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Contents DECOR
TRENDS
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HOT DECOR & DESIGN
Glitz and glam at the Rose
every day of the year,
Bar at the new five-star
arty rugs from Italy and
Alphen Boutique Hotel
bathroom accessory
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PRIVATE VIEWING The inside scoop on this year’s hottest interior design trends from the
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best in the business
HOT PLATE Wine farms, an arty
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DESIGN 20
The London Design
Broll CEO Malcolm Horne
Museum’s nominees for the
on commercial, retail and
best architecture of 2012
industrial space
HOT REVIEW/ WHAT’S ON
TRASH TO TREASURE A new lease of life for junk
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through upcycling
HOT INDULGENCE Winter designer fashion to keep you stylishly snug, Gucci’s retro bag, and colourful cocktails
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Border design Design Kist
ON THE COVER House, China. See page 20 for more architectural greats.
top hotel, Growthpoint’s green sprint, and easy
INNOVATION NATION
investing in Mozambique
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WESTERN CAPE: RESIDENTIAL
creatives plan to uplift
Langebaan living for
our society
over-55s, more choice at Somerset Country Estate, Kleinmond’s harbour hang- out and Peerutin
HOT MANDATE
Architects’ stylish renovation
An Uvongo penthouse with
in Bantry Bay
glamorous Somerset West home that’s fit for the stars
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WESTERN CAPE: COMMERCIAL Hope for the hospitality sector, why commercial
DYNAMIC DINING
CAPE DUTCH MEETS COSMOPOLITAN
A Property Dinner at the
Foodie delights, excellent
space at Montague Park,
chic Upper Eastside Hotel
wine and other reasons to
and Tokai’s sumptuous Food
in Woodstock
buy in Stellenbosch
Lover’s Market
Mozambique at Quilálea
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Carlson Rezidor’s jewel in
products to watch
all the trimmings, plus a
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AFRICA Addis Ababa, Botswana’s
REAL ESTATE
TRAVEL Exploring the quieter side of
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The people, places and
Indaba, and how SA’s
without the calories
Guangzhou Opera
AN A-Z OF SA’S DESIGN GREATS
Ravi Naidoo on Design
LUXURY
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AN OVERVIEW OF PROPERTY IN AFRICA
and a blushing tea set
unmissable events
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CELEBRATING DESIGN
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restaurant in the city,
A heart-warming read, and
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ROSE-TINTED SHOT GLASSES
Outdoor furniture for
a functional, beautiful
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property will lead real estate’s recovery, prime
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ED’S LETTER
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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The Rose Bar at the new five-star Alphen Boutique Hotel is bringing a shot of glitz and glam to the 300-year-old estate in the Constantia Valley
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eclining on one of the daybeds at
weekend since it opened and is getting busier
double-tiered deck beneath a stately oak tree
the outdoor Rose Bar, overlooking
all the time. ‘It’s all thanks to Paul’s vision. He is
whose raiment of soft fairy lights turns up the
the lush lawns, rose garden and
a Camps Bay guy and wanted to bring some of
magic dial tenfold in the evenings.
swimming pool of the Alphen
the cosmopolitan, chic vibe of that area to the suburbs. And when Paul does something, he
beginning of December last year, every
Alphen Estate, makes you realise how hip
does it with the utmost dedication and passion,
weekend it’s been filling up with locals who all
and happening life in the burbs can be. The
seeing his ideas through to the very end.’
remark that they finally have somewhere to go
Take the Rose Bar for example: while the
stereotypes of Constantia (‘snotty’, ‘posh’, ‘old
on this side of the mountain. ‘I think what makes the Rose Bar work is
school’) dissolve instantly here, where a new
atmosphere is informal, every detail to make
kind of glamour and style are taking root.
patrons feel like VIPs has been taken into
the contradiction of it being surrounded by
consideration. Ben says, ‘All the waiters and
an 11,5-acre estate with a long and interesting
Kovensky, is an entrepreneur whose name
waitresses have been employed because of
history, located in a colonial area, yet the
is synonymous with high-end dining venues
their personalities. We have a certain culture
ambience is fresh and trendy.’
around the Cape Peninsula: Paranga, Pepénero
here where people can be themselves and are
and the Kove, to name a few. Having revamped
outgoing and like-minded; even our dress code
accompany you while you laze on a daybed
and relaunched the Alphen, he is also the man
is relaxed – simple blue jeans, white long-sleeve
surrounded by 300 years of history and watch
responsible for bringing sophisticated cool to
shirts and white sneakers.’
the bold and beautiful mingle? The Porn Star
The owner of the new boutique hotel, Paul
Aesthetically, ‘relaxed’ has been translated
one of Cape Town’s most historical areas.
What, then, is the definitive cocktail to
Martini, of course, with lashings of passion fruit
into a French nautical theme, with the large
and shots of sparkling wine. Looking out over a
for anyone wanting a relaxed, trendy and sexy
sofas and daybeds in neutral colours being
rose garden never felt so good.
night out in the southern suburbs. Ben Watkins,
brought to life by curtains striped red, navy
the GM of the hotel, says it’s been busy every
and white. The Rose Bar is spread out over a
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venue for summer evenings out in the southern suburbs.
The Rose Bar has become a hot destination Words Genevieve Fisher
Ben says, ‘Since the bar opened at the
Boutique Hotel, all within the 300-year-old
The Rose Bar at the Alphen Boutique Hotel features a retractable roof that makes it an ideal
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Wine farms and their unique offerings, an arty new restaurant in the burbs and blushing tea sets are all the rage this month
A member of Culinary Team SA and winner of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 2008 Young Chef of the Year Award,
TANJA KRUGER has recently
been appointed to the position of head chef at the stylish, French-themed Makaron Restaurant at Majeka House in Stellenbosch.
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.
Q What is your favourite ingredient?
Tea tone
We love a good tea party. We love it even more when the crockery is a match of pink, pink and more pink. The new Strawberry Tea Collection by Le Creuset is a must-have for anyone who loves afternoon tea with the ladies, mad hatters or any other willing participant.
That’s like asking a mother who her
Available from Le Creuset Boutique Store Cavendish Square.
favourite child is. Ingredients that I
+27 (0)21 671 9550, lecreuset.co.za
cannot live without are garlic, ginger, chillies, tomatoes, wild mushrooms and fresh herbs. I also love growing my own produce and using fresh ingredients out of the garden.
Q Who or what inspires your cooking?
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.
Q Where do you see yourself in five years?
I would like to be one of the best chefs of a Top 10 restaurant. I would also like to achieve an Olympic gold medal with Culinary Team SA. More than anything, I hope to have travelled more, gained a lot
Ready to go
Spier’s new eatery, Eight to Go, specialises in picnics of all descriptions. As the sister of the
of experience and become the best chef
restaurant, Eight, it follows the same principles of using local, natural and organic produce
and manager that I can be. I would also
wherever possible and giving preference to food grown on Spier’s farm. The picnics are
love to be a mentor and an inspiration
designed by Eight’s Executive Chef Lorianne Heyns, in consultation with acclaimed foodie, Judy
to young chefs. +27 (0)21 880 1549,
Badenhorst. There are four types of picnic available: Gourmet, Relaxed, Vegetarian and Raw, as
makaronrestaurant.co.za
well as special picnics for kids. All the picnics come in 100%-biodegradable and compostable packaging. Advance booking essential. +27 (0)21 809 1100, spier.co.za
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Tanja Kruger interview Catherine Riley
in the country and running the kitchen
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HOT PLATE
Afloat on cloud wine
The new Rickety Bridge Tasting Room in the Vines is also on our must-visit list. Offering panoramic views of the vineyards and the Franschhoek Mountains, the revamped tasting room with its contemporary, monochromatic colour theme has got wine and decor enthusiasts inspired. The floating terraces among the vines are a wonderful way to enjoy the last of summer’s days and taste the estate’s acclaimed wines as well as its maiden Cap Classique, Rickety Bridge Brut Rosé. +27 (0)21 876 2129, ricketybridge.com
Lucky Luke
Celebrated chef, Luke Dale-Roberts’, latest venture is a joy to visit for an early bite, late dinner or drinks after work. The Pot Luck Club & Gallery is adjacent to Luke’s Test Kitchen restaurant at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock and the intimate space serves as both eatery and contemporary art gallery. The menu features ‘small plates’ of modern global dishes and guests may mix and match to their heart’s content. There is also a dedicated cocktail bar, and a list of boutique wines to complement the delectable items on the menu. +27 (0)21 447 2337, lukedaleroberts.com
A hearty place
With wine farms, it’s all about good food, lazy days and, of course, good wine. In keeping with this idea of the good life, the historic wine estate, Boschendal, is now holding a bustling farmers’ market, Place de Boschendal, in its beautiful courtyard every Saturday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Experience the finest hospitality, and chat with the farmers as you select from the best seasonal produce, including organic fruit and vegetables, artisanal breads, local cheeses, dainty confectioneries, fine oils, spices and home-made preserves. +27 (0)21 870 4200, boschendal.com
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 Cape Town 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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HOT DECOR & DESIGN
Outdoor furniture for every day of the year, arty rugs from Italy and a functional and beautiful bathroom accessory are this month’s decor gems
Interior designer and consultant
MICHELLE TRIMBORN
of Design Quarters 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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Linear all-rounder
Part of the 365 Days collection, Giandía Blasco’s Na Xemena range extends a home’s clean, modern architectural lines to outdoor spaces. Timeless and classic, it’s available from Limeline. +27 (0)21 424 8682, limeline.co.za
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HOT DECOR & DESIGN
A spoonful of passion
This coffee table is part of the Reedveld range, designed and manufactured by Stuart Douglas of Douglas & Co. Specialising in custom-made cabinetry and designer furniture, Douglas & Co. creates wood furniture with great passion and a touch of inspiration from its gorgeous workshop that’s situated on a Franschhoek wine farm. +27 (0)21 876 3215, douglasandco.co.za
Rugged contrast
Gonsenhausers Fine Rugs has unveiled a contemporary Italian rug collection made from the finest wool and silk. Inspired by patterns and shapes from classic Italian architecture, the range combines unique effects of what looks like running paint, in bold and pale contrasting colours. +27 (0)21 462 4819, finerugs.co.za
Swivel without the dribble
The Zack Linea Swivelling Towel Holder makes an eye-catching addition to any modern bathroom. This swivelling double towel rail addresses the practical need of accommodating two large towels without taking up a lot of space, all the while being a design feature in its own right. +27 (0)21 706 2604, jeeves.co.za
Space odyssey
For the 10th anniversary of the Orbit Lounger by Dedon, designer Richard Frinier has created a 25% bigger version of this iconic outdoor piece. The Orbit XXL comes in a limited range of 250 units and is available from Cane Time. +27 (0)21 510 1072, canetime.com
A cut above and beyond
M-Interiors’ new furniture collection, Beyond, is based on designer Marius van der Merwe’s vision for 2012 and beyond, namely, pieces that have a sense of longevity and aren’t based on a fad or trend. +27 (0)21 447 8322, m-interiors.co.za
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HOT INDULGENCE
Winter designer fashion to keep you stylishly snug, Gucci’s retro bag, and colourful cocktails without the calories
WARMING SECRETS After the jet-setting and partying of summer, Women’Secret’s Autumn range is all about taking it easy, relaxing at home and enjoying your space. The collections, Pearl, Chelsea, Twilight and Antique, all feature various designs and fabrics for lingerie and pyjamas. Available from Women’Secret Canal Walk. +27 (0)21 555 1743, womensecret.com
’70S GLAM The Gucci 1970 bag is an ode to the
CLASSIC REVIVALS
glamour and art deco aesthetic so
Polo’s new design team’s debut collection of revived
characteristic of that decade. It comes in
Polo classics will be in stores just in time for
maxi and medium sizes and is versatile and multifunctional. We love the gold
winter. Essential wardrobe classics include new fitted striped shirts, V-neck knits and perfect
chain detail and dangling gold tassel.
cardigans. Old favourites include duffel coats,
Available from the Gucci boutique store at the V & A Waterfront.
cable knits, corduroy jeans and melton coats. Available from Stuttafords Cavendish Square.
+27 (0)21 421 8800,
+27 (0)21 674 1000, polo.co.za
gucci.com
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 REVIEW
Words Genevieve Fisher
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,
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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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
Absa Cape Epic Grand Finale, 1 April Lourensford Wine Estate is once again hosting the finish of the Absa Cape Epic and the Grand Finale celebrations. The Grand Finale of the staged mountain-bike race features live entertainment by Freshly Ground, a farmers’ market, delectable food and wine and glorious scenery. The Spur Kids’ Zone offers fun activities, including a cycling race, jumping castles, games, face painting and more. Mountain biking enthusiasts not participating in the Absa Cape Epic can take part in the Cape Times-sponsored Vineyard Races – the Vineyard Ride and the Vineyard Run. +27 (0)21 426 4373, vineyard-races.co.za
The Cape Winelands Film Festival, Until 26 March
from SA, England, Holland, Pakistan and
Pantsula and the legendary Hugh Masekela,
Poland. Guests will be welcomed by a swing
to name a few. Tickets from R400 for a
Stellenbosch is buzzing with film critics
band and a grand display of vintage cars.
day pass to R550 for a weekend pass. The
and movie buffs at this platform for
Take in the fashion show, indulge in food and
Rosies Stage is charging an additional
emerging South African film industry talent.
wine pairings, relax in the whisky and cigar
R30/performance. +27 (0)21 422 5653,
Events include open-air film screenings,
lounge and enjoy brandy and chocolate as
capetownjazzfest.com; 0861 915 8000,
lectures, informal receptions with guest
you listen to the strains of live Spanish guitar.
computicket.com
celebrities, and a dozen cooking demos, live
+27 (0)21 863 3191, valdevie.co.za
entertainment and barrel tastings. +27 (0)21 556 3204, films-for-africa.co.za
Absa Wealth 5 Nations Invitational Polo Classic, 24 March
Cape Town International Jazz Festival, 30–31 March
I Don’t Work on Sundays, 3–21 April Marc Lottering’s new show at the Baxter
The 13th Cape Town International Jazz
Theatre features brand-new material as the
Festival takes place at the Cape Town
comedian comments on diverse topics, such
International Convention Centre, where
as Beyoncé’s baby, and his fascination with
This new event on SA’s polo calendar is
audiences will once again be entertained by
reality TV. He will also explain why he refuses
taking place at Val de Vie Wine and Polo
the finest local and international performers,
to work on Sundays. Tickets: R80–R100.
Estate in Paarl and will feature top players
including Third World, Marcus Miller, Hip Hop
0861 915 8000, computicket.com
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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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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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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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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.
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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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3. Let us Grow
To tie in with Cape Town’s 2014 World 2. Mine Sweeper
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 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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Living In … Stellenbosch
Cape Dutch meets
cosmopolitan From historic homes worth their weight in thatch to a thriving wine industry and student culture, the university town of Stellenbosch is the perfect blend of old and new Words Catherine Riley Photographs courtesy Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Stellenbosch
Cultural appeal With its historical sites, cultural activities and myriads of palate-pleasing restaurants, Stellenbosch is a major tourist attraction. Shop for sumptuous goodies every Saturday at the Stellenbosch Slow Food Market at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, dine out at some of SA’s top fine-dining restaurants and taste some of the country’s best wines. One annual event that is not to be missed by connoisseurs is the Stellenbosch Wine Festival in August. Aesthetes can also enjoy classical concerts throughout the year at Endler Hall on the university campus or at Spier wine estate. For a dose of pampering with your history tour, stop over at the Lanzerac Hotel & Spa. Situated on a 300-year-old wine estate, the Lanzerac offers one of the region’s finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
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Living In … Stellenbosch
Settling in stellies Chris Cilliers, CEO and principal of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Stellenbosch, sheds some light on the potential of living and working in this winelands’ hub.
Q Why is Stellenbosch an appealing town to live in?
Stellenbosch is a university town that compares well with similar university towns in Europe and America. In addition to the university, it offers some of the most sought-after schools in the country, is home to head offices of some of the most prominent corporations in South Africa and is surrounded by world-renowned wine farms. It’s a fantastic mix of academic, artistic, local and international residents. The town still has its old-world charm, and children can walk safely to school barefoot or by bicycle. People are attracted to the balanced country lifestyle and the availability of almost anything they could want.
Q Is Stellenbosch a good place to work in? Opposite The iconic Cape Dutch buildings of Stellenbosch. This page, clockwise from top A guesthouse in Mostertsdrift on the market for R9 million; priced at R19,75 million, this small wine farm between Stellenbosch and Somerset West features a number of cottages and a restored manor house; the historical Skuinhuis today incorporates restaurants, a decor shop and a florist.
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he town of Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by the Governor of the Cape colony, Simon van der Stel. It lies on the banks of Eerste Rivier, baptised thus by the governor because it was the first new river he discovered in the area. Within six years Stellenbosch became an independent authority and the seat of a magistrate with jurisdiction over 25 000km2. Today, Stellenbosch is synonymous with two very different institutions – wine and students (although the two have been known to mix on occasion). It was in the late 1600s that Huguenot refugees came to settle in Stellenbosch. They planted vineyards in the area, seeding what was to become South Africa’s successful viticulture industry. In 1683 the first school
was opened, but it wasn’t until almost two decades later, in 1859, in conjunction with the opening of the Dutch Reformed Church’s seminary, that education became a hallmark of the town. The oldest girls’ school in South Africa, Rhenish Girls’ High, was established in 1860. Today, the town is home to the renowned University of Stellenbosch, built in 1918, and is surrounded by lush wine farms, each of which bears a rich history. With thanks to … Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Stellenbosch, +27 (0)21 809 2760, sothebysstellenbosch.co.za
Residential round-up In 1710 a fire almost destroyed Stellenbosch, leaving only two or three houses standing. It is hard to imagine that the busy town could have had so few homes back then, as today Stellenbosch has very little ground left for development. That is why the value of homes is always on the up. ‘The town works on a supply-and-demand basis,’ says Chris Cilliers of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Stellenbosch. Student accommodation plays a big role in the residential market of Stellenbosch. Many apartments change hands every year, and there is always strong demand for rental accommodation. Although the stereotypical view of a Stellenbosch home is of one with traditional Cape Dutch architecture, the truth is that most properties built in this style are to be found on farms, many of which are no longer in private hands. Central Stellenbosch and Mostertsdrift comprise highly desirable historical houses that are very valuable. Also available are homes built in the 1960s and ’70s that are being revamped. The residential end of Stellenbosch is a high-density mix of family homes, lock-up-and-go developments, golf estates and student digs.
Stellenbosch is an excellent place to work, as the access routes come in from both the N1 and N2. It is within easy travelling distance of Cape Town, Somerset West, Paarl, Franschhoek and Cape Town International Airport. There are plenty of work opportunities in town in the hospitality, education, corporate and agriculture industries. Technopark, for example, houses Alexander Forbes, British American Tobacco, Steinhoff, Capitec and Rembrandt.
Q Does Stellenbosch hold good property investment potential?
Stellenbosch to a large extent moves to the beat of its own drum. An excellent investment is in student accommodation. Recently, the area of Die Weides has seen unprecedented growth in sales, achieved because developers built student housing there. This is one of the areas countrywide that have seen a massive increase in value during these difficult times. Although prices have been affected by the recession, the effects are nowhere close to what was felt in other parts of South Africa.
Q How would you sum up Stellenbosch in one sentence?
Stellenbosch constantly evolves to accommodate its people and is one of the most sought-after destinations in SA, offering an idyllic lifestyle.
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EXPANDED IN FEATURE L A OUR DIGIT EDITION from Zinio
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
PARADISE Quilálea, an intimate and extremely beautiful desert island a short hop from Pemba, Mozambique, with accommodation recently refurbished, has become a republic … of paradise
Words Tony Vaughan Photographs courtesy The Roving Ambassador
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Opposite Bird’s-eye view of Quilàlea – a practically unrivalled private-island experience. Above The Villa Quilálea infinity plunge pool at sunset, where you can unwind and feel at one with your tropical surroundings.
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or me it’s all about big birds and little birds: both of them bring out an erotic and romantic emotion in me as I enter them – I feel happy, alive, excited and free. So by the time I stepped off the little bird that flew me from Pemba to an island a short boat trip from Quilálea Island, I would have been happy spending a couple of days carrying coconuts around (and believe me, there’s a lot of them) than relaxing on a beautiful island. A chance to spend a few days on a desert island isn’t to be sniffed at, certainly when compared to a few days at the office, and I guess I’ve been extraordinarily spoilt over the years. This island, she wasn’t my first, and she certainly won’t be my last! Islands off places such as Brazil, Australia, Maldives, Seychelles, Malta, Malaysia, Greece, Mauritius, Thailand, Spain, Mexico and Borneo have made the list, and so it’s fair to say that I’m a pretty good judge of island experiences.
‘First impressions count.’ It’s drummed into us from school, through personal relationships and certainly in business. And when it comes to hotels, islands and restaurants, they’re often the deal-breaker. What is it they say, you don’t get a chance to make a second impression? Although with an island it’s kind of a little different, as short of swimming or paying a lot to turn around, you’re there, in the hands of whatever service and product they have to offer. Compared with a 90-minute Thai massage in Bangkok, the first impression Quilálea makes is as subtle as a 30-minute back massage in a five-star hotel: you know you’ve had something done to you, it felt good, and you want more. Stepping off the boat you are greeted by the manager, your personal butler and the dive instructor (and general island bird and plant person if he can’t get you under the water), smiles abound, and then everyone quickly disappears and you start your island holiday.
The most important person in your life for the next few days is your butler, not because anything is difficult or because you are left wanting, but merely because, for him, you are the most important person in his life for the next few days. And therein lies the difference between Quilálea and most other islands: it is personal. It is very personal! Never invasive, never pushy, always there but never there – qualities with which a person is born, recognised by Quilálea as important, and selected and fine-tuned by the island’s management team. The butler subtly forms a partnership with you, quickly tunes in to your needs and desires and smoothly makes each component of your visit a pleasure. Coming a very, very close second as the most important person in your life for the next few days is the chef. Don’t get me started on island food elsewhere: often slop, often boring or too elaborate and often a lot of other things that makes a burger back home
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Clockwise from top Furniture built from traditional materials and local arts and crafts add to that away-from-it-all feeling in the breezy bedroom of Sunset Villa; the Quilálea team – always there to make your stay a magical one; the sunken lounge area in the bar.
appealing. The chef at Quilálea, however, is right on the money – young, enthusiastic and with the right amount of humility, he prepares fresh, exciting food. Exciting in that it does a lot for the eye and even more for the palate. It’s home cooking, professionally done, with the right balance of flavours, the right size of culinary challenge and, importantly, the right portion size, allowing you to get to his mouth-watering desserts without feeling as if you need a round-theisland swim to work off the calories.
Of course, if you feel you do need a round-theisland swim – a fraction far, although you can walk it in 45 minutes or so – there’s the island whistler for you. No, not a rare species of the feathered variety, but rather the young Afrikaans dive instructor, whistling away as he adds yet another personal dimension to the island vibe. Whether in the water, below it, on various boats or on land, his switch is always in the ‘on’ position – again, he’s not in your face, but there for you when
you feel the need to shake it up a gear or two. And having dived all around the world and seen some amazing things under water, I can easily say that he’s by far the most excitable person under water ever, making every dive memorable. Throw in a spa with an amazing view, lunches and dinners set for you in some beautiful, romantic locations and large bedrooms with tasteful island decor and you have close to the perfect romantic island escape.
With thanks to … Tony’s trip to Quilálea Island (special RSA Resident Rates apply) was arranged by The Roving Ambassador and Tourism Corporation Africa. The Roving Ambassador operates like a private bank, indulging a select clientele with magical journeys to Africa’s most exclusive destinations, from the Cape to Gauteng and Kruger National Park to Mozambique’s islands of Benguerra and Quilálea and onwards to mystical Marrakech and its palatial Ksar Char-Bagh. Quilálea Private Island – managed by Azura Island Retreats, which also manages the deluxe Azura at Gabriel’s on Benguerra Island in southern Mozambique – has been named in Tatler’s Top 101 Hotel’s in the World Awards 2012. (Also part of The Roving Ambassador’s portfolio, Royal Malewane Private Game Reserve was nominated by private clients and awarded the title of Third- Best Hotel in the World in Travel & Leisure (USA) in 2011.) Tourism Corporation Africa’s preferred airline partners are Airlink and British Airways (International). The Roving Ambassador is renowned businessman Andrew Shapland, who is based in Cape Town, London and New York. Tourism Corporation Africa, +27 (0)21 426 0991, (fax) +27 (0)21 422 0337, shanaaz@tourismcorp.co.za, tourismcorp.co.za; Azura Island Retreats, azura-retreats.com
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Opposite Bird’s-eye view of Quilàlea – a practically unrivalled private-island experience. Above The Villa Quilálea infinity plunge pool at sunset, where you can unwind and feel at one with your tropical surroundings.
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or me it’s all about big birds and little birds: both of them bring out an erotic and romantic emotion in me as I enter them – I feel happy, alive, excited and free. So by the time I stepped off the little bird that flew me from Pemba to an island a short boat trip from Quilálea Island, I would have been happy spending a couple of days carrying coconuts around (and believe me, there’s a lot of them) than relaxing on a beautiful island. A chance to spend a few days on a desert island isn’t to be sniffed at, certainly when compared to a few days at the office, and I guess I’ve been extraordinarily spoilt over the years. This island, she wasn’t my first, and she certainly won’t be my last! Islands off places such as Brazil, Australia, Maldives, Seychelles, Malta, Malaysia, Greece, Mauritius, Thailand, Spain, Mexico and Borneo have made the list, and so it’s fair to say that I’m a pretty good judge of island experiences.
‘First impressions count.’ It’s drummed into us from school, through personal relationships and certainly in business. And when it comes to hotels, islands and restaurants, they’re often the deal-breaker. What is it they say, you don’t get a chance to make a second impression? Although with an island it’s kind of a little different, as short of swimming or paying a lot to turn around, you’re there, in the hands of whatever service and product they have to offer. Compared with a 90-minute Thai massage in Bangkok, the first impression Quilálea makes is as subtle as a 30-minute back massage in a five-star hotel: you know you’ve had something done to you, it felt good, and you want more. Stepping off the boat you are greeted by the manager, your personal butler and the dive instructor (and general island bird and plant person if he can’t get you under the water), smiles abound, and then everyone quickly disappears and you start your island holiday.
The most important person in your life for the next few days is your butler, not because anything is difficult or because you are left wanting, but merely because, for him, you are the most important person in his life for the next few days. And therein lies the difference between Quilálea and most other islands: it is personal. It is very personal! Never invasive, never pushy, always there but never there – qualities with which a person is born, recognised by Quilálea as important, and selected and fine-tuned by the island’s management team. The butler subtly forms a partnership with you, quickly tunes in to your needs and desires and smoothly makes each component of your visit a pleasure. Coming a very, very close second as the most important person in your life for the next few days is the chef. Don’t get me started on island food elsewhere: often slop, often boring or too elaborate and often a lot of other things that makes a burger back home
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Clockwise from top Furniture built from traditional materials and local arts and crafts add to that away-from-it-all feeling in the breezy bedroom of Sunset Villa; the Quilálea team – always there to make your stay a magical one; the sunken lounge area in the bar.
appealing. The chef at Quilálea, however, is right on the money – young, enthusiastic and with the right amount of humility, he prepares fresh, exciting food. Exciting in that it does a lot for the eye and even more for the palate. It’s home cooking, professionally done, with the right balance of flavours, the right size of culinary challenge and, importantly, the right portion size, allowing you to get to his mouth-watering desserts without feeling as if you need a round-theisland swim to work off the calories.
Of course, if you feel you do need a round-theisland swim – a fraction far, although you can walk it in 45 minutes or so – there’s the island whistler for you. No, not a rare species of the feathered variety, but rather the young Afrikaans dive instructor, whistling away as he adds yet another personal dimension to the island vibe. Whether in the water, below it, on various boats or on land, his switch is always in the ‘on’ position – again, he’s not in your face, but there for you when
you feel the need to shake it up a gear or two. And having dived all around the world and seen some amazing things under water, I can easily say that he’s by far the most excitable person under water ever, making every dive memorable. Throw in a spa with an amazing view, lunches and dinners set for you in some beautiful, romantic locations and large bedrooms with tasteful island decor and you have close to the perfect romantic island escape.
With thanks to … Tony’s trip to Quilálea Island (special RSA Resident Rates apply) was arranged by The Roving Ambassador and Tourism Corporation Africa. The Roving Ambassador operates like a private bank, indulging a select clientele with magical journeys to Africa’s most exclusive destinations, from the Cape to Gauteng and Kruger National Park to Mozambique’s islands of Benguerra and Quilálea and onwards to mystical Marrakech and its palatial Ksar Char-Bagh. Quilálea Private Island – managed by Azura Island Retreats, which also manages the deluxe Azura at Gabriel’s on Benguerra Island in southern Mozambique – has been named in Tatler’s Top 101 Hotel’s in the World Awards 2012. (Also part of The Roving Ambassador’s portfolio, Royal Malewane Private Game Reserve was nominated by private clients and awarded the title of Third- Best Hotel in the World in Travel & Leisure (USA) in 2011.) Tourism Corporation Africa’s preferred airline partners are Airlink and British Airways (International). The Roving Ambassador is renowned businessman Andrew Shapland, who is based in Cape Town, London and New York. Tourism Corporation Africa, +27 (0)21 426 0991, (fax) +27 (0)21 422 0337, shanaaz@tourismcorp.co.za, tourismcorp.co.za; Azura Island Retreats, azura-retreats.com
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he venue for the first Western Cape Property Dinner of the season was Upper Eastside Hotel, a firm favourite of The Property Magazine team ever since this chic hotel opened in Woodstock, Cape Town, in June 2010. Dinner was held in a private room where the decor was quirky and inviting, with walls dynamically decorated with bold black-and-white stripes, funky clocks and square mirrors. The lighting was soft and the table spacious, covered in a cloud of white. Media Nova MD Tony Vaughan was thrilled to finally have the chance to enjoy a Property Dinner at the hotel, announcing that for several months schedules had made it tricky to do so. But at long last, there we were, breaking bread and enjoying a splendid evening. Tony welcomed our guests and announced some exciting developments at The Property Magazine, including the soon-to-be-launched Pretoria edition of the mag as well as the launch of a national digital edition that will be made available via Zinio for download to Apple iPads and tablets. Property developments and movers and shakers within various industries were the hot topics of the night, along with pride and positivity towards Cape Town’s status as World Design Capital (WDC) 2014. An enjoyable part of the evening’s proceedings was the exceptional wine. Terence van der Walt of Siris Vintners was there, representing Haut Espoir wine estate in Franschhoek and doing a sterling job of keeping our glasses full. A real treat was the unreleased Cloud Fall 2009, earmarked as the flagship white blend of the estate. Terence said the younger generation of winemakers was taking the industry by storm: ‘They are not following traditional standards and methods, and South Africa is finally getting a name for itself through creating its own wine.’ On the subject of real estate’s prime movers, property entrepreneur and owner of Upper Eastside Hotel, Mike Flax, said there is plenty happening in Woodstock: ‘A huge number of companies have moved into this area and residential rentals have been beyond anyone’s expectations. There are some great spaces here.A large chunk of potentially re- developable buildings exist in the Woodstock/Salt River area.’ He said that vacant properties would eventually predominantly become residential units, but that a fair amount would also be turned into commercial or retail space. And what is it that makes the area so popular? ‘I think it’s the edginess that inspires design,’ Mike said. Architect Annelise Visser of Louis Karol, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in April, said this is an exciting time because of the number of buildings being certified as green: ‘We’re involved in the new
The Property Dinner held at Upper Eastside Hotel in Woodstock was a fine gathering of old friends, new acquaintances, choice fare and excellent wine Guest list Stefan Antoni SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects), Caroline Coates Upper Eastside Hotel, Nicci Colussi Cape Quarter, Claudius Combrinck Adlab and MSP Developments, Mike Flax Upper Eastside Hotel, Andrew Hamilton-Barr Espresso Design, Adele Jones Adlab, Michèle Jones The Property Magazine, Simone Karol Louis Karol, Catherine Riley The Property Magazine, Brian Singer Singer Group, Terence van der Walt Siris Vintners, Tony Vaughan Media Nova, Annelise Visser Louis Karol, Julia and Ron Ward Ward, Ward & Pienaar Attorneys.
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headquarters for Chevron. It’s going to be a green building and we’re hoping for a four- or even five-star rating.’ As for movements in the residential property market, Claudius Combrinck, Adlab MD and head of marketing for MSP Developments, said the trend is towards affordable housing: ‘This market is certainly growing. There is a lot of interest and there is a huge demand. The aim for developers is to provide amenities and services within affordable residential complexes that would usually be found in more upmarket spaces, such as state-of-theart security and landscaped areas.’ Nicci Colussi of food, design and decor destination, Cape Quarter, shared her news: ‘Exciting facelifts are taking place. Tenants are filtering down from the current Retail Level 1 to the Square level. Uwe Koetter Jewellers is taking 500m2 of space, Zone Fitness is moving down to Level 1, where it will be facing onto the Square, and office tenant Pernod Ricard is expanding by 75%. Across at the Piazza, Lindt & Sprüngli is expanding its Chocolate Studio with a bigger retail section, which includes Lindt ice cream and sorbets, the first of their kind in South Africa. Once these movements are complete, the centre will be 100% let.’ Travel specialist Brian Singer of Singer Group held a different opinion to most of the other guests, saying WDC 2014 won’t drastically affect tourism in Cape Town. ‘I think it’s another feather in Cape Town’s cap, but this accolade won’t be an isolated attraction of the city.’ However, he remained upbeat: ‘The more awards Cape Town accumulates, the better.’ Caroline Coates wears many hats, including those of marketing consultant for Upper Eastside Hotel, board
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member of SAPOA Western Cape, and chairperson of the Association of Visual Arts (AVA). ‘I think it’s made Capetonians think differently about Cape Town as a city,’ she said about WDC 2014, adding that locals would likely go out and explore the city and discover more of its design. She said that what South Africa needs is quality homeware and furniture that is both affordable and accessible. Andrew Hamilton-Barr of Espresso Design, an importer of Italian furniture, agreed: ‘There are some fantastic local designers in South Africa, but they are just not mass market.’ Having recently been wowed by the renovation of the Fugard Theatre in town, Julia and Ron Ward, of Ward, Ward & Pienaar Attorneys, said that despite all the new designs out there, they feel that the old never goes out of style. ‘There is definitely a place and scope for new design, but I’m a sucker for restored beauty,’ said Julia. A mover and shaker in his own right, Stefan Antoni, agreed that one should never undermine heritage, but at the same time, he loves new design. Now in its 26th year of practice, SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) has earned itself an excellent reputation and is now sought out by clients living as far afield as Russia and Iran. Stefan remarked that he enjoys a challenge and that complex sites lead to exciting projects, although this isn’t always the case. ‘Very often, I think clients don’t manage to push architects to great solutions,’ he said. For an exciting result, one needs great designers, great clients and a certain daring to go on that journey, he said. As far as the journey of the evening was concerned, the time had come to say goodnight.
Duck confit crêpes with orange and sesame butter. Springbok crostini with Camembert and cranberry relish. Fig and goat’s cheese spring rolls with ginger syrup. Prawn wontons with lime and coriander glaze. Brie parcels with vanilla berries. Lavash with tapenade. Amuse-bouches
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What is your core business and what were your most exciting projects of the past year? We specialise in upmarket residential interior design and decor, designing the complete interior space, from finishes, lighting, joinery, kitchens and bathrooms to the final layering of decor furniture, curtains, shutters, art and accessories. Our most exciting projects of the past year were a four-floor apartment in a listed building in London’s West End, and a work in progress for a stunning new home in Higgovale, Cape Town. Describe your signature look. We create interiors with warmth, soul and personality, with each element thought through, layer by layer, born out of a passion for design and the natural world around us. A balance of stunning textures, clean lines and simplicity, creating a rich look that is distinctive and modern. We are passionate about lighting in contemporary spaces and believe it creates the magic in
What is your core business and what was your most exciting project of the past year? We offer interior design and architectural services, with our core business focusing on the hospitality, retail and commercial sectors. Last year we opened a Gauteng office, and have been focusing on Society House, an exciting retail, office and hotel development in Lusaka, as well as numerous other projects in various countries north of our border. On the local front, the design team is looking forward to unveiling the new and amazingly beautiful Blue Route Mall in the next couple of months. Describe your signature look. Balanced asymmetry is an ideal that permeates the many differing styles that we need to adopt in order to achieve the aesthetic requirements of our extensive and varied client base. Your trends forecast for 2012? ‘Sustainability’ is a global common denominator when it comes to business in general, and its influence on the design industry is gaining impetus dramatically, and with good reason. There is a growing trend towards sustainable solutions to interior design briefs, and thus an increased need for us to
What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project in the past year? Pure Dezign creates fantastic spaces for our corporate and commercial clients. Our service offering ranges from basic space planning to complete design and project solutions. We manage the entire process, from client brief to project completion and everything in between. We commenced with an exciting project last year – the complete refurbishment of Johnson & Johnson’s head office. This is an opportunity to give a new lease of life to a space that hasn’t been renovated in 30 years. Watch this space for further details! Describe your signature look. Pure Dezign is all about ‘The art of simplicity’. We believe that the impact of a design solution lies in its simplicity, letting the space speak for itself, as it were, instead of over-designing. Your trends forecast for 2012? Colour is making a statement this year, with peach, in all its variations, having a strong presence. Metallics continue to make a showing. The must-have decor item? Any beautifully crafted sofa from OnQ Dezign, designed and manufactured with passion, right here in Cape Town.
What is your core business, and what was your most exciting project of the past year? Designing layouts and creating spaces for private homes and thereafter filling them with beautiful furniture, fabrics and objects. Our most exciting project of the past year was the re-creation of a wooden cottage into a contemporary home in one of the most scenic settings of Hout Bay. Describe your signature look. An eclectic mix between old and new, with the subtleness of a lived-in feel. Your trends forecast for 2012? Contemporary kitchens and bathrooms. Fewer antiques and a move towards designer items, such as chairs, lighting, textiles and so on. Wallpaper is very now! Curtaining has become less lined and more sheer – sometimes even no curtains. The must-have decor item? Designer bed linen!
any interior. The must-have decor item? Wonderful, contemporary feature pendants from Tom Dixon, or a piece of contemporary art from the wealth of South African talent. These are guaranteed to take your interior to a whole new level.
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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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to have our Radisson Blu flag flying here,’ says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice-president of business development for Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Ultramodern in design, the nine-storey hotel provides business and leisure travellers with an enchanting stay in any of its 204 stylish guest rooms and 16 spacious suites. All the rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The hotel’s facilities include eight well-equipped meeting rooms and the Rainforest
Day Spa with state-of-the-art gym. Dining options include the 250m2 Restaurant Verres en Vers (the first brasserie in Addis Ababa), Signature Bar & Terrace and Tomoca Lobby Café. Andrew says, ‘Building on our success over the past five years in Africa, where we have grown our African portfolio from 8 hotels in 5 countries to 44 hotels in 17 countries, we are taking our development plans to new heights in 2012.’ +251 92 146 7697, radissonblu.com/hotel-addisababa
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The Bard’s lines from Romeo and Juliet fittingly describe Carlson Rezidor’s hotel in Addis Ababa
AFRICA
Sustainable concepts Boosting its carbon disclosure score from 46% in 2010 to 83% in 2011, South Africa’s largest listed property company, Growthpoint Properties, has taken the lead in carbon disclosure for the real estate sector in Africa. Released by the National Business Initiative (NBI), the carbon disclosure project (CDP) showed that Growthpoint scored highest in the property sector. The CDP rates companies in two core areas: the disclosure of emissions and activities, and response to climate change. For the third year running, Growthpoint Properties continues to be included in the JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index, which lists companies according to the criteria of environmental, social and economic sustainability and corporate governance practice. +27 (0)11 944 6001, growthpoint.co.za
Growthpoint Properties, has taken the lead in carbon disclosure for the real estate sector in Africa Bots’ number one Mombo and Little Mombo, two luxurious tented camps at the heart of Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, have achieved one of the highest rankings in Travel & Leisure magazine’s 2012 list of Top 500 World’s Best Hotels (Africa and Middle East), coming first in Botswana. With a high score of 94,82, the camp is also one of the world’s Top 45 Hotels and one of nine African properties in this category. Marking the 10th anniversary collection of the 500 top-rated hotels from around the world, the award is based on readers’ votes on rooms, location, service, food and value. Botswana is one of Africa’s foremost wildlife and eco-tourism destinations and embraces the ‘low volume, high revenue’ business model. littlemombo.com
Corralling opportunity Coral Palm Development Corporation is one of the companies capitalising on Mozambique’s burgeoning tourism industry and quick economic growth. Since first entering the country in 1992, the company has built over 80 holiday homes and has helped with renovations on numerous hotels and businesses. CEO Kevin Lee Payne says that investing in real estate or businesses in the country is an easy process. Requirements that need to be met include environmental impact assessments, architectural and engineering terms of reference and land impact surveys. Opportunities are available to foreigners through partnering with a Mozambican national, an approved project or national company or an existing project, or through residency. +27 (0)11 425 2866, coraldev.com
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The timely intervention of Peerutin Architects and GVK-Siya Zama has almost tripled the value of a Bantry Bay apartment block. What began as one tenant’s request to add a fourth bedroom to his apartment in Bonne Nouvelle has led to three and a half years of negotiations and the subsequent upgrade of the entire building. As a result of the revamp, Bonne Nouvelle’s value has rocketed to R160 million, or more than R65 000/m2. The alterations include major extensions, with the total floor space almost doubling, and the conversion of two floors into a double-storey apartment. Bonne Nouvelle’s makeover includes a new swimming pool and a sophisticated security system. Full handover is anticipated for mid 2012. +27 (0)21 465 5575, gvk.co.za; +27 (0)21 422 1215, peerutin.co.za
Twice the charm Marketed by Rawson Properties Langebaan, the twin developments of La Pinta Lifestyle Village and La Niña Retirement Village share a 7,5ha site that's being split into 149 erven. Aimed at the over-55s market, La Pinta offers homes from R1,35 million. The homes have two or three bedrooms and are 108m2 to 172m2 in size. La Niña is targeted at the over65s market and offers studio or one-bedroom homes within an assistedliving complex as well as garden cottages of one or two bedrooms. La Niña homes are being sold on a life-rights basis and are priced from R469 000 to just over R1 million. All the homes are spacious and offer a range of modern finishes. Facilities include a medical centre, home nursing services, 24-hour security patrols and access control. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2017. +27 (0)22 772 0110, rawson. co.za; lanina.co.za; lapinta.co.za
Harbour hang-out Construction work has begun on the Harbour Road mixed-use development in the Overberg town of Kleinmond. In addition to offices, restaurants and boutique stores, the R400-million development will offer 160 residential units, including one- to four-bedroom apartments and two luxury penthouses. The first eight homes should be completed by the end of the year. They are priced from R1,7 million to R5,5 million and range from 55m2 to 215m2 in size. Pam Golding Properties has the sole mandate for the residential component. +27 (0)28 271 3423, pamgolding.co.za
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While the property sector has emerged leaner, meaner and wiser, delivery of strong growth will continue to be a challenge, as the economic prospects in 2012 seem weaker compared to the past year’s. As such, the commercial property market is likely to stay flat – Malcolm Horne, CEO, Broll
COMMERCIAL Real Estate
Business central The 60ha Montague Park in Milnerton is set to become a prime commercial, industrial and retail hub. The western portion, zoned ‘Business 1’, will comprise six prime sites totalling 92 065m2 of bulk designed for retail and office users, and will have good exposure to Plattekloof and Koeberg roads. The eastern portion, zoned ‘Industrial 1’, will offer 143 000m2 of warehousing and office space and will benefit from the park’s proximity to the CBD, the airport and the harbour. The site is co-owned by Acucap, Capital Property Fund and the Improvon Group, who are on hand to develop bespoke spaces to meet tenants’ requirements. All roads, electricity and sewerage services are complete and green measures are in place. Makro has already opened a Superstore in the park, while Re/Max Commercial has secured a five-year lease of 2 400m2 from an international tenant, ColorMatrix. +27 (0)21 448 8511, capetowncommercial.co.za; 0861 33 22 22, improvon.co.za
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Hope for hospitality
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The hospitality sector was the worst property performer on the
recovery, says Jason Lee, head of Rawson Properties’ new commercial
JSE last year, but hotel occupancy and room rates seem to be
franchise division. ‘Traditionally the residential sector leads, but the
stabilising, says Catalyst Fund Managers’ Zayd Sulaiman. He says
prospects for commercial property are looking good,’ he says. The
the sector took strain from the global financial crisis of 2008 and
commercial sector has shown greater resilience than the residential
an oversupply of accommodation that came about because of the
sector recently, partly due to low interest rates. Jason says investors
2010 Soccer World Cup. But he advises shareholders to ride out the
are more drawn towards commercial property as it can yield better
storm. ‘We’ve already seen occupancies improving since around
returns. He adds that South African banks have always been in favour
August and September. The latest data indicates that December
of partnering with commercial landlords because they manage a 20%
was also relatively good. It appears the sector has bottomed out.
to 30% deposit, deal with banks directly and usually opt for shorter-
There should be good growth over the long term,’ says Zayd.
term bonds. Banks also stand to lose more on distressed commercial
+27 (0)21 657 5500, catalyst.co.za
properties and are therefore more willing to assist struggling landlords, says Jason. +27 (0)21 658 7100, rawson.co.za
Love is in the air
The R35-million upgrade of Tokai-On-Main shopping centre is finished. The revamped centre includes a state-of-the-art Food Lover’s Market of 3 500m2, the largest of the chain’s stores in the Western Cape. Rabie Property Group Director, Colin Anderson, says the group ‘received incredible support from the local community, who felt the need for genuine convenience retailing in the area’. Tokai-On-Main’s retail offering includes Sportsmans Warehouse, Postnet, Dial-a-Bed and Baby City, and its improved parking facilities include more than 370 bays. +27 (0)21 550 7000, rabie.co.za
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COLLECTION
Sea PoInt
r8 900 000
conStantIa
r 17 500 000
oranjezIcht
EXQUISITE GUEST HOUSE Prime position. 14 bedrooms. 4 reception rooms. Pool and tennis court. ample parking. rewarding Business opportunity.
Gerlinde 082 569 4644 Leila 082 809 1024 Web Ref 476994
LIVE THE HIGH LIFE Spacious Penthouse with impressive double volume living areas, 4 Beds & 5 Baths. Splash pool & roof garden with jacuzzi. Beautiful sea & mountain views.
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THE ULTIMATE CAPE VILLA Beyond all expectations. Paradise for nature lovers. Mature trees, large erf, excellent security and absolute tranquility. What a rare find !
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froM r5 950 000
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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Rene Hurwitz 082 655 5558 RE/MAX Living 021 433 1555
UNIQUE MOUILLE RIVIERA LIFESTYLE What a choice I have of upmarket 2 & 3 bedroomed apartments in the most prestigious complexes on the Platinum Mile complete with sparkling pools, gym, sauna, steam room & 24hr security. Sea vIeWS to die for!
MouILLe PoInt
Margie 082 726 9401 / Nina 082 450 7081 RE/MAX Living 021 423 4488 Web Ref 483648
HOME OF DISTINCTION WITH VIEWS FOREVER corner property on two levels – 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms situated high up in this sought after area and close to major schools. an ideal family home, with breath-taking views of city and Lions head. Double garaging.
r6 600 000
Hannelore Harms 082 337 6992
Petra Davidan 082 490 6329
r7 950 000
r 1 499 000
Margie 082 726 9401 / Nina 082 450 7081 RE/MAX Living 021 423 4488 Web 480227
green PoInt
GORGEOUS GREEN POINT charming and dynamic 5th floor 2 bed 1 bath apartment with sea & mountain views from an open balcony. nothing to be done just move in, includes two parking bays. Short term lets allowed. .
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Leon Singer 082 400 7321 RE/MAX Living 021 433 1555
oranjezIcht
r6 900 000
De Waterkant
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Web Ref 487268
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.
hIggovaLe
Gerlinde Moser 082 569 4644 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
r4 300 000
r 14 999 000
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freSnaye
Gerlinde Moser 082 569 4644 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
CHARMING FAMILY HOME corner position, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with sunny outlook. Lounge, dining room leading to n-facing pool terrace. Separate loft. 2 garages and off street parking. tons of potential to make your own !
WHERE ELEGANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY MEET Immaculate & chic in vibey De Waterkant. Modern kitchen. Spacious living room, lovely flow to roof deck with pool & views. Sheltered courtyard. Perfect property to live in or run a home business from.
r5 675 000
PRIME HIGGOVALE POSITION IN TRANQUIL SETTING architecturally designed with manicured gardens and sparkling pool, this gracious home is ideal for family living. Superb main bedroom en suite. 3 more bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and vIeWS!
Rene Hurwitz 082 655 5558 RE/MAX Living 021 433 1555
caMPS Bay
Web Ref 489771
WHERE YOU WANT TO BE Solid private home on one level with lovely ambience. Still one original owner since built. approved plans to add a second level. Sea & mountain views.
Gerlinde Moser 082 569 4644 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
Living - An Extraordinary Real Estate Office - Cape Town City Bowl - Inner City - Atlantic Seaboard - Telephone 021 422 3976
Luxury Collection PAARL
R9 950 000
SOMERSET WEST
R7 995 000
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY GROUP
BLOUBERGSTRAND
R5 599 000
JOINT EXCLUSIVE
GENTLEMAN’S WINE ESTATE
Established guest farm with licensed cellar & export wine label. Renovated, charming character buildings in beautiful surroundings. 5 elegant cottages, 8 bedrooms en-suite. Close to Cape Town. Marlize van Schalkwyk 083 379 4060 RE/MAX Country Living / Wellington 021 873 7242
EXQUISITE HOME, PRIME POSITION, VIEWS
Spacious & gracious family home offers 5 living areas plus a covered enclosed braai & pool area. 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms onto various balconies. Garaging for 3 cars. All in prime secure estate on 2 200m². TEAM PIETER KOTZÉ – Pieter Kotzé 082 3 555 789 RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6454
R4 395 000
FAB FAMILY HOME IN DUNE RIDGE ESTATE!
Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms all with en-suites of which 3 are full bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen, formal lounge & gas fireplace, pub opens to patio, built-in braai, north-facing garden, swimming pool, landscaped plot of 910m2 + triple garages! Sonja Bedford 082 853 1923 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100
AURORA / DURBANVILLE
R2 790 000
R3 500 000
AURORA – JEWEL OF DURBANVILLE
Magnificent home offering 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, modern open-plan kitchen to living areas. Some areas underfloor heating. Double garage + undercover parking (4 cars & boat). Beach pool, gazebo, lapa, servant’s quarters. Plus! Plus! Constance Goosen 083 461 8759 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 981 7272
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FLAMINGO VLEI
BLOUBERGSTRAND
R2 600 000
Perched high up with amazing views. Large lounge, dining room, braai room opening to patio and north-facing pool. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) or flatlet. Four garages. TEAM MONICA CLARK Monica Clark 082 5544 241 or Lize Clark 082 737 5077 RE/MAX Property Associate 021 521 3100 Web ref. 300632847
BLOUBERG SANDS
Executive home with panoramic views in a sought after area. A must-view to appreciate all the extras. 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 1 flat, study, 2 full bathrooms, triple garage, fitted kitchen with scullery, big carport, pool, outside braai. Bennet van Wyk 084 564 1688 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 987 6433 Web ref. 300625867
R1 995 000
NEW RELEASE
SOLE MANDATE
THE EPITOME OF ELEGANCE!
R3 495 000
TUSCAN SPLENDOUR
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Web ref. 300554767
Kuils river / HAASENDAL
Ext. 1, mountain & ocean vistas from all angles, o/plan living, granite kitchen, laundry, 4 beds, 2.5 baths, wraparound terrace to rimflow pool, garden + auto irrigation, d/garage, secure parking, storeroom. Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 / Di Boiskin 082 569 3815 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100
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BIG BAY
WHEN VIEW IS TOP PRIORITY
FRESHLY LISTED!
Beautiful, well-maintained home in La Paloma Estate. 3 bedrms, 2 full bathrms, large study or 4th bedrm, 3 living areas, wind-free patio, sparkling pool, dbl garage. View strictly by appointment. Thelma Venter 082 603 5021 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 554 9638 Web ref. 300606857
ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT
Architectural design, stunning flow, light and bright, 4 living areas, enclosed braai overlooking pool in landscaped elevated garden. Big open-plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and double garage. Sonja Bedford 082 853 1923 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web ref. 300340311
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Sole Mandate
Upper Constantia Offers invited from R6 900 000. Quietly tucked away This traditional home offers ample entertaining and recreational space on over an acre of lush gardens including a tennis court. Self-contained studios. Close to major schools. Asking R7 450 000. Steve 084 4714722, Phyl 082 593 1624 & Ingrid 082 490 6246.
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Sole Mandate
Upper Constantia Asking R15 950 000. Socialise around the stunning bar whilst the children romp on the lawns! Brilliant design flow, superior finishes and the latest in technology! The emphasis has been to create the perfect home for relaxed living and year round entertaining for the entire family, including guests in their totally self-contained, private cottage! There is a wonderful atmosphere of light and space with the outdoors easily accessed through double doors to covered patios and balconies from generous reception rooms, upstairs bedrooms and the gourmet kitchen. View with Phyl 082 593 1624, Ingrid 082 490 6246 or Steve 084 471 4722.
Web 149002
Sole Mandate
Silvertree Estate Asking R5 895 000 Open-plan kitchen with dining room and living room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and TV room / study. Entertainment room with bar and braai, lovely garden with pool and 3 garages. View with Rouvaun 071 671 0821 and Nancy 082 600 6207.
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Sole Mandate
Constantia Hills
Upper Kenilworth
Asking R6 900 000. This “Old Lady” has been carefully restored
Asking R5 500 000. 1970s nostalgia in a lush, tropical garden
A pristine family home offering modern comfort and spacious
Reminiscent of a simpler era: the music of Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, home cooking, lift clubs and Saturday movies.
rooms. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and lavish open plan living.
With airy living spaces, a gorgeous garden for children and dogs to explore, and a huge driveway for bikes and skateboards,
Established gardens with several terraces, water feature and large
this unusual home is a one-off opportunity for a savvy buyer. View by appointment with Barbara Manning 083 407 3656.
pool. View with Joanna Thomas 084 404 4120.
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Sole Mandate
Zwaanswyk / Constantia
Newlands / Fernwood
Upper Claremont
Asking R11 750 000. Magnificent Contemporary Residence!
Asking R10 950 000
Asking R3 950 000. Character family home
Entrance hall, guest cloak room, four reception rooms, four beds,
A unique architectural design of space and light create an
Sunny open plan reception areas open to a covered patio with a
four baths (three en-suites), two studies, covered patio, Jacuzzi,
exceptional and stylish home in a 24 hour Security Estate.
plunge pool. Offering 4 bedrooms, refurbished kitchen opening to
gas braai range, bar fridge and serving counter. Pool, jungle gym,
Beautiful open plan reception rooms to pool, Jacuzzi, garden
outside courtyard and staff room. Close to leading schools and
tree house, trampoline and security. View with Dawn 072 496 9458.
suite with steam shower. View with Nina Smith 082 774 4596.
Cavendish Square. View with Elaine Dobson 082 413 7369.
2nd Floor, Buchanan Chambers, cnr Pearce and Warwick Roads, Claremont. Tel: 021 673 1240 ssho@sothebysrealtyss.co.za Westlake Lifestyle Centre, Tokai, Cape Town. Tel: 021 701 2446 info@sothebysrealtyss.co.za www.sothebysrealty.co.za • www.sothebysrealty.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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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
ROSES ARE READ Add interest to your home or office desk with this quirky decor item. Denise Kiggan of Freshly Found creates these
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lovely flowers-and-vase simulacra out of old newspapers. The best part? The flowers are always ‘fresh’, even though they never need watering. freshlyfound.com
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.
ZHOOSH JUTE Here’s the perfect partner to your morning cuppa – a comfy, versatile jute cushion to lean against. Made from old coffee bags, these fabulous upcycled cushions can be used indoors or out. Order through Sam Boylan or Kathryn du Toit from Nest. +27 (0)83 788 7299
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