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SPECIAL REPORT HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE MEETS CONTEMPORARY DESIGN FOR LIVABLE CITIES
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live in the biggest block of flats in Sea Point, and I love it. Except, when I get home, it feels as if I arrive at the “back door” of the building: my parking bay is at the back (near the loading zone), my entrance into the building is at the back through Foyer G (A is on Beach Road), and worst of all, it feels as if I enter my flat through the back door, painted an unattractive rusty red. Pleading general back door fatigue, I managed to wangle a disc from the caretaker to allow me entry through Foyer A for when I get back from a walk on the promenade. It’s a really pretty foyer with koi fish frolicking in a pond and it feels like coming home through the “front door”. This consolation prize wore off quickly and I am now ready to break body corporate rules and paint my flat’s door Plascon’s colour of the year, Greenery, because I love green and I wanted to give it a “front door” feeling. Like this one on the right in London for Airbnb. Talking about green, it’s not the only colour that’s trending at the moment; our Word on the Street section on page 8 shows this year’s other hot hues. Green is also the colour of heritage – our issue’s theme woven through most features and snippets. I’m especially impressed with our in-depth special report on page 51. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, green signifies growth, renewal and new beginnings, and spring blossoms in September. All the more reason to enjoy this green-infused issue, while I go forth to break body corporate rules with a tin of Greenery and a balaclava.
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35 08 WORD ON THE STREET
Things to see, trends to spot and places to be
Fashion designers are increasingly expanding into interiors, turning their creative talents to homeware
42 HOT PROPERTY Inspiring design and architectural trends that shape the future of property here and all over the world
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51 EVOLUTION OF A CITY
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15 M FOR MAGNIFICENT The BMW M760Li is both a brilliant luxury vehicle and an impressive sports car
17 RAMBLING ROSE This heritage home in Johannesburg has stayed in one family for three decades
26 GAME OF THRONES
Stand-out chairs that make a statement in any room
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WORD ON THE STREET THINGS TO SEE, TRENDS TO SPOT AND PLACES TO BE
SECRET GARDEN It’s spring and to celebrate all the bright blossoms and new blooms, we encourage you to go outside and enjoy your garden on Garden Day, Sunday 15 October. Whether it’s cutting, pruning, mowing or sowing, your garden requires tender care and work all year round. It’s high time to sit back and appreciate the fruits of your labour; it’s good for the soul. For inspiration, more about Garden Day and a video showing you how to make this gorgeous floral crown, visit gardenday.co.za.
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Colour in Kansai Plascon’s 2018 Colour Forecast presents an exciting four-category collection and, for the first time, a Neutral of the Year – Amadeus, a faded glowy gold. The first category, Exotic Euphoria (pictured left), features lush saturated hues with a tropical undertone, giving the palette a natural and energetic feel. The second category, Soft Composition, creates spaces for contemplation that combine new and old, and is inspired by classic form and colours with contemporary accents. Category three, Craft Spirit, celebrates our universal commonalities and connection through a rich global mix of pigmented hues. Finally, the fourth category, Hi-Glo, straddles the digital and physical worlds. This rule-breaking palette is experimental and combines citrusy and pastel tones with grounding earth colours. plascon.co.za
Pantone’s 2018 colour of the year is chosen annually as the shade that represents global trends and attitudes. Greenery, this year’s hue (above), is a zesty yellow-green shade inspired by the renewal of spring and which symbolises vitality, invigoration and restoration. pantone.com
Dulux has won the 2017 TGI Ask Afrika Icon Brand award for the most-loved paint in South Africa, the sixth consecutive year it has received this title. It will soon introduce the Colour Futures 2018 trends – further proof of its commitment to consumers who are thinking about colour. dulux.co.za
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A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE The annual FNB Joburg Art Fair takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 8 to 10 September. The fair will exhibit work by more than 600 artists and host a series of nonprofit projects, including the FNB Art Prize, as well as talks and discussions. The focus this year, according to director Mandla Sibeko, is celebration – of the galleries, artists and audience, and being a benchmark for contemporary African art. To mark a decade of the show, inaugural featured artist Robin Rhode (pictured) will once again hold the title. Tickets are R150 each through tixsa.co.za. fnbjoburgartfair.co.za
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Ceramic artisans Rialheim’s new collection BRAVE includes three sub-ranges: Farm Life, Cape Agulhas and My Africa, which are inspired by the courageous spirit of evolution and survival. The decorative pigs and Nguni motifs of Farm Life pay homage to the pastoral home of the brand in Robertson. Sea creatures and the soothing blues and whites of the southernmost tip of Africa are translated into the Cape Agulhas range. My Africa celebrates geometric shapes and earthy tones. rialheim.co.za
SHEER DELIGHT Hertex Fabrics’ new Statement Windows collection features nine delicate designs, including linen, viscose and cotton blends, and 100% polyester. These are aimed at providing privacy in the subtlest possible way and are perfect for the upcoming spring and summer months. They’re available in a range of prints and plains, such as a delicate fern leaf print, ikat, woven stripes, tribal prints and tie-dye. hertex.co.za
Lucky 13 The new Palissade collection by Danish brand Hay takes traditional furniture and updates it. Brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have designed 13 clean-lined but comfortable pieces in a pleasing palette of pale grey, anthracite and olive that will blend in with outdoor spaces. Hay is available locally through Crema Design. cremadesign.co.za; hay.dk
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Every year 100% Design South Africa is an opportunity for designers and makers to show new work, creatives to collaborate and South Africans to appreciate the incredible variety on offer. AWARDS A judging process by industry experts awards the highest achievers. This year, among others, Designer of the Year went to Gregor Jenkin, Best Textile Design to Design Team, and Best Furniture Design to Houtlander. Special mention went to Laurie Wiid van Heerden for his Meraki Daybed (pictured above), a stunning sustainable piece designed with environmental impact in mind, and furniture designer David Krynauw. Best stand went to Source IBA for its Afrotel space for 100% Hotel. WE LOVED Other highlights included the lighting from Hoi P’loy, always the epitome of industrial elegance. We’re infatuated with the way the brand reinterprets vintage lighting styles, such as this Molecule 8 pendant in gunmetal grey (above left). We spotted Monique Vee at Design Indaba earlier this year and loved her minimal and graphic approach to seating, so we were thrilled to see her at 100% Design with her full Suspension range (middle left). Nikki Schomer of Gold Bottom Pots’ afro-chic vessels (below left) gives African motifs a slicker feel in a clean, monochromatic application. The Ninevites, like Nikki Schomer, take something highly traditional – in this case graphic rugs – and update them for renewed relevance. 100percentdesign.co.za
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he new Stand 51 concept house on Val de Vie Estate in the Winelands is an innovative concept that uses extensive feedback from homeowners regarding what they look for in a property, both as an investment and as a space to live. This feedback was narrowed down to five core principles, which are used in conjunction with Saint-Gobain products and technology to design the ideal space. The result is Stand 51. Val de Vie Estate and Saint-Gobain have ticked all the boxes in terms of convenience and comfort within the estate’s architectural guidelines. The design has been implemented by architect Karlien Thomashoff from Thomashoff + Partner Architects.
FLEXIBILITY Creating a home that is flexible in terms of how it can be used and adaptable enough to work if these needs change was a key aim. The H-shape structure places similar fixed services together and more adaptable living areas in between. This allows spaces to double up for different uses, such as a joint TV room and home office, and outdoor spaces to serve as extensions of the house. This also makes future renovations easier and more cost effective.
SIMPLICITY Simplicity is an extension of flexibility and allows for a seamless flow of interior to exterior spaces, sheltered outdoor “rooms” and grouped living
OPENNESS a sense of wellbeing. Stand 51 has been designed with living areas that connect
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Perhaps the most measurable principle, comfort covers thermal, acoustic, visual and health concerns. By creating spaces that reduce noise, manage
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Feedback has revealed that an open-plan layout, natural light and views increase
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OUT OF THE PARK Milanese chef Giorgio Nava of 95 Keerom acclaim has expanded his Italian offering to a new restaurant, 95 at Parks in Constantia, Cape Town. Wander into the former homestead and you’ll find a light, airy conservatory with tables under hanging pot plants, a bar area for a pre-dinner Prosecco and copper jugs strategically placed along a wooden frame against one wall. We suggest trying the six-course tasting menu paired with Constantia wines – or choose from the a la carte menu, which includes osso bucco, steamed mussels, grilled tuna and a deconstructed caprese salad. Special mention must be made of the bread – flat bread, focaccia, bread sticks and ciabatta – all baked on-site (Banting can start tomorrow). parks@95keerom.com
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TEXT Julia Freemantle, Debbie Loots, Kirsty Wilkins PHOTOGRAPHS Claire Gunn, Elsa Young, Anthea Pokroy
Wishbone Bistro, one of the venues that make up the impressive 11 Alice Lane development, is a chic new addition to the corporate hub of Sandton. The mezzanine space, with its booths and tables upstairs and glass fronted downstairs level, includes a polished interior with a rich navy and tan leather palette, and a varied menu concentrating on classics such as risotto, pizza and pasta. It’s sure to become a go-to for the well-heeled for post-work drinks and dinner. It also has a revolving art collection in collaboration with Berman Contemporary. wishbonebistro.co.za
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Extending the Marble brand to include a high-end butchery in the Keyes Art Mile, Johannesburg, is a smart move by the restaurant. The Butchery by Marble will supply food lovers with quality meat in a boutique-style environment with experts on hand to advise. Irene Kyriacou designed the jewellike space according to the current trend and time-honoured tradition of going to specialist suppliers for your groceries. The restaurant will supply a wide range of products, as well as specialty cuts, cured meats and convenience products such as deboned chicken or Parmawrapped asparagus. Also part of the offering is a retail element (beautiful handcrafted homeware) and small wine bar where guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and snacks such as charcuterie, cheese and artisan sandwiches. marble.restaurant
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Breath of fresh air For a coastal city, it was always surprising that Cape Town’s foodie hot zone – Bree Street – didn’t have a dedicated seafood restaurant. The owners of SeaBreeze Fish & Shell, Ruth and Alex Grahame, thought so too and, after moving to Cape Town from Scotland, decided to open one focusing on sustainable, local produce, presented creatively. With an intoxicating sea air fragrance as you enter, earthy brick floors, a crisp palette of azure walls and natural textures, it’s an uplifting and refreshing space. Multiple levels – almost ship-like – include a private dining room and the cutest enclosed courtyard that channels upbeat Miami. Enjoy the contemporary vibe at the MCC bar for oyster happy hour between 5pm and 6pm. seabreezecapetown.co.za
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Stonecrest Manor, a heritage treasure in Johannesburg, has been the home of one family for three decades, its sense of authenticity retained by owner Annabelle Desfontaines
This heritage house, built in 1095, includes 12 original fireplaces, each a beautiful focal point
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Owner Annabelle Desfontaines fell in love with the kitchen and has barely changed it over the past three decades | The original ornate gold wallpaper, dramatic cornicing and period paintings create a sense of occasion in the dining room | Unique pieces from a variety of periods add depth to the house | Annabelle is a passionate entertainer and hosting events in her home is an extension of her love of styling OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The numerous staircases leading from storey to storey are a charming idiosyncrasy of old houses | The terraced garden adds more structure to the outdoor space as well as presence to the pool | The enclosed veranda features lead-paned windows and a panelled ceiling
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ntouched heritage houses are a rare commodity, so finding one is the real estate equivalent of hitting the jackpot. No surprise, then, that once owner Annabelle Desfontaines found this 1905 beauty, she has hung on to it for 30 years and counting. Altered only slightly over the decades, at one point by English architect Herbert Baker, Stonecrest Manor is an architectural gem. When Annabelle first came to Johannesburg with her husband, she fell in love with Westcliff the first time she visited the suburb. “Back then the houses here didn’t have the high walls they do now so it felt a bit like being in the country,” she says. A former model and founder of high-end fashion retailer Wizards, Annabelle’s love of beautiful pieces and flair for styling is evident in the house. Antiques, art and mixed meadow-style flower arrangements complement the period architectural details. But despite this nod to the past, the house feels lived in. “Our dogs are allowed on the sofas and the kitchen isn’t always tidy. I’ve never understood people’s obsession with having perfect houses – it’s not real,” she says. Annabelle loves the features and flow of the house, making sure to retain as much of its charm and authenticity as possible. riginal floors and wallpapers provide a sense of history and patina – slightly weathered, but a reminder that it has housed generations of people. Annabelle’s children have moved out, so one of the upstairs wings is now a B&B. The house’s rambling layout and separate entrances give it the perfect amount of privacy for guests. Annabelle also turned a linen room into a small kitchenette so it functions as a self-catering apartment with a spacious living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second suite can be further annexed to serve as an entirely separate unit. As beautiful as the interiors are, the house is conducive to indoor-outdoor living. Annabelle has put a lot of work into the garden. A consummate entertainer and event holder, she loves to host gatherings under the trees or on the veranda. On advice from an architect friend, the lawn is terraced and this new sense of structure sits well with the house’s grandeur. The once-overgrown garden became a paradise for her children – pony carts and train tracks on birthdays circled the rose garden when they were small, and a tennis court and pool kept them busy as they grew older. She’s recently added a petanque court to complement her love of summer garden soirees. Annabelle is grateful to live in such a beautiful place and can’t imagine calling elsewhere home. “It has such soul,” she says.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The crest on the front facade is a reminder of the age and history of the house | Annabelle has a lifelong love affair with fashion, from modelling to luxury retail. She still holds occasional trunk shows in one of the downstairs rooms | Tying into the period feel and to complement the antique furniture, textiles reference the past via monogram motifs or through traditional patterns and palettes | The old house allows you the ability to create cosy spaces within the larger grand floor plan – the living room is closed off in winter, for instance, and a fire is lit
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Upstairs, the B&B wing is a fully self-contained guest apartment, despite being part of the house, and has its own entrance and verandas | A spacious central living room has two bedrooms leading off it. The entire space can be rented as one or two separate apartments | Here, as in the master bedroom, striking pieces of furniture epitomise Annabelle’s eclectic style | The bathrooms in the house, while still retaining their charm via beautiful claw-footed tubs, have modern renovated showers | Each fireplace is different, an opportunity to style a distinctive vignette and express Annabelle’s love of art and beautiful objects
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PERIOD c o mp le ARCHITECTURAL me n t THEDETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The opulent carved furniture throughout the house – bought at markets and in antique stores over the years – is the perfect combination of history and whimsy | In summer, the veranda is a favourite alfresco dining spot | While the garden is still overgrown in places, Annabelle has worked on it extensively. One success is the beautiful formal rose garden near the edge of the property
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From the luxuriously ornate to midcentury sleek, our selection of beautiful chairs will make you look at seating in a whole new way
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HOME COUTURE Fashion designers are now putting their creative stamp on decor, taking interiors to places never seen before TEXT Julia Freemantle PHOTOGRAPHS Supplied
n innate a nity for form, colour and fabric makes fashion designers uniquely equipped to expand their creative talents into homeware. And many of them tap into this ability to dress rooms as well as people by dabbling in ranges for other brands, or even extending their brands to include homeware. This swings the other way too, with brands enlisting high-profile talents to capitalise on their style cachet via one-off collections or limited-edition ranges. By encapsulating each of their distinctive identities into homeware products, fashion brands have extended their empires as well as their devotees’ ability to express their point of view. Your living spaces are an extension of your personal style and these brands allow you to further express that. Perhaps the most direct translation of fashion to furnishings lies in the fabrics. Both use textiles, but the art of incorporating them into a space rather than to adorn a human body requires an understanding of composition and balance. Eley Kishimoto – a British fashion duo made up of Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto – has designed for big names such as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Alber Elbaz. They recently applied their mastery of pattern to a range of wallcoverings and fabrics for Kirkby Design, a collaboration that displays an understanding of considered colour combinations and bold but versatile patterns that won’t date. Timelessness is much more of a factor when it comes to decor. Decorative elements such as upholsteryandwallpaper,unlikeseasonalfashion accessories, are by nature more permanent and so their relevance ideally has to last more than a season.
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BOLD VS CLASSIC Never ones for practicality however, designers such as Matthew Williamson and Christian Lacroix take their calling cards of flamboyance and drama to surface design for sborne Little and Designers Guild respectively. Theirs is not a neutral statement, but rather a bold one – haute couture not ready-to-wear. Matthew Williamson’s exotic jewel-toned kaleidoscopic designs and infatuation with embellishment are inspired by global and artistic aesthetic while Christian Lacroix’s passion for his craft is evident in the almost theatrical patterns and joie de vivre of his wallpaper and fabric collections, which draw on gypsy and Provencal culture. Conversely, Ralph Lauren became known for his classic silhouettes and fabrics, a commitment to timelessness over trendiness. As one of the first to diversify (Ralph Lauren ome label launched more than 30 years ago), his message converted seamlessly into the fashion house’s homeware line, which celebrates textures, layers and an underlying sense of elegance – whether the range is inspired by the Western frontier, African safari or laid-back amptons beach chic. The homeware was born out of personal need: “We couldn’t find the things we were dreaming of, not just the colours and textures, but the quality of things such as pure cotton sheets,” says Ralph. So he created them. The fact that his line is 30 years old is testament to his understanding of pieces that work for everyday life – that you can admire but also use.
OPENING IMAGE Paul Smith’s range for Anglepoise plays with scale in a lighthearted way. The giant, colourful versions of this iconic lamp offer a talking point in a space CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT For his Cubana range for fabric house Osborne & Little, designer Matthew Williamson has channelled his love of exotic motifs and jewel colours. This Tropicana fabric’s saturated tones are anything but understated | Matthew Williamson’s calling cards are bold colour, high-octane print and embellishment | Jasper Conran started delving into ceramics more than a decade ago with a range for Wedgwood | A rug design by Thom Browne for The Rug Company being meticulously carved by hand | Since 2012 Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades collection has pushed boundaries with pieces that straddle travel, homeware and luxury
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A FINE ART This understanding of the convergence of form and function is crucial. For his recent collaboration with Anglepoise,PaulSmithhasdesignedarangeincorporating his signature stripes, ingeniously interpreted in three dimensions. Available in oversized or small, the lamps are the embodiment of Paul Smith’s playful, modern and lighthearted style. Fashion designer, passionate performing arts aficionado and BE Jasper Conran is also an early adopter of the crossover. He applied his design ethos of a reverence for craftsmanship to crystal ranges for Waterford and a classic crockery collection for quintessential British brand Wedgwood more than a decade ago. For its porcelain range, introduced in 1990, Hermès captured the spirit of the maison – its legacy of refinement and culture – with ranges inspired by objets d’art and international travel. All have major quality credibility and brand currency that elevate these useful items to something more luxurious. A devotion to craftsmanship and the notion of craft as art is the foundation of The Rug Company, a British rug and design atelier whose pieces are all handmade with silk and wool. Having enlisted a veritable army of fashion stars as guest designers, the pieces can take anything from four to eight months to make. From Elie Saab to Paul Smith (again) to Vivienne Westwood, each designer has imparted their unique style on the company’s portfolio. The parallels between fashion and homeware are perfectly illustrated in a handcarved design by menswear designer Thom Browne: a cable-knit pattern is painstakingly created by hand with scissors – a literal reference to tailoring. This sense of craft and lasting style is elevated from timeless to iconic when it comes to furniture. Genius at ascribing an almost cult-level status to its designs, Louis uitton’s annual bjets omades range is a homeware collection that bridges the divide between design object and functional furniture. The pieces range from stools and screens to sofas, and are a celebration of form, craftsmanship and material. Whether rugs or furniture, high-profile designers are making their mark on decor, creating timeless pieces to transform living spaces into works of art.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Paul Smith’s interpretation of the Anglepoise Type 75 range combines the unmistakable shape of the lamp and his famous mastery of colour | Fabrics form the foundation for Ralph Lauren Home – timeless prints, stripes, plains that work as a basis for almost any space | Before his death in 2010, Alexander McQueen produced a range for The Rug Company, an opulent expression of the designer’s signature edgy aesthetic | Exquisite craftsmanship is a hallmark of the Hermès brand – this carries through from their handbags to wallpaper to ceramics | It took three years to complete the Alexander McQueen collection for The Rug Company, which features intricate handwoven motifs of skulls, feathers and hummingbirds
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ABOVE FROM LEFT Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2017 Mulholland Drive collection of richly textured fabrics combines classic Hollywood glamour with a more Mediterranean-inspired side to California | Known for his ethereal ultra-feminine creations, Elie Saab’s collection for The Rug Company channels his delicate detailing and love of lace and florals into two dimensions BELOW Eley Kishimoto for Kirkby Design harnesses the house’s expertise in print for a collection that is bold but sophisticated OPPOSITE A sense of joie de vivre and unabashed extravagance give Christian Lacroix’s fabrics for Designer’s Guild impact
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PAST MEETS FUTURE A once-derelict property on Keerom Street in a heritage-rich part of Cape Town’s city centre will be the location for apartment block Tuynhuys, due for completion in October 2018. Architect Robert Silke says he was walking to his office one day when he noticed a “for sale” board outside what was once the Embassy of Ireland. Months passed and still there was no interest in the property. “Suddenly, there existed a redevelopment opportunity where no one else had seen it,” says Robert. “Whereas conventional wisdom expects deferentially low buildings next to old architecture, we opted to design a thinner, taller tower, which gives enough space to its heritage neighbours at street level. It’s a different kind of deference.” robertsilke.com
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An international example of heritage is the B30 building in The Hague, Netherlands. Dutch firm KAAN Architecten completed the restoration to much acclaim, transforming the property dating back to 1917 into a contemporary office space for five government institutions The ground floor is accessible to the public and includes a cafe, library and meeting rooms. kaanarchitecten.com
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Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with Claydon Reeves, recently unveiled the Aeroboat brand at this year’s SuperYacht Gallery in London. The five models, ranging from 16m to 30m, are all about luxury, aesthetics and performance. RollsRoyce powers and controls the yachts, from the engines to the water-jet propulsion. Aeroboat’s newly launched showroom is based in Kensington. aeroboat.co.uk
HYDE PARK HIGH The launch of One97 in Hyde Park is big news on the Johannesburg residential scene. The multi-million-rand, six-storey development, with its 100-plus luxury apartments, is developed by G5 Properties Group in partnership with Sylt and Liviero. The property is on the market through Pam Golding Properties with prices ranging from R1.9 million for a 50m2 unit to R13 million for a penthouse. High-end features include ample balconies, soundproofing, Smeg appliances and Grohe sanitaryware. Low-energy LED designer lighting, a central gas-heated water system and gas hobs decrease electricity consumption. And, because the building is north facing, it reduces heating requirements. one97.co.za
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), is driven by the industrial heritage of this significant landmark. “The V&A Waterfront in particular, with its working harbour, marine and industrial heritage, contributes to the character of Cape Town,” says Nicolas. “The Grain Silo was under severe threat of being lost forever and it was fortuitous that with the development of this new precinct, the Silo Complex was reclaimed visually and archeologically.” The V&A Waterfront created a conservation plan before any proposals were in place for the use of the Silo. This proactive approach meant that recommendations regarding heritage could inform the design proposal, says industrial archeologist David Worth. It was also a prerequisite from the City and eritage Western Cape that an industrial archeologist be involved in the project.
OPPOSITE The V&A Waterfront blends commercial, residential, retail, leisure and entertainment within a working harbour with 22 historical landmarks. The Silo Hotel has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic Grain Silo Complex ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT The restored Grain Silo in the V&A Waterfont includes the exclusive Silo Hotel and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa | The Silo Hotel is a celebration of heritage, art, style, architecture and design
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ON BEING WEIRD London-based Heatherwick Studio’s brief was to reimagine the Grain Silo Complex with an architectural intervention inspired by its own historic character. “From the first engagements with the architect Thomas Heatherwick, it was clear that the industrial heritage of the site was a significant consideration in the new design,” says David. Says Thomas: “The idea of turning a giant disused concrete grain silo made from 116 vertical tubes into a new kind of public space was weird and compelling from the beginning. We were excited by the opportunity to unlock this formerly dead structure and transform it into somewhere for people to see and enjoy the most incredible artworks from the continent of Africa. The technical challenge was to find a way to carve out spaces and galleries from the 10-storey high tubular honeycomb without completely destroying the authenticity of the original building.” The result is Zeitz MOCAA, 9 500m2 of custom-designed space over nine floors. The development includes 6 000m2 of exhibition space in 80 galleries, a rooftop sculpture garden, state-of-the-art storage and conservation areas, a bookshop, restaurant and bar, and various reading rooms.
Thomas’ commitment to the original concept was unwavering. “There were simpler ways to do things but we wanted to keep the building intact,” says Karien Trengrove, associate architect at an Der Merwe Miszewski Architects, one of the local partners. “We were working in a constrained space and needed to remove mounds of rubble while trying not to create any punctures in the outer walls. The actual slicing of the cylindrical columns to create the cathedral-like atrium was an incredible experience revealing a labyrinth of shapes and forms.” For Karien, one of the “most exciting design features is the pillowed glass windows, which bulge outwards and transform the building into a glowing lantern when lit up at night.” The raw scarred concrete, reused industrial artefacts and galvanised steel juxtaposed against the clean gallery space are also favourites. “Design is an important responsibility,” says Mark oble, the A Waterfront development manager tasked with the creation, development and delivery of the Silo precinct. “When we build an environment where people live, work and socialise we need to create a space that inspires and elicits emotion. The whole development has been inspired by the rich industrial and marine heritage of this precinct.”
An artist’s impression of Zeitz MOCAA by Heatherwick Studio. The R500 million development was created by the V&A Waterfront and Jochen Zeitz as a not-for-profit public cultural institution in one of most visited hubs in Africa OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The rooftop pool at the exclusive Silo Hotel | Allan Gray’s office building achieved the first six-star green rating in South Africa by recycling grey water and using the sea to cool the interior | The Silo Hotel’s exterior features pillowed glass windows | The Allan Gray offices are an urban design concept that lend significance to the historical Grain Silo
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JOHANNESBURG’S HERITAGE It is not only in Cape Town where city, urban and residential developments are being reversioned into modern sustainable spaces with heritage informing their design. “Gauteng, and Johannesburg in particular, has seen an awakening in recent years to the value and potential that heritage buildings offer,” says Brendan art, principal architect and heritage practitioner at Mayat art Architects and eritage Consultants. “Joburgers are developing great pride in their city’s varied and turbulent history. It is what gives the city its dynamic energy today.” There has been much change and heritage development in the CBD. “A number of old and often abandoned or empty buildings are being restored, reinvented and converted into housing ranging from entry level to upmarket lofts,” he says. Brendan talks about an approach to heritage focused on the idea of evolution. A building is not something that is fixed in time; it is a living entity. To him, a building that has been cleverly changed but used and maintained is a better protection of heritage than one that is 100% original but standing empty. RESTORING THE PAST Johannesburg developer Gerald Olitzki, founder of Olitzki Property oldings ( P ), is a former attorney who is passionate about inner-city Johannesburg. is view on heritage embraces reclaiming the city, restoring it to its former glory as an African business centre. e believes the way to preserve the history of an area is to keep it alive by creating a sustainable environment where people feel safe to walk, shop and trade. For Gerald, this has been a long-term investment dating back to 1 8 when P bought its first building on what was then an de Bijl Square, later Gandhi Square. At the time it was a grubby, crime-ridden bus station. After years of petitioning to develop the area, Gandhi Square is once again
a central bus terminus for the city’s Metrobus network and includes banks, cafes, shops and bars. Its historical heritage, along with the urban renewal of the area, has resulted in this being a popular place to visit. P is currently working with Mayat art on what Gerald calls his passion project – the restoration of the igh Court Building, which dates back to 1 0 , and Somerset ouse, which was completed in 1 06. The exterior and ground floor retail restoration of both buildings has been completed. Somerset ouse was the original headquarters for the nited Building Society, now part of Absa. “The building is architecturally amazing and includes its original triple-volume shopping arcade, the last of these early Johannesburg shopping arcades still in existence,” says Gerald. nce restored, the building will include ground floor retail outlets fronting both Gandhi Square and Fox Street, two floors of o ces and the pedestrian arcade once again open to the public. The building still features the old bank vault with 110-year-old safety deposit boxes awaiting the right type of tenant. “Our approach to heritage and conservation, and one that we have taken with these buildings, is best described as a layered and critical approach,” says Brendan. “The building, through an understanding of its history and importance, tells you what needs to be done and where changes can be made. This means our approach needs to be adapted and developed for every building and its own heritage value.” nderstanding why a particular building is important is the first step. “This can tell you a lot about what you can do with it,” says asmin Mayat from Mayat art. “Many people assume that because something is classified as heritage it cannot be changed. That isn’t true. There is enormous scope for change if you are clever about the design. We generally don’t like buildings to be museum pieces as we feel that the use of the building is also often part of its heritage value.”
OPPOSITE Aiton Court, completed in 1938, an international-style modernist apartment block in Hillbrow. Through a process of archival research, the paint colours now mirror the original and the internal courtyard was restored to its 1930s layout by Mayat Hart Architects and Heritage Consultants for Trafalgar Property Management LEFT TO RIGHT Gandhi Square Precinct includes a number of heritage buildings, some dating back as far as 1897 | The Somerset House building dates back to 1906 and is one of the few remaining glass roof galleried buildings in South Africa
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DURBAN ON THE RISE Architect Trish Emmett has just completed a project that aims to conserve what’s left of the two Bond Stores in Durban. Bond Square is a mixeduse development on the corner of Albert Terrace and Browns Road, and connects the bustling Durban harbour with the beach. The warehouses were used for the storage of goods in the docks and generally featured a utilitarian design. er interest lies in finding ways of combining contemporary architecture with heritage elements. “I enjoy the challenge of inserting new buildings into or adjacent to the old and the edginess that results,” she says. “I also enjoy the research component – we are continually learning.” One of the earliest Bond Stores has been renovated to its original form in accordance with photographic evidence. nfortunately, the two flanking walls to the warehouse were all that remained of the larger Bond Store in
Albert Terrace. “The challenge was to integrate the loft units and o ces,” says Trish. “This has been achieved by running the glazing system down both ends of the building and expressing the o ces as flush glazed wings running above the entrance courts and framing the larger shed.” Ros Devereux, head of the built environment section at Amafa/Heritage KZN, supports the idea of preservation. “Buildings are the most tangible of our heritage resources and they define the spaces in which we live, work, worship and play,” says Ros. “They control our environment and give us a sense of place and a belonging to that space. They are the landmarks that guide our navigation through a place. A recognition of the past adds context, interest and layers to the present.” These South African buildings prove that heritage can be updated to create useable, livable spaces while retaining the historical significance. Places to link our past and future.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The remains of the Bond Stores in Durban Point, some dating back 140 years | Bond Square is an example of contemporary architecture inserted between restored warehouses. The form of the early building is retained as contemporary, light architecture housed in the ruins of the solid masonry walls | Bond Square houses an events and promotions facility in the smaller shed, with retail at ground floor level and offices above in the larger shed | The harbour view where building restoration is underway
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B AC K C H AT A CLOSE UP WITH PROMINENT PERSONALITIES ON THE PLACE THEY CALL HOME
FA S H I O N F O R WA R D INTERVIEW Debbie Loots PHOTOGRAPH Supplied
Luxury fashion and accessory label Kat van Duinen recently opened shop in the V&A Waterfront’s new Silo District, another sign that for its owner, Cape Town is truly home WHERE IS HOME? I was born and raised in Poland but I now live in Cape Town, the most beautiful city in the world. I’m really happy here. WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS DIFFERENT? I strive to make sure our brand presents itself as authentic, luxurious and rooted in South Africa – our entire offering is manufactured locally. We fuse both European and African aesthetic, keeping the designs minimalistic, and we work mainly with exotic skins such as ostrich, python or crocodile, which require specialised manufacturing knowledge. For our garments we choose various kinds of silks and wools, which are embellished by hand. PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR STORES My flagship store in the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District is opening this month at the same time as the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. It will be situated in Silo 5 Building, just across from the entrance to the new Radisson Red Hotel and will neighbour Glasshouse Rejuvenation and Kirsten Goss Jewellery. Our renovated boutique at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock will be reopening soon. WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? Art and fashion are my great loves – I wanted to be an artist and photographer growing up – and I am also truly obsessed with South Africa. WHAT DOES THE WORD “HOME” MEAN TO YOU? For many years I didn’t really pay attention to where I was as long as I could do my thing. Cape Town changed everything. It’s truly home. The people and things I love are here: my family, wonderful friends, team members, business associates and of course the city’s breathtaking natural surroundings. VINTAGE OR NEW? I love vintage and contemporary. I appreciate the attention given to older pieces. It’s such a pity it’s so rare now. At the same time, new possibilities, ideas and combinations of materials in fashion, art and design make my heart expand. From businesses such as Afraid of Mice on Long Street to Southern Guild in the Silo District, the Long Street Antique Arcade to designer Kirsten Goss – I love them all. WHAT DOES YOUR IDEAL HOME LOOK LIKE? Like a well-organised art studio. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS? I hope I will still be doing the same thing just bigger and better. I would love to own more stores, create more ranges, shoot bigger campaigns, travel more ... katvanduinen.com
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