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Contents DECOR
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Gorgeous decor finds
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HOT PLATE
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HOT REVIEW/ WHAT’S ON
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Appetising Jozi hotspots
unmissable events
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TRENDS THE SMELL OF WOOD An oak flooring wonderland
TRASH TO TREASURE Giving junk a new lease of
Swakopmund’s upperclass housing boom,
Re-examining fabulous
inspirational Ravi Naidoo
SAX APPEAL
Windhoek hotel
Monaghan Farm. See page 27 for details.
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THIS ONE’S A KEEPER real estate at the Hilton
and tourism news
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The benefits of smart homes, new developments in the
An Uvongo penthouse with
Maboneng Precinct
all the trimmings
and Morningside, and retirement options at
LET THE LIGHT IN A farmhouse with a Farm on Joburg’s edge
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SOUTH AFRICA: RESIDENTIAL
HOT MANDATE
difference at Monaghan
DESIGN CELEBRATING DESIGN
World Bank, plus mining
REAL ESTATE
Jozi’s A-listers enjoy a
A dinner toast to Nambian
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INNOVATION NATION Design Indaba’s ever-
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ladies and a touch of
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A-Z: SA’S DESIGN GREATS
upcycling
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life as design objets through
fashion, treats for the
Border design Design Kist
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A heart-warming read, and
BOLD NEW LOOKS Interiors inspiration
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SOUTH AFRICA: COMMERCIAL Bryanston’s stylish new
AFRICA’S RICHEST MILE
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Why you should be buying
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in Sandton
sector will lead real
greenest building, and
estate’s recovery
The London Design
AN OVERVIEW OF PROPERTY IN AFRICA
Museum’s nominees for the
Broll CEO Malcolm Horne
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This month we celebrate design. From extraordinary architectural masterpieces around the world to our very own home-grown creative movers and shakers, design surrounds us. Internationally, design has always been a buzzword, and thanks to institutes such as London’s Design Museum, which has introduced an awards ceremony celebrating all types of design, including architecture, fashion and furniture, great design is easily accessible. The museum prides itself on revealing the world’s talent as well as on giving them a helping hand, as can be seen from its Designers in Residence programme. This exhibition showcases the work of young designers at the start of their careers and gives them the opportunity to interact and engage with the public while testing ideas, designs and innovations. Closer to home, we have our own initiatives set up. The Design Indaba is one such event that was introduced in order to support the next generation of designers and creatives and provide them with a platform for exposure. Under the wing of the dedicated Ravi Naidoo, South Africa’s talent can showcase their genius and prove that they are certainly worthy of their international competitors.The Design Indaba has also become a springboard for other projects, especially those that use design in a functional way, such as finding low- cost housing solutions. One of my favourite aspects of the annual Design Indaba is its Most Beautiful Objects in South Africa (MBOISA) Awards. This year the top 10 were selected by captains of the design industry and the results are a diverse and stunning collection, from functional creations to elegant jewellery.
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My favourite nominees include the Hapo Museum, which forms the entrance to Freedom Park in Pretoria. It was designed by the Office of Collaborative Architects (GAPP Architects & Urban Designers, Mashabane Rose Associates and MMA Architects) and takes its name from the San word for ‘dream’. Its interesting design is made up of boulder-like volumes which are planted at the base of Salvokop Hill, with a copper-clad roof and walls that will eventually rust to green and merge with the natural landscape. I find the delicate yet intense Bird Neckpiece by Eric Loubser an evocative delight. Inspired by a Victorian aesthetic, it invokes the idea that the birds are actually carrying the necklace and hovering around the wearer. And lastly, I adore the Ridge Forrester Hanging Planters by Joe Paine. Joe observed that all soapie drama and sordid conspiracies carry on behind a canopy of various plants, making the audience privy to the secret. I love this design because of its quirky origins, its simple yet dynamic design and because it’s named after The Bold & The Beautiful’s most faithful, never-aging character while depicting his famous square jawline. Visit designindaba.com to discover who the creator of South Africa’s most beautiful object is.
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We work up an appetite for restaurants in Jozi’s hotspots, a blushing tea set and a celeb chef ’s veggie-friendly cookbook
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Q Do you have a signature dish in your kitchen at home?
I hardly cook at home. If I do cook it is usually simple food with great produce, and I do like cooking Mexican.
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I am inspired by the great female chefs of the world, such as Margot Janse, Claire Smyth and Anne-Sophie Pic. Ingredients, my vegetable garden, markets, art, architecture, classic food and techniques are all things that inspire me too. And I am always inspired by the guys and girls who I work with every day – they make what I’m doing worthwhile.
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A number of hot restaurants are opening their doors in Sandton’s new extension, including the Mediterranean restaurant and bakery, Doppio Zero, and the trendy JB’s Corner. The new Doppio, which opens in March, has a formal lounge, bar and terrace. JB’s Corner opens for business on 1 April.
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VIP travellers now have something to look forward to other than aeroplane food and check-in queues. Comair and FNB have launched the first Slow International Lounge at OR Tambo International Airport. The lounge is aimed at qualifying FNB and RMB Private Bank clients and various British Airways’ club members flying internationally. Apart from fabulous facilities, such as showers and private spaces, it offers a coffee and smoothie area and an open kitchen where you can choose from a variety of fresh ingredients and watch your meal being prepared. Our favourite? The wine tastings. +27 (0)11 971 8228, slow.co.za
Viva vegetarian!
Restaurateur and TV chef, Aldo Zilli’s, cookbook, Fresh & Green, is every vegetarian’s dream read. For those of us who live in Joburg and can’t visit his restaurant, Zilli Green in Soho, New York, then this 170-pager, which hit the bookshelves in SA last month, really is the next best thing. His flair for Mediterranean flavours means that boring chickpea and lentil salads are a thing of the past, and meat-free needn’t be dull, as Aldo so effortlessly proves. The 100 recipes are inspiring indeed: the next time you’re in the supermarket, wracking your brains for a veg dinner dish, you’ll recall the book’s mouth-watering visuals of, for example, aubergine cannelloni. Published by Simon & Schuster. Available from Kalahari.com.
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Create a talking point in your space …
Interior designer and consultant
MICHELLE TRIMBORN of
Design Quarters in Cape Town shares her decor obsessions.
Q What motivated you to start Design Quarters?
With my studies and business experience in art, textile design, interiors, draughting and project management, it was a natural progression to start my own brand. I enjoy the flexibility of switching my attention from interior to product design or manufacture and from interior decor to window treatments. No day is ever the same.
Q Which decor trend can’t you get enough of?
I love the zigzag prints of some niche fabrics, and the colour blocking and pixilation interpretation thereof. I also love the diversity of outdoor fabrics – the outdoors can really look like the indoors now. My favourite trend in outdoor decor is curtains for covered verandas.
Q The most unusual request from a client?
I chose strong colours for a client’s accent walls in all their rooms. They asked how I would describe the intensity of the colour, so I said ‘loud’. They then replied that they’d prefer walls that ‘shouted’. As you can imagine, that house was a lot of fun!
Q Who’s doing great things for South African design? Indigo Architects, as it has impeccably well-thought-through designs. Vamp Furniture for its fabulous restoration of well-chosen items. Casamento for its exquisite furniture pieces with beautiful handcrafted detail. Liam Mooney, whose designs are minimalist and effective. Porky Hefer for his ahead-of-its-time Nest. Finally, James Russel Agencies: James promotes a wonderful collection of niche fabric designers. +27 (0)21 801 6680, designquarters.co.za
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Ageing gracefully
This gorgeous lounge suite is part of the new Bloc Outdoor furniture series. Manufactured locally from yellow balau hardwood, the pieces are built to last and will endure all weather conditions. They have been left untreated so that they may fade to a gorgeous grey weathered look. The collection includes different-sized dining tables and chairs, loungers and lamp holders. Available from Terrace Living’s Johannesburg showroom. +27 (0)11 462 0765, terraceliving.co.za
HOT PROPERTY
HOT DECOR & DESIGN
Paint it green
A spoonful of passion
the world’s number one global paint company, AkzoNobel, our
manufactured by Stuart Douglas of Douglas & Co. Specialising
personal bond with nature is one of the top five colour trends for
in custom-made cabinetry and designer furniture, Douglas
the year ahead. Quirkily named One Small Seed, this trend delights
& Co. creates wood furniture with great passion and a touch
in the fact that a plant of great beauty can grow from a single
of inspiration from its gorgeous workshop that’s situated on
seed. Palettes coming to the fore from leading South African paint
a Franschhoek wine farm. Available nationwide on request.
companies, such as Dulux, include watery greens, rain clouds and
+27 (0)21 876 3215, douglasandco.co.za
According to the annual ColourFutures book, presented by
This coffee table is part of the Reedveld range, designed and
fresh pale pastels. 0860 330 111, dulux.co.za
Feeling chirpy
Cane comeback
interior decorator’s best friend and is a permanent fixture
a cool, modern twist. Made from a variety of grasses using
in gorgeous designer spaces, indoors or outdoors. We’re
different weaves, the items are hardy yet elegant. Choose a
singing the praises of the wooden Love Bird birdcage from
statement piece from its chair collection. We love the Tambora
the Green Grass Design store in Parkhurst. It’s available in
chair for a soothing bathroom space. Available from Coricraft,
two sizes, and the birdies inside can be positioned anywhere.
Sandton City. +27 (0)11 784 0150, coricraft.co.za
There is just something about a birdcage … It’s become the
Coricraft introduces its new collection of cane furniture with
+27 (0)11 447 8570, greengrassdesign.co.za
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HOT INDULGENCE
Re-examining fabulous fashion, treats for the ladies and a touch of New York, New York A TIMEKEEPER’S ROSE
The Gucci 1970 bag is an ode to the glamour
BAGS, GLORIOUS BAGS
Patek Philippe’s Ladies’ Grand
and art deco aesthetic so characteristic of
Complications First Minute
that decade. It comes in maxi and medium
Repeater (ref. 7 000) has
sizes and is versatile and multifunctional.
stopped us in our tracks. It is
We love the gold chain detail and dangling
a timekeeping masterpiece,
gold tassle. Available from Sandton’s Gucci boutique. Meanwhile, chic
and an aesthetically pleasing
Italian brand, Furla, has unveiled its new SA winter range, so get your
one at that, thanks to its
hands on these gorgeous leather creations nice and early. Expect
warm rose-gold casing, nine
large square designs in different textures and hot seasonal shades,
applied Breguet numerals in
such as onyx and taupe. Available from Furla Hyde Park Corner.
18ct rose gold and dainty rose-
+27 (0)11 325 6468, furla.com;
gold pearls at the periphery of the
+27 (0)11 784 2597, gucci.com
dial. Available exclusively through the Watch and Jewellery Gallery at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton. +27 (0)11 784 2595; patek.com
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CLASSIC REVIVALS Polo’s new design team’s debut collection, comprising revived Polo classics, will be in stores just in time for winter. Essential wardrobe classics include new fitted striped shirts, V-neck knits and perfect cardigans. Old favourites include duffel coats, cable knits, corduroy jeans and melton coats. Available from Stuttafords Sandton City. +27 (0)11 783 5212, polo.co.za
THE LITE SIDE OF LIFE Sing it from the hilltops! A low-calorie cocktail that boasts flavour supreme with minimal calories is now available in SA. Taste it to believe it! Thin Lizzy Skinny Cocktails have no added sugar or food additives. Whether you are a cool cosmo cat or a marvellous mojito madame, your guilt-free pleasure is guaranteed! Available from selected liquor outlets countrywide.
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HOT PROPERTY
HOT REVIEW
Lawrence dreams of creating a unified reserve, but becomes embroiled with the opposing land claims of the various local Zulu factions, many of which he has formed close ties with. His deep understanding of Zulu culture as well as his broad knowledge of the area’s flora and fauna are interesting themes that continuously push up against each other, whether he is talking about local
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The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence is bound to keep even the chicest lattesipping, iPhone-chatting city slicker engrossed. It is the real-life account of Lawrence’s adoption of a herd of ‘rogue’ elephants that was on the verge of being exterminated. What unfolds is a story about empathy and the formation of unconditional love as Lawrence, the owner and manager of Thula Thula Game Reserve in KwaZuluNatal, attempts to understand these beautiful giants and how they interact with their environment. In between his narratives of this unique herd and its members, each one portrayed as a human being, there are captivating stories about some of the other wildlife on the reserve and the goings-on among his staff and among the local Zulu community. Describing himself first and foremost as a conservationist and environmental educationalist,
Learning about love, loyalty and freedom from a remarkable herd of elephants poachers or an incident involving one of the herd’s matriarchs (Nana). The book makes clear that the lines between nature and culture, animal and human are not easily defined. But any city slicker with a house pet probably knew that already. lawrenceanthony.co.za; panmacmillan.com
Giselle, The Ballet, 12–29 April Performed by the South African Ballet Theatre, with music performed by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Giselle is the story of a peasant Photograph John Hogg
Words Genevieve Fisher
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girl whose love for a prince transcends both his betrayal of her and her own death. First presented in Paris in 1841, the story was inspired by a poem by Heinrich Heine. Make your way to the Joburg Theatre and get caught up in a night of dance, music and romance. Tickets: R50–R320. 0861 670 670, joburgtheatre.com
The Trinity Session: Review, Until 25 March
dedicated to technology, education,
desert and flood areas. +27 (0)11 447 6543,
homeware and more. The outdoor exhibition
intotogallery.co.za
The factory building at 281 Commissioner
space wows with its Extreme Zone. It’s a
Street is housing the Trinity Session’s
great family day out. Tickets: Adults R80,
Retro Fever, until 14 April
Review exhibition. Stephen Hobbs and
pensioners R40, children R20–40 (children
Get to the Odeon Showbar at Emperors
Marcus Neustetter provide a visual feast of
under six are free). +27 (0)11 494 2894,
Palace and sing along to tributes to Donna
art against large projection surfaces. The
randshow.co.za
Summer, Village People, Abba and other hit
exhibition investigates social and electronic urban terrains. Free to the public, it runs
James Delaney: Creation, until 10 April
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. onair.co.za
In his first solo exhibition in four years,
networks and various international and local
artists from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Tickets: R60. No admission for under-18s. +27 (0)11 928 1000, emperorspalace.com
James Delaney returns to the art scene with
Expo 18, 27–29 April
his latest exhibition, Creation. Showing at
SA’s largest indoor golf exhibition is being
The Rand Show is back, and this year it
the In Toto Gallery in Birdhaven, his works
held at the Coca-Cola Dome and is the
brings to the showground a host of staged
give us a bird’s-eye view of the earth and
place to be for all the latest golf equipment
entertainment and events. Inside are the
illustrates the varying untouched states of
and fashions. Not to be missed by the golf
food hall, wine tasting room and exhibitions
numerous areas, including desert, semi-
enthusiast! Tickets: R50. expo18.co.za
The Rand Show, 6–15 April
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n exclusive penthouse apartment in one of the most coveted complexes on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast, Uvongo Falls, is on the market for R24 million. The area is characterised by clement weather conditions, and this 950m2 entertainer’s delight enables its residents to enjoy the mild winters and balmy summers to the fullest. The home has a 400m2, split-level outdoor entertainment area complete with private swimming pool, imported designer furniture, a stainless-steel gas barbecue, bespoke refrigerators and a state-of-the-art fold-back glass wind protector that allows for yearround entertaining. From the terrace, the homeowners
and guests will enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of the lagoon and Uvongo Beach. Within the penthouse, the open-plan living area comprises a 12-seat dining room and formal lounge. There are four ultramodern, spacious bedrooms, each one en suite, and the bathrooms come with the finest fittings and Italian marble flooring. The Poggenpohl kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances, including an under-counter oven with electric/gas hob and integrated dishwasher and coffee-maker. The selling price of this hot mandate includes most of the contents of the home, including the designer furniture, artworks by well-known artists, and a Bang & Olufsen entertainment system.
The penthouse comes with parking for four vehicles, while the complex itself is conveniently close to local shopping centres, world-class golf courses and the Wild Coast Casino resort. The complex enjoys 24-hour security and boasts an array of luxury lifestyle amenities, including a fully equipped gym with squash court, a sauna, a steam room, a billiards room, table tennis equipment, an exotic swimming pool with four-storey waterfall, and a landscaped garden with pretty koi ponds. This grand penthouse is an ideal investment for anyone looking for a holiday home on KwaZuluNatal’s Hibiscus Coast. +27 (0)82 788 9229
The perfect
finish
This designer penthouse has everything, from an unbeatable ocean view to luxurious open-plan living, not to mention it is selling complete with gorgeous furnishings and high-tech fittings
1 An enchanting four-storey waterfall tumbles down
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into the sparkling swimming pool at the centre of the complex. 2The selling price of this 950m2 penthouse includes most of its contents, such as furniture, artworks and a Bang & Olufsen entertainment system.
2 If you would like to have your hot mandate featured, email editorial@medianova.co.za.
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HOT MANDATE
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Come home to glamour 1
Baumhaus’ smart design ensures views from every angle. 2The massive entertainment area with its double-volume glass walls. 3The fireplace,
balcony and braai area guarantee year-round entertaining. 4Baumhaus enjoys the tranquillity of the adjacent Helderberg Nature Reserve.
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A tranquil modernist masterpiece with views of the Helderberg is waiting to be turned into a home from home
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roperty developer Michael Boell stood on the plot of land, gazed at the views of the sea, the mountains and the nature reserve, and imagined a home that would maximise the pleasure the owners would take in the site and its natural surrounds.The architectural style of Baumhaus is inspired by Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye – clean modern lines, and large open-plan living areas where concrete, granite and steel are softened by timber finishes, the lush green palette of the trees and bushes outside the double-volume glass walls and the soft charcoal grey of the imported granite floor tiles. Baumhaus is situated in the historical town of Somerset West. An easy 40 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, the town forms part of the Helderberg wine route. It offers a number of good schools, from
pre-primary to high, and is close to Stellenbosch University and the beaches of Strand and Gordon’s Bay. Standing on an erf of just under 1 500m2, the doublestorey Baumhaus is 460m2 in size and has four voluminous bedrooms, all en suite. The bathrooms have large windows, allowing you to soak up the views as you soak in the tub. Baumhaus is ideal for entertaining. The living, dining and bar area has a concrete fireplace, and leads out through sliding doors onto a balcony with views, while the kitchen is a vision of white and chrome and features Gaggenau and Siemens appliances, designer sanware by Philippe Stark, and Hansgrohe mixers. A large wine cellar where you can store your trophies from the surrounding wine estates is reached via an industrial staircase that leads to an undercover
entertainment area with built-in braai, balau decking that extends to the sparkling salt-chlorinated pool, and a koi pond. The manicured lawn (with borehole) rolls up to the boundaries of the property, which are set off by a hedge on one end and a slate wall on the other, and these structural elements help to lock the property seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Priced at R8,95 million (excluding VAT), Baumhaus can serve as a primary main residence or a secure lock-up-and-go holiday home. An excellent investment, Baumhaus is so glamorous that it generates revenue as a film and photo shoot location. Julia Medcalf, +27 (0)72 757 6274, julia@deunet.co.za. For more images of this Hot Mandate, go to amazingspaces.co.za and search ‘Baumhaus’.
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INTERNATIONAL PRIME PROPERTY
Every year London’s Design Museum showcases the most innovative and progressive designers from around the world. These are the nominees in the Architecture category who we believe are worthy of winning one of ‘the Oscars of the design world’ … EXPANDED FEATURE IN DIGITAL EDITION
GUANGZHOU OPERA HOUSE This state-of-the-art monument overlooks the Pearl River in Guangdong Province, China. Covering an area of more than 70 000m2, it seats 1 800, is fitted with high-tech acoustics and is shadowed by a 400-seat, multifunctional hall. The opera house’s design plays with nature and geological principles and is influenced by river valleys and their transformation by erosion. It features a contoured profile, a twin boulder design and a promenade that grants access to the riverside and dock, while its multi-glass structures allow natural light to bathe the interiors.
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Photograph Iwan Baan/London Design Museum
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Guangzhou Opera House, Guangzhou, China. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
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The 2012 Velodrome The Velodrome is one of four permanent structures created for the Olympic Park, which is hosting London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. Inspired by the event that will take place there, namely indoor cycling, the creative team aimed to build something that applied the same design creativity, ergonomics and engineering as a bicycle’s. Built over 21 700m2, it contains 6 000 seats, with the upper and lower tiers split by a public concourse to allow views of the track regardless of whether you are seated or on the move.
Photograph Hopkins Architects/ London Design Museum
The 2012 Velodrome, London, UK. Designed by Hopkins Architects.
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THE NEW MEXICO SPACEPORT AUTHORITY BUILDING The architects of this project won an international competition to build the world’s first private spaceport. The design aims to thrill, and the building’s sinuous shape and interior spaces were created to reflect the drama and mystery of space flight. It lies low within a desert and its organic form seems to rise from the ground (this detail also acts as a buffer against the harsh New Mexico weather conditions). It is built out of local materials and regional construction techniques have been employed to ensure minimal impact on the landscape. Designed according to the different dimensions of a spacecraft, the building has areas dedicated to public access as well as private areas, such as the control room, which are visible but cannot be visited. The entrance, which doubles as an exhibition space, is a deep channel cut into the landscape. There is also a galleried level that houses the spacecraft and simulation room.
Photograph Nigel Young/London Design Museum
New Mexico Spaceport Authority Building, New Mexico, USA. Designed by Nigel Young, Foster & Partners and SMPC Architects.
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international prime property
Factoría Joven (Youth Factory), Madrid, Spain. Designed by SelgasCano Architects, Gestaltskate and Jarex.
The other nominees • Butaro Hospital, Rwanda. Designed by Mass Design Group.
Factoría Joven (Youth factory) A collaboration between the local government, the community and local designers,
• Folly for a Flyover Theatre, London,
the space was created to provide a refuge and safe area for Spanish youths to be
UK. Designed by Assemble. • The Hepworth Wakefield Art Gallery, Yorkshire, UK. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects.
creative and have fun. Designed by Madrid-based SelgasCano Architects, a partnership
• Huise-Zingem Home for Senior
hop dance, climb rocks and create graffiti. Other feature includes a computer lab, dance
Citizens, Belguim. Designed by
between husband and wife team, José Selgas and Lucía Cano, the space uses recycled furniture, inexpensive building materials and temporary solutions to create a place where unemployed youths can go, taking them off the streets. It’s a place to skateboard, hipstudio, meeting rooms and a theatre space.
Sergison Bates Architects. • Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre, Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland. Designed by OMA. Roovere, Netherlands. Designed by RO & AD Architecten. • The Iron Market, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Designed by John McAslan & Partners. • National Park of Mali Buildings, Bamako, Mali. Designed by Kéré Architecture. The winners will be announced in April. For more information, visit designmuseum.org. Folly for a Flyover Theatre, London, UK. Designed by Assemble.
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Photograph Lewis Jones/London Design Museum
• Moses Footbridge, Fort De
Photograph John McAsian & Partners/London Design Museum
The Iron Market, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Designed by John McAslan & Partners.
Photograph RO & AD Architecten/London Design Museum
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Moses Footbridge, Fort De Roovere, Netherlands. Designed by RO & AD Architecten.
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Let the light in This farmhouse with a difference shows off the advantages of living on Monaghan Farm on the fringe of Joburg Words Nicky Manson Photographs Nic Baleta
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Opening page and this spread, bottom left Created by Philip Briel of Philip Briel Architects, this inspiring trinity of wood, glass and concrete is a happy marriage of architecture and landscape. The design allows for the home to open up entirely to the pastoral beauty of its surrounds, and ideal indoor-outdoor living is achieved. Philip has been designing homes at Monaghan Farm since its inception and continually comes up with innovative ways to retain an element of urban sophistication in the look of the properties, while meeting the farm’s building guidelines. This spread, top right Monaghan Farm is a 517ha development to the north of Lanseria. Close to the city but a world apart, Monaghan Farm offers space, integrity and good taste, modern connectivity and security in a beautiful and sustainable environment. Only 305 homes, covering just 4% of the property, will ever be built. Over 1 000 acres will remain open countryside. Rainwater harvesting, energy efficiency, recycling and 10 acres of organic gardens for herbs, vegetables and flowers ensure a lifestyle in harmony with nature. Bottom right For over 12 years, Natural Stone Warehouse has been home to the largest selection of finest quality natural stone tiles and cladding, imported exclusively from around the world. Its reputation for unsurpassed quality and service excellence ensures an unforgettable customer experience, and with its extensive range, you will find the perfect match for your requirements. Monaghan Farm, +27 (0)82 070 7500
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Natural Stone Warehouse, +27 (0)21 506 1300
onaghan Farm was built according to the developers’ vision of ‘farm living at the urban edge’. Simply put, should you require the beauty and calm of country living yet still crave the convenience of having civilisation close by, then this is the place to be. Lying just north of Lanseria Airport and between the cities of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Mogale, Monaghan Farm enjoys a 7km stretch of the Juskei River running through it, and platforms have been strategically built along the river to let residents experience the magnificent views. The development has been laid out over 517ha and designed to blend in with the landscape and provide the best views of the sprawling farm in all its wondrous natural bounty. At the heart of Monaghan Farm is a 10-acre garden of organic produce, herbs and flowers. The farm is not without its modern conveniences however, with a great child-friendly organic restaurant, tennis courts, and 30km of single track equally suited to cycling and running. Squash courts, a gym and stables are also planned for the farm. Monaghan Farm has a Montessori school on site and there are rumours that Curro will soon be opening a private school on the farm. According to Monaghan Farm’s building guidelines, only single-storey houses may be built there, and these must follow a defined colour palette and show evidence of passive solar design. ‘It is the sense of enormous space and the beautiful topography that amazes me,’ says architect Philip Briel. ‘Add to that intelligent and responsible design guidelines and you should be able to enjoy the ultimate rural lifestyle.’ Many of the beautiful homes on the farm are Philip’s handiwork, including this feature home. The exteriors are a visual feast of concrete, glass and wood. Grey weathered wooden walkways are thrown into the mix, while a manicured lawn acts as a border for an interesting juxtaposition of man-made and natural elements. A key architectural element is the maximisation of space and light in the home, and the end product is spot on – sliding doors discreetly close off private dining areas or join two rooms seamlessly to breezy effect. But the spaces are neither vacant nor sterile: small objets d’art and items of furniture have been carefully placed around the home to accentuate its charm. The kitchen is a contemporary masterpiece that leads on to the dining room and living area, which is in turn enclosed from the outside only by glass sliding doors, creating the ideal indoor/indoor chill area. Cleverly designed kitchen cabinetry hides a multitude of sophisticated appliances, leaving countertops clear and uncluttered, while the intelligent use of downlighters keeps the space well lit. The flooring is a design element in itself, with its gorgeous natural stone tiling, which runs through all the rooms. The ceiling in the dining/living room boasts an unusual design and is further complemented by unique Anemone pendant lanterns, sourced from Weylandts by talented interior designer, Elaine Visser. Linear skylights run along the tops of the walls and add an interesting design aesthetic. All passageways have a glass wall and lead to private sleeping pods. The bathrooms are minimalist in design, with natural stone tiles, a central king-size bath, glass-enclosed
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Home Comfort, +27 (0)11 454 4520
Jeeves Heated Towel Rails, 0861 533 837
Above left Home Comfort provides and installs heating solutions, including solar geysers, heat pumps, water underfloor heating, electrical underfloor heating and ceiling insulation. The underfloor heating system in this home incorporates the UK-manufactured Danfoss Link, allowing for wireless temperature control throughout the house from a single control panel. Above right An energy-efficient Jeeves heated towel rail was selected for an uninterrupted supply of warm, dry towels. Manufactured locally from mirror-polished stainless steel, it works with Automatic Heating Technology (AHT), which means the homeowners get to enjoy both convenience and electricity savings because of the reduced need for washing and tumble-drying damp bath towels.
shower cubicles for two and modern taps that are pieces of art in themselves. The interior design is certainly striking and answers the brief for a ‘naturally modern’ space. Elaine says, ‘The client wanted to create an upmarket, classy interior that was comfortable and suitable for a family with small children. Therefore, a natural palette together with the use of raw, natural materials contrasted with refined elements created the balance required to fulfil the brief.’ The home was a collaborative effort between the homeowner and Elaine. ‘It is always crucial that the client be very closely involved in the design process, to ensure the house is properly designed to suit their lifestyle and
tastes,’ explains Elaine. The kitchen, the beating heart of the home, served up its own trouble spots. Elaine say, ‘The challenge with the design of the kitchen was the glazing on either side of the space, so that only the back wall could be utilised for cabinetry. It was therefore necessary to design the kitchen to make the best possible use of the only usable wall.’ A standout feature is the island, which doubles as a breakfast bar. One of the client’s specific requirements was to provide space in the kitchen for the ladies to gather after the meal when entertaining. ‘It was therefore necessary to allocate seating for as many people as possible within the kitchen space,’ says Elaine. ‘Also, the back wall required an additional large island, to
Suppliers List Home Comfort – Underfloor heating +27 (0)11 454 4520, shane@homecomfort.co.za, homecomfort.co.za Jeeves Heated Towel Rails – Heated Towel Rails 0861 533 837, info@jeeves.co.za, jeeves.co.za Monaghan Farm – Development +27 (0)82 070 7500, sales@monaghanfarm.co.za, monaghanfarm.co.za Natural Stone Warehouse – Natural stone floor tiling +27 (0)21 506 1300, larsn@naturalstonewarehouse.com, naturalstonewarehouse.com Philip Briel Architect – Architect +27 (0)83 264 6083, philip@philipbriel.com
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be able to incorporate enough storage space in the kitchen.’ To complement the beautiful combination of wood, glass and concrete in the architectural design, Elaine used natural materials and a natural colour palette. Travertine tiles work well in the space, and accents of timber continue the earthy theme. The decor and colour choices also contribute to the amazing sense of space in the home and the natural light that washes through into every nook and cranny. Elaine says, ‘Scale and proportion are key, as are the correct colour choices.’ Her favourite feature of the home, apart from the gorgeous kitchen? ‘Our custom-designed 3,2m dining table.’ We would have to agree.
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greats The people, places, and products you should know about Words Genevieve Fisher
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The Art Light by WiiD Design has us excited not only because it looks like a carefully considered artwork, but also because it is handmade from felt and leather. Designer Laurie Wiid van Heerden is a young product designer whose approach to design prioritises eco-efficiency without compromising on looks
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‘B’ is for books. Not for reading, however, but for transforming into design and decor pieces. The Folded Book Pendants by Durban- based design sisters, Janet and Angela Shaw, aka the Shaw Sisters, were developed in conjunction with Denise Kiggan of Freshly Found. The intricate folding technique used on the books’ pages was one that Denise had mastered to make beautiful decor items. The pendants have been a hit in design circles, winning Most Innovative Product at Decorex Durban 2011. ‘Light reading’ just took on a whole new meaning!
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Cape Town, aka the Mother City, aka Ikapa, is a place where inspiration jumps out from every view. Having scooped the 2014 World Design Capital title, Cape Town has clearly made an impact on the international design community. We can’t wait to see the innovation and creativity that will come out of one of the world’s most beautiful cities over the next two years.
Husband and wife team, Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin, otherwise known as Dokter & Misses, have been making their
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mark on the local design front with their inspiring, modernist furniture, lighting and interior pieces. Their use of angular lines and interesting materials has secured them a place on the Southern Guild design board as well as the number one spot in the Lighting category of the 2011 Elle Decoration International Design Awards (EDIDA). Their Flexi Desk system demonstrates why they are one of the coolest design duos around.
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Greg and Dry Roche of Egg Designs have been wowing us with their innovative and quirky approach to furniture and interiors for the last 15 years. They have now opened a retail showroom in Kramerville, Johannesburg, displaying their latest collection of emotive and unexpected items. The new collection builds on some of their most well-known designs. There’s a kids’ furniture collection too.
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‘F’ is for the fabric of our nation, the concept that inspired the launch of the Cape Town-based textile design business, Fabricnation. Its collection is made up of 17 designs printed on 100% home-grown cotton and takes its cue from African textile traditions. Fabricnation’s renowned Veld design depicts an African landscape that evokes
principal architect of Gass Architecture Studio, and Zander
the continent.
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The new kid on the furniture design block is Goet Furniture, which is actually an old-hat team comprising Georg van Gass,
a sense of romanticism and love for the great savannahs of
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van Niekerk, furniture manufacturer and owner of One Good Turn. Formed in 2010, Goet is a natural extension of Georg and Zander’s friendship and combines their fields of expertise. Haldane Martin has been designing jaw-dropping
Although Goet has only been in existence for just over a year,
pieces over the years, including the Baba Papa
Georg and Zander have already created some impressive
Lounger, which had decoristas buzzing with
furniture and home objects that have seen them become
excitement. The good news is that his new showroom
members of Southern Guild last year and selected by Plascon
opened at the end of February along Cape Town’s
to showcase one of the paint company’s forecasts at the recent
Sir Lowry Road and with it came the launch of one of
Decorex Johannesburg. They also participated in last year’s
Haldane’s newest designs, the Source Chair.
Food Wine Design Fair, where their stand got a lot of attention.
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We like good furniture, especially the way Goet does it!
Since 2006, Imiso Ceramics has been producing some of the most eye-catching ceramic homeware ranges to come out of South Africa. Andile Dyalvane and Zizipho Poswa are designers whose range of expertise includes textile, ceramics and furniture design. At the core of their work is the depiction and exploration of African traditions, and their interpretations of these traditions have resulted in contemporary pieces that are exported around the world.
Most people know Jonathan Liebman
Founded by architect Richard Stretton in 1999, Koop Design was deeply
as a young, successful property
involved in last year’s COP17. Koop has earned numerous accolades for
developer, but we believe that the
its green initiatives, including the 2010 AfriSam-SAIA National Award for
changing face of downtown Jozi’s
Sustainable Architecture and, last year, two awards of merit from the
Maboneng Precinct is a result of his
KwaZulu-Natal Institute of Architects for the Moyo uShaka Pier building on
creativity. Although we wouldn’t strictly describe Jonathan as a designer, his projects, Arts on Main, Main Street Life and 12 Decades Johannesburg Art Hotel, are primarily geared towards the creative industries. For example, 12 Decades showcases some of the best designers and creatives Jozi and South Africa have to offer.
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the Durban beachfront (pictured) and Addington Node.
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The Littleman Lamp by David Krynauw has captured our
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Makeka Design Lab (MDL) is responsible for the beautiful, innovative and thought-provoking design of the revamped Cape Town Station, which services thousands of travellers every day. The station is built according to sustainable guidelines. Last year saw MDL picking up a
hearts, not only because it’s an adorable decor accessory,
Gold Loerie for Three Dimensional & Environmental Design Architecture
but also because it’s an ode to responsible design, using
for its work on the South African Police Service Railway Police Station
salvaged jacaranda wood. David’s design philosophy
in Retreat, Cape Town. A big project that it’s currently busy with is
prioritises sustainable timber, most of which come from
DesignGate 480, a high-impact, mixed-use innovation district that will
salvaged trees or trees from his farm, Madola. The farm is
house the Museum of Design Innovation Leadership & Art (Modila). MDL
situated outside Piet Retief in the timber-rich divide between
is still keeping the details of this exciting project close to its chest …
the Mpumalanga highveld and lowveld.
You saw it here first!
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Durban’s jack-of-all-trades, Neil Roake, has been a busy
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man this past year. Neil’s a foodie at heart, but his eye
Over the years, Okha, with Adam Court in the driving seat, has
for design has seen him at the helm of many design
produced innovative furniture with aesthetic qualities that make them
retail concepts, such as the Durban Design Emporium,
seem like works of art. Adam and his team promote the best of SA’s
and the Space. His most recent projects expertly
artists, craftspeople and manufacturers by working in collaboration
combine his love for food with his design genius
with them. A recent project they were responsible for and that has
in the form of Italian restaurant Craft Trattoria and
everyone talking is the revamped Alphen Boutique Hotel in Constantia,
Larney’s Coffee Bar in Gateway. And did we mention
Cape Town. The hotel personifies old-school glamour yet has a
that he’s also started his own advertising agency,
contemporary, edgy look.
Modern Museum?
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Launched over a year ago, Pierre Cronje’s Simply Pierre range has been received remarkably well because it has been marketed as being more affordable than his signature range, without
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compromising on innovation and quality. Something else that we love about Pierre is that he is very dedicated to skills development and opens his factory up by appointment to anyone who wants to come and learn about his craft.
The quality of South African mohair is regarded as one of the finest natural fibres money can buy. Half of the world’s mohair comes from the angora goats of the Karoo. The world’s fashion industry as well as its craftspeople and interior specialists lust after it, and in response, Mohair South Africa released its Mohair Collection last year. The collection features a range of luxurious decor and fashion accessories made from this covetable textile.
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‘R’ is for remarkable achievement. Anya van der Merwe of Van Der Merwe Meszweski Architects (VDMMA) in Cape Town is the first female architect from SA to receive a lifetime
achievement award from the world’s largest architecture association, the American Institute of Architecture. This is a huge scoop for VDMMA, not to mention for South Africa’s design and architecture communities. Congratulations, Anya!
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Tonic Design has recently opened up its second showroom in Woodstock, Cape Town. Greg Gamble and Philippe van der Merwe are the agents for some of the world’s premier
furniture brands and also produce show-stopping pieces. As an interior design consultancy, Tonic was commissioned for one of the chicest private business lounges around: Slow in the City, across the way from the Gautrain’s Sandton Station.
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From Studio MAS & Urban Design, the geniuses who brought us the award-winning Circa on Jellicoe, comes the new Polo Rose. Situated in a Polokwane, Polo Rose houses three medical consulting suites in a leafy suburb. The design was inspired by the client’s passion for architecture that was not like the typical, monotonous, ‘face-bricktiled-roof’ developments in the area. The brief called for refinement and a contemporary look that would allow the suites to adapt to other uses, such as residential units. Polo Rose won the 2011 Learning Impact Award for Architecture.
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Unusual and quirky tableware is popping up on every decor blog, magazine and expo stand these days. Love Milo produces eye-catching tableware with a contemporary
collection of graphics inspired by nature. We love the Tree Cups range of ceramic teacups, with their branch motifs and saucers made from olive wood. We have
to ask: ‘Wood’ you like some tea?
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Veldt Designs is a textile, ceramic and soft-furnishing design company that takes its inspiration form the South African veld and nature. Not only are its designs an ode to our flora and fauna, but also the company’s commitment to
eco-conscious design means that it uses only high-quality, natural and sustainable materials, such as hemp and hemp-cotton blends, and makes its ceramics and silk screens by hand. Veldt Designs ships to the UK and Denmark, where people have fallen for its beautiful floral designs.
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‘X’ marks the design spot at Cape Town’s Freeworld Design Centre. The first of its kind in SA, it provides a decor consultation and 3D rendering service for architects, interior designers and decorators, property developers and owners. At the heart of the centre
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Willowamp has earned a lot of attention locally and internationally for its breathtaking lighting designs. In 2010 it was chosen for New York’s Museum of Arts and Design’s New Global Africa project, which explores African design in order to change people’s perceptions about the level of art,
is a four-pod exhibition space where every few weeks various creatives
craft and design on the African continent. The exhibition is
design a pod according to a chosen theme. The most recent one (running
travelling to several museums across the US until the end
until 23 March) is called Kidults, and features creative displays by Frank
of 2012. Looking at one of their best designs from 2011, the
van Reenen, Atang Tshikare, iJusi and the Fringe.
Spiral Nebula, you can see why Willowlamp has really lit up
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the world’s design stage. Y Tsai of Tsai Design Studio is passionate about SA and local design, and that makes him our favourite ‘architect activist’. He sat on the bid
David Krynauw, +27 (0)84 626 3807, davidkrynauw.com
committee for WDC 2014 and was a judge at
Design Kist, +27 (0)21 461 5335, designkist.com
the Western Cape Furniture Initiative design competition last
Dokter & Misses, +27 (0)11 025 2469,
year. His most recent accolade was being part of a winning team,
dokterandmisses.com
Urban Mosiac, which won the Western Cape leg of the Your Street
Egg Design, +27 (0)31 783 4953, eggdesigns.co.za
competition affiliated to this year’s Design Indaba.
Fabricnation, fabricnation.co.za Freeworld Design Centre, +27 (0)21 427 8918, freeworlddesigncentre.co.za Goet Furniture, +27 (0)82 306 6198, goet.co.za Haldane Martin, +27 (0)21 448 0999, haldanemartin.co.za Imiso Ceramics, +27 (0)21 447 7668, imisoceramics.co.za Koop Design +27 (0)31 303 3922, koopdesign.co.za Love Milo +27 (0)82 522 4921, lovemilo.com Maboneng Precinct, +27 (0)10 007 0080, mabonengprecinct.com Makeka Design Lab, +27 (0)21 425 5211, makekadesigns.com
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Mohair Collection, +27 (0)41 487 1386, mohaircollection.co.za Neil Rourke, +27 (0)31 326 1200 Okha, +27 (0)21 461 7233, okha.com Pierre Cronje, +27 (0)21 425 0374, pierrecronje.co.za Shaw Sisters, +27 (0)31 312 4475, shawsisters.co.za Studio MAS, +27 (0)21 461 9297, studiomas.co.za
‘Z’ is for one of SA’s fave dunkers, Bakers Iced
Tonic Design, +27 (0)11 327 2028, tonicdesign.co.za
Zoo biscuits, and we were thrilled to find them
Tsai Design Studio, +27 (0)21 423 7104,
reconfigured as wallpaper. The company behind
tsaidesignstudio.com
the wallpaper is Design Kist, which creates and sells
Veldt, +27 (0)82 343 7394, veldt.co.za
seamless digital patterns by local designers. Designs
Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects, +27 (0)21 4235829,
can be purchased in digital format for commercial use
vdmma.com
or ordered ready-printed onto wallpaper or fabric. The
Wiid Design, +27 (0)72 494 5914, wiiddesign.co.za
lovely borders on these pages are from Design Kist.
Willowlamp, +27 (0)21 447 8529, willowlamp.com
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y meeting with Ravi Naidoo, the head of Design Indaba and its launch pad organisation, Interactive Africa, both of which have been running for 17 years, was a turbocharged, motivational encounter. Even though one of the biggest events on the international design calendar was only three weeks away, Ravi still took the time to answer each of my questions while fielding continuous iPhone prompts, as if he were addressing a room of high-flying delegates, without an ‘um’ or an ‘ah’ or fumbling his eloquent flow of carefully chosen words. Ravi. Intimidating, yes. Passionate, unbelievably so. Inspiring, more than I could’ve hoped for. Interactive Africa has been at the forefront of some of the best examples of innovation in South Africa, and the rest of Africa for that matter, due to the core philosophy on which Ravi founded the company: to reimagine Africa. He says, ‘Interactive Africa is a holistic media company that leads with
concept-driven solutions. We pick projects and do what we have to do to make them work, whether that means publishing a coffee-table book, formulating a PR campaign or even producing a TV show.’ With Ravi leading the way, Interactive Africa was responsible for the First African in Space mission, the marketing of our bid to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, as well as the African Connection Rally, a 1999 trip from the north to the south of the continent to promote telecommunications investment in Africa. The success of these projects was due first and foremost to Ravi’s fundamental and unconditional love for his country and the continent as a whole, a value he has instilled in his organisation. As he says, ‘I believe my country deserves the best - no sloppy compromises!’ Secondly, a key maxim that has been realised over the years and which now informs his and Interactive Africa’s approach to project management is that of collaboration, as it states on the company’s website:
Innovation
Nation The pressure is on, the energy is high and the ideas are popping as Ravi Naidoo and his team at Interactive Africa gear up for this year’s international Design Indaba Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs courtesy Interactive Africa
The bigger, more beautifully designed picture Over the years the Design Indaba has launched affiliated projects, competitions and initiatives that aim to make a difference in the lives of everyday South Africans through creative, design-led solutions. Here we look at three stand-out projects, two of which were launched at the 2012 Design Indaba.
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DESIGN Profile As part of the 2007 Design Indaba, the 10 X 10 Low-Cost Housing project was a prime example of local talent working together with international mentors to provide low-cost housing for South Africans living in Freedom Park township outside Cape Town. Ten local architectural teams were selected to work with 10 international heavyweights who had previously attended and spoke at Design Indaba conferences. While on the positive side it was a meeting of talented creatives and geniuses collaborating to solve a crucial problem in South Africa, namely, the lack of government support for people who have been promised homes, on the flip side it emphasised that only through the private sector and private funding do South Africans have a chance at bettering their living standards. The stakes were high and the winning team was awarded the inaugural $100 000 (about R72 000) Curry Stone Humanitarian Design Prize. That winning team was MMA Architects, who came up with a ‘sandbag’ solution to Design Indaba’s challenge. Design Indaba subsequently built 10 houses in conjunction with PG Bison, who sponsored the materials. The project’s results, challenges and process were presented to the former minister of housing, Lindiwe Sisulu, and have been made available online as an open-source manual on low-cost housing.
10 X 10 Low-Cost Housing Common Pitch Founded by a creative community in Colorado, USA, Common Pitch aims to accelerate positive social change through the collaborative business ideas of young
‘In Interactive Africa’s experience, the best ideas and solutions come through collaboration.’ Ravi says it is ‘a way of thinking born out of design’. ‘All designers are part of a collaboration,’ he explains.‘It’s not just about a lone genius in the corner.’ It was this credo that spawned the project for which Ravi is possibly most renowned: the Design Indaba. ‘In 1994 I was approached by a group of designers in Cape Town who were concerned that in our new democracy, design was not getting the recognition it deserved, that it could contribute to change,’ says Ravi. ‘With the bigger pressing issues that come with a fledgling democracy, government and society as a whole weren’t really concerned with the impact of design and the innovation it could’ve brought about.’ So began the idea for gathering the world’s best design thought-leaders and bringing them to South Africa to stimulate, encourage and grow our own ideas and creativity. ‘We thought that by bringing inspiring design leaders to South Africa it would be a good way for us to catch up with the rest of the world. In order to be a great nation we needed to nurture and protect our ideas,’ he says. Over the past 17 years, Design Indaba has grown and produced many offshoot ventures, such as publications, events, and education, training, business, development and community initiatives, which are all aimed at tapping into South Africans’ creative energy to help uplift our economy and bring about change. And the reason for its remarkable success? Well, according to Ravi it’s because he and his team take it seriously. ‘This isn’t a trade show,’ he says. ‘We research, contact and nurture relationships with people across six continents who are at the top of their field. We need to change the algebra of this country, from the lowest common denominator to that of the highest possible multiple. Design Indaba aims to give South Africa stretch. To be more. If the saying goes, “Less is more”, then Design Indaba is about “More is more!” We work extremely hard on the event. After it’s over we have a week’s break and then the rest of the year we are back at it, working on other programmes, like new design syllabi for schools. It’s more than event; it’s now an institution.’ The hard work has paid off, and from the point of view of the design community and public who attend the conference and expo, what makes it a success is this level of excellence. ‘We are inspired by genius.
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It motivates people to be better, more innovative, and to work harder when they listen to someone who has reached the pinnacle of their field,’ Ravi says. But for Ravi it isn’t about the big names in the worldwide design community, or even an iconic new chair that every design groupie lusts after. For him, it’s about what that week conjures up in participants. ‘There is so much creative energy coming out of that week of the conference and expo, and that is where the reward is for me personally. Seeing the debut of very talented and thoughtful creatives, like Heath Nash for instance, or Andile Dyalvane of Imiso Ceramics, both of whom were unknown before they launched their first ranges at the respective Design Indabas and who now showcase their products internationally, that’s what makes it all worthwhile,’ he says. On a broader scale, other initiatives affiliated to the Design Indaba that provide solutions to socioeconomic challenges also inspire Ravi. ‘We’ve launched many initiatives and competitions that aim to better the lives of everyday South Africans, such as the 10 X 10 Low-Cost Housing Project launched at the 2007 Design Indaba, where we challenged local and international architects to come up with innovative solutions for low-cost housing.The success of that project was unbelievable, and they have even been built in Accra this year.’ When asked about the future of design in South Africa, Ravi says that Cape Town’s winning the 2014 World Design Capital bid is a big scoop. In many ways, Ravi’s vision for and contribution to the South African design community has played a large role in the world’s recognising our design talent and awarding Cape Town this accolade.‘We have always had pressing socioeconomic issues and South African designers have been aware that they need to respond to that,’ he says. This sentiment echoes the aim of the World Design Capital Committee. ‘Looking to the future, we need to point to hundreds of great South African designers, not just a handful. It can’t just be about exceptionalism. Education is our Achilles’ heel when it comes to establishing a critical mass of great designers. ‘To get that right will take a generation, and in the meantime, I suggest that designers be more prolific, look beyond the brief and invoke a new segment: business-to-community. Cape Town’s communities should be their clients.’ +27 (0)21 465 9966, interactiveafrica.com
entrepreneurs, designers and creatives, where innovation is its common currency. The events involve ‘pitch-offs’, where teams present timed pitches to a panel of celebrity judges. Live entertainment and an energising, collaborative environment help to draw the international media’s attention to the various socially aware groups, helping them to accelerate their growth. Common Pitch’s ideas will be introduced to the rest of the world at the 2012 Design Indaba, where a hand- picked line- up of 10 teams from around the world will take to the stage at Common Pitch: South Africa and compete for R200 000 in prize money, to fund the launch of their start- ups in Africa. Below are three initiatives that we believe epitomise the aims of the Common Pitch initiative, namely, the democratisation of entrepreneurship. 1. Vent!
Vent! gives young South Africans a platform to express themselves. Teenagers who have little access to resources but are brimming with creative talent share their stories, hopes and dreams with the world through art, music, and stage performances, using the arts as a vehicle for personal growth, education, empowerment and transformation. The team behind Vent! has been busy penning a screenplay for Vent! The Movie, a cross between Tsotsi, Billy Elliot and Fame. This project is being presented by Heather Costaras.
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Your Street
3. Let us Grow
To tie in with Cape Town’s 2014 World Design Capital bid, Design Indaba challenged young creatives in the city to collaborate on proposals to enhance an aspect of city life through design. The entries were judged by representatives from Design Indaba, the local design sector and the City of Cape Town. The initiative was called Your Street, and winners of the Cape Town leg were announced last year. The competition has just taken off in Johannesburg and Durban and there are 2. Mine Sweeper
plans to launch it internationally. The prizes are R100 000 for the winning project and
Let Us Grow is an initiative that will see
R50 000 for the first runner-up. Below we look
community gardens springing up all over
at the projects that won the Your Street Cape
Cape Town’s CBD, even on its rooftops, in
Town Challenge.
an attempt to benefit the environment, add some softness to the urban jungle and garner
1. Acre Road, Kensington
community involvement. The produce from these fruit, herbs, and vegetable gardens will be sold to local restaurants and residents and the revenue raised will be put back into the initiative to create more gardens and to train and hire more employees. The project team also aims to create Rainbow Sheds, similar to Muizenberg’s beach huts, as storerooms for the seeds and seedlings, and to establish information points for people wanting to get involved in the project.
Dutch designer, Massoud Hassani’s, project addresses the problem of landmines in Africa,
4. Violet’s Walk
particularly Angola, which currently has a population of 12 million people as well as 20 million landmines – almost two landmines
Sustainability expert, Lorena Pasquin,
per person. Mine Sweeper is a wooden,
collaborated with designers Mark Henning
bamboo-spiked ball, the design of which
and Hannah Williams of Black Hat and Nimbus
was inspired by children’s home-made toys,
to transform a patch of unused municipal
particularly soccer balls. Fitted with GPS
land along Acre Road, Kensington, into a safe
technology, it works by being blown by the
space for community activities. The space
wind and imploding landmines as it goes on its
will include a six-a-side soccer field, a dance
way. The GPS maps its path, creating a record
floor/ performance space and a space for
number of safe routes.
public information and artistic expression. Public information will be presented as
3. Wheel Farm
graffiti art. At the core of this project is the community, its views and its opinions. 2. Urban Mosaic
A group of friends, Luke, Jenny and Jess Pedersen, Kirsty Rielly and Katherine Spindler, all Woodstock residents, thought that their neighbourhood would be a much better place to live in if they got to know their neighbours. They were inspired by 88-yearThe Wheel Farm was consceptualised by by
old Violet George. Affectionately known in
designer Lo Yi and architect Liu Yang of China.
Urban Mosaic addresses the problem of shack
the community as Ma George, every day she
Used in densely populated urban environments,
fires in informal settlements. Project manager
walks particular routes. Despite her age, and
it serves as a multifunctional urban farming
Matthew Skade and designers Porky Hefer,
unlike her peers, she is unafraid and feels safe
ecosystem, providing energy, food, water and
Ashley Stemmet and Y Tsai came up with a
because she knows so many people. The group
job opportunities. Comprising Ferris wheels,
simple yet effective solution of using an eco-
realised that Ma George’s feeling of safety
green spaces and residences, it has integrated
friendly, fire-retardant paint on the shacks.
and familiarity could be spread by clearly
rainwater catchment and innovative water
Spin-offs include a colourful makeover for
demarcating walking routes, and creating
irrigation systems, so it can work in drier areas
the settlements, community involvement,
sturdy, low-maintenance, fold-down benches
too. It also allows for the conversion of waste
job creation, skills advancement and fire
bearing plaques encouraging residents to
into biomass for the generation of electricity.
safety awareness.
follow the routes and get to know one another.
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Afresh Event and Design
Country Living
David Muirhead & Associates
Dolce Vita Designs
Stefan Norval, Owner
Victoria Golbert, Owner
David Muirhead, Director
Bianca Suttner, Owner
What is your core business, and what were your most exciting projects of the past year? Event design, from the flowers and decor to the overall design of any event. Last year was packed with exciting, challenging and creative events, from turning Eversheds’ parking lot into a carnival to travelling South Africa in Anglo American’s canteen and creating elegant weddings for numerous clients. Describe your signature look. I am all about colour! I love mixing bold colours together.
What is your core business and what were your most exciting projects of the past year? Country Living is a concept store with international brands, showcasing a sophisticated atmosphere, luxurious interiors as well as the latest design trends. We travel all over the world to ensure that our clients get the finest in a luxurious yet comfortable lifestyle. We also supply furniture and total decorating concepts to residential projects all over the world. This year I completed a number of exciting projects, including a gorgeous modern house in the newly built Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate in Gauteng. I am also busy finishing up a magnificent mansion in Pretoria. Describe your signature look. The client’s brief as well as context dictate the style of my work. I do, however, have a current favourite look, a colour scheme consisting of midnight blues, black-and-white stripes with accents of mustard yellows and fuchsia pink, mixed with natural raw materials, such as wood and wicker. Your trends forecast for 2012? Together with the client, we do not follow trends, we create them! The must-have decor item? A gorgeous handmade porcelain vase, clear glass candleholders and black-and-white striped cushions, all soon to be stocked at Country Living Atholl only.
What is your core business, and what were your most exciting projects of the past year? Residential and hospitality projects. Our most exciting projects of the past year were a residential project in Johannesburg and the start of the refurbishment of the old Grace Hotel Rosebank. The hotel will be relaunched as ‘54 on Bath’ – a very exciting boutique hotel for Southern Sun. Describe your signature look. We enjoy creating bespoke interiors that reflect the people who live in them. Our signature style combines high glamour with warmth and functionality. A key component of our design style is designing to meet our clients’ needs, whether classical or contemporary.
What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? Interior architecture, design and decorating. Our most exciting project so far this year has been decorating a villa in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Our clients are Italian and currently reside in Cape Town. They are a stylish and well-travelled couple. They desired an interior that was extraordinary, beyond what they had been exposed to through their travels. A space where they would be able to entertain their guests, who are among the international elite, and host their family and friends … To live
I also love working with different textures and patterns – it creates a better look all round and not so two-dimensional an appearance. I am always on the lookout for interesting decor items to include in our designs. I am constantly inspired by the places I travel to, and love to adapt my findings to a more local context. Your trends forecast for 2012? Colour, colour and more colour! Mixing contrasting colours together. I also love the use of height and levels in my work. This creates more than one focal point and makes the overall look of an event much more exciting and less traditional! I am also looking into the concept of the language of flowers. All flowers symbolise something and I am looking at creating ‘hidden’ messages within the arrangements I do and the flowers I ultimately select for each event.
A personal approach is key to our design process. Your trends forecast for 2012? Understated elegance that is refined in its simplicity. Interiors need to be comfortable and resonate with those who live in them. The must-have decor item? A beautiful artwork from the Artroom in Parkhurst.
La Dolce Vita. Describe your signature look. Modern baroque. We love mixing straight lines with a theatrical piece. Your trends forecast for 2012? I don’t have a trends forecast; I have a design signature. I am looking forward to viewing the latest and greatest at the Salone in Milan, Italy, during April 2012, where the trends are set and the world is inspired. The must-have decor item? Anything that inspires your dreams … Mine is the Carnaby chaise longue by Minotti, in black.
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Head Interiors Deirdrè de Bruin, Interior Designer What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? The interior design of corporate, residential and hospitality projects, from inception to installation, is what we specialise in. We had the opportunity to do an 880m2 office installation where the brief called for a playful, non-corporate-looking environment. In response we placed desks along a winding, curving path, cutting through the space. A meeting room was set in an indoor gazebo. Breakaway areas consisted of picnic rugs with beanbags, and the canteen completed the park theme with a popcorn machine and balloons. Describe your signature look. We offer a good juxtaposition of classic design in the form of signature Italian and French pieces, made relevant by adding a contemporary setting and accessories. Your trends forecast for 2012? Interiors with a strong industrial and urban look are definitely back in the limelight. I also feel passionately about the offering from local boutique furniture manufacturers that treat craftsmanship as the art form it should be. The must-have decor item? Everything Adriaan Hugo, Fermob outdoor furniture, and a Gregor Jenkins salt and pepper set.
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What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? Our experience reaches from residential and corporate/ commercial interiors to the architecture thereof. We work directly with private clients on their homes and offices as well as with commercial clients and developers in both the residential and commercial sectors. Being in our 18th year of service to the design industry, we have completed many extraordinary projects successfully. Our most sensational project for 2011/2012 is the provision of the architectural and interior design services for a brand-new head office and warehouse for a global
What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? With a hands on approach, attention to detail and the unique combination of backgrounds in fine arts, graphic design and interior decorating, we offer an end-to-end design, decorating, artwork and project management service. Our most exciting project in the past year was having carte blanche to restore an old art deco apartment to its
corporate client. Describe your signature look. ‘Timelessly modern’, with hints of skilfully selected style to suit the client’s corporate identity and/or personal flair, thus producing a unique and ageless look for each and every space we create. But just as importantly, the client’s individual needs are expertly addressed. Your trends forecast for 2012? More practical design that finds innovative ways to achieve the desired look and feel, but at a much-reduced cost. The must-have decor item? Everyone should invest in at least one modern-classic piece of furniture or art that they love and appreciate.
former glory. Describe your signature look. Comfortable, lived-in interiors that reflect the client’s personality, with a combination of old and new; expensive and affordable pieces. Your trends forecast for 2012? Eco-friendly design. The use of vibrant colours combined with grey, white, gold and mixed metal tones. Menswear-inspired fabrics and patterns for walls and furniture, for a streamlined, masculine look. The must-have decor item? Anything vintage, retro, restored, reclaimed or rediscovered.
What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? We offer a personalised interior decorating and design service with project management. Our most exciting project of the past year was the redesigning, renovating and decorating of an old apartment in Johannesburg. This magical art deco building presented some exciting challenges, as old buildings are wont to do. The end result – a delightful reflection of our client’s personality, spirituality and quirky sense of humour. Describe your signature look. Loved and well lived in. Often timeless, contemporary fusions of furniture, decor and original art. Your trends forecast for 2012? There is a growing need for personalisation that expresses personal tastes and vision, through wallpaper, bespoke furniture and fabrics. Resurrecting the old and introducing the new. Vibrant colours to fuel the senses, such as stimulating tangerine, with balancing neutrals, greys and tans to soften the visual impact. The must-have decor item? High-gloss vintage items. Vintage books: make your own, from the flea market book sale: old yellow books look more authentic – remove the jacket, stack three or four together and secure with twine.
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What is your core business, and what were your most exciting projects of the past year? Interior retailing at its best. Our most exciting project of the past year was a celebrity’s abode. Describe your signature look. Our signature look is that your house must reflect that you have been collecting various interesting pieces over years and not a showroom display bought in its entirety. Your trends forecast for 2012? The mixing-and-matching of old and new, modern and antique, and the use of florals and botanicals in bold colours. The must-have decor item? An original Victorian period piece.
What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? We are a design company focusing on interior design and fit-out of corporate, retail and hospitality concerns. We manage the entire process, from concept to project completion, managing all elements and making sure the project is delivered on time and in budget. Our most exciting project of the last year was the redesign of Lombard Insurance’s offices. We had to give them a concept that met their fast- growing requirements, so it had to be very flexible, to enable them to make changes with the least amount of downtime. Describe your signature look. Our signature look is to give the client something that fits in with their vision. We have made sure to employ designers who have different strengths, in order to give us a greater flexibility. Your trends forecast for 2012? I believe that 2012 will be about using brighter colours and bringing in more natural products and finishes as everyone drives towards a greener environment. I also think there is going to be a drive towards meeting rooms that allow greater collaboration between participants. The must-have decor item? A feature wall in the reception that sparks interest and creates a talking point.
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Africa’s richest
SQUARE MILE Sandton was and still is one of Johannesburg’s most affluent neighbourhoods Words Nicky Manson
THEN AND NOW Sandton got its name from two of its larger suburbs: Sandown and Bryanston. The area was first occupied by the Tswana and later the Voortrekkers. Three farms were amalgamated to form the area that we call Sandton. According to the history books, Sandton’s reputation for being a cut above the rest stretches right back to the 1960s, but the reason for that impression had nothing to do with its impressive architecture and gorgeous inhabitants. Rather, Sandton was made up of smallholdings and was therefore popular with horse owners. Those who owned horses were considered as being quite prominent and wealthy; they were known as the ‘mink and manure’ set and, lent Sandton a prestige that it retains to this day, thanks to the many corporate and financial and investment institutions and the JSE, who have all made Sandton their home.
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Living In … Sandton
Opening page Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton hotel. This page, clockwise from top left Café Maude at Southern Sun’s Garden Court Sandton City hotel is an authentic French bistro; Radisson Blu is one of several international hotel brands entering the rich Sandton market; Southern Sun Hyde Park hotel’s pool bar atop the prestigious Hyde Park Corner shopping centre; the opening of the Zara store in Sandton City’s extension.
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hy buy property in Sandton? The answer to that is simple. According to Nils Hannemann, broker/ owner of Re/Max Central, it’s because it’s one of the most soughtafter areas in the country and the financial hub of Africa. After all, property’s all about location, location, location, and Sandton certainly encompasses a prized residential and commercial area. Another important factor is stability, and Sandton’s market is generally quite stable, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of Re/Max of Southern Africa: ‘Although the South African property market has been under pressure for a number of
years now, the Sandton area and surrounding suburbs seem to be riding this out very well.’ With thanks to … Adrienne Hersch Properties, +27 (0)11 728 7013, adrienneherschproperties.co.za
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What’s up The facilities of Sandton far outnumber those of any of its neighbours, thanks in part to its impressive list of shopping malls, hotels and restaurants. The Sandton Sun hotel was revamped last year, while the Legacy Group is responsible for the impressive DaVinci Hotel and Suites, Michelangelo Towers and Raphael Penthouse Suites. Other large hotel groups have planted themselves firmly in Sandton’s landscape too, including two international Radisson Blu hotels, and the Hilton Sandton. Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City and its impressive new extension mean you never need to shop elsewhere. From retail and food outlets to office space and entertainment areas, it houses banks, spas, pharmacies and doctors’ rooms. The only thing you probably couldn’t do at this shopping centre is have surgery done, but thanks to Morningside MediClinic being just a stone’s throw away, we needn’t test that theory. For a more intimate shopping experience, there’s Village Walk, Benmore Gardens, the Wedge, and Morningside Shopping Centre. There’s also a host of gyms, places of worship, a police station and, of course, the Sandton Convention Centre, one of the largest convention centres on the continent.
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The agents speak We chat to Avrille Grainger from Adrienne Hersch Properties, Cameron Jansen from Re/Max Central, Linda Erasmus from Fine & Country International Realty and Sean McCauley from Rawson Properties about Sandton’s property market
Q What makes Sandton an appealing suburb in which to reside?
Cameron: Sandton is the economic hub of Africa. There is very good access into Sandton via the M1, N1 and other main arterial roads, such as William Nicol Drive and Republic Road, and the area is generally well maintained and looks prosperous. Even though there are a number of new buildings going up, the area still looks very settled, with leafy green trees and generous parklands.
Q Is property in Sandton gaining in value?
Avrille: In the past five years there has been huge growth of approximately 30% in value. We are optimistic and expect conservative growth of perhaps 3% for the year ahead. Sandton has been and always will be a sought-after area.
Q Is living or working in Sandton a good investment? Sean: There is high demand for corporate rentals as many companies prefer to house their expat workers in Sandton, and most of Johannesburg’s tourism is centred there. Therefore it will remain a good area in which to invest.
Q Describe a typical Sandton property.
Linda: There is too much of variety to describe a ‘typical Sandton property’. The breakdown of upmarket apartments, townhouses, cluster homes and larger freehold properties is many and varied. However, one certainly can expect good finishes and well-kept verges and general infrastructure.
Q What can one expect in terms of size and price?
Sean: The average valuation of a freehold property in Sandown is currently R3,3 million and that of a sectional title property is R1,3 million. Prices start at about R1 million for a 60m2, one-bedroom apartment and about R1,7 million for Property and pricing
an 80m2 to 100m2 two-bedroom apartment.
Sandton Central is essentially the suburb of
Q Which are the more popular areas of Sandton and why?
Sandown. The suburbs that Sandton as a municipal district covers are many, the biggest and closest to the CBD being Morningside, Gallo Manor, Illovo, Bryanston, Hurlingham, Sandhurst, Hyde Park, Wendywood, Benmore Gardens and Parkmore. Sandton offers a broad spectrum of different properties. Expect to pay under R1 million for a small sectional title in these suburbs and up to R60 million for a grand old mansion. Areas such as Wendywood and Gallo Manor offer the best value for money, while areas like Bryanston, Morningside and Hyde Park usually come with all the luxuries, such as heated pools, Jacuzzis, wine cellars – and a price tag to match. An interesting statistic from Rawson is that almost 40% of current buyers in the Sandown area are under the age of 35, which does imply that up-and-coming professionals are still able to buy in the area.
Cameron: Our monthly stats from the various websites on which we advertise show that the two most popular suburbs are Morningside and Bryanston.
Q Is there more crime in Sandton because it’s a wealthy area?
Avrille: The crime in the area must be seen in relation to other surrounding suburbs. The presence of security companies does act as a deterrent to crime in Sandton.
Q How is Sandton’s infrastructure coping with the growing number of businesses in the area?
Linda: Infrastructure is generally stressed, from policing to potholes. Rates, electricity and various other elements of infrastructure are lacking. However, this seems to be across the board and not simply a problem in Sandton. In fact, Sandton seems to be one of the more efficient areas.
Q What’s changed in Sandton over the last 10 years? In transit In addition to the myriads of A-grade cars that you are bound to see zooming down the streets, as well as the many dashing car showrooms scattered around the area, Sandton is a hub of transport convenience, thanks to the new Gautrain, which allows commuters, tourists and travellers alike a safe and easy way to get there. Transit buses and a large taxi rank also allow for easy travelling in and
Avrille: The Gautrain and urban development. Sandton has become a ‘lifestyle suburb’ which offers it all to everyone within the area. It has become the area of choice for yuppies.
Q Would you encourage people to invest in Sandton?
Linda: Sandton is very conveniently situated and is probably one of the more organised areas of Gauteng. However, I do not always encourage people to invest in Sandton. In fact, I seriously suggest that if people do not have to work in Sandton, then they should rather choose to live somewhere further afield for better value and a quieter lifestyle. Not the answer you expected, I’m sure!
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Guests from an eclectic mix of industries dined in style at the Saxon and revealed many of their exciting plans for the year ahead
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he Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa in the middle of Sandhurst is synonymous with luxury, elegance and incomparable service, and so it was a fitting destination for our most recent Property Dinner in Johannesburg. On arrival, glamorous guests were whisked from their cars into chauffeured Beemers to the steps of the beautiful hotel, where a stylish private dining room and chilled pre-dinner bubbly awaited them. Our company for the night was a sophisticated lot, and conversation flowed while glasses clinked, business cards were exchanged and laughter filled the air. The evening was a celebration of old and new friends. Another cause for celebration was the imminent launch of two new titles, the Pretoria and national editions of The Property Magazine. (The latter, will be available for download via the Zinio digital newsstand app for Apple iPads and tablet PCs.) Then, with the welcome speeches and toasts over, it was time to indulge in some fine fare, fine wine and scintillating conversation. The doyenne of etiquette, Edith Venter, spoke fondly of her charity work, her favourite events of the year being the SA Guide-Dogs Association ball, the Saxon’s Decor & Design Mornings and the Pink Polo event at Val de Vie. She said she found it immensely
gratifying to hand over a cheque to a charity at the end of an event – it was a great reward after much sweat, blood and tears. I said I would be keeping my eye on her to double check which fork went with which dish, and she just laughed. Jarod Kolman from Limestone Investment Properties intrigued with his positive attitude, saying he believed the demand for property in Sandton was insatiable. His busiest sector was the buy-to-let business and there was huge demand from foreign corporates in the CBD. Jarod called ours ‘the age of the landlord’: in Europe and Australia there were big rental markets, whereas South Africans liked to own their properties. However, because of the rising costs of property and the banks’ unwillingness to give loans, South Africans were being forced into the rental pool. Another difficulty for landlords was the new Consumer Protection Act, which favours the tenant and necessitated stringent client checks, he said. Jo Morreira from Blue Living Properties said she was proud of her small but exclusive portfolio and that it was growing well. Craig Hutchison from Engel & Völkers enthusiastically told us about his new offices opening in the Nicolway, Featherbrooke Village and Gateway shopping centres. He said Engel & Völkers had experienced huge growth and was enjoying a
surge of young professionals working for them, people who would drive the market because they were keen to learn and worked well as a team. Other causes for celebration were the 30th anniversary of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty and the 40th wedding anniversary of Lew and Sandy Geffen. They work side by side and Sandy revealed that they had never once argued about business in their 30-year partnership. U.R.US designs elegant clothing for the corporate, leisure and hospitality industries. Its CEO, Debbie Braun, and fashion designer Michael Pokroy, of Marc & Michael fame, told us that they had entered into a partnership to introduce a brand-new lifestyle design concept into SA very soon. Assisting them would be Dimitrije Djukic of A Point Architects, who had recently returned from building glamorous hotels in Dubai and was currently building a masterpiece in his own highly contemporary style in our hood of Parkhurst. Watch this space. The trio were quite hush-hush about their idea, but Debbie did let on that the concept was all about the details (you might have a beautiful space, but how do you create ambience?) while Michael was happy to reveal that it was about a synergy of the senses when you are in a particular space.
Guest list Christopher and Stella Bettany Azura Island Retreats, Sudesh Bhageloo Edcon, Debbie Braun U.R.US, Zahir Cajee Surtee Group, Debbie de Jongh Mozambique Lifestyle, Dimitrije Djukic, A Point Architects, Anine Ehlers, The Property Magazine, Lew and Sandy Geffen Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, Craig Hutchison Engel & Völkers, Jarod Kolman Limestone Investment Properties, Nicky Manson The Property Magazine, Jo Morreira Blue Living Properties, Michael Pokroy Marc and Michael, Suliman Surtee Surtee Group, Thembelani Tukwayo Infrastructure Blueprint, Tony Vaughan Media Nova, Edith Venter Edith Unlimited, Vivien Yun Paragon Architects.
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Following on from the fashion and design focus were Zahir Cajee and Suliman Surtee of the Surtee Group, an exclusive company covering brands such as Boss Menswear, Dunhill and Grays. With 20 stores countrywide, this luxury brand is aimed at top clientele and businessmen. Leading fashion retail group Edcon was represented by Sudesh Bhageloo, who said he also had big plans for 2012. But he insisted on keeping these under wraps, so instead we discussed sports and what it had done for the nation. Sudesh and I were pleased to find out that we were both fans of Liverpool as well as the Sharks, and our conversation was an amusing mix of chuckling and bragging at a recent 6–1 win over Brighton & Hove. Heavyweight architectural practice, Paragon, was represented by Vivien Yun, who told us the group was busy with the new Alexander Forbes building opposite the Gautrain. It was all about glass and technology and it would be a four-star green building once completed, Vivien explained, adding that there was a trend to focus on urban design and buildings.
Moving into the travel realm, the spotlight was on Mozambique. With its gorgeous surrounds and tropical climate, what’s not to love? Christopher and Stella Bettany wholeheartedly agreed, saying that this is what had led them to leave the world of UK asset management and seek out something new. They have since opened the immensely successful Azura on Benguerra resort and a luxury eco-lodge on Quilálea Island, and were now planning their newest venture – a boutique tented property in Gorongosa National Park, a place so beautiful, said Stella, that it has eight biospheres and more wildlife than Sabi Sands. Their properties also have philanthropic interests and their passion lies with the Rainbow Fund, which has helped open a school on the island. They said they were aiming at opening a health clinic too. Another intrepid Mozambique supporter was Debbie de Jongh from Mozambique Lifestyle. ‘My focus is to get people interested in exploring and investing in the country of Mozambique – a country so open and ripe for business,’ she said, adding, ‘Come explore Mozambique with me!’ W hen do we leave? As the conversation and wine continued to flow, topics left the business realm for gossip and politics, but that’s a story for another day.
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lobal research indicates that while the international property market remains under pressure, prime property across the globe is still performing well, although it can be said that secondary property is taking strain. Recovery in the fiscally challenged countries is still pending. Retailers and corporate occupiers are exercising caution and are consolidating operations where needed, to prepare for the year ahead. Locally, the property sector continues to remain vibrant. Property fundamentals remain strong and building costs are favouring new developments. In the office sector, a two-tier market is emerging, pitching prime-grade space against the rest of the market. Research shows that gross rentals in prime buildings offering floor space that can accommodate open-plan layouts or high headcounts per square metre remain strong. The rest of the sector remains under pressure, forcing landlords to consider incentives, such as low rentals and refurbishments, to attract new tenants. In general, rentals have remained flat and landlords and managing agents continue to focus on tenant retention and reducing operating costs. Tenants, for their part, are being diligent and seeking professional advice on the cost of occupation and leasing strategies before they commit to a lease agreement. On the retail side we are seeing increased interest in smaller towns across the country. Super-regional and regional shopping centres continue to perform well, while the smaller retail centres are struggling.The trend to refurbish existing centres continues across the country. In the Gauteng industrial market, mini units
(less than 1 000m2) and larger units (2 000m2) are driving the demand for space. As the supply of space declines we expect rental levels to start showing an upward trend, possibly in the next couple of months, and more vacant land being put back on the market. The Bloemfontein market remains stable and research shows a small increase in rental levels.There is also a trend to refurbish existing space to accommodate potential tenants, especially in the warehousing sector. In Cape Town, vacancies are still slightly up in most nodes, but this should come down soon due to the lack of speculative developments. The demand for prime quality space is still strong and growth is being driven by warehousing and logistical firms. In Durban, conditions have remained largely unchanged over the last 12 months. There is still a gap for high-quality warehousing space. Umhlanga and industrial nodes south of Durban remain the most popular, though the projected economic growth around King Shaka airport has not yet materialised. Continued pressure on the manufacturing sector could influence the performance of the industrial property sector. South Africa is following a similar trend to international markets, where prime properties continue to perform well and secondary properties struggle in a market beaten down by growth pressures. This is largely due to increases in vacancies and reduced rental levels Africa will continue to attract more interest: we are seeing an increase in retail developments planned for sub-Saharan Africa. The new supply of space can be linked to retailers’ and multinationals’ expansion
into Africa. In Nigeria the demand for retail space is increasing and we estimate that 250 000m2 (GLA) of new space will be coming on stream in the next 24 months. The lifting of the textile ban has played a significant role in new retailers’ entering the market. Ghana is also benefiting from international retailers wanting to set up shop there. We estimate that 110 000m2 (GLA) of new space will be coming on stream in the next 12 to 24 months. Accra Mall remains the flagship centre, attracting large numbers of shoppers. Retailers entering the sub-Saharan market continue to face a variety of challenges, including language differences, legal requirements, exchange rate fluctuations and the sourcing of qualified staff. The office sector in both Nigeria and Ghana is experiencing an increase in enquiries from multinationals requiring prime space. This in turn is fuelling the supply of space. Namibia remains stable and continues to perform well. Overall, the outlook is positive and cautiously optimistic. We believe 2012 will be a year filled with exciting product offerings and new ways to look at property.
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ome 20 years ago, Swakopmund didn’t have any form of tourism, but according to Alison Berg of Namibia Tours Safaris, a resident there, the coastal city is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in Namibia. And The Namibian reports that this prime holiday spot is enjoying an ‘upper-class housing boom’. Alison confirms that there are just about no vacant plots left. Estate agents say the boom is being driven predominantly by foreigners, many of who are from South Africa, Germany, Russia and Angola. The uranium mining and exploration activities around Swakopmund are key to the property boom. ‘The recent expansion in mining activity has had an impact on the demand for upmarket houses, as well as on rentals in higher brackets,’ says Brian Basson of Nel’s Estates. He adds that buyers are generally looking for permanent dwellings,
holiday homes or rental potential (rental prices in Swakopmund have rocketed over the last three to four years). Brian adds that the diversity within the Namibian market is also helping to counteract the economic downturn being experienced elsewhere in the world. The Namibian reports that there is a concern that due to foreigners’ interest in real estate in Swakopmund, home prices there are being inflated beyond the reach of average local buyers. Alison shares this worry: ‘Employment has increased due to the property boom for some in Swakopmund. However, the negative aspect of this boom is the rise in rental prices. Joe Soap who works for a private small business or has his own business cannot afford to rent a house anymore, let alone get the money or a loan together to buy a small place here. Property is becoming unaffordable for the working class.’
According to The Namibian, homes in central Swakopmund do not sell for less than N$2 million (R2 million). Elsewhere in the city, prices start from N$1,3 million. Commenting on the situation in an interview with ABN Digital, Namene Kalili, research manager for FNB Namibia, says buyers get much better value for N$2 million in Swakopmund than in Windhoek: ‘The houses are bigger, your specifications are much better and there is the opulence factor.’ Namene also points out that the homes in Swakopmund were built for mining executives, and that given the weakening uranium price, the intended homebuyers lost interest in the properties, which are therefore currently selling at a year-on-year discount of 17%, making them attractive options for foreigners. He adds that for South African investors there’s also the incentive of not having to pay capital gains tax.
This home in Swakopmund is priced at just under N$4 million. Available through Nel’s Estates, it has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Nel’s Estates says the
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Words Catherine Riley Photographs courtesy Nel’s Estates Sources: abndigital.com, namibian.com.na, namibia-tours-safaris.com, nels-estates.com.na
Namibia’s media is talking about an ‘upper-class property boom’ as Swakopmund raises the property stakes
AFRICA Namibia
Sunny outlook Helio Resource Corp. has reported the final results from its 2011 drilling programmes on the Gold Kop and Leatherman targets at the Damara Gold Project (DGP) in Namibia. Helio, which owns the 3 185km2 project through its wholly owned Namibian subsidiary, BAFEX Exploration, began drilling the project in March 2011. Helio’s February drill results report shows that at Gold Kop the company found ‘significant intercepts up to 4m at 8,2g/t Au, 8m at 3,2g/t Au, 6m at 2,7g/t Au, and two zones grading 2,9g/t Au over 6m’. The company intends to focus its resources on the Gold Kop target, where copper and silver mineralisation also occurs. The DGP is located between AngloGold Ashanti’s Navachab mine to the south-west and B2Gold’s Otjikoto Project to the north-east. +1 604 638 8002, helioresource.com
Steeling themselves The development of Africa’s largest steel mill, the Otavi Steel Mill, could kick off in 2012 through a joint venture of equal shareholding between Groot Groop, Otavi Town Council, André Neethling Trust and SDS Group Form. SMS Group South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany’s SMS Group, and Italy’s Danieli are to provide the Otavi Steel Mill with the needed steel-making technology and equipment. South Africa’s Scorpion Mineral Processing has been selected for engineering, procurement, and construction management. With more than N$24 billion (R24 billion) budgeted for its development and construction, the plant will have an annual output capacity of 10 million tons of steel. +264 (0)81 250 9027,
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There was more to hook the guests at our Property Dinner at Ekipa restaurant at the Hilton Windhoek than just industry talk
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he Property Magazine is making inroads into Namibia and is growing increasingly popular there, and local industry players were delighted to join us at the Hilton Windhoek hotel for one of our renowned Property
Dinners. The Hilton Windhoek is a breath of fresh air and a true trendsetter in terms of service, value and customer satisfaction, and it proved a fantastic choice for this prestigious event. We were seated in a private dining room just off Ekipa, one of
the hotel’s four upmarket restaurants. The superb ambience and personal service of this great hotel brand naturally extended to the dining experience, and it was immediately apparent to all of us why the Hilton Windhoek is reporting a massive rise in market penetration, higher occupancy and greater patronage of its restaurants than its three established competitors combined. Our guests were a convivial mix that included representatives from all the key property-related industries in Namibia, such as bankers, auctioneers, advertising executives and not a few owners of leading real estate agencies. Media Nova MD Tony Vaughan welcomed everyone and touched on the importance of the magazine as a leader in carrying the property industry’s message to our readers and promoting properties not only in Namibia, but also in SA and the rest of southern Africa. Tony also commented that the magazine is widely read, with up to 20% of Namibia’s property business coming from the South African market. And with the magazine’s uptake on Air Namibia, it is a valuable medium that gives the Namibian advertiser a far greater reach. Tony also had news on the technology front: ‘Towards the end of March, we will be looking to launch our fully digital National edition on Zinio for Apple iPads and tablets. Keeping up with technology and the myriads of possibilities it has to offer will not only carry the regular advertiser to greater heights, but will offer an editorial opportunity for the magazine to go into a much richer and in- depth read too.’ The formalities over, the relaxing evening continued to soft background music. The guests agreed that life is too short to drink bad wine, and were delighted that Promark Publishing Namibia had sponsored two delicious wines for the evening: the full, rich, yet not overpowering Nomada Sauvignon Blanc 2010, from the Durbanville region, and the smoky, full-bodied Meerhof Syrah 2008, a fine blend of Shiraz, Mouvèrdre and Viogner grapes from the Somerset West region. Over starters, Wimpie van Vuuren, Air Namibia’s head of marketing, concurred with Tony, saying that passengers were carrying off copies of The Property Magazine from Air Namibia’s planes faster than they could be supplied! Media Nova is forging ties with other key players in Namibia, one of them being the top-rated Bank Winhoek, whose Kathy Hamed told us that the bank had recently scooped seven PMR.Africa Diamond Arrow Awards, including Best Bank, Best Investment Services and Best Property Valuers. Discussion turned to what a superb opportunity Namibian real estate presented to investors. Property in Namibia has shown growth of more than 14% a year, with some neighbourhoods showing growth of as much as 18% a year in the past three years. The captains of the real estate industry seated around
Guest list Adrian Avram The Property Magazine, Loretta Basson No. 1 Estates, Lu-Wayne Botes URBN Properties, Elna Esterhuizen Elna Esterhuizen Properties, Kathy Hamed Bank Windhoek, Gerrie Heyneke Brand and Business Development, Lynn Hutchison Andreya Pereira Properties, Angela Jansen-Visagie Bank Windhoek, Jerome Joseph Joseph & Snyman, Martin Liebenberg RightMove Realtors, Stefan Loftie-Eaton Stefan Loftie-Eaton Properties, Alex McDonald Namboer Auctioneers, Anny Mouton Ogilvy Namibia, Andreya Pereira Andreya Pereira Properties, Jerry Rossouw Safland, Sylvia Rusch Broll Namibia, Henri Slabbert Ministry of Magic, Mynard Slabbert Media Nova, Schantal Teichmann Just Letting, Izak van Niekerk Jimmey Construction, Shanee Smart Media Nova, Wimpie van Vuuren Air Namibia, Tony Vaughan Media Nova.
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our table agreed that the industry is a haven for South African investors, with foreign investments and the repatriation of funds being guaranteed in writing by the Government of Namibia. Investments of more than R2 million qualify buyers for a Certificate of Status Investment, which makes applying for permanent residence in the country significantly easier. All the major banks have a presence in Namibia, and there are regular short flights between Joburg and Cape Town and Windhoek. Several agency representatives around the table said that, with all these incentives, South African investment in Namibian real estate accounted for some 20% of their sales. As the evening drew to a close, Mynard Slabbert, Media Nova’s associate publisher in Namibia, said, ‘This has been a great evening and an important one for the Namibian market. It is not often that we can get so many guests together in such a relaxed and informal setting. What a brilliant way for our advertisers to be able to sponsor such an event in the future, even if it just to say “thank you” for the past year’s support.’
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Stipp notes that while most of these elements are good economic indicators, they have affected many of the citizens of Windhoek both positively and negatively. “With this growth, we are currently in a situation where supply does not meet the actual demand, which has led to property in Windhoek being relatively expensive. Perhaps the biggest effect of under-supply is the ever-increasing threshold for entry into the market. Young middle-class couples and first-time buyers are struggling to afford a townhouse. Bottom line – prices are high,” says Stipp.
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lighting and the temperature are electronically
coast farm on the Ramsgate/ Southbroom
moderated and water, food and medicine are
border, the village has been designed
automatically dispensed.
to offer over-55s a peaceful and secure
Indeed, the list of possible is endless, and the
retirement option amid rolling hills,
bottom line is not only that you can run a
tropical vegetation and abundant flora
On the fun side, a wired-in audio system can
more efficient home, but also that these days you really don’t have to be a multimillionaire like Richard Branson to have smart chips
Bright choice
and fauna. The village will comprise 50 one- and two-bedroom cottages, selling off plan for R850 000 and
regulating every home comfort.
Morningside’s newest residential gem is a
R890 000, respectively, as well
And you don’t have to be an electronics whizz
development called Solaire. This property
20 bachelor and one-bedroom units
either. Even elderly folk who need automated
in Longdon Road is within walking distance
ranging between R400 000 and
reminders to take medication or an easy way
of Morningside Shopping Centre and a BRT
R500 000. The social environment will
to call for an ambulance are making use of
stop. The exclusive development has only
be enhanced by a communal lounge,
modern technology effectively.
26 apartments, which range from 162m2 and
dining facilities, two swimming pools and
So I say, ‘smart’ is a personality as well as the
234m2 and have spacious layouts and top-end
a bar and braai area, while the dam will
best home design tip for 2012 and beyond.
finishes. Each apartment has two parking bays.
provide year-long tag-and-release fun for
Remember, as the wonderful Steve Jobs said,
Communal facilities include a clubhouse with
fishermen. A frail-care nursing centre with
‘Design is not what it looks like and feels like.
swimming pool and optional extra storerooms
qualified staff will provide a full spectrum
Design is how it works.’
and staff quarters. Available through Adrienne
of care for residents, says Natalie Herbert
Hersch Properties, from R3,159 million.
of Brink Property Group.
Until next month,
+27 (0)11 728 7013,
+27 (0)39 314 4642, brinkproperty.co.za
Sandy
adrienneherschproperties.co.za
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COMMERCIAL Real Estate
Shop chic
The R500-million Nicolway Bryanston shopping centre, scheduled to open in April 2012, is set to lead the way in conveniently stylish everyday shopping. Its elegant design and distinctive architectural focus sets the stage for one of the city’s most exceptional shopping experiences. Nicolway Bryanston is being developed by the Rodrigues Group together with development managers Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment. The attention paid by the development team and MDS Architecture to the centre’s design has given rise to a modern, innovative structure that incorporates the latest in retail and architectural principles as well as environmentally responsible practices. Natural light is used to maximum effect. The atriums create a discernible connection between the two levels, and the architectural language and colour finishes are varied. The chic, 23 000m2 centre will house about 90 retail stores, including Woolworths, Checkers and Food Lover’s Market, and will service the residential and business communities in its immediate area as well as the commuters on William Nicol Drive. +27 (0)87 940 3833, fgprop.com; nicolwaybryanston.co.za
Commercial recharge
The colour that counts
Commercial property will lead the market’s recovery, says Jason
According to the Green Building Council of South Africa, the new
Lee, head of Rawson Properties’ commercial franchise division.
Vodafone Site Solutions Innovation Centre in Midrand is officially
‘Traditionally the residential sector leads, but the prospects for
the greenest building in Africa and the first in South Africa to
commercial property are looking good,’ he says, adding that the
be awarded a six-star Green Star SA rating. The carbon-neutral
commercial sector has shown greater resilience, partly due to low
building has been purpose-built to house a group of experts
interest rates, and because investors are drawn to commercial
whose sole role is to investigate technological ways to reduce the
property as it can yield better returns. He says banks have always
company’s carbon footprint and reduce the costs that come with
been in favour of partnering with commercial landlords, because
rolling out and maintaining cellular networks. Vodafone aims to
they manage a 20% to 30% deposit, deal with banks directly and
reduce its global CO2 emissions by 50% by 2020. Criteria for the
usually opt for shorter-term bonds. Banks are more willing to assist
green ratings include the use of recycled materials, the amount of
struggling landlords, says Jason. +27 (0)21 658 7100, rawson.co.za
concrete used in the structure, energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and emissions.
While risks remain evident in the property market, in certain sectors there is a vibrancy that is allowing us to remain optimistic about the prospects of the market – Malcolm Horne, CEO, Broll
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Bryanston West Offers in the late R4 millions. Large family home offering “all round” versatility including flatlet plus ±150sqm home office with separate entrance situated on exquisite garden (acre). 3 Large receptions to covered patio and pool. 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (mes), double staff accommodation. 3 Garages, ±60sqm 2 room flatlet with bathroom. Office: reception, 4 offices, 2 storerooms, bathroom, kitchen, good security. Marco 083 513 4576 Christine 083 632 3472 (B) 011 728 7013
Bedford Park / Linksfield Offers from R3.9 million. You probably can’t quite picture where this home is, thats because its tucked behind “two security booms” and only the rich and famous gain access. Standing proud and bold this exquisite cluster boasts everything that you looking for in a “luxury home”! The kids can kick a ball, the dogs can swim. Four, even five bedroom beauty with all the Channel, Gucci & Pacco Rabbane fragrances. Come on! Stop procrastinating and put charcoal, ink or even blood on paper! Just what the doctor ordered. Work with us and we’ll “operate”. Asking R4.9 million. Janine 083 676 1967 (B) 011 728 7013
Houghton Calling all Houghton buyers! Asking R3.8 million. This is your chance to break into the Houghton market. Original Houghton beauty is set on ±1900sqm of land. 4 Large beds main en-suite, separate dining & lounge, eat-in kitchen & scullery, entertainers patio looking onto pool. This magnificent home is waiting for a NEW family to enjoy it! Round the corner from KES, St Johns & Sacred Heart. Dan 079 505 0450 Sally 082 570 1470 (B) 011 728 7013
Norwood Ideal family home in the best part of Norwood! Get here fast because this home has it all. 4 Bedrooms (2 main en-suites), spacious dining room, lounge and TV room lead onto covered patio and entertainment area. Enjoy your built-in braai area and take a plunge into a sparkling pool situated in an idyllic garden. Asking only R2.795 million. Clive 082 823 9057 (B) 011 728 7013
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COLLECTION
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CONSTANTIA
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R6 600 000
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OPULENT LIVING IN THIS ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE Spacious home on three levels set amongst beautiful trees with stunning views of Table Mountain, offering privacy, security and lock-up and go convenience. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private patio/garden –dbl garage.
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R5 675 000
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Rene Hurwitz 082 655 5558 RE/MAX Living 021 433 1555
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Web Ref 489771
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SLICK OIL These furniture pieces are works of art. Using upcycled oil drums, award-winning designer, Hamed Ouattara, creates a variety of items for the modern living space. The former accountant from Burkina Faso discovered his passion for art a few years ago, and today he is a member of the Design Network Africa programme. His work can be purchased from the African Contemporary Emporium (ACE) at Arts on Main in Joburg or online at Imagine Nation. +27 (0)11 726 8865, imaginedhome.com
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Turning something old, borrowed or blue into something newer and more valuable is what upcycling is all about GRATEFUL CRATES The Crateful Table from Abode at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town, is upcycling at its best. The crates that are used as drawers are sourced either from catering suppliers or from local plastic manufacturers. Available in blue, green, yellow, black or red, the Crateful Table is certainly a creative corner piece.
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Words Catherine Riley
+27 (0)72 261 3540, abode.co.za
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