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Clout at Milan Design Week 2020

Clout at Milan Design Week 2020

by Habitat Magazine | Feb 24, 2020 | Events, Industry Leaders, Send to Flipboard

Building on last year’s triumphant debut at Milan Design Week, the Nando’s Design Programme, Clout is returning to the Italian design capital with groundbreaking South African design. Once again, the intention is to showcase the country’s creative pedigree to an...
Audi Snyman – Point of View

Audi Snyman – Point of View

by Habitat Magazine | Feb 12, 2020 | Design & Architecture, Industry Leaders

In ever-shrinking major centres globally, the enclosing of space is a responsibility of note. The same is true in South Africa – but there is more to consider: Architects design a built structure, but do they appreciate what will transpire within? How the interior...
South African Design Programme Garners Global Recognition

South African Design Programme Garners Global Recognition

by Habitat Magazine | Feb 10, 2020 | Industry Leaders, Lifestyle

Nando’s restaurants are well known globally, thanks to their distinctive flame-grilled chicken – but the chain is also becoming renowned for its staunch support of South African design. Nando’s’ progressive design programme, Clout showcases the work of local creatives...
Committed to Craft – Ernst H Eloff Headlines Decorex Cape Town

Committed to Craft – Ernst H Eloff Headlines Decorex Cape Town

by Habitat Magazine | Feb 10, 2020 | Events, Industry Leaders

Cape Town is rich in creative capital – a city bursting at the seams with talent and innovation and for a décor lover, it’s a nexus of inspiration and motivation. Each year Decorex Cape Town brings together a collection of the best and boldest on the interior décor...
ICONIC AWARDS 2020: Innovative Interior for hansgrohe Rainfinity

ICONIC AWARDS 2020: Innovative Interior for hansgrohe Rainfinity

by Habitat Magazine | Jan 28, 2020 | Bathrooms, Industry Leaders, Send to Flipboard

On 12 January 2020 at the international furniture fair, imm cologne, the premium brand of the Hansgrohe Group was honored with the Best of Best distinction in the 2020 ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Interior competition. The new Rainfinity family of showers came out as a...
Everyday Luxury | Frans Alexander Interiors brings a sense of flair to Decorex Durban

Everyday Luxury | Frans Alexander Interiors brings a sense of flair to Decorex Durban

by Habitat Magazine | Jan 27, 2020 | Design & Architecture, Home Decor, Industry Leaders, Send to Flipboard

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...
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Created in 1983, the Fabri Group specializes in re Created in 1983, the Fabri Group specializes in residential design and is a leading brand in this competitive market, both in Portugal and South Africa. Resulting from the founder’s vision; to make kitchens of excellence available to the Portuguese public, the FABRI name has become a symbol of innovation, quality, elegance and exclusivity. Not only in the design and production of kitchens, but also in terms of integrated kitchen furniture solutions. Following the status it’s achieved the brand has received several awards over the years, including: The European Product Design Award 2018 / Best Custom Kitchen Design Company in South Africa in 2017. FABRI Group currently encompasses one production unit, three showrooms in Portugal and one in South Africa. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #showrooms #portuguesequality #innovation #europeandesignaward #customdesignedkitchens
Wijn is like no other bar, it’s a wine bar focus Wijn is like no other bar, it’s a wine bar focused on discovering and bringing you unique wines, paired with great food and curated experiences. Wijn allows everyone, no matter your wine expertise, to discover, taste, enjoy and take home amazing wines. Here you can sit back, relax, learn something new, have fun and sip away​! With a simplistic design of leather, wood, steel and touches of greenery, the Wijn space welcomes you in with a warm, yet trendy ambience. You will notice there isn’t a traditional bar counter and shelves stocked with an intimidating selection of wines. Here you will find an open wine counter, inviting you to explore the wine wall, take your wine glass and pour wine at your own time from premium wine dispensers allowing you to just taste, try half a glass or go all-out with a full glass of your favourite. A trained sommelier and / or winemaker is available to answer any questions of your preferred wine selection and allows you the opportunity to learn and listen to the stories that so beautifully inspire the wines available at Wijn. As these wines are curated and bespoke, no wine menu is ever the same, allowing you to sample new wines every month and buy them to take home with you at cellar door prices. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #wineandgoodliving #wine #wijn #winebar #bar #bespokewine #capetown
location: Hawaan Estate, Umhlanga, Durban, KZN | a location: Hawaan Estate, Umhlanga, Durban, KZN | architects: Kevin Lloyd Architects – Kevin Lloyd / Rowan Parry | interior designers: M&M Designs – Michele and Mark Metior | landscaping: Phil Page | photographer: Peter Oravecz Originally coastal forest before being used by the colonial settlers for sugarcane farming, the land was slightly terraced by the developer and divided up into plots of around 1 000 square metres. This fairly small estate – with some 160 homes marketed as an environmentally sensitive development – adheres to contemporary architectural guidelines. The 2 345-square metre site is moderately sloped in two directions. Views of the ocean extend to the east over neighbouring properties and to the coastal forest in front. To the north are rolling hills still under sugarcane and riverine forest. The house and stand-alone studio consist of three bedrooms (en suite), two personal separate studies, an open-plan kitchen, dining room, lounge and covered terrace with a breakfast court; plus a scullery, laundry and service areas with double garage. The studio also has a double garage, open-plan bedroom (en suite), kitchen and lounge; total size of house and studio is approximately 750 square metres. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #preview #latestissue #onsalenow‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥 #architecture #architect #designlife #interiordesign #interiordesigner #coastalliving #luxuryliving #designinspiration #architecturephotography
A beautiful design project, there is an abode of l A beautiful design project, there is an abode of luxury brands and yet perfectly coexists without overpowering each other. A feat hard to achieve, this project has furniture designs from top designer brands such as @bocadolobo, @bykoket, @baxtermadeinitaly, @lladro, @edra.official, @moooi, @baccarat, @tomdixonstudio, @fornasettiofficial, @kellyhoppenhome, among many others. Thought and designed entirely by husband and wife Vratika & Nakul, this amazing concept house, proves that with the right design inspiration and the help of the most exquisite luxury brands, every design lover can be their own interior designer. Every corner of this reflective home and every art piece in it, tells a story. Greatly inspired by top interior designers Phillipe Starck and Marcel Wanders, the client wanted to create white decor, with reflective surfaces to give the rooms a bigger feel. Exquisite material and unique touches in the furniture design bring a sense of glam into the luxury residence. The idea was to create an open space and in the process of making it, a lot of modifications were made. Ultimately, it was a trip to Salone del Mobile that brought many changes to the design structure, but also a lot of final decisions. In the design fair, the client was inspired to bring outdoors into the living room by adding green plants to the interiors which further enhanced the whole experience. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #luxuryliving #design #designinspiration #luxurylifestyle #interiors #interiordesign #interordesigners #designislife #luxurybrands
Martín Azúa fuses material with light in his u Martín Azúa fuses material with light in his unique design of Halo Wall for VIBIA. In this 2020 evolution of an applique, Halo Wall provides a series of minimalist light sculptures that create a suggestive ambient lighting, which floats over the wall surface while at the same time bathing it with light. The basic unit of Halo Wall is a light rod that measures a metre in length and with its slim-line linearity, different graphic compositions are outlined and can be customised. The light bars, supported by an aluminium profile, can rotate to form parallel, perpendicular and inclined axes. Their modular nature will allow for large configurations to form light murals. With its double methacrylate diffuser, the lamp generates an attenuated light in which the LED technology disappears. The material becomes transformed into an emerging light in a seemingly magical fashion. Martín Azúa’s design manifests as a new lighting system that surprises and invokes an impactful aesthetic experience. Its expression recalls the minimalist artistic movement prevalent during the radical 1960s, an era that made such an impact on furniture design and relevant interior design projects. And which remains popular till this day. The collection that immediately preceded this one - Halo Lineal - was awarded Best of Year Award by Interior Design Magazine – USA in 2015. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #luxuryliving #lighting #light #sculpture #designaward #lightingsystem #luminairedesign #halowall #workofart
location: Zimbali, KZN | architects – Metropole location: Zimbali, KZN | architects – Metropole Architects; Design Architect Nigel Tarboton; Project Architect David Louis | interior design – Olàlà Interiors | photographer – Grant Pitcher Located on the east coast of South Africa, this three-level structure is situated in the prestigious Zimbali Coastal Forest resort 45 minutes north of Durban, and is home to a young family of four. Construction commenced in January 2018 and was completed in July 2019. With the architecture being subject to stringent estate design guidelines, which dictate traditional roof forms, the design sought to create a vision that remained in harmony with the neighbouring properties. Yet a second prerequisite was that it would represent the individual taste and aspirations of the new homeowners, illustrating their desire for a progressive and dynamic architectural aesthetic. Go grab your copy of the latest March/April issue to read the full article. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #preview #latestissue #onsalenow‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥 #architecture #architect #designlife #interiordesign #interiordesigner #coastalliving #luxuryliving #designinspiration #architecturephotography #metropolearchitects #olalainteriors
Anna Lindgren and Sofia Lagerkvist are two of the Anna Lindgren and Sofia Lagerkvist are two of the founders of Front, a Swedish design studio of “avant-gardistes” who are keen to experiment, discarding the conventional along the way. “Our aim is to consistently add something special to a project. Or something that you would not expect,” the pair are quoted as saying. Collaboration between AXOR and Front started in 2013, culminating in AXOR WaterDream 2013. This was borne from the objective of ‘reinterpreting the shower’ and resulted in an incredible installation of pipes, valves and funnels, establishing brand new archetypes for an ablution that has been around for nearly two centuries. The WaterDream allows one to experience water in its original form by breaking away from old patterns. The installation was motivated by the need for radical freedom and focused on the path of water. In 2014, the AXOR WaterDream by Front won the coveted Wallpaper Design Award as the best concept for the shower. This success led to Front working on one of the AXOR shower sets, which received a German Design Award in 2015. This shower set embodied the idea that “nothing is hidden”. The sculpture, made of meandering pipes, plumbing joint and valves - which are normally hidden in the walls - intended to make it easy to understand how the shower is used. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #showers #bathroomdesign #designislife #axor #designawards #frontdesignstudio #avantgarde #luxuryliving #interiorspaces #bathrooms #water #waterdream
Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British design Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British design company of lighting, furniture and accessories. From his departure point in the early eighties, Tom Dixon welded salvaged steel into radical furniture constantly reinventing himself through a series of different design lives. The Tom Dixon brand is now a widely celebrated global force in interior design with their own hubs in New York, Hong Kong SAR, China, London, Los Angeles and Tokyo. With more than 600 products, ranging from lighting to furniture, from tableware through to fragrance and are distributed in over 65 countries; they are instantly recognizable for their sculptural qualities and engineered materiality. Tom Dixon conceives the interiors and exteriors of tomorrow. Rich in narrative, they nurture a fast-growing international portfolio that ranges from hospitality and retail to co–working spaces and monumental complexes. Tom Dixon is available from @casarredosa – visit: www.casarredo.co.za #Habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #luxuryliving #designlife #interiordesign #interiors ##tomdixon #furniture #lighting #accessories #designinspriation #styleyourhome
Not without reason, in 2020 South Africa, many hom Not without reason, in 2020 South Africa, many homeowners are opting for renovation rather than relocation; noting that kitchens and bathrooms are likely the most deserving interiors in terms of ongoing viability, viz. spend. Creativity here is key to a successful result. But it’s perhaps wise to note that this ethereal factor is difficult to value, impossible to replicate – yet easy to discard. Overall, the trend towards the open-plan living area / adjacent kitchens, seen for more than a decade in SA will undoubtedly continue in 2020. This direction is simply a reflection of family needs and an intelligent interpretation of today’s lifestyle. The solution lies in realising the contemporary kitchen as a vital sector of the fluid space within the home; proof that today, preparing and consuming food interacts with both family and social life. Grab your copy on sale now and be inspired by the latest kitchen trends for 2020. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #preview #latestissue #onsalenow‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥 #kitchenfeature #kitchendesign #kitchentrends2020 #kitchens
The BMW Group is opening a new chapter in its hist The BMW Group is opening a new chapter in its history with the unveiling of a pure-electric Gran Coupe. The BMW Concept i4 takes electric drive to the core of the BMW brand and heralds a new era in Sheer Driving Pleasure. The BMW Concept i4 represents a look ahead to the BMW i4, slated to enter production in 2021 as the BMW Group’s first all-electric model in the premium midsize class. It provides a whole new take on the dynamic excellence for which BMW is renowned and blends a modern, elegantly sporty design with the spaciousness and functionality of a four-door Gran Coupe – all while generating zero local emissions. “The BMW Concept i4 brings electrification to the core of the BMW brand,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. “The design is dynamic, clean and elegant. In short: a perfect BMW that happens to be zero emission.” The drivetrain’s standout numbers include a range of 600 km, output of up to 390kW, 0 – 100 km/h acceleration of approximately 4.0 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 km/h. However, the driving qualities of the BMW Concept i4 cannot be expressed in figures alone. The virtually silent delivery of power creates an entirely new sensation of dynamism. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #luxuryliving #mobilehabitat #workofart #carsofinstagram #masterpiece #bmw #i4 #conceptcardesign #luxurymotoring #automotivedesign #electricdrive #climateconscious #ecofriendly #electriccar #electric #grancoupe #zeroemissions
Introducing the Molo design by Kettal available ex Introducing the Molo design by Kettal available exclusively from Casarredo. This is an example of a modular sofa in its purest form. Its orthogonal geometry is based on a rectangular modularity design, which means it can be easily adapted to suit any situation and optimise the space in which it sits. Each module can be taken apart and reorganised, creating new uses and configurations. The design is aesthetically minimalistic with intentionally oversized pieces. On the other hand, the decorative elements have conscientiously not been emphasised in order to give centre stage to the various combinations of fabric, colours and carefully selected details. “Molo, or pier in English, jetée in French and embarcadero in Spanish, is a structure built on the shores of an ocean, sea, lake or river which extends from the land over the water; a mooring place for boats, a rest between trips and a refuge from the swell of the waves. A return to terra firma and people. Molo by Kettal offers a place of relaxation and reconnection.” #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #luxuryliving #bespokefurniture #luxuryfurniture #sofa #molo #casarredo #kettal #furnituredesign #minimalism
In our latest issue Mar/Apr on sale now, we explor In our latest issue Mar/Apr on sale now, we explore the most intimate room in your home, the bathroom. Like any other interior space, bathrooms are sensitive to fashion and design trends. Yet, as with kitchens, investment in their redecoration can be substantial, so their reconstruction and revamping require research. In 2020 South Africa, there’s plenty of variety insofar as minimalist bathroom design for smaller urban dwellings and for larger homes with space for a freestanding tub or spa bath and walk-in shower. The concept of bathroom design can be linked to the design signature of the entire living space, i.e. it’s in synch with the full visual identity. Renowned names in international design continue their R&D of bathroom collections, inventing, developing and collaborating with manufacturers in the creation of a wide variety of hardware and bathing appliances. Developing trends are robust and are continually influenced by global design; as is the case with other aspects of interior design and architecture. Go get your copy now and be inspired by the latest bathroom trends for 2020. #habitatonline #habitatmagsa #theartofliving #preview #latestissue #onsalenow‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥 #bathroomfeature #bathrooms #bathroomtrends2020
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