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Everyday Luxury | Frans Alexander Interiors brings a sense of flair to Decorex Durban
A leading Durban interior designer driven by the satisfaction of his clients, Frans Alexander of Frans Alexander Interiors describes himself as a perfectionist: ‘I’m driven by the result and outcome of each project. Knowing that I have achieved the desired emotion is...
Unicorn Island Masterplan
The Start-Up exhibition and conference centre, the first building within Chengdu's Unicorn Island masterplan, is nearing completion. With China’s economy evolving from traditional industries to internet and technology-based organisations, the country is now home to a...
Interior Enlightenment
location: Lippstadt, Germany, EU | interior design: Olaf Kitzig – Kitzig Interior Design | images: Christian Laukemper This spacious 220 square metre bungalow projected the typical architectural style of ’60s Europe. It was subsequently extended through additional...
Ready for a home refresh? Try these five on-trend furnishing styles
Read this before you settle on a home redecorating plan! Anita Bloom, Creative Director for Decorex Africa, unpacks some of the trends of 2020 and reveals how we can transform our living spaces this year. 1. Get back to nature with Contemporary Organic style A major...
Molteni&C l Dada – La Ricarda
Otherwise known as Casa Gomis, this iconic villa was designed in 1953-54 in an area of Barcelona surrounded by pine trees. Design input was primarily that of architect Antonio Bonet, in cooperation with the owners Ricardo Gomis and his wife, Agnes Bertrand Mata. The...
The Harri launches in Cape Town’s thriving East City Precinct
Perfectly in pace with Cape Town’s booming co-working office market, The Harri, a 39-unit studio/penthouse apartment development, will go up on Harrington Street in the thriving East City Precinct between the CBD and District Six. A first of its kind for this...
#275 Preview: Thunderbird Heights
location: Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, USA | architects: Stuart Silk Architects | interior design: Maison Inc. | landscape architecture: Anne Attinger | photography: David Papazian Originally built in the 1960s, the challenge for the architects on this...
20 Interior Designers to Watch in 2020
2019 has seen a wealth of interior design talent rise through the ranks and showcase their work for the world to see. Mali Langa, Nthabi Taukobong and Julia Day are amongst a small selection of talented interior designers and stylists highlighted by the Habitat team...
Corobrik’s 33rd Architectural Student of the Year Competition
Eight finalists from Universities around South Africa have already won the regional competitions and will meet at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg between the 4th and 6th May 2020 for the 33rd Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards evening. The annual...
#275 Preview: Infinite Reflections
location: Sandhurst, Sandton, JHB | architecture: Jean Massyn | interior design: Mêha Art & Interiors | interior architecture: Diane Tevoedjre | interior designers: Dawie Griesel; Theodora Meselane | photography: Roxzahne Part of a neighbourhood of residential...
#275 Preview: Open Plan
location: The Hills Eco Estate, Mooikloof – Pretoria East | architecture: JK Designs – www.jkdesigns.co.za | interior design: JK Designs | photography: Juane Venter – www.juaneventer.com Located inside an established eco-residential estate, this stand is nestled in an...
#275 Preview: Casa Magnolia
location: Mexico City, United Mexican States | architecture: Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin | interior design: Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin | photography: Jaime Navarro EF + CG have offices in Los Angeles, Milan and Mexico City with over 30 interdisciplinary...
#275 Preview: Sustainable Architecture 2020
In 2020 South Africa, the sector that includes contemporary architecture, interior architecture and design will surely see progress in creativity, innovation and eco-awareness, albeit largely in the upper levels of the economy. ‘When I‘m asked what I believe in, I say...
Bay House
location: Attica, Greece | architect: Aris Konstantinidis | interior design: Katerina Veremi Xynogala – www.roomservice.gr | photography: Ioanna Roufopoulou Attica is a triangular peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea. From three sides, it is watered by gulfs of the...
Perfectly Provençal
location: Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France | restoration: David Price Designs – www.davidpricedesign.com | photography: Hervé Hôte British designer David Price heads up a residential-specialist architecture and design practice, which has...