Action Inspired Through Open & Creative Dialogue at a Labyrinth of 1950s-era Warehouses: Now a Foundation for Creative Communities
The NM Bodecker Foundation was established in 2017 by Sandy Bodecker to provide creative communities with a dynamic mix of in-person spaces for workshops, gathering, and collaboration. Housed in a collection of repurposed 1950s-era warehouses and a former...
‘It May Simply Seem Like a Lamp, But Her DNA is Inside It’: A Tribute to Zaha Hadid
It all began on April 27, 2012, when architect Nigel Coates, Slamp’s Art Director, wrote colleague and schoolmate Zaha Hadid, inviting her to create a lamp for the company. A few days later, Nigel found himself in Hadid’s London neighbourhood to discuss the...
Cues from the Sea & Sky in this Fusion of Two Styles that Celebrates a Site’s Natural Gifts
The expansive vista of wildflower-laden bluffs meeting the churning Pacific where gray whales seasonally leap from the waves is the unique and dynamic setting of this home for a couple with nostalgic connections to their East Coast roots and a newfound desire...
A 1960s Residence is Reimagined and Hovers Over a Nature Reserve in California’s Bay Area
Affectionately dubbed the ‘doughnut house’, it had an open area in the centre containing an internal courtyard – entering the home involved first walking through and underneath it, followed by a spiral ascent to the main level courtyard. ‘We’d never seen...
Green-Conscious Readers: Add More than Half a Million Rand Worth of Value to your Home with these Easy Eco-Upgrades
A report was recently released to reveal which easy eco home improvements increase a property’s value, potentially by over half a million rand. Among the easiest and most profitable improvements are draft proofing, energy metre installation, low VOC paint and...
Discover Measured Twists and Elegant Surprises in Simplicity at a Less Formal, Ultra Indulgent Culinary Experience in Rosebank
After a series of successful pop-up restaurants in Joburg, award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts now stamps a permanent mark on the Jozi food scene with the opening of the The Shortmarket Club JHB at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Johannesburg. ...
Rethinking our Profound & Binding Connection to Natural Light for the Residential & Commercial Workspace with Vibia Luminaires
It nourishes us and soothes us, both outdoors and from within the built environments in which we work, live and love. Vibia believes that life is more joyful, beautiful and rewarding when we consider light. They design with natural light at the forefront of...
Feat of Clay: Ceramic Designer Jan Ernst Exhibits Strikingly Singular Pieces In Paris And New York
South Africa’s own Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specialising in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structures such as corals, fungi, and rock formations. His organic...
Dynamic Views & a Tactile Quality of Light Become the Amplified Phenomena at this Latitude Above Miami’s South Beach
Ocean Drive is a 568-square-metre single floor condominium unit within a new residential tower overlooking the Atlantic in Miami Beach, Florida. The clients are based in Seattle and travel often, but have deep roots in the panhandle and had been looking to...
In the Business to Sell Lifestyles, Not Just Homes: Films Location Company Launches Property Investment Division & Equates ‘Normal’ with ‘Luxury’
The affluent real estate market in South Africa is vigorously competitive with over 60 estate agencies competing for sole mandates across the country. Buyers and sellers are looking for value-add, not only in the properties they purchase, but in the agency they...
Step Inside GSQUARED‘s Unique Response to a European Family’s Dream of a Summer Holiday Retreat in Camps Bay
Full height glazing provides unobstructed views of Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Fluent open-plan living blurs the transition from the exterior to interior and vice versa. Situated on a steeply sloped site, sophisticated engineering solutions allow this...
New Orleans Revival: A Legacy is Transformed From a Six-Storey City Hall Annex into an Irresistible Destination
Maison de la Luz from Atelier Ace collaborated with EskewDumezRipple and interior design firm Studio Shamshiri on this project located in the warehouse district near Lafayette Square in New Orleans, Louisiana – the 1906 building was originally designed by...
A Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Opening in Rosebank Rubs In the Eclecticism of Jozi’s Cuisine Scene
Ethos, the luxurious Joburg eatery, will move to a new space at Oxford Parks in Rosebank and acclaimed Chef Luke Dale Roberts will be assisting in designing the new menu in collaboration with newly appointed Executive Chef, Ken Phuduhudu. The transition to a...
This Sensational Example of Tropical Minimalism in Hawaii Adopts Sliding Wood Screens, Carved Walls & More
Alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii (Kohala), you’ll find this 963-square-metre residence that was designed to propose a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture and a way to connect the clients to nature, the...
Let Your Imagination Be Led by a Profound and Private Connection, Serenity and Flow
Gazing upon the Teton Mountain Range for the first time is an unforgettable experience. The mountain range is awe-inspiring in its magnitude and drama. This Wyomingite project, Five Shadows, belies the density of the surrounding area. It’s located on a prime...