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A captive Blue Crane in repose at the Hlatikulu Crane and Wetland Sanctuary near Giant’s Castle

by Habitat Magazine | Mar 22, 2019

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Umsebenzi Wokuhlola Collection by Home Artist Thi

Umsebenzi Wokuhlola Collection by Home Artist

This new collection articulates history in the now. It’s a work of imagination, where art is a curious experiment that questions and honours knowledge and foundations.

@homeartistza is built around the stories of the African continent, merging art and craftsmanship to create unique yet accessible pieces at an affordable price. Pieces are rooted in African culture and values, with expert craftsmanship that respects the nature of its people.

The studio sources from an ever-growing network of artisans from across the continent. Each product is handcrafted with passion and care.

See more of these stunning @homeartistza pieces through the link in bio @habitatmagsa and sign up for our FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS about ideas that change the world & the people who make them happen.

#africandesign #sustainabledesign #southafricandesign #africanheritage #wallart #designinspiration #homedecor #luxurycrafts #craftsmanshipmatters #contemporaryfurniture #interiordecor #contemporarykitchens #ceramics #handmade #soulfulhouse #homedesign #contemporaryart #homesweethome #interiorstyling #homeinspo #modernhomedecor #sustainablehome
#sustainablymade #coastalliving #tabledecorations

Dolphin Coast: A Hybrid of Modern Technology & Pas

Dolphin Coast: A Hybrid of Modern Technology & Passive Design Principles Merges Beauty with Efficiency

New to KZN and its local architecture scene, Soffietti — Studio di Architettura is building an identity that offers something new to the local market. Its portfolio is eclectic, having completed stunning projects in the Caribbean, Cape Town, Johannesburg among others.

Soffietti – Studio Di Architettura @soffietti_architects is developing a new architectural language for the Dolphin Coast at Seaton Estate.

Discover more about this new real estate project through the link in bio @habitatmagsa and sign up for our FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS about ideas that change the world & the people who make them happen.

#luxurylifestyles #healthylifestyle #wellnesslifestyle #travelsouthafrica #investmentstrategies #natureelite #contemporarydesigns #thegreatoutdoors #personalsanctuary #stateoftheart #southafricandesign #designcapital #wallart #designinspiration #homedecor #contemporaryfurniture #travellover #archilovers #sustainable #homedesign #contemporaryart #homesweethome #homeinspo #modernhome #housegoals
#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #coastalliving #circulareconomy

Big Sky Mountain Retreat Minimises Site Disturbanc

Big Sky Mountain Retreat Minimises Site Disturbance While Maximising Views

This mountain retreat rises into the dense fir and pine trees in Montana. With the owner’s main residence in Manhattan, they were seeking a vacation home where they could reconnect and encourage their three children to interact and commune with the landscape as they grow up.

Visit the rest of the home through the link in bio @habitatmagsa and sign up for our FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS about ideas that change the world & the people who make them happen.

#personalsanctuary #stateoftheart #capetown #southafricandesign #designcapital #wallart #designinspiration #homedecor #luxurious #contemporaryfurniture #travellover #archilovers #interiordecor #contemporarykitchens #sustainable #homedesign #contemporaryart #homesweethome #interiorstyling #homeinspo #modernhome #housegoals
#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #coastalliving #forestlifestyle

Stunning, Highly Efficient & Customisable Outdoor

Stunning, Highly Efficient & Customisable Outdoor Gas Heating From Calore

The Italkero Etna outdoor gas heater is equipped with a highly efficient and modern ceramic burner. Customisable options allow you to enhance the visual effect of the flame bed with decorative elements such as lava stones or white glass pebbles. In addition, it’s unique 4-sided glass windows create a stunning visual effect that not only lights up the surrounding area, but also provides for even heat distribution.

🏠 🪴 Time to enjoy spring’s sweet scent under cosmic skies. Find out everything you need about @caloresa via the link in bio @habitatmagsa

#climatecontrol #smarthomes #heating #luxurylifestyle #sustainabledesign #environmentallyconscious #greenconscious #ecoconscious #moderndecor #cozy #fireplace #livingroomdesign #workfromhomelifestyle
#winterwonder #futuredesign #springstyle #outdoortones #outdooradventures #alfrescodining #alfresco #barbecue #aperitivos

A L L — A B O U T — V I S T A S Fabian Archit

A L L — A B O U T — V I S T A S Fabian Architects and Make Studio (FAMA) @fabianarchitects_makestudio were recently contracted to breathe new life into this home in Bakoven, Cape Town through an intervention that culminated in a complete renovation and an extension. The project saw the existing home transformed from an old and unattractive residence into a modern eye-catcher.

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Take advantage of subtle or complete customisation

Take advantage of subtle or complete customisations in your choice of shapes, colours, leathers, woods and finishes that make each product truly Designed for You.

Each piece has its own unique personality. It combines the bold talent and innovation of the designer, with your own style and creativity. Most models are available in various sizes and different colours — and Roche Bobois showrooms in South Africa are waiting for your visit.

Sustainable and exclusively manufactured in Europe, Roche Bobois is respectful of the environment.

Follow the link in our bio @habitatmagsa to find a blend of creativity + responsibility in @rochebobois_south_africa ‘s catalogue and collections.

#stateoftheart #vivelafrance #designinspiration #homedecor #luxurious #family #contemporaryfurniture #artdevivre #archilovers #interiordecoration #arquitectura #sustainabledesign #homedesign #contemporaryart #homesweethome #interiorstyling #homestyle #homeinspo #modernhome #housegoals #interiorstylist #entertainment #kicthens #diningroomdesign #loungedecor #sittingroom
#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade

Material Durability, Passive Energy & Wildfire Res

Material Durability, Passive Energy & Wildfire Resistance Beside an 8,000-Foot-Tall Extinct Volcano

Dubbed CAMPout and designed by Faulkner Architects @faulknerarchitects with NICOLEHOLLIS @nicolehollissf this project is a courtyard driven, earth sheltered, insulated concrete ground form. Outdoor furnishings use materials and tonal qualities that further reinforce a quiet presence to allow the glowing landscape to resonate.

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#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #mountainscapes

The Opposite of Fussy: Open & Casual Quintessentia

The Opposite of Fussy: Open & Casual Quintessential Beach Retreat In Kauai, Hawaii

Set amidst mature palm trees, project Hale Nukumoi’s central living area is like a Swiss army knife – very simple with many ways to function. The complex is ready-made for family and friends. An indoor/outdoor lifestyle is exemplified by the home’s airy design: large sliding doors and walls, a custom two-storey rainscreen, and layered plantings balance connections to nature with privacy.

Visit the entire home through the link in bio @habitatmagsa & SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS filled with ideas that change the world + about the people who realise them. @walkerwarnerarchitects 📸@matthewmillmanphoto

#personalsanctuary #stateoftheart #designinspiration #homedecor #luxurious #contemporaryfurniture #travellover #archilovers #interiordecoration #contemporarykitchens #arquitectura #sustainabledesign #homedesign #contemporaryart #homesweethome #interiorstyling #homestyle #homeinspo #modernhome #housegoals #interiorstylist
#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #coastalliving #hawaiian #greenarchitecture #materialdeconstrução

A Dynamic Play of Light Inside a Modern Breezeway

A Dynamic Play of Light Inside a Modern Breezeway House with Mount Glory Views

Material elements here are minimal. The exterior is clad in oxidised corrugated and perforated steel and Siberian larch. The interior maintains this simple palette with steel, glass, and concrete. Larch is used on the floors, walls, windows frames, and ceilings. Warm, light, and rustic in character, the wood wraps up the walls to the ceiling and continues outside, particularly in the home’s living space, which is anchored by a cast-in-place concrete fireplace.

Some theories place the origins of the breezeway house, dog-run, or possum-trot, dogtrot architecture style in the southern Appalachian Mountains. It was common throughout the Southeastern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The main style point was a large breezeway (instead of a hallway) through the centre of the house to cool occupants in the hot southern climate. Architects continue to build dogtrot houses, using modern materials, yet maintaining the original design. @clbarchitects + 📸 by Audrey Hall and Matthew Millman

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#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #mountainscapes

Close to a Charming Village Oasis Renowned for its

Close to a Charming Village Oasis Renowned for its Art Scene: A Couple’s Cabin in a Giant Redwood Forest

Says architect Jonathan Feldman: ‘In order to delicately create the needed extra space in the densely wooded hillside, we separated the art and yoga studio from the guest suite into small, removed structures and dug them into the steep hillside. The upper cabin overlooks the lower, which is largely hidden behind its artfully planted garden roof.’

Best known as the home base of Muir Woods National Monument, one of the most beautiful redwood forests near San Francisco, Mill Valley is a charming village oasis full of cute galleries and shops, tasty restaurants, gorgeous walks, and its fair share of hidden gems.

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#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #interiordesign #design #interiorinspo #design #home #interiorarchitecture #archilovers #designer #coastalliving #forestlifestyle

How Architecture Can Work Towards a Common Vision

How Architecture Can Work Towards a Common Vision & Goal From Technical & Social Angles: The Story of Two-Families-Come-One

Located in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, this elevated peninsula offers expansive views. The 511sq metre family home replaces the existing house built in the 1920’s with a lot of music playing, and the six kids that inhabit it.

At the heart of the house designed by @go_c_studio is a double height living space with wood burning fireplace and chimney that extends vertically through the space.

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#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade

“Each moment is insanely valuable to me” Rich

“Each moment is insanely valuable to me”

Richard J Forbes @studiorichardjforbes tells habitat from his studio in the Outeniqua Mountains of W. cape, South Africa where he spends most of his time.

He recently gained ownership of 2,500kg of white marble from a late-South African sculptor who’s name will soon be revealed in honour and gratitude.

This video reveals what Richard has been up to with the recovered stone and more of what we can expect from him in the next few months: a little bird mentioned a residency + exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal in the pipeline.

habitat covered Richard Forbes’ 2021 exhibition in the Karoo Desert. You can read it in the Art & Galleries section through the link in bio @habitatmagsa

#sculpturallighting #sculptures #sculptureartist #brancusi #abstractartwork #artinstallations #contemporaryart #3dartwork #africaart #fineart #artlovers #stonework #marbledesign #exhibitions #landscapedesign #travelportugal #modernisme #modernismo #collectibles #collectors #fineartcollector #organicart

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO MAXIMISE on this Rare Oppo

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO MAXIMISE on this Rare Opportunity: 10% OFF All Plantation Shutters ONLY UNTIL Sunday 31st JULY!

To strike a classic interior look-and-feel that brings the essential element of immediate style and the function of security to our homes, Plantation Shutters is offering us a helping hand with this discount.

Choose from Plantation Timber, Security or Aluminium Shutters: the quality on these locally designed and manufactured shutters is unmatched, making them a valuable investment.

Functions include controlled light, ventilation, insulation and privacy. The impact of Plantation Shutters’ signature aesthetic results in a timeless and elegant statement.

Visit link in bio @habitatmagsa or tap LEARN MORE to see the ranges and get contact details @plantation.co.za

#sustainabledesign #lightingideas #windowdisplay #windowlight #wallartdecor #interiorstyles #renovations #originaldesign #sustainablymade #homedecor #craftsmanship #essentialstyle #functionalart #localdesign #southafricandesign #localislekker #bathroomdesigns #bathroomsofinstagram #bedroomdesigns #kitchendesign #kitchendesigner #kitchendesignideas

Elevate Your Organisation Game & Optimise Space wi

Elevate Your Organisation Game & Optimise Space with these Smart Storage & Display Shelves

Whether installed for more storage space or as a decorative wall accent to organise your essentials, Castle Timbers floating wall shelves are attractive and functional and they help you save precious floor space. Elegance reveals itself in elimination, in the balance struck between personal style and common sense.

Castle Timbers is a specialist shelving manufacturer headquartered in Cape Town. They ship countrywide all over South Africa, as well as internationally. The pine used in all the wooden products is sourced directly from MTO Group’s certified plantations. This kind of client peace of mind is priceless: products have been harvested responsibly and sustainably.

So, if you like examples of style and conscious consumerism…right where you can see them…hang them on your wall.

Get inspired, see more @castle_timbers products and make orders via link in bio @habitatmagsa

#style #organization #renovation #personalsanctuary #stateoftheart #designinspiration #homedecor #sustainabledesign #naturelover #kitchendesign #storage #bathroomdesign #wallart #environmentallyconscious #greenconscious #ecoconscious #moderndecor #cozy #fireplace #livingroomdesign #workfromhomelifestyle

Give Your Full Potential Permission to Beat to the

Give Your Full Potential Permission to Beat to the Tunes of Natural Luxury, Safety & Community on a Lush Estate: Living Your Dream

With four luxury lifestyle communities to choose from, homeowners are flocking to The Eye of Africa Golf & Residential Estate in search of a high-quality life.

Because you deserve a home you love – @eyeofafrica_sa has superb agents to help you find it.

Your happiness is tremendously influenced by the lifestyle you choose and it should be well considered.

Spend a few hours on this estate to get a feel for the blissful life that can be yours. Book a table at The Eye of Africa’s Doppio Zero or The Greens Grillhouse. Mention you read the habitat feature and the restaurant venue will give you your cappuccino or coffee brew of your choice ON THE HOUSE!

Visit the link in bio or LEARN MORE @habitatmagsa to get all the details and watch videos!

#golfresidence #golfcourses #activeliving #tennisfan #luxurylifestyles #golfstyle #sportstyle #healthylifestyle #wellnesstips #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessretreat #weekendvibe #travelsouthafrica #investmentstrategies #balancedlifestyle #liveworkplay #workfromhomelife #natureelite #contemporarydesigns #greatoutdoorsadventure #thegreatoutdoors

Lease Funding: Get The Cash You Want Today from To

Lease Funding: Get The Cash You Want Today from Tomorrow’s Rental Payments

This new financial service enables landlords to collect future rental payments in advance as a lump sum, so they have cash available to grow their portfolio or do maintenance on current properties.

After paying the landlord, @geddes_capital takes over the collection of rental payments from tenants – saving the landlord time and labour.

Turn your lease into cash.
To learn more click above and get in touch.
Visit link in bio @habitatmagsa

#propertydevelopment #propertyinvestments #realestate #propertyinvestor #propertydeveloper #propertymanager #interiordesigninspo #financialsupport #investmentstrategies #propertymarket #propertyinvesting #passiveincomestream #propertymanager #investmentpropertyspecialist #realestateinvesting101 #realestateinvestors

Handcrafted Light Sculptures & Outdoor Furniture M

Handcrafted Light Sculptures & Outdoor Furniture Made For Any Environment

With a big-picture view on the impact of design – in several of its manifestations – @studio_lloyd’s staff talks to habitat about hero materials, the importance of working together as a team, going with the flow via turning points, the idea of bringing meaning and emotional connection to inanimate objects, and of moving design from an object to an experience.

Visit link in bio to be moved by an integrated interview with a soulful designer and her team @habitatmagsa

#lightingideas #wallswallswalls #originaldesign #sustainabledesign #sustainablymade #womeninbusiness #womenleaders #womenleadership #originaldesign #uniquefurniture #homedecor #craftsmanship #handmadewithlove #essentialstyle #materialscience #contemporarysculpture #functionalart #functionalartwork #oneofakinddesigns

One of Europe’s Unique Summer Hotel Destinations

One of Europe’s Unique Summer Hotel Destinations 🌍 🇮🇹 🤩 The Reawakening of a Jacques Couëlle Masterpiece: The Iconic Hotel Cala Di Volpe in Sardinia

A hotspot in the 60s and 70s, adored by Prince Karim Aga Khan, it was a mythical meeting place for the jet-set. James Bond even stopped there in The Spy Who Loved Me. The interior design agency Moinard Bétaille has completed a sensitive and poetic renovation of the hotel Cala di Volpe (Sardinia), brilliantly reviving the monumental work of the French architect.

At the link in bio @habitatmagsa take an inside and all around tour of this mesmerising destination gem

#archilovers #tourism #modernart #postmodernism #sustainabledesign #renovation #designmasters #sardinia #europeanhaven #italianislands #retreats #wallart #sustainablymade #destination #vacation #offbeatenpath #frencharchitects #naturelover #homeinspirations

Art House in the Birthplace of Silicon Valley: Bac

Art House in the Birthplace of Silicon Valley: Back to Front & Inside Out with all Entertaining Spaces Connecting to the Courtyard

When the lot adjacent to their house came on the market a few years ago, the owners saw an opportunity to expand beyond their small house in Palo Alto (leader in cutting-edge technological development). From the street, the volumetric arrangement of this new house builds on the blocky vernacular of the existing residence – a generic assemblage of unadorned builder boxes.

Step inside this serene sanctuary’s interior and discover facts about the planet’s tech centre via the link in bio @habitatmagsa @buttrickprojectsarch

#landscapedesign #outdoorfurniture #lightingdesign #homeinspiration #interiorlovers #interiorstylist #homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade #renovation #personalsanctuary #stateoftheart #homedecor #wallart #sustainabledesign #naturelover #travellover #offgrid #hitech #landscapephotography #archilovers #contemporaryart #retreats #collectibles #modernhomedesign #modernhomedecor
#modernhomerenovation #minimaliststyle #minimalisthome

Inside A Poised Penthouse Oasis Above the Commotio

Inside A Poised Penthouse Oasis Above the Commotion of London’s Central City Life

Two penthouse apartments were built on an existing site at the highest point of this London suburb, allowing for an impressive view across the city. The carefully tailored units were joined to become one and the project was recently completed by interior designer Sean Cochrane.

Step inside and look around via link in bio @habitatmagsa @cochranedesignltd

#personalsanctuary #stateoftheart #designinspiration #homedecor #luxurious #contemporaryfurniture #travellover #archilovers #interiordecoration #contemporarykitchens #arquitectura #sustainable #homedesign #contemporaryart #londondesign #penthouse #homesweethome #interiorstyling #homestyle #homeinspo #modernhome #housegoals #interiorstylist
#homereno #houseenvy #sustainablymade

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