 pm
N$ 10 000 000
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