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CIRCA ON
JELLICOE
By Bev Hermanson
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forest
flooring
designer floors & timber decks
www.forestflooring.co.za
Tel: 011 466 0701 Fax: 011 466 2919
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Named Speke, after John Speke, the pioneer who sought the
source of the Nile, this ground floor space is ideal for dis-
playing treasures of contemporary art and artefacts, all
things passionately collected by Mark and Christine from
Africa and around the world. The top level, known as the
Darwin Room, is linked to a fire escape via a walkway. This
metal structure will eventually be covered by a vertical gar-
den, allowing visitors the experience of descending
through a green world of foliage, should they wish to do so.
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Circa’s multipurpose
exhibition space
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“Introducing the Lightweight Solution”
Concrete Jungle Pre-Cast is a well established manufacturer and supplier of
quality purpose made and standard pre-cast building products.
Pre-Cast
Purpose Made
Paving
Lintels
Hardware
Steel and
nature in
perfect
harmony
Gone are the days when the use of steel in residential
architecture signified the minimalist industrial aesthetic
favoured by the Modernists and Structural Expressionists
of the 20th century who mainly opted to combine the
material with glass and concrete.
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The judges listed the elements that stood out for them: double
sloping columns at each column position; steel I-beams with
webs in-filled with timber to give a feeling of warmth; of the
same design were the internal columns, which were so carefully
planned they did not interfere in any way with the living spaces;
perfectly proportioned cap plates to support the single rafter
beams with timber in-filled webs; the hand railing, balustrades,
steel stairs and framing of the enormous glass walls all contribute
Ukhuni Lodge, Mziki (right) to the enormously high standard of finishing.
Reserve, Zululand
Architect: Joy Brasler “This project could pave the way for showing the ‘steel objectors’
Architect that steel can easily be part of an excellent solution, in a vari-
Structural Engineer: Linda ety of settings, including sensitive public spaces, in the con-
Ness Associates cc struction of warm, beautiful homes,” concluded the judges.
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Nabeela
By Karuna Pillay
The one saving grace, for me, was the new format adopted this
year, where buyers and the media got an opportunity to inter-
act with the designers and examine the garments up close. This
endeavour proved to be the highlight of many seasoned Fash-
ion Week attendees.
The one thing on everyone’s lips was: ‘So what’s new?’ The ex-
pectation was greater then the delivery this year, this being the
time of the Soccer World Cup where the world’s eyes focus on
South Africa. We should have seen local designers pull out all
Top: Darkie. Above: Mantsho. the stops, showing collections that made one gasp with sur-
prise, admiration and pride to be part of the SA fashion industry.
But, it’s not all negative as the collections that were shown were
good ... Although, they were just good … nothing outstanding,
nothing brilliant and nothing we have not yet seen before. Yes,
fashions and fads come and go and with a year gone by here
was a chance to make things special and to stand out from the
rest of the crowd.
TRENDS OBSERVED
Some trends for Summer 2010 include the layering of light-
weight fabrics to give the illusion of water cascading off the
body and a mix of sheer and heavy weight fabrics to show off a
style choice. Men be prepared for the unveiling of the ‘reach for
the heavens’ legs - smooth, glowing legs uncovered by shorts.
The ‘reach for the heaven’ legs, paired with ladies shorts are
making a big appearance together, not forgetting long pants for
both casual and evening wear.
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GUILLOTINE
Guillotine showed us the simple beauty of
black and white. The collection started with
the entrance of models with glow sticks and
a lamp shade. The black and white showed
off the garments design, the fabrics unique
textures, with vinyl and leather being thrown
into the mix. Again, layering played a huge
part of this collection.
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SUPERELLA
‘Bring the big top’ to SA Fashion Week was a sure hit
with all the attendees. This collection was funky,
quirky and, let’s just say, for the young at heart. A
clown walking down the runway with a bunch of
gold/yellow balloons certainly said this was not
going to be an ordinary collection – it was going to
be fun, fun, fun. Dresses, skirts and pants, both
long and short, matched with loose flowing tops
made of geometric shapes. All very comfortable
and funky. As to how many people will be seen in
it, is another question.
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TWO
‘Keep it simple’ is the best description for this col-
lection. The fabrics were comfortable and stretchy,
allowing the body to form curves that would in-
dicate a unique cut to each garment, therefore
unique garment to each model. The colours of the
collection brought out the contrasts between
beige and cream, a dark secret-bearing grey and
a light baby pink. This is a comfortable collection
that many will be seen in. Hold your breath,
count to 10 and be overcome by calmness – this
is what this collection is going to give you.
RJKAY CREATIONS
The dot is used in every culture around the globe
to symbolise the life energy given off by the sun. In
saying that, this collection had a life of its own.
An inspired mix of solids and patterns, in the form
of skirts dresses and pants, all showed immacu-
late tailoring. The use of blue, my favourite co-
lour, next to black was indeed eye opening,
bright, fun and spoke of a summer lost in the
deep blue relaxed ocean.
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CHIMERA
The clothing presented in the collection was
loose and comfortable, with the designer
using belts to emphasise the waist and
shape of the garments. She even showed us
that it is okay to wear more then one best
item at a time. Jackets, waistcoats, dresses,
skirts, pants and even hoodies made an ap-
pearance, showing us that fashion is what
you make of it.
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GUGULAM
A sexy earthy soulful collection greeted the audience.
The full range of women’s wear ranged from flowing
dresses to the, oh so hot, figure-hugging shirts, to
pants matched with tailored blouses. This collec-
tion brought back the days gone by of an older
styled collection, yet it still had major appeal to
today’s fashion conscience women.
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SYLVESTER FALATA
This was a fitting conclusion to SA
Fashion Week. The designer, a first
timer, was bold and exciting, making
use of colours never used in men’s
fashion before. The candy/pastel co-
lours certainly gave the collection an
edge and appeal for those hot sum-
mer days. The use of one-piece jump
suits, that were knee length, was in-
spiring and the safari styled opening
creation,was, for me, the best I have
seen in years. The use of lightweight
fabrics namely raw silk gave the
clothes an easy feel on the skin, yet
never lost its masculine look. All in all,
a job well done.
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By Veruska De Vita
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the Nepalese drink coffee like it’s water. The same goes for the
Italians. Cue Francesca Lavazza Corporate Image Director of
Lavazza. She comes from a line of coffee marketers and
knows that to make her brand stand out she has to keep it
firmly entrenched in the lifestyle and habits of her target mar-
ket. Since 1993, Lavazza has produced an annual collector’s
calendar as part of the company’s worldwide marketing cam-
paign. “This year’s calendar is all about music, Italian music,”
says Francesca. Just making good coffee is not enough any-
more, it’s about turning a brand into a lifestyle, one that con-
sumers cannot live without. The annual launch of the Lavazza
calendar is a glittering and pricey affair, one that is well worth
the budget. The 2010 calendar, which was launched in Octo-
ber 2009, has music at its epicentre, with a splattering of film,
finesse, fashion and irony.
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“We wanted to include the city, the coffee bars, the history,
the vibe and then launch into the rest of Italy, and then world-
wide. The marketing campaign in Italy is different to the vari-
ous campaigns we apply in the rest of the world. The cam-
paign in Italy called Campagna Paradiso was launched in 1993
and has made Lavazza the preferred coffee brand in Italian
households,” says Francesca.
The day after the 2010 calendar was launched, every bar in
Torino, where Lavazza is served, had a Lavazza hostess stand-
ing at the door, clad in slinky black, handing out postcards of
the calendar images. Around her neck and on her wrists, cos-
tume jewellery – tiny espresso cups and saucers and minia-
ture teaspoons – the attention to detail noteworthy. The host-
ess also handed out cellphone accessories to patrons, so that
they too could have dangling miniatures of cups, saucers and
spoons.
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“Lavazza Coffee: the more of it you down, the more it picks you
up” which would prove to be unforgettable in the mind of the
Italian consumer.
Other Italian brands doing the calendar rounds are Campari and
Pirelli, with Pirelli, a tyre brand, bringing the sexy back to the
months of the year. Amongst these brands the calendar has be-
come art, or rather, collectible art. What better way of keeping a
brand top of mind than with a calendar that hangs behind the
kitchen door or in the office, a point of reference that is also an
object of beauty.
Baciami Piccina
(Kiss me, little one).
Model: Lydia Hearst.
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Top row (left to right): Heart; Steel flowers; Snow pet; Snow pet and Steel flowers.
Second row (left to right): Bird of prey; Growable cog; Lily family; Lily family and Time Immemorial.
Third row (left to right): Takbok; Takbok and Heart.
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Transcending
Trinkets
By Sidhika Sooklal
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During the last few decades, communication de- brooch by giving each a unique name such as Ysbeer,
sign has become a field wherein designers have Hymns for a small bird, Snow Pet and Night Owl.
started to cross-pollinate and transcend into other The collection includes animals, flowers, fruit, clocks
design fields in order to stay ahead of the rest. and crowns. Nel explains that the world around
This transition has produced a hybrid breed of her, music and good design all serve her as sources
new designers who are readily able to morph with of inspiration. Indicatively the latest addition to
the dexterity of a chameleon and produce innova- Trinket is a collection of rockets that came about
tive work and new product ranges. Elske Nel is a
as she was listening to the new Goldfrapp album,
prime example of this transition. At the tender age
Head First.
of 23, she has already received industry accolades
that would make designers twice her age envious. Trinket is stocked throughout South Africa at ex-
Holding a degree in Information Design, Nel’s most clusive boutique stores as well as South African
recent achievement, Trinket, launched in 2009, singer, songwriter and entertainer, Nataniël’s
has proved to be an instant success.
Kaalkop Studio stores. However, Nel’s ambitions
have not ceased there. She works as a freelance
Nel, who has always enjoyed making things with
communication designer and has also branched out
her hands, fondly reminisces over her university
into wallpaper design and is currently in the pro-
sense of enjoyment that it brought her. During one
cess of producing packaging for Kaalkop Studio.
such project, Nel produced a range of brooches,
which she aptly named ‘Trinket’. The idea lay dor-
The rapid success of Trinket has seen it being ex-
mant for a year, until Nel resigned from her job in
hibited at Design Indaba 2010 as well as the upcoming
advertising to pursue her freelance ambitions.
African Fashion Week (30 June – 3 July 2010). Nel’s
Nel started manufacturing Trinket products in July aspirations for Trinket have grown as well, and in June,
2009. The range of designer brooches is made of she will be travelling to England and France to meet
a combination of steel, Perspex and wood and. Nel with prospective stores that have shown interest
has paid special attention to every hand-crafted in the Trinket range. <
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Top row (left to right): King of hearts; Growable cog and Tassel & spikelet.
Second row (left to right): Oh Dear; Oh Dear; Bunny rosette and Bunny rosette.
Third row (left to right): Hymns of a small bird; Ysbeer and Ysbeer.
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But there can only be one. Votes were cast via SMS
and South Africa has chosen what is beautiful to
them. The Design Indaba Most Beautiful Object in
South Africa 2010 is Anatomy Design’s Lab Light.
Anatomy Design describes their product as: “Created
out of a fascination with utilitarian equipment, the Lab
Light exists on the borders of engineering and design,
using the functionality of laboratory equipment and
harnessing the beauty within it. Constructed out of
black steel and solid spun brass, this object portrays
functional aesthetic with a touch of nostalgia.” <
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PATRIOTIC DESIGN
Local designers find inspiration on their own
doorstep. Natural materials flourish and prod-
ucts are woven, plaited knitted and whittled
from fibres ranging from wood, raffia, cork,
rattan, leather and feathers. Recycled materi-
als, ranging from plastics to porcelain, shells
and cardboard, to rusted and corroded surfaces
have an undeniably South African feel.
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MADE IT MYSELF
DIY is clearly no longer the poor cousin of the
decor world. The mantra ‘made by my own
hands’ elevated its status in design circles, es-
pecially contemporary designs with a modern
sensibility. This renewed interest in DIY sprout-
ed a variety of activities to hone visitors’ cre-
ative talents and DIY-know-how. Experts at the
Make Theatre, hosted by Aidan Bennetts, en- Modern Kitchens to inspire.
ticed visitors to tackle home makeovers on a
shoe string budget and tackle do-it-yourself- Salome Gunter’s winning decor stand.
decor with confidence. The topics, ranging from
modern mosaic work, to easy-to-do wall tat-
toos and contemporary paint techniques, re-
flected the upsurge in edgy DIY.
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REcreate:
Designing
a second life
from the old
and discarded
Katie Thompson is a South African designer with a special passion: She loves
designing original and collectable furniture, lighting and interior accessories
by repurposing objects that others might consider junk. For Katie, found old
objects like milk and booze bottles, oil containers, typewriters, suitcases,
medical trolleys, scales and baking trays are pure inspiration. With these she
creates contemporary décor pieces that ooze character and tell stories of the
past and the current.
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What makes the REcreate range even more special obviously poses some unique challenges. Katie ex-
is that every product and product part is custom plains: “Because much of our raw material is old junk,
made. “All the products are one-off pieces and we often battle with skew angles, rusty edges,
therefore I am constantly looking for new materials broken handles and wobbly parts that all need to
and processes to add new ingredients to the prod- be repaired and dealt with before production be-
ucts. All manufacturing is outsourced to Cape Town’s gins. One has to be sharp and involved in all the
best trades and craftsmen. Although the raw mate- aspects of production to foresee these problems.
rials that we work with are discarded or broken The challenges from a manufacturing and process-
junk items, I am in fact a perfectionist. This combi- ing side are that each item is outsourced to at least
nation, as well as having great working relation- three or four different suppliers. It is extremely time-
ships with all my suppliers, result in high quality consuming since every product passes through
finished products.” the hands of several specialist craftsmen. However,
the technical input of all these trades people is
Working with old and discarded artifacts as core what makes such a unique and perfectly finished
materials for constructing contemporary furniture product.” <
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There are lots of things to be scared of. Insurance needn’t be one of them.
At Alexander Forbes, we’ve learnt a thing or two over the years about putting motor and household
insurance-related fears to rest. We provide the widest cover with the least exclusions, and we give
you the option of an up-front discount on your premium when you sign up with us, which puts money
back into your pocket immediately. We also give each of our clients their own personal consultant
who deals exclusively with their policy and all matters pertaining to it. Simply, we make insuring as
effortless and as comprehensive as possible. Because we believe that while some fears in life might
need to be accepted, insurance-related fears are just irrational.
Glass
wonders
from
Preciosa
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The other self-contained group consists of fashion- These objects are often floodlit by modern light
able lighting objects made up of hand-blown glass sources such as LEDs or optical fibres. The use of
components. Over the last few years, the so-called fibres, especially, can lead to the creation of mag-
free sets, created by hanging differently shaped nificent pieces. Their light sources can be pr0gram-
objects in clusters in an open space, have been med to be able to change their intensity or colour.
popular. They range from minimalistic pure shapes Aside from an impressive decorative effect, the place-
to complex organic motifs. Glass sintering and fusing ment of the light source gives them a major advan-
technology adds a further dimension, where a glass tage in simple maintenance. <
powder of various colours is fused into one piece,
which can then be bent and shaped in various ways.
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Retile?
Retiling is arguably one of the most gruelling parts of
any renovation; the effort alone to remove the tiles is
enough to make most people run for the hills. Reno-
vators have their own horror stories of continuous
hammering and the resultant shards and dust in
Why not
their to-be-renovated bathrooms and kitchens.
paint?
if you simply don’t have the time, budget or the incli-
nation to retile your bathroom or kitchen?
Paint it. Yes, paint will do the trick and give you a
quick makeover without breaking your back, or the
bank. Today’s paint technology and techniques are
sophisticated and comprise most surfaces, including
tiles. The most effort is really the surface preparation
and priming which will in turn ensure that your new-
By Russel Thomson ly painted tiles do stand the test of time.
Next, take a suitable detergent and wash down the as indicated by the label instructions. Again, adhere
tiles to remove all dust and grease. For the grouted to the drying time as it will contribute to the success
areas use a nailbrush, or similar, to get right into the of the final product.
joins. If there are any cracked or chipped tiles these
will have to be repaired or replaced in order to After the primer is dry, rub down the entire surface
achieve the best possible result and a uniform finish. with fine sandpaper and remove the dust with a lint-
free cloth. Now apply the second coat of primer in
Once you are sure the tiles are clean, wash it down the same way, and again, rub down with some fine
again with clean water and allow it to dry. sandpaper and clean off with a lint-free cloth.
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The Grand
Café & Beach
opens in
Table Bay
By Suné Stassen
© http://greenpointstadium-and-capetown.blogspot.com
Although it had been a neglected feature of the “Along with beach café culture, the natural ele-
Waterfront area for many years, most of the façade ments of the location, landscape and existing
of the old warehouse has been retained while a structures, proximity to the ocean, magnificent
sundeck and sea sand beach have been extended new Cape Town Stadium and Table Mountain cre-
to the water’s edge, ensuring that the ground- ate the perfect setting” adds Smith.
breaking new Grand Café & Beach promises to be
the place to lay down your sun hat this summer. “Natural textures with contemporary and timeless
antique furnishings complete the trendsetting
“The design inspiration was Cape Town meets St design of the new Grand concept with singular
Tropez – a free–spirited, eclectic, beach café cul- elements including oversized chandeliers, antique
ture,” says Sue Main, CEO of Grand, who designed Indian rugs, Parisian café chairs and open win-
the interiors with Morne Christian Smith from M. dows to the sea as well as large screens for multi-
Christian Smith Design. faceted use.”
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“Sue bought two chandeliers on one of her travels main dining area, backed by an exhibition kitchen
to France. Both used to hang in her house, but the which has a pizza oven as its centre feature.
one found a home in Grand Camps Bay and the
other had to join Grand Cafe & Beach”. Furthermore, the existing timber beams were left
exposed to create a natural setting for the new
“I also went looking for a gift for Sue for her birth- Grand lifestyle gallery and private VIP dining room.
day and stumbled upon some amazing pieces at
The Railway House in Kalk Bay. I knew we had to Smith continues: “In the middle of this huge space
go back. Sue and I went back later in the week and you will find a dinner table designed by Gregor
found the most incredible mixture of old pieces, Jenkin, called the Blue Wale. Jenkin is truly a great
from tables and chairs to an old 60/70s surfboard, example of home-grown talent. The table is 6200
old Dunhill cigarette display case, old Germanic x 2400mm in size and weighs about 1 1/2 tons.
beach chair, a church prayer chair and a mirror. We Around 14 people are needed to move the table. It
also found a travel light at The Railway House, is made from steel and has only five legs, and in-
loved it but did not think it was working. Not giving credible feat given the size”.
it another thought, we bought it, had it connected
and then had the great surprise that it lit up in pink The Grand’s signature theme of grey and pink were
neon,” says Smith. introduced by using textured eco-friendly paint,
while natural textures with contemporary and an-
Entering beneath a wooden-covered ‘floppy hat’ tique furnishings complete the trendsetting design
along a wooden deck flanked by tall palms, guests of the new Grand concept. Dark stained interior fur-
arrive to a space of discreet escapism. Take in the niture combined with fresh white furnishings and
15m-long pure white bar with cherub detail and the Grand signature velvets create an eclectic mix.
subtle lighting which adds to the ambience of the
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Outdoors, the Grand’s deck spills out onto the “Scattered outside on the beach sand you will find
main beach where sun-seekers can laze on Indian ceramic balls that are a by-product of fuel produc-
day beds, ordering from the pink outside beach tion. It is a 100% eco-friendly product used to re-
bar. Additional feature include two round sea wa- move metal particles from fuel. The ceramic balls
ter pools along with outdoor fresh water showers. attract the little particles, which then cling to the
ceramic balls resulting in much cleaner fuel prod-
“I had to consider the number of people the deck uct,” says Smith.
had to carry and had to ensure that the substruc-
ture would be able to withstand the load. Sue also The Grand Café & Beach also offers a chic, bistro-
wanted the entrance deck to be able to accommo- styled menu for both lunch and dinner, serving up
date a vehicle driving in for special launches, so I dishes of robust flavours and sensory tastes, with
had to make this substructure even stronger. Due old and new classics combined in a new-world fu-
to the close proximity to the ocean and the long sion of beach café cuisine.
length of the deck, the timber had to be properly
kiln dried to prevent warping,” says Smith. “The Grand approach is to blend worldly charm
with top cuisine, service and style in astonishing
During construction, all efforts were made to en- destinations, all of which reflect uniqueness and
sure a green approach. Notable aspects include imagination. The Grand Café & Beach is an excit-
the selection of sustainable timber for the outside ing new ‘sun-drenched beach boy’,” says proud
deck, use of textured eco-friendly paint, enhance- owner, Sue Main. <
ment of the original building’s look and feel and
even using harvested beach sand from surround-
ing areas cleared by the Cape Town City Council to
create the new beach.
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A lifestyle
district
at the
forefront
of urban
design
By Suné Stassen
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Since 2002 the original Cape Quarter has been hugely suc-
cessful. There was, however, a demand for retail outlets such
as a supermarket, more shops, especially focussing on fash-
ion, as well as a gym and offices, which led to the creation of
the extension.
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Once inside, the atrium reaches high into the sky and the
roof garden on the top level is in full view as you look up.
Integral in this development has been the recycling of mate-
rials from the old buildings that originally occupied the site
and the preservation of some of the authentic architectural
elements is evident, giving the development a charming
character and ambience.
The Cape Quarter Food Spar is the anchor tenant with 1 600m2
devoted to gourmet foods. Catering to an upmarket clientele
seeking the unusual alongside their basic food commodities
– food shopping has never been this good. A quick park ’n
shop area has been created on the corner of Somerset and
Napier allowing for late evening shoppers to purchase goods
quickly and efficiently. With the Deloitte’s staff, the retail ten-
ants have a readymade market to cater to and the office
workers will have a playground of shops, eateries and
healthy pastimes to enjoy.
The use of natural light has also been key to the develop-
ment and many of the retailers have this advantage on their
premises. The office space above The Square offers moun-
tain and harbour views that are hard to match and on the
northwestern side trees screen the building from the sun.
Many of the design features save the overuse of air-condi-
tioning.
“It was also our vision that a common thread must run sub-
tly through the development. The possible use of pergolas,
stonework, cobbles, arches, ironmongery, shop fronts, plant-
ers and lighting and more could be used to link the original
Cape Quarter and the new development.”
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HERONDALE
Travelling along the vastly improved N12 roadway
from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom, one can’t miss
seeing the imposing gatehouse of the Herondale
Wildlife Eco Estate proudly welcoming visitors and
residents to its bushveld experience. Even when all the
building work is complete, this 2400 ha game farm will
remain mostly ‘wild’ as only 2% of the entire land
area will be covered with buildings.
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Being at home in the African bush, residents will Seeking to revolutionise the concept of a retirement
be able to enjoy the climate and natural flora and village, the directors at Dream Veld Authentic Life-
fauna of the area, undisturbed and in safety. Rec- style Developments conceptualised a village where
reational activities available to residents include residents need not lead sedentary lifestyles, although
game drives, hiking, walking and jogging, mountain full facilities have been included so that, should
biking and horse riding. In addition, an organic spa there be a need for frail care, this will also be avail-
centre will be built close to the gatehouse. This will able as part of the unique Waterberry life care pro-
house a gym, heated swimming pool and squash gramme.
courts, while outside, there will be tennis courts and
a driving range. The village is split into full title independent living
units and assisted living units, with a care centre
that has facilities for frail care and sub acute con-
WATERBERRY ditions. When the village is complete, a clubhouse,
with a restaurant, lounge, pub, overnight accom-
For older residents looking to downscale, the con- modation for visitors, wellness centre, social centre
veniently located Waterberry Haven is the answer. and conference centre will be available.
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Not only will Eskom subsidise your purchase of a solar geyser, and thereby assist you in
reducing your electricity bill by about 40% - installing a solar geyser reduces carbon
emissions by 3.7 tons per annum, the equivalent of taking a small car off the road
completely.
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Situated on the banks of the Mooi River, with 200km To make life easy at Waterberry Haven, once the
of river frontage on the western side and the wall estate is complete, transport will be laid on for
of the Potchefstroom Dam on its northern perimeter, those needing to go shopping, laundry and clean-
Waterberry Haven is one of the only estates in the ing services will be available and meals will be
North West Province with water on two sides. With provided by arrangement.
5 ha of parkland and landscaped gardens for relax-
ing, the estate offers residents the opportunity to WHY POTCHEFSTROOM?
enjoy the outdoors without having to stress over
the maintenance of the common areas. The upkeep Both Herondale and Waterberry are close enough
of the estate is handled by the Waterberry Manage- to Potchefstroom’s central business district to
ment Trust, along with the 24 hour security and make either one of the developments a worthwhile
emergency service. choice, depending on age and lifestyle require-
ments. Present-day Potchefstroom is best known
The communal buildings have been planned to cater as a ‘university town’ with a large student popula-
for the movement impaired and are wheel chair- tion. However, the city is actually steeped in his-
friendly, with widened doorways and passages, tory and has much to offer.
ramps, user-friendly taps and specially designed
showers. Furthermore, emergency and security buttons Founded in the late 1830s by the Voortrekker leader,
have been strategically placed in case of crises. Andries Hendrik Potgieter, Potchefstroom (or stream
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Artists impressions by architect Shawn Rowley Architects – recommended style for Herondale houses.
of the chief Potgieter) was, at first, the capital of the For the culture lovers, there are a number of museums
Transvaal Province and home to the first president to be found in Potchefstroom. The Potchefstroom
of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), Marthinus Main Museum in Sol Plaatjie Avenue comprises three
Pretorius. During the Anglo Boer War, the Battles of art halls and a cultural history hall. Totius House
Frederickstad and Tygerfontein were fought close Museum was the home of the well-known bible trans-
by and many of the Potchefstroom residents were lator, JD du Toit, who was better known as Totius. The
involved in defending the territory. Gold was dis- President Pretorius Museum is the restored Cape-
covered in the region in 1853. This caused great styled residence of the late Marthinus Wessel Pre-
changes as hordes of fortune seekers arrived in torius, the first president of the ZAR and the Goetz/
the Transvaal to grab their share of the action. Fleischack Museum is the Karoo-styled residence
of the late Andreas Marthinus Goetz, magistrate of
In 1910, the Avenue of Oaks was planted with a Potchefstroom between 1870 and 1881.
total of 710 oak trees. Stretching 6,84km from the
Agricultural College in Botha Street, via Tom Street For avid shoppers, there are a few shopping cen-
to the Lakeside Resort, it is considered the longest tres, the most notable of which is the sprawling
avenue of oaks in the southern hemisphere and is Mooi River Mall that was built in 2008. Straddling
now a national monument. Other national monu- the Mooi River, this modern shopping mall offers
ments include the Old Gunpowder House, the Old a wide selection of stores, banking facilities, res-
Police Station building, the Kruger Kraal Opstal taurants, and cinemas – enough to keep one busy
and the old Landrost, Post and Telegraph Offices. for hours.
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At night, the student district comes alive, with lots For nature lovers, the NWU Botanical Garden, which
of fun to be had in the various eateries frequented is maintained by the university’s School of Environ-
by the younger set. mental Sciences & Development, is open to the pub-
lic. Another attraction is the OPM-Prozesky Bird
If sport is the priority, there are a number of sports Sanctuary located on the wetland adjoining the
grounds in Potchefstroom. At the Fanie du Toit Sports golf course, which is excellent for bird spotting.
Grounds, one can play soccer, cricket, netball and
hockey. The Kenneth McArthur Oval is well known Further afield, the Vredefort Dome, now proclaimed
as a venue for rugby and soccer matches, while a World Heritage Site, is the spot where, more than
cricket is best enjoyed at the North West Interna- 2000 million years ago, a giant meteorite crashed
tional Stadium – Seagars Park. The North West into the Earth. Here, one can enjoy hiking and many
University’s Potchefstroom Campus also boasts a outdoor adventure activities, including white water
variety of world class sports facilities, including rafting, kayaking and canoeing on the Vaal River.
the North West University High Performance Insti-
tute. The Potchesfstroom Country Club has an 18- Of course, the many attraction of Johannesburg are
hole golf course and the Boskop Dam is a favourite not too far away and the OR Tambo International
angling spot. Airport is less than a 2 hour drive, for those who
still wish to enjoy their holidays overseas. <
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“Service is not our only strength”
“Ser
From a sliding roof to an origami Its judges are instructed to con- as to a star-studded international
house to a backyard in the sky, the sider the principal qualities of well- jury of architecture experts. The
designed buildings wherever they process entails a fully interactive
World Architecture Festival (WAF)
find them, including Vitruvius’s live format that has produced
Award attracts the mind-boggling, classical definition of “commodity, some spectacular results. The
the complex and the sophisticated. firmness and delight”, as well as 2009 event, held in Barcelona, at-
No other event offers architects contemporary considerations such tracted 1 507 architects from 71
as clarity of organisation, expres- countries who came to view and
from around the world with this
sion and representation, appro- learn from the best projects and
type of inspiration and the 2009
priateness of architectural ambi- to help shape the future of the
awards seemed to have an extra tion, integrity and honesty, archi- industry through exchange and
soft spot for the housing category. tectural language, scale, conformity collaboration.
and contrast, orientation, flexibil-
The WAF Awards is the world’s ity, sustainability and aesthetics.
biggest architectural award pro- With the 2010 entry deadline
gramme and is designed to cel- What sets this scheme apart from looming (1 July), DESIGN>LIVING
ebrate and showcase the best of the rest is its unique entry and ad- looks at some of 2009 winners
the best work by the international judication process. Entries are first and commendations in the Hous-
architectural community. WAF re- screened by an expert jury before a ing and Residence categories as
wards excellence across a wide shortlist is invited to present their well as the overall winner of the
range of building types and budgets. projects live to the public, as well World Building of the Year award.
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CHEN HOUSE
Category: House
Location: Sanjhih, Taiwan
Architect: C-Laboratory,
Turku, Finland
Award: Category Commendation
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© Ross Russell
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SLIDING HOUSE
Category: House
Location: Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Architect: dRMM, London,
United Kingdom
Award: Category Commendation
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WOHA Group
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