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Habitat Magazine > Focus - Features |
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Room Outside
If this is a favourite time of year for many people – for me – it’s absolutely the supreme season. Winter, not that long an event in SA, is now just a chilly memory. Spring, this glorious season of re-birth – warms rapidly into full summer – and the result is the outdoor lifestyle that South Africans relish.  |
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Habitat Magazine > Design and Architecture |
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Leaf House
The house that existed on this very special 40 000m2 site was totally disassembled and re-erected in another beach location, outside Rio de Janeiro at Buzios. The unique home that replaced it has a built area of 800m2 and is described by the architects as ‘a simple beach house, with open and comfortable spaces’. |
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Habitat Magazine > Watch This Space |
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Yet To Come
Our Spring issue – Sept / Oct, No.219 – is currently being printed by the those excellent practitioners of the litho art: Tandym Print CC of Epping, Cape. |
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 Working Space
This innovative building comprises the living and working space of an architect / designer partnership. The wooden structure has two levels, laid down on a concrete slab, and the house is built on a site of 2 500m2.
 Winter Warmers
Warm up winter with award-winning port, muscadel and sherry from Monis, the Cape’s specialist producer of fortified wines.
 Design Mobility
In arranging a design discussion – held at Villa Erba, on Lake Como, Italy in late April – BMW Group assembled a panel of renowned experts to discuss sustainable design.
 Thank You!
Habitat was delighted to receive a letter from last issue's July/August featured artist – Rudie van Rensburg.
 Light Fantastic
Chilean architect Sebastian Irarrazaval created this striking home for his lighting specialist brother.
 All-Season Cruiser
This highly appealing convertible is the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. An open-top two-door, it features the classic fabric soft top of the pure cabriolet.
 Ground Rules
In 2010, contemporary interior design in South Africa is reaching new levels of expertise. Yet, in a still recessive market, making space work – the synergy between architects and interior designers / decorators – is ever more vital.
 House of Stone
I’ve just returned from 5 days in Victoria Falls, that vital oasis of foreign tourism and the hard currency that has kept Robert Mugabe’s tyrannical regime alive over almost two decades.
 Making Light Work
Well considered illumination plays a major role in the look and feel of any interior. From low-voltage halogen down-lights and up-lights – in ceilings, bulkheads and even floor locations – the judicious use of lighting creates ambience and improves functionality.
 Vertical Dimensions
This London townhouse is a large, end-of-terrace Victorian property, which extends over four floors. It was built in 1890 and – recently since a considerable re-model – now has five bedrooms, four bathrooms (three of which are en suite) and two dressing rooms.
 Design Talks July/August 2010
Colin Sharp chats with three design specialists, all of which operate from Johannesburg but complete projects nationally.
 Urban Crossover
The X1 is the latest derivative in the 1-series range and its development was almost a foregone conclusion. Yet, in reality it manifests as a vehicle that will fulfill certain dreams and excite mostly appreciative comment.
 Vital Ingredient
Quick and delicious, these easy, fuss-free mushroom recipes pack bold, fresh flavours. With winter upon us, the home cook’s thoughts turn to tasty easy-to-prepare dishes that will keep calorific intake under control, whilst delivering all the comforts and rich flavours of traditional winter feasts, enjoyed in front of a glowing fire.
 Rudie van Rensburg
The artist was born in Bloemfontein and obtained his BA (Communications) degree at the University of the Free State, subsequently working as a press journalist and later as a manager in a marketing environment.
 Contemporary Canvas
Architect Stefan Antoni’s own home on the Cape Atlantic coast is in what can only be described as an enviable location. This is quite an unusual site of 528m2, being triangular with the long side of the triangle facing one of the most spectacular views of Cape Town.
 Contemporary Eclipse
Specialists in the retail of exclusive furniture and hardware supplies, Eclipse, are pleased to announce the launch of their contemporary chair collection for Summer 2010.
 The Beautiful Game
Further to my last missive, it now seems that 465 000 people have visited SA for the Fifa event (State figures).
 Favourable Destination?
Having just sent the latest issue to the printer - No. 218 July / August - I’m thinking yet again about the Fifa World Cup and what it could have/ might have / will bring to this country.
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DESIGN UPDATE
Going "BOS"
Introducing BOS, a deliciously refreshing ice tea made entirely in South Africa with integrity and care.
A Week After The Party
This last week in Johannesburg – after the Sunday Fifa final – seemed almost like mid-January. A hiatus, to say the least.
Red Wines for Winter
Elegant and accessible, the new releases of Zonnebloem’s award-winning red wines make ideal table companions for rich and robust winter fare.
South Coast Solutions
The brief to the architect was to take maximum advantage of the typical KZN south-coast views, both of sea and rolling sugar cane hills and valleys. Further, to recognise climatic factors; north-east and south-west prevailing winds, plus high humidity in the January to March season. |
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