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Decor
Design
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THE ABCs OF 10
Uplift your spaces, from
A good dose of restoration
DESIGN
living room to bathroom
Trends THAT’S THE POINT 5 Boogertman & Partners
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RESTORATION
and glamour is used to create an unusual seaside home
23 THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Architects’ new home
Small spaces reinterpreted
HOT PLATE
27 THE NOBLE ART
Fabulous foodie spaces and products
40 TREND WATCH
Show your home some love with these red-hot products
Luxury HOT INDULGENCE 8
Great products to keep your summer flowing
32 PAINTING THE HORIZON RED
A luxurious destination –
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Kritzinger Architects designs a home fit for a chief
30 THE AGE OF
ENLIGHTENMENT
The best lighting collections of 2013
Real Estate BUY TO LET NOW 36 Advice from Berry Everitt, MD of Chas Everitt International Property Group
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‘Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind; large ones weaken it’ – Leonardo da Vinci
This month we explore small spaces and how to use them to your advantage. Everyone’s home has that odd underutilised space under the stairs or a random wall that is too narrow for a framed picture. Or perhaps your problem with space is that you just don’t have enough of it. I certainly live with this problem every day in my lovely apartment. It’s filled to the brim with gorgeous things (or ‘clutter’ as my husband calls it), and I battle for space daily. I am also a hoarder (something I have admitted to before) and it has been ascertained that small spaces and hoarding do not, in fact, go hand in hand. Surprise, surprise. I would, truthfully, like to ignore the advice of Leonardo da Vinci and move into a huge new space, but I fear I would still fill it up quite quickly. However, thanks to researching this feature, I have found some solutions to the problem of too little space, the main one being storage – a rare thing in old-school apartments like mine, but with a good eye and some innovative thinking, you can certainly solve most storage problems, as our article shows. So I went on a storage crusade, built shelves for books, bought coloured boxes for toys, found plastic crates for winter coats, but I still find myself in a space
that is overflowing with treasures. (Sorry. Clutter. Potayto, potahto.) Yet, I am loathe to throw my stuff away, because it’s all beautiful and all holds some kind of sentimental value, whether it’s the tall bronze lanterns that were a wedding present and have never been installed or the Chinese pots from my late grandmother or the Indonesian paintings on canvas that lean against my wall. I’m happier because of these things and so I have chosen to ignore the great master’s advice and instead live by the words of William Morris: ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’ Of course, once again, my husband would disagree on my definition of ‘useful’ and ‘beautiful’ … I wish you all the best for 2013 and hope all your spaces are beautiful and filled with love, light and laughter – even the small ones.
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Wealth & Investment
SEAN CAVENEY Investec Wealth & Investment Branch Head - Pretoria
Reflections on a very good year for equities 2012 proved to be a very good year for investors on the JSE, while it was an exceptionally good year for investors in industrial shares. The All Share Index delivered a total return (capital gains plus dividends) of about 26% while industrials on average delivered over 40%. However, the resources sector was a distinct underperformer. The difference in these returns from industrials and resources was of the order of 33%. Clearly, investing in the right sectors (as well as the right stocks) is very important. The JSE Industrial Index realised 40% more than the Resources Index in 2004 and 2009; while resources rather than industrials were the right stocks to hold in mid 2006 and 2008. Over the past 10 years industrials delivered much higher returns than resources: R100 invested in the Industrial Index (with dividends reinvested in the index) would have been worth R915 by 31 December 2012. The same R100 invested in the JSE Financial Index would have grown to R522, while the R100 invested in the Resources Index would have grown to a mere R370.
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The Industrial Index is something of a mixed bag. It includes companies that depend very little on the SA economy for their sales and profits. British American Tobacco, Richemont, Naspers, SABMiller, MTN and Aspen (among others) fall into this category of companies much more dependent on global than SA growth. The performance of the other industrial companies listed on the JSE is heavily influenced by SA interest rates. The banks, retailers and listed property companies fall distinctly into this camp. SA plays performed in line with the industrial hedges in 2012 despite a degree of Rand weakness. They were greatly assisted by stable and low interest rates. What will matter in 2013 will be expected economic performance in the form of earnings and dividend growth of industrial and resource companies, not their respective price to earnings multiples. The case for investing in resource companies would need to be made in the form of strength in underlying commodity prices. The case for industrials would need to be made on the basis of sustained good earnings growth, accompanied by persistently low interest rates. A strong global economy, which is necessary to drive commodity prices higher, will also be good for industrial companies. This includes those SA economy plays that would benefit from a stronger Rand (likely to accompany global economic strength) and the lower interest rates and inflation associated with a stronger Rand. The investment jury, as always, will be out on these issues. What the market is not entitled to expect is for stock markets to perform generally as well in 2013 as they did in 2012. That would indeed be a very pleasant surprise. Prof. Brian Kantor
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That’s the Point Leonardo da Vinci said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and it is clear that Boogertman & Partners Architects, which recently moved into its new home in Brooklyn Point, agrees with that wise old man
Words Gisela Nel Photographs courtesy of Boogertman & Partners Architects
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f a house is a building for living in, so Boogertman & Partners believes an office is a building for living in too. Since 1982 the firm has been designing award-winning buildings and spaces worldwide and has recently designed its perfect creative workspace. The Point, situated in the prime location of Brooklyn Circle and born in Francois Bredenkamp’s imagination, was completed in early 2012. The firm’s office space in the energy-responsible building is 1 500m2 and is the work hub for 100 creatives. It has a roof terrace with incredible views of Old Pretoria and, as discovered by the entire staff in August last year, is an excellent snow-watching spot too. Designed to be a ‘background’ building, The Point’s simplicity makes a quiet statement. The building’s scale responds to the surrounding area and its white facades softly hug the curve of Duncan Street and Brooklyn Circle. ‘The building was set away from the street edge to be less imposing on the surrounding urban environment, and the monochrome colour scheme is both corporate and simple,’ says Francois. ‘The challenge was to design a building that would meet the company’s needs and would be practical for other tenants too.’ Boogertman & Partners’ space-planning requirements included closed offices, open-plan space, an in-house 3D and graphic design studio, an interior design department, libraries, internal meeting rooms, a kitchen and breakaway spaces. Space for the company’s expansion has also been provided for. There is a buzz of energy as people rush through the space, plans underarm, or groups of thinkers huddle around a mountain of plans, manically discussing and
sketching ideas, quite oblivious to their surroundings. The interior, by B & P Interiors, is designed to follow the lines of the building, creating a happy marriage between interior and exterior. The simplicity continues as you enter the frameless glass sliding doors. Light streams into the double-volume space and the streamlined timber reception desk, inspired by the building’s contour lines, sits in front of a full-height facade that creates a living picture of Pretoria against a clean white canvas. Everything is calm and orderly, until the eye is inevitably caught by the riot of a rug that screams the mark of a born creative. It is purity with a hint of madness, like the mind of any true artist. Warm oak clads the Tate Modern-inspired staircase, and the colourful texture of the vast library contains books from architecture to philosophy. The interior is centred on a double-volume atrium that connects the workspace to the informal breakaway area littered with brightly coloured chairs. A long counter following the curve of the building creates an informal discussion space, and, come Friday afternoon 4 p.m. sharp, a bar too, where the staff can raise a glass to the end of a busy week. The office space has been designed by an architect, for an architect, for living and for working. ‘As a creative company that has been around for as long a we have, it is important to always keep reinventing ourselves in a changing world. Complacency is death,’ says Francois. ‘We believe this is a new era for the company that reflects our ethos of “Excellence by Design” more strongly than ever before.’ +27 (0)12 429 7300, boogertman.com
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The building’s exterior geometric lines complement the interior’s softer curves, while a carpet
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Chatting to Nataniël, and a naturally good move Au naturel Our favourite health shop has moved to bigger and better premises in Brooklyn Mall, and the food there is better than ever. Natural Life started out as a small underground health shop and café and has now expanded so that more people can enjoy its delectable organic buffet meals and herbal teas. If you are vegan, you will know there are few restaurants in Pretoria that cater for your lifestyle, but at Natural Life you are spoilt for choice. Our favourite is the sun-dried tomato and feta pies, baked fresh on the premises, and the sweet chilli coriander tofu, which will guarantee your going back for a second helping. But get there quickly: the buffet begins at noon, and by 1 p.m. there is not an organic green bean to be found. +27 (0)12 460 9159
We chat to Pretoria’s most fabulous resident, Nataniël, about good food, spicy food and sexy food.
Queen of hearths Sexy warmers – who would have thought?
Where did your love for food originate?
Miele’s range combines functionality and
I’ve been hungry since birth. It is my
good looks, putting warm crockery at
curse, my downfall, my cross, and my
your fingertips. miele.co.za
weakness. My grandmother was an excellent cook and did not care about having a fat grandson. I loved being in the kitchen as well as the sense of occasion you get from a beautifully decorated table. What do you believe is the secret to good food? Simplicity, freshness, good wine and shopping the right way. Food is as much part of an age-old ritual as it is part of life in the kitchen. Do not overcook; do not try to be a chef; and do not put stress into your cooking process – just enjoy good produce. Trust God’s work and leave the food alone as much as possible. (And try to eat less meat and dish? Good Cape Malay or Indian curry food I never cook (I don’t want to spoil
Frozen dreams
it). What do you think is good, or bad,
Wakaberry self-service
first-date food? Bad first-date food is
frozen yogurt haven
too much food, too complicated food or
has just opened at
the opposite, pre-prepared food. If you
The Grove and has a
can’t cook, go out on a first date. Good
fabulous Valentine’s
first-date food is beautiful, fresh and light
combo for the
food, a meal with beautiful colours and
romantics at heart.
aromas. Also, try small little dishes that
Choose your fave
allow you to pick at your food if you’re
flavours and toppings
too nervous or too excited to eat. What
for a heart-stopping
is your favourite Pretoria restaurant?
experience – and it’s
Geet in Brooklyn. Great food, great
all 98% fat-free. Seriously!
venue, great staff. I love going there.
wakaberry.co.za
is my ultimate treat and the one kind of
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Words Gisela Nel
more green stuff!) What is your favourite
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Revamp your space
We chat to Warno Rude from the fresh Pretoria creative duo, Morphosis Design Studio.
New leaf The eco-design heroes at Raw Studios are branching
How did Morphosis Design Studio come
out with their latest object of desire, Takke, a
to be? A year ago a long-time friend
wall-mounted coat rack inspired by and derived
Werner Venter and I started Morphosis
from the silhouettes of tree branches. The branch
Design Studio. We both studied
structure lends itself naturally to the shaping of
landscape architecture at the University
hooks and hanging spaces, ticking the boxes of
of Pretoria and had a great interest
both form and function. Made from eco-friendly
in designing things big and small. We
plywood harvested from sustainable forests, Takke
applied our architectural knowledge and
celebrates the inherent properties of plywood by
passion for design to furniture design
exposing the laminated edges instead of covering
and this opened up a more accessible
them up. This is good, honest design at its best.
and user-friendly aspect of our design careers. Our company name originates
Magic-carpet ride
from the word ‘morph’, which means ‘to transform’. This is, in essence, our
Add texture to your home with Padari Rugs, the most
vision: to transform forms, textures and
recent brand to be introduced under the Hertex label.
colours into furniture pieces. We started
The name Padari is of Persian origin and is derived from
off with three designs, the Layer chair,
the words ‘pa’ (foot) and ‘dar’ (door) – hence ‘padari’
the Layer ottoman and the T-Chair and
means ‘a rug placed at the door’. The collection is vast
were honoured when Design Indaba
and includes classic, retro and natural rugs to suit any
chose us to be among the Emerging
interior. The most recent addition to the Padari family is
Creatives invited to exhibit. That
the Artisan collection, which comprises handmade rugs
was where it all began. What is your
of natural fibres, and our favourite, the Mezze collection,
preferred material to work with? Our
with a vintage Eastern look in faded colours. We love
furniture is manufactured from iroko
the idea of mixing this faded Oriental rug with modern
(Nigerian teak). It is one of the most
furniture and clean lines, adding antique class to a modern
naturally durable timbers because it
interior. And the best news of all is that these rugs won’t
contains natural oil and therefore needs
break the bank, allowing you to feel like a sheik for less.
no preservatives, oiling or varnishing.
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Our manufacturing only makes use of old-school mortise-and-tenon joins, which add to the structural strength of the furniture. To highlight parts of the design we use a polyester weave that is shown off against the light iroko timber. The texture of the iroko in combination with the polyester weave creates a piece of furniture that is solid yet modern in appearance. What inspires your work? We strive to design furniture that is durable and enjoyable to live and interact with. The inspiration really comes from scribbling on a page and then developing a scribble into a manufactured product. That is what really thrills us. Any interesting projects in the pipeline? Our new lighting
Colour evolution
also developing a full range of custom furniture pieces for a new restaurant
Introducing a new generation of environmentally friendly paint: Evolve. Made up of
in Cape Town. But the most exciting
70% organic raw material, it also dries more quickly than other wall paints, and has no
development of all is a collaboration
solvents, zero VOCs and is lead free too. Evolve’s website lets you browse colour schemes,
with Ronél Jordaan, combining her
enabling you to create great colour combos. Exclusive to Builders Express and Builders
100%-wool fabrics with our timber
Warehouse and available nationwide. evolvepaints.co.za
designs. +27 (0)82 900 4790, morphosisds.moonfruit.com
Spray satisfaction Cobra’s square showerheads will wash away all your daily stresses. The sexy, sleek design works well, too. Available from Cobra shops nationwide. cobra.co.za
Words Gisela Nel
collection launched in January. We are
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HOT INDULGENCE
Great products to keep your summer flowing Music on the go Bowers & Wilkins mobile hi-fi P3 headphones are ideal for true sound on the move. Specially designed with ear-pad fabric for improved acoustics and comfort, they come with a choice of cables to attach to iPhones, other cellphones and MP3 players. Available from the HFX Group. 0861 000 861; bwloudspeakers.co.za
Summer drinking
Classic must-have
Bouchard Finlayson vineyard is
If you spend your salary on
Walker Bay and is most famous
anything this month, make it
for its Pinot Noir, with 50% of
Gucci’s latest handbag, the
its vines dedicated to this
Soft Stirrup, which sports
varietal. Try the Galpin Peak
a deconstructed shape
Pinot Noir 2010 for a very
and is made out of
special occasion. Named
washed calfskin
after the Galpin Peak
and nubuck. This
mountain range that
classic will never
surrounds the vines, the
age. gucci.com
wine is a splendid mix
situated in the wine region of
of raspberry and cherry flavours and is yummy with a cheeseboard. bouchardfinlayson.co.za
Imagine Morocco Inspired by the hot, golden sands of Morocco, white Bedouin tents, soft silk curtains and visual feasts of mosaic artworks, Jenni Button’s summer 2013 collection is sexy and cool all at the same time. Let the French metallic laces, silk chiffon dresses, rich satins and gorgeous embroidery spark your imagination. jennibutton.com
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Coveting cove We were drinking Fryer’s Cove Bamboes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011 these past holidays and were impressed by this West Coast wine: think green peas, litchi, green figs and asparagus. We enjoyed it with freshly picked mussels served with sweet chilli dips and lemon – pure indulgence. Look out for the 2012 vintage, which has been causing hype in wine circles, and if you’re in the Western Cape, be sure to visit Fryer’s Cove’s tasting room. fryerscove.co.za
High and dry We love this nifty machine! The Spindel is a specialist laundry spin dryer
Naturally inspired David Green’s latest nature-inspired
that is small and compact enough to take
range of sunglasses is his Wood
on road trips. No more damp laundry on
Collection. Different shades of
holiday. spindel.co.za
ebony wood have been used for the temples, and sprung hinges have been precision-crafted to contour with the wood. greeneyewear.com
Toasting the cities that never sleep Skyy Vodka, inspired by America’s party scenes in Miami, New York City and San Francisco, has launched its first limited collector’s edition. The distinctive cobalt-blue bottle now showcases world-famous landmarks, such as Ocean Drive, the Empire State Building and the Golden Gate Bridge. skyy.com
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The ABCs of restoration A good dose of restoration and glamour has been used to create this unusual seaside home Words Genevieve Fisher
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Opening page The facade is sympathetic to the building’s Heritage status. This page, clockwise from top The fuchsia sofa and baby grand piano set the glamorous tone for the rest of the house; retro copper pendant lights are juxtaposed against raw brickwork in the living areas.
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“I thought about the prospect of creating a New York-style loft overlooking the sea and set about achieving this, whilst sensitively preserving its historical importance”
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hat attracted the homeowners to this Simon’s Town property was not only its location, but also the potential of this ‘grand piece of architecture’. This home, formerly a dilapidated youth hostel, is situated across the road from the naval base and overlooks the False Bay coast. The owner says: ‘She was in such a sad state when we bought her that the underpinnings of the building were at severe risk as a result of the removal of the water-retaining trees on the mountain behind. She looked set to move right into the sea!’ The couple, previously from Johannesburg, came across this large Heritage building, ABC, while they were searching for a seaside holiday home. It was built as a bakery servicing the SA Navy in the 1800s. ‘I thought about the prospect of creating a New York-style loft overlooking the sea and set about achieving this, whilst sensitively preserving its historical importance,’ says the owner. Most importantly, it needed to be able to easily accommodate the couple’s young children and their pet dogs.
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Clockwise from top The sparkling kitchen countertop provides a focal point; spaciousness is an advantage of old homes; antique elements tone down the glitz.
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But, first things first: the building had to be rescued from structural demise and extended to be family- and pooch-proof. The owners enlisted architect Mike Shaw, who converted the loft area into three bedrooms, extended the living space outwards towards the mountain at the back and put a living area on the second floor, adjoining the patio and garden. The first floor extension includes a home gym and separate flatlet. The whole process was achieved without touching the front facade, and skylights were installed so that the windows on the front walls remained intact, as did the building’s Heritage status. Once the structural changes were under way, Neil Suttie and Floris Marais of Suttie & Marais Designs lent their expert touch to the interiors. Neil says, ‘We worked on the owner’s home in Joburg and at the time we were also based there. Floris spearheaded the project with the clients’ input and he had to fly down to Cape Town twice a month.’ The clients wanted to do something to balance the
sombreness of the home’s Heritage status and so fun, bold colours, gold accents and contemporary fittings were used to contrast with the exposed brickwork, copper piping and reused wood. Much of the furniture comes from the couple’s home in Joburg and has been reupholstered in bold colours – think fuchsia, purple and gold. ‘Because of the sea-facing orientation, the light flowing through the windows is exceptional and, together with the voluminous space, allows for eccentricity in the colour palette,’ says Neil. Upon entering the three-level home, on the first level your eyes are drawn to the bright-pink builtin sofa positioned next to a baby grand, which sets the glamorous tone for the rest of the experience, including art deco copper pendant lamps juxtaposed against the exposed raw brick throughout the home and a curved golden vinyl seating unit nestling against blue velvet curtains in the cinema room. A floating wooden staircase leads to the living area with its navy-blue walls, on which a series of silver
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“Because of the sea-facing orientation, the light flowing through the windows is exceptional�
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“The top level is a peaceful enclave consisting of the main-en-suite bedroom, two more bedrooms and a bathroom”
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Opposite, top to bottom High-tech equipment and modern downlights provide a foil to the beach house feel of the converted loft bedrooms. This page Old wingbacks from the family’s previous home have been re-upholstered for the contemporary TV nook.
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prime property buffalo horns hangs, and an antique wooden dining table is juxtaposed against a large sparkling sapphireblue granite kitchen countertop that winks at you continuously. And then there is the Midas guest bathroom: inspired by the owners’ trip to Paris, where they ate at an all-gold restaurant, it is done up completely in a golden mosaic and features a golden ‘throne’ too. The top level is a peaceful enclave consisting of the main-en-suite bedroom, two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom has a calm nautical feel, and a glass barrier separates the bathroom from the sleeping area. The other bedrooms have a beach house feel, but with extravagant touches. According to Neil, the biggest challenge was completing the project in time for the festive season, but despite the mad rush towards completion and the stress of getting the builders out and the pool finished, it was all worth it when the clients called
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prime property after seeing the home for the first time and reported that they were exceptionally happy and grateful. There must’ve been something in air in the quaint seaside village of Simon’s Town – or maybe it was the great synergy of everyone involved in the transformation of this grand old dame of a property – because shortly after the project was completed the family moved to Cape Town permanently, as did Neil and Floris. The home is now available to rent as a holiday home from Perfect Hideaways. ‘Working on this project in Simon’s Town made us fall in love with the Cape; the views, the Victorian charm and Heritage buildings are idyllic,’ says Neil. We couldn’t agree more. With thanks to … Suttie & Marais Design, +27 (0)82 448 8222, +27 (0)72 298 8527 Perfect Hideaways, +27 (0)21 790 0972, perfecthideaways.co.za
Opposite The outdoor living area commands views of picturesque Simon’s Town. This page The metallic-hued bathrooms were inspired by the owners’ travels.
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PHASE III “It’s like having my own game farm but without the hassles”
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A truly unique investment We are proud to announce the sale of 40 private, one hectare freehold stands as the third and final phase of what is Zebula’s remarkable success story. From inception Zebula has provided families with a completely unique lifestyle in the Waterberg, with its world-class infrastructure, unequalled leisure and entertainment facilities for the children and parents alike, exquisite game and
Why invest in Phase III?
Large secluded private freehold bush stands with excellent views
Only 40 stands on additional 262 hectares of prime property— North facing
Abundant in wildlife including giraffe, waterbuck, kudu, zebra, wildebeest, tsessebe, hartebeest & white rhino.
Separate controlled gatehouse for privacy.
Additional 250 hectare traversing area.
Large dam with picnic & braai facilities.
wildlife activities and all of this less than 2 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. Zebula is the most attractive and sought after nature reserve, golf and Spa estate in South Africa, and now is your last opportunity to invest in land to secure your family’s future on this unique estate.
As a Zebula Homeowner you and your family will enjoy access to:
Professional world-class golf course
Practice hole and driving range
Two luxury lodges
Health Spa at Zebula
Swimming Pools and gymnasium
Animal Care Centre
Sport and Leisure facilities
Safari Activities
HOT PROPERTY
“Zebula Phase I and II are completely sold out and fully developed. Phase III is your last opportunity to make an excellent lifestyle investment in land at Zebula” - Alan Young (Managing Director)
For full details please contact: Alan 082 820 4243 ayoung@zebula.co.za Lyndall 072 385 0325 sales@zebula.co.za
www.zebula.co.za
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Small Spaces
e d i s out Think the box
It takes a creative mind to look at a tiny space under the stairs and turn it into a revolutionary area of your home. We investigate some clever interpretations of small spaces. Words Nicky Manson
Jenny Mills Architecture & Interiors, jma.za.net
Rack it up This Clifton beach bungalow designed by Jenny Mills Architecture & Interiors is only 110m2, yet the architects have managed to incorporate three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The design of the kitchen is a big space-saver, thanks to the L-shaped counter and a wall of units crammed with ovens, a washer and dryer and a pantry. Kitchen Clinic came on board, and the result is a space that, despites its size, is a great space for entertaining. The dining room table serves as a work surface too, while glass splashbacks reflect the sea views, making the house seem larger than it is.
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small spaces
Benchmark Every home, despite its size, needs a dining area, and this small flat’s built-in bench saves a lot of space by eliminating the need to place the table and chairs at the centre of the room. Beneath the bench is storage space, a rare commodity in small homes.
Water-closet drama Older homes typically have a separate loo area and these are usually the smallest spaces and as such are often neglected. But through the careful selecting of the sexy sanware that’s available to you today, you can transform these spaces. This guest bathroom makes use of a wall-hung toilet – a huge space saver – while the carefully suspended vanity cupboard allows the floor to continue uninterrupted, so that the room seems larger. Similarily, instead of hanging a small mirror above the basin, use a fullsized wall mirror to heighten the illusion of roominess.
Interior Designer Patricia Jackson, +27 (0)82 900 9807
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small spaces
Double life Cape Town-based interior designer Patricia Jackson believes it only takes a little imagination to work with small spaces, and the examples on this page prove her point to perfection. Many apartments’ second bedroom is a broom closet of a space, but you can make the situation work by cleverly incorporating the bed into the design of the bedroom. That way, all furnishings are kept to one side, leaving you free to cover the remaining walls with framed art, mirrors and the like. The bottom cupboards in this example are used for storing shoes and bags, while the drawers just above are ingeniously designed to double as bedside tables when opened. The lights on the display shelf can also be used for reading, and the switch is conveniently positioned on the side panel next to the bed.
Divide and conquer Open plan is usually key in small spaces, to avoid tiny rooms and airless corridors; however, rooms often require some sort of separation. Plantation Shutters’ products make excellent room dividers: rolling out like a sliding door, they can be opened up to create space or closed to create privacy, all the while allowing air to circulate and light to penetrate. Plantation Shutters, plantation.co.za
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Small Spaces
Tips from the pros Power plant
5rooms.com, the online home and
Small gardens can be turned into awe-inspiring spaces, as demonstrated by Craig de Necker from
lifestyle store, offers the following
The Friendly Plant, an award-winning, Johannesburg-based garden design and landscaping company.
advice for making the most of
This Mediterranean-inspired garden has been built on just 60m2. Fire and water are great elements to
small spaces:
introduce into a small garden, because they are so powerful and create great focal areas. The patio incorporates a water feature integrated with a firepit, to save space. The functional firepit allows for
Stack it
outdoor cooking and entertaining, while the artwork behind the seating area doubles as a store for
One of the easiest ways to make
herbs within the frame.
the most of your space is by using stackable items. Whether they are chairs or storage items, by carefully selecting the right stackable items for your space, you can open it up and utilise it optimally. Double up Doubling up is the obvious solution to cramped spaces, and it makes sense to invest in multifunctional furniture and decor pieces. Get organised – store it Organising a space and packing away clutter is a sure way of making a space look cleaner and bigger. Choose a storage unit that suits the colour scheme and style of the room so that it can blend in seamlessly with the rest of the furniture. A kids’ room can easily become cluttered with toys, crayons, etc. The simplest way to ensure that kids keep their room neat and tidy is to furnish it with colourful storage units, so that tidying up becomes fun. Let the light in With the right lighting, any room will appear more spacious. To
The Friendly Plant, thefriendlyplant.co.za
open up the space, remove any drapery that’s blocking out the natural light. Alternatively, use artificial lighting, such as compact floor lamps, to create ambient lighting in the space.
Shelves – the plan Small, awkward wall spaces at the end of corridors or under the stairs can be turned into striking canvases with some smart shelving positioning, as seen inside luxury lodge umSisi House in White River, Mpumalanga. To make use of every inch of available wallspace, they commissioned the construction of bookcases of various levels, to create a platform on which to display the owners’ collection of trinkets, curios and souvenirs from their travels. The result is a striking work of art on what would have otherwise remained a bland wallspace.
umSisi House, umsisihouse.com
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Add colour Colour can instantly make a room look bigger or smaller, so choose carefully. By using metallic colours here and there, you can create reflective surfaces that will add a feeling of space. Also, by coordinating wall and furniture colours, you’ll make the furniture appear less intrusive, and the room will seem bigger. 5rooms.com
design profile
The noble art Named after a revered historical figure, the award-winning Makana House firmly sets Kritzinger Architects amid SA’s design aristocracy Words Tammy Sutherns
K
ritzinger Architects has made a name for itself not only locally, but also abroad, with the projects that combine founders Jed Kritzinger and Julia Abell’s international expertise making for an impressive portfolio. However, it is their recent awardwinning Makana House that has really illuminated the team’s commitment to designing innovative buildings that are socially, economically and environmentally responsible. ‘The ability to work smart in a competitive market is key,’ explains Jed, who co-founded the Cape Town-based studio with Julia in 2010. Jed had just completed the new Cape Town International Airport and a beach house on the
West Coast and, together with Julia, decided to solidify a decade of international experience. They had worked together on a number of high-profile projects, including the British Museum and projects for Imperial College in London. It’s been three years since they joined forces and they haven’t looked back, delivering cutting-edge designs that are internationally recognised. Jed says, ‘Delivering quality architecture is a team effort and requires collaboration between client, architect and the construction team, so that together we deliver buildings beyond our client’s expectations.’ It’s a recipe for success: their Makana House won Best Architecture Single Residence Africa at the African Property Awards 2012 as well as
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DESIGN Profile
“Makana House was well received because its form is bold and contemporary, with a touch of local South African reflected in the palette of materials and textures we chose� 28 | February/March 2013
design profile the award for Best Residence in Africa at the International Property Awards. The weekend home is named after the famous Xhosa chief, Makana, and is positioned on a private farm in the Eastern Cape. Jed explains, ‘Makana House was well received because its form is bold and contemporary, with a touch of local South African reflected in the palette of materials and textures we chose. The building’s form expresses its function, offering the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience with an emphasis on embracing the dramatic views.’ With sustainability key to the functionality of the design, the brief included creating a transparent building that breaks down the barriers between indoor and outdoor living, raising the first floor to enhance the sense of arrival, maximising the view, employing local contractors and using local building materials for construction, and creating an environmentally friendly building that functions off-grid. The result is a home where solar panels and a solar domestic hot water system are utilised, gas is used for cooking, an on-site waste management system is incorporated and non-potable water is pumped from the Bushman’s River and stored in tanks for household use. The design also features many examples of aesthetic innovation, including an ‘arrival axis’, which begins as one approaches the building and culminates with the impact of an infinity pool as a focal point that draws the eye towards the view. The team took care to fully understand the client’s needs and aspirations and translated these into a beautiful building, and the fluidity of this
process made Makana House one of Jed’s favourite projects. ‘Working with an open-minded client who was looking for a bold architectural statement was a joy,’ he says. Among Jed and Julia’s other favourite designs are a number of courtyard houses in Mauritius, where the open-plan living spaces were designed around a series of tropical courtyards and pools. The duo’s love of design is immediately apparent in their work. ‘To be successful, you have to embrace architecture with passion and make it your life, as it is an all-encompassing profession,’ they say. ‘Hard work and passion will ultimately pay off.’ Julia explains that she and Jed are fortunate in that they share the same passion for design and architecture. They met in London in 1995 while working for the renowned architect Norman Foster. ‘We spent most evenings and weekends in the office. There was a great energy working in the Foster studio at the time, so we didn’t mind putting in the hours. We learned a lot and are fortunate to have had one of the greatest architects of this century as our mentor.’ Given their hands-on approach and their belief that the quality of people’s lives is directly influenced by the quality of their surroundings, there is no doubt that Makana House will not be the last award-winning project from Kritzinger Architects. Among other projects, the team is already looking forward to completing a large house on the Atlantic seaboard. Jed puts it quite simply: ‘Watch this space.’ kritzingerarchitects.com
Opening page The award-winning Makana House strikes a pose against an Eastern Cape landscape; Julia and Jed. This spread, left Makana’s indoor and outdoor living areas are entwined; a Mauritius home is included among the duo’s favourite projects.
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lighting
The Age of Enlightenment
We illuminate 2013’s latest lighting collections
This classic bronze table lamp adds a touch of class to a study. classicrevivals.co.za
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Box Living’s Klum
hanging lamps are made
them ideal for outdoor use. Available in three different
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shapes and sizes.
K. Light Import’s
boxliving.co.za
2013 collection includes these sleek, nauticalthemed, energy-saving metal pendant lights.
Goet’s
Perfect for decorating an
beautiful pendant
entertainment space.
lights are made from
klight.co.za
ethically sourced timbers, including ash, jacaranda, oak, kiaat and walnut. Pretty Duco paintwork in pastels completes the look. goet.co.za
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Words Nicky Manson
from hand-forged metal,
and the mesh panels make
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This smoky glass ball pendant can be used in
any room. Available from
The Torre from Mobelli’s Summer 2013 collection is an innovative, illuminated piece of furniture that can be used as a seat, a side table,
a light or light tower or an ottoman.
The Lighting Warehouse, its simple design lets it blend in
The stackable, multifunctional
with any decor scheme.
pieces are a fun addition to any
lightingwarehouse.co.za
outdoor area. mobelli.co.za
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We love the Modern Home Company’s latest collections,
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Moooi’s Mask Lamp combines light with an interesting shape, creating a focal point in any room. It’s made from pressed
which include a number of
oak veneer with a chrome base
statement pieces, such as the Daddy-
and is available in white,
Long-Legs standing lamp and, our
black and natural.
favourite, the Vonk pendant light.
moooi.com
modernhome.co.za
travel
Painting the horizon red
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travel
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hat struck me first upon my entering The Oyster Box in Umhlanga was its beautiful art and decor collection. Adorned to the brim with carefully chosen objets d’art and striking paintings, it’s more like entering an art collector’s home than a hotel, and, of course, that is what really sets The Oyster Box apart from its neighbours – its personal touches, thanks to it still being family run by the Tollmans. Some
60-odd years since the hotel’s establishment, this personal touch is still evident throughout. Following an extensive rebuild just three years ago, the architecture is strikingly colonial and exudes old‑world charm while hiding a myriad of modern facilities. Done under the creative eye of Anton de Kock of M2K Architecture, it was important that the renovations retained the premises’ connection with the sea, which was achieved by accentuating the breathtaking views and creating a lush garden
Sophistication, luxury, sea breezes and fragrant frangipani are all rolled up into one unforgettable experience at The Oyster Box in KZN Words Nicky Manson
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paradise behind the hotel. This is where one of the pools sits alongside the chic spa, which has carved out its own reputation for excellence. In the garden you will also find tranquil water features, a Victorian-style gazebo and an amphitheatre used for wedding ceremonies. Originally built as a mere beach cottage in 1863 and used as a navigational beacon, the property was turned into a hotel in the 1950s and has since undergone a number of renovations, and each layer of changes is still reflected in its architectural style. The Tollman family love the glamour of the 1940s and ’50s, as can be seen in their choice of decor and furnishings. Mediterranean elements are also present, with a combination of archways and spiral staircases. The black-and-white terrazzo floor tiles from the original hotel reception have been carefully reproduced and are used throughout the hotel. The revolving door at the entrance still remains, as does the wrought-iron balustrade. The Oyster Box also prides itself on its original KwaZulu-Natal art collection: over 100
paintings from 12 artists hang on its whitewashed walls and speak of the Tollmans’ passion for art. Beautiful furniture spills over from room to room, while bold fabrics and elaborate sculptures create evocative focal points. The double-volume Palm Court is the heart of the hotel and a masterpiece in its own right. Previously open to the heavens, it encloses tall green palms beneath the ceiling. Beautiful tables are laden with elegant crockery and silver cutlery, awaiting the ladies to take afternoon tea. The decadent spread of mouth-watering treats is highlighted by twinkling chandeliers and tempts even the strong-willed. Dining is an indulgent experience, and choice is key. The Grill Room is fine dining at its best and hosts a weekly dinner dance. The Ocean Terrace has the best curry buffet in town – and I’m speaking from experience – as well as a wood-fired pizza oven. There is also the Lighthouse Bar (which could well have the best views in town), the Oyster Bar, Chukka Bar and the intimate sunken wine cellar. Outside, the terrace overlooks a heated infinity
pool, which in turn overlooks the Indian Ocean. Standing tall and watching over the hotel is the historic bright-red-and-white-striped lighthouse, completing the postcard-perfect picture. The beach is just a few steps below, and guests can linger on the matching red-and-white-striped sun loungers dotted along the golden sands and the manicured lawns. With its beautiful spaces, immaculate attention to detail and gracious service, the hotel lives up to its five stars. But did you know that this sophisticated hotel is also child-friendly (as well as pet-friendly)? From a welcome pack filled with goodies, such as fishing nets and beach balls, to the child-friendly restaurants and pool and holiday club, The Oyster Box ensures that parents enjoy a much-needed break away from the little ones too! The rooms are decked out with kids’ chairs, cots and sweet platters, and you can even hire an Oyster Box pram. Outside, the slush machine, soft-serve and candyfloss makers add a memorable touch to any kids’ – or grown-ups – seaside holiday. +27 (0)31 514 5000, oysterboxhotel.co.za
Opening page, clockwise from top The infinity pool with its breathtaking views; the library and the spa. This page Elegant dining at the Grill House; a relaxing nook and private plunge pool. Opposite page, top to bottom Old-school glamour thanks to the wrought-iron balustrade; the sexy Lighthouse Bar; a bath with a view; kids’ play area.
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R O IT itt ED er T Ev ES ry U er G B
Real estate
residential & commercial
Buy to let now,
or don’t blame me later Berry Everitt, MD of Chas Everitt International Property Group, incisively deduces which segment of the property buyers’ market you should be focusing on
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irst-time homebuyers, who currently account for about 40% of mortgage applications and home loan approvals, are supposedly driving the real estate market at the moment. Of course it is a wonderful time for them to be making their first property moves. Interest rates are just about as low as they are going to go, home prices are at the bottom of a cycle (and being depressed by strict bank valuations) and better salaries and lower debts mean more disposable income with which to pay for a home. What is striking, though, is how various factors steadily pushed up the average age of first-time buyers in South Africa. In 2002 it was 28, in 2005 it was 31 and now it is 37, a fact that opens up a whole new way of looking at the market and what trends one might expect to see strengthening over the next year or two. I see the demand for rental properties continuing to rise strongly, firstly because young adults can be expected to be tenants now for 12 to 15 years at least before becoming homeowners, and secondly, because SA’s population is steadily getting ‘younger’, so the potential number of those tenants is increasing. This spells good times for buy-to-let investors, especially if you consider that many young people who could probably afford to buy their own home
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earlier are not doing so because they prefer the flexibility that renting gives them to travel and follow job opportunities. On top of this, many have found that if they rent they can live in upmarket or trendy areas where they could never afford to buy, especially if those areas are close to work and enable them to offset their rent with lower transport costs. I anticipate that the trend towards smaller average homes sizes will accelerate, propelled by concerns about the rising cost of living and of home ownership, including property rates, municipal service charges and home maintenance, which don’t only apply to first-time buyers but are prompting many existing homeowners to downsize (just as soon as their 20-something children leave home) and buy up smaller homes that might otherwise have gone to first-time buyers or, more likely, to tenants via buyto-let investors. Thirdly, I believe that price growth will fairly rapidly get ahead of the rate of inflation once more, not least because of the slow supply of new homes, which will also, of course, put further upward pressure on rentals. Many builders and developers just can’t deliver new homes at competitive prices in the face of rising building costs, which the Bureau for Economic Research estimates will show a 12,1% increase this year and a 16,3% increase in 2013, and this is clearly reflected in a 13% decline this year
in the number of plans being passed to build new homes over the next 18 to 24 months as well as a drop of almost 10% in the number of smaller homes that have been built in the past year. As prices rise, so home ownership will once again become less affordable (and possibly less attractive) to first-time buyers, whose average age will probably rise even further as they continue to rent. We will have come full circle. That leads me to observe that if the current stats are correct, then about 60% of those obtaining home loans now are not first-time buyers. About 9%, it is estimated, are buy-to-let investors, but that still means that more than half are experienced homeowners who are either buying for the second, third or even fourth time as they upgrade, downsize or relocate, or taking equity loans to improve their existing homes, pay university fees or help their children buy a home. In other words, perhaps they are really the ones with the money or the leverage to make the best use of the current interest rate and price advantages, and perhaps we should be paying them more attention.
Berry Everitt, MD, Chas Everitt International Property Group
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What’s love got toHomedo with it? is where the heart is, so show your humble abode some love with these red-hot products
Sweet tooth In the morning you’ll be making macaroons with the nifty Mastrad Macaron-Making Gift Set. It’s French confectionery at your fingertips, with just four main ingredients and a few tools, including a stand for storing the whole set, a piping bag, six nozzles, and a nonstick baking sheet with circular ridges. yuppiechef.com
Second-hand emotion It’s time for some love with Jasper & George’s heart-shaped clocks – the perfect gift for just about anyone. Made from recycled pallet wood, they are available online. jasperandgeorge.blogspot.com; 5rooms.com
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For those who love retro, Yuppiechef stocks the Luisa mechanical kitchen scale. The simplistic yet funky scale features
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Words Candace King
Romancing the home
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(011) 465 4150
(011) 499 1282 29 Webber Street Selby, JHB
The Gantry, Pineslopes Fourways, JHB
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