The Clifton house is visually accessible from the street, rather than hiding behind perimeter walls and gates – and it aims to contribute to the streetscape (specific attention has been paid to landscaping design at sidewalk level), in relation to the sidewalks and to the height of existing adjacent houses.
The architects have been involved with previous projects on this tree-rich property, and were commissioned to design a small contemporary house to compliment the existing collection of buildings – spatially organised around a modern interpretation of the Cape Werf.
The inspiration for this contemporary glass house was drawn from the estate rules that forbid the use of burglar bars. Toying with the idea of protecting a house that’s already secured led to the exploration of large cantilevered boxes enclosed by black steel bars.
Haldane Martin Iconic Design has designed a brewery and restaurant interior for Mad Giant beer that plays with scale referencing oversized metal toy construction kits. The result is a creative and welcoming industrial space that brings to life the DIY ethos of the renegade South African craft beer, while contributing to the urban regeneration of
Designed by Gavin Maddock Design Studio, the Pearl Bay House is a family home located in Yzerfontein, South Africa. The design of the new dwelling is a study of the west coast vernacular, reworked to accommodate life in the 21st century. Description by Gavin Maddock: This pristine contemporary home is located on the west coast 90km
Architects: GASS Project: Westcliff Pavilion Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Architects: Georg van Gass, Clare J. Eisenstein Photographs: Bernard Viljoen Designed by GASS Studio, the Westcliff Pavilion at 28A Pallinghurst is a steel-framed pavilion structure located on the Westcliff Ridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. This 2 bedroom dwelling, nestled away in its wooded surroundings, is positioned just
The new space incorporates John Brown’s corporate colour, teal, which is uplifted by vibrant yellow, and expands on the company’s informal bird theme motifs that were in place in the previous offices.
Play Play Collection is a series of modular furniture designed for The Steyl in collaboration with designer Renee Rossouw. Description by The Steyl: Play Play Pattern is is a modular storage concept made from Birch Plywood finished in natural oil and is the result of a design collaboration with pattern designer Renee Rossouw of RR
Albizia House is a modern family home designed by Metropole Architects. The house is located in Simbithi Eco-Estate, South Africa. Description by Metropole Architects: We were commissioned to design a contemporary family home on a one acre site, situated at the end of a spur, in Simbithi Eco-Estate. The client’s brief called for a home
Getting inspired and bringing a tribute to the famous Grand Prix engines from the 1990s, Arte Meccanica realized a coffee machine entirely atypical, called Espresso Veloce. With a conception and a design similar to a Formula 1 V12 engine – with which Senna and Schumacher can compete in races – but on a scale of
Leobo Private Reserve is a holiday home situated in a private reserve of 12,000 ha at the Waterberg Mountains base from northern South Africa. Most people choose to get here by helicopter or small private planes. The Waterberg mountains view from the air is spectacular and the journey takes about 45 minutes. The closest international
