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10 Aug 2011
 Peace of Mind

Kitchen Specialists Association (KSA) helps consumers to make and benefit from well-informed and safe choices during the process of purchasing a new kitchen.
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1 Jun 2011
 Rebirth on the Roof

Anyone visiting New York this Summer simply must find time to visit the spectacular Anthony Caro exhibition.

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17 May 2011
 Satisfied Customer

Dear Colin,

We are working on new artwork for your July/August of Habitat, and will send you the artwork by the 7th June. We will not be repeating any of our previous ads.

 

 
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9 May 2011
 The Green Race Commences

Architect Maserow recently attended the 2011 Green Cities Conference in Melbourne. It focused on the capacity of the built environment as an industry and design developments in the arena of Energy and Sustainability.

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19 Apr 2011
 Lucky Identification

Win your share of R400 000 of décor items with the Belgotex Tag & Win competition on Facebook between 1 April and the end June.
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14 Apr 2011
 Step Out In Style

KWV Brandy is launching a national Easter promotion. The 'Step out in Style with KWV' promotion began running on 1 April and will end 31 May. Consumers will stand a chance to win striking items such as designer sunglasses, suits, watches, handsets and cameras – all of which hold huge appeal for the modern, style conscious man. KWV selected some of the leading local and international brands in South Africa for these prizes.


       

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Natural Harmony
A sociable couple’s boldly geometric new-build in a location near Cape Town blends sensitively into the landscape. It also provides equal emphasis on the interior and exterior. Status Symbol
The new BMW 6 Series Convertible fulfils the wishes of the discerning absolutely. It’s a finely-honed synergy of performance driving and groundbreaking luxury. In 650i guise, it’s the ultimate high-end roadster – and it looks very fine indeed. Glen Josselsohn
Distinctively contemporary in his work, artist Glen Josselsohn has appeared previously in Habitat. His art’s signature style offers a vibrant solution in complementing modern interior design. The Villa Sow
Situated on a cliff-top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Villa Sow in Dakar was completed in 2011. The house was designed for a Senegalese businessman and his family by SAOTA with Antoni Associates handling the interior décor. Most of the furniture was sourced from OKHA. Design Language
The writer was fortunate to join the BMW EuroStyle Tour to Germany in September. It began with a spectacular Frankfurt Motor Show and continued in Munich and its environs, encompassing an extravaganza of high-end design in various fields; BMW being a believer that a mélange of cutting-edge elements from various sectors benefit the overall result. Window On The Sea
Ibiza is situated in the Gulf of Valencia, 80 kilometres from the Balearic main island of Majorca and 90 kilometres from the Spanish mainland. Luxury Legend
Johnnie Walker® Blue Label™, the pinnacle of Scotch Whisky blending from the House of Johnnie Walker, is celebrating epic achievements of past and present as it launches a new look for its iconic luxury bottle which will be available in South Africa in October. Cutting Edge
Proudly South African, Nicolson Russell designs, manufactures and imports designer cutlery from around the world – while committed to introducing new and different products allowing for variety and intrigue. Design Talks November/December 2011
Colin Sharp chats with kitchen design fundi, Wendy Grater and interior decoration guru, Chris Weylandt about their current thoughts and future plans. Seamless Transition
Measuring a generous 800m2 on a sizeable stand of 2 000m2, this recently renovated home evolved from an existing structure, circa 1940’s. This was sympathetically redesigned to the client’s brief, with an extra storey added. Cover Story
Habitat is 38 years old plus and – apart from a few cosmetic changes – the cover has remained the same for the past decade, albeit the internal content not so. Style Français
The Italians are venerable stylists and maintain that they lead the world in the design of a broad range of consumer objects from fashion to furniture and motor vehicles .

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I’ve been lucky enough to visit Bentley at Crewe near Liverpool so I understand their ethos. And I’ve twice met Raul Pires, the designer of the iconic Continental GT and now chief exterior stylist at Bentley. Floor and All
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One of the few remaining and pristine sea-front locations on the Cape West coast is Pearl Bay in Yzerfontein. Minimal Aspect
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Colin Sharp chats with a Johannesburg-based specialist in upper-echelon kitchen design. He is an industry stalwart who has pioneered the manufacture of top quality kitchens in South Africa. New Year – 2012
We’ve been around for 39 years. Habitat was first published in March 1973 and there have been more than a few gradients on our graph – both upside and downside – in those almost four decades. Natural Harmony
A sociable couple’s boldly geometric new-build in a location near Cape Town blends sensitively into the landscape. It also provides equal emphasis on the interior and exterior. Status Symbol
The new BMW 6 Series Convertible fulfils the wishes of the discerning absolutely. It’s a finely-honed synergy of performance driving and groundbreaking luxury. In 650i guise, it’s the ultimate high-end roadster – and it looks very fine indeed. Glen Josselsohn
Distinctively contemporary in his work, artist Glen Josselsohn has appeared previously in Habitat. His art’s signature style offers a vibrant solution in complementing modern interior design. The Villa Sow
Situated on a cliff-top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Villa Sow in Dakar was completed in 2011. The house was designed for a Senegalese businessman and his family by SAOTA with Antoni Associates handling the interior décor. Most of the furniture was sourced from OKHA. Design Language
The writer was fortunate to join the BMW EuroStyle Tour to Germany in September. It began with a spectacular Frankfurt Motor Show and continued in Munich and its environs, encompassing an extravaganza of high-end design in various fields; BMW being a believer that a mélange of cutting-edge elements from various sectors benefit the overall result. Window On The Sea
Ibiza is situated in the Gulf of Valencia, 80 kilometres from the Balearic main island of Majorca and 90 kilometres from the Spanish mainland. Luxury Legend
Johnnie Walker® Blue Label™, the pinnacle of Scotch Whisky blending from the House of Johnnie Walker, is celebrating epic achievements of past and present as it launches a new look for its iconic luxury bottle which will be available in South Africa in October.

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