Since the kitchen is the heart of every home, we have decided to take a look at the top design trends for 2019 to give you some kitchen renovation inspiration. Dusky Ambiance Opting for a dark kitchen is a daring choice but when you take the risk it can really pay off. Combining a matt black floor with lighter walls creates a beautiful contrast that adds some drama … [Read more...]
Thavhani Mall, an iconic night time beacon
The Thavhani Mall, a 50 000 sqm regional shopping centre, is located in the centre of Thohoyandou in Northern Limpopo and has been carefully planned to offer substantial and meaningful benefits for the local economy. The shopping centre was designed by MDS Architecture for clients Flanagan & Gerard, Thavhani Property Investments and Vukile Property Fund. Donald … [Read more...]
Innovative façade design hits The Marc
Innovative façade design is stylising the appearance of some of the most spectacular architecture currently gracing the South African skyline. Developed by Eris, the tower called the Jewel at the new upmarket multi-use development, The Marc, has a shape and a façade like no other. Boogertman + Partners designed the unique envelope, that is situated in the heart of the … [Read more...]
An interview with a flooring Export Sales Representative
Lucas Makhubela, Export Sales Representative at FloorworX, chatted to Africanism to discuss his career in the flooring industry to date as well as new ventures that he is pursuing at the company. How did you get started in the flooring industry? I joined Builders Warehouse as a sales consultant in the flooring department eleven years ago having no idea that that I would get … [Read more...]
Lighting leads to increased turnover at FMCG store
When George Skoutellas – known by many in the industry as ‘Mr SPAR’ – acquired the SUPERSPAR Blackheath in the northern suburbs of Gauteng, he embarked on an ambitious plan to renovate and expand a flailing store. Skoutellas, owner of SPAR stores in Bedfordview and Sunninghill, turned to a familiar team when upgrading the SUPERSPAR Blackheath, doubling its size and … [Read more...]
A modernist cube home in Morocco
Balancing global styles with Moroccan standards, a geometric concrete home catches the eye without sticking out. In a family photo, everyone might share the same eyes or nose or smile, but you can immediately spot the one with an extra spark, the spirit of adventure. So too the Casablanca, Morocco, house of architect Mehdi Berrada. Though similar in size and shape to … [Read more...]
Doing justice to office design Part 2: The evolution of the workspace
Kuba Granicki, Alessio Lacovig and Mike Rassmann, the three partners behind Johannesburg-based Architects Of Justice, sat down to have a discussion on how the workplace, and the architect’s role in its design, has evolved over the past few decades and point out areas where they feel it can be improved. How do you see office spaces having changed over the years? Mike … [Read more...]
Worldwide trend towards living green walls
There is a worldwide trend towards installing living green walls in buildings and homes. It is a way to enhance the building’s visual appearance, improve air quality and provide a work or home-friendly environment. People are becoming increasingly attracted to green areas. Businesses and large retailers, such as the multi-story La Fayette departmental store in Paris, are … [Read more...]
CemCote Skimmed – the latest from Cemcrete
We recently saw the launch of an exciting new product added to the Cemcrete range – CemCote Skimmed. This product is a skim-on coating (as the name implies) that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also extremely versatile. Let’s look at some of the many ways that CemCote Skimmed can be used. Bathroom Walls & Basins We know - this bathroom is pretty much a … [Read more...]
Layered lighting for award-winning store
The brief to Dakota Design, the interior architects and retail designers for Exclusive Books at Ballito Junction in KwaZulu-Natal, was clear; design a space that would encourage likeminded patrons "to have conversations" in the store. For centuries, bookstores and coffee shops were spaces where people would gather to share thoughts, debate ideas and start movements that would … [Read more...]