Emira Property Fund’s The Bolton in Rosebank will start welcoming residents early August to its stylish new apartments. The chic urban lifestyle offered by The Bolton is the result of Emira’s value-enhancing conversion of its Rosebank office property assets formerly occupied by Sasol into a contemporary residential apartment development. The conversion caters to the demand … [Read more...]
Africans investing in Africa
While the number of international buyers in residential property in South Africa remains relatively low, at somewhere in the region of three percent nationally, investors from elsewhere on the continent – including returning expats - retain their appetite for the acquisition of South African real estate for a variety of reasons. These include countries such as Zimbabwe, … [Read more...]
A lasting solution for removing graffiti
Sika is renowned for keeping up with technologies and innovative products and the introduction of SikaGard-850 AG (Anti-Graffiti) is no different. This product is a permanent anti-graffiti and anti-fly poster coating for the protection of concrete, wood, masonry and metal substrates. Providing a clear wet-look surface, the product also brightens and enhances the color of the … [Read more...]
Adapt or die: brands and cultural diversity across Africa
Reputation is 100%-dependent on landscape comprehension. Here’s why. By Trevor Chueu, Associate Director, FleishmanHillard South Africa A one-size-fits-all approach to marketing communications does not work in Africa, or any of its 54 countries. Yes, there is a huge sense of optimism around Africa, and we continue to find our voice, but to build on and harness the … [Read more...]
The Sleep Experts, Vencasa, open new stores in Kramerville and Brooklyn
Vencasa, The Sleep Experts, held the official and exclusive opening events, unveiling their brand-new stores in Kramerville and Brooklyn, Gauteng. Vencasa, the home of Tempur, Magniflex and Sealy, has opened two new flagship stores in true style. Guests were welcomed into the awe-inspiring, spacious Scandi-style stores where the scent of fresh, hot coffee filled the air. The … [Read more...]
Corobrik’s CoroJem Classic Blend Travertine face brick right choice for housing development
Corobrik continues to contribute to the provision of affordable housing for all South Africans with the completion of the Zamdela Community Residential Units in Sasolburg – constructed out of Corobrik’s CoroJem Classic Blend Travertine face bricks – a testament to this. The 128 subsidised two and three-bedroom duplex units in Zamdela, Sasolburg were completed in November … [Read more...]
140 West, Alice Lane 3 win big for Paragon at SAPOA Awards 2018
Architecture and interior architecture company Paragon scooped two major awards in the Commercial Office Development category at the SAPOA Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence, held on 21 June at the International Convention Centre in Durban. Hosted by the South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA), the awards is the most prestigious programme of its … [Read more...]
Venice Biennale: Openstudio’s stunning Swartberg House captured on film
Openstudio Architects has been invited to participate in the exhibition “TIME SPACE EXISTENCE” organised by the GAA Foundation and hosted by the European Cultural Centre at Palazzo Mora, Venice. The exhibition will run from May 26th to November 25th, 2018 to coincide with the Venice Biennale of Architecture. Over 300.000 visitors are expected to attend the free event. … [Read more...]
Luxury apartment living at landmark ‘Sandton Skye’
Buyers and investors looking for upmarket apartments with all the perks of hotel living in the heart of Sandton Johannesburg should look no further than Sandton Skye with its innovative architecture designed for city living. Situated on 2 Stan Road in Morningside, Sandton Skye Tower 2 has just been launched, offering various spacious and designer one bedroom apartments and … [Read more...]
Polyflor SA helps take Lanseria departures lounge from drab to fab
Polyflor SA has helped transform the Domestic Departure Lounge of Lanseria International Airport into a modern-looking, yet warm and functional space that is in with leading airports around the world. Preparing for growth One of only two privately owned international airports in South Africa, Lanseria is located in the north of Johannesburg. This internationally … [Read more...]