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The brass clad Solar Mirror in the entrance, which also features a Bongo Tribal statue and custom Berber rug, was designed by OKHA Director Adam Court who also designed the screen. -
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A David Weeks mobile chandelier hangs above the bar. -
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Copper PH Artichoke lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen hang above the Bison dining room table and customised Oscar Elegante dining chairs from OKHA. The Reflect mirror, Omega server and Revolve lamps are also all from OKHA. -
The mahogany Mojo candlesticks on the dining table and carved tribal-figures in front of the faceted mirror form part of the owner’s African art collection. -
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The coffee tables in the family lounge were custom designed by OKHA. Powder‐coated steel legs with acid‐etched and sand‐blasted marble tops come together as two separate yet connected circular spheres that allow the contoured Zeppelin sofa, also OKHA, to mimic their fluid edges. The STM Swivel armchair, To Be One Standing lamp, David Reade Glassware and custom-designed rug are all OKHA. -
The clean lines of the carefully designed kitchen mean it fits perfectly with the home's modern, designer aesthetic. -
The functional design of the slick, monochromatic kitchen ensures only the necessary equipment is in sight. -
A triptych by South African artist Penny Siopis graces one of the walls in the formal lounge. -
On the other wall there's a dynamic, bold piece by Burundi‐born Serge Alain Nitegeka. -
Easy-living elegance is captured in the clean lines of OKHA’s furniture pieces in the formal lounge. The She Standing lamp is from OKHA and the Crown Major chandelier from Nemo Lighting. -
A seamless flow allows for pockets of entertaining spaces indoors and out. -
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The garden, deck and splash pool offer different areas for entertaining, dining, lounging and grilling. -
A Big Shadow standing lamp by Marcel Wanders for Cappellini and a collage artwork by Asha Zero fill the landing. -
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In the master suite, a painting by Conrad Botes brings brightness the room framed by George Nelson Bubble lamps. -
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Art-filled Joburg Home by ARRCC
WORDS Amelia Brown IMAGES Elsa Young
Cape Town-based interior studio ARRCC crafted the contemporary interiors of this five-bedroom home designed by Cimato Moroldo Architects.
“This house had to be as multifunctional as possible,” says ARRCC director Mark Rielly, “so that it could adapt to family holidays, feasts with friends, and more formal moments when hosting executive guests.”
The double-volume entrance is reached by way of a concrete bridge over a water feature. Dark-grey exterior walls are contrasted by a stark, white, light-filled interior. “The move from dark walls to expansive, open spaces created an indoor environment that allowed us to give breathing space to the owner’s impressive art collection and introduce very specific furniture pieces that have their own voice within this space,” explains Mark. “The home is almost gallery-like, while still maintaining the casual comfort of a living environment.”
The ground floor holds the dining room, bar, cinema, formal lounge, family room and kitchen. A graphic wooden screen runs along the entrance hall offering a partial glimpse into the living areas. “It was inspired by the work of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma,” explains Mark of the screen, “and adheres to the interior’s philosophy of natural, simple, bold elegance.” The screen is both a separation and a link in the open-plan home.
More art is on display upstairs. Each en-suite bedroom is furnished with a different accent colour and features textures of wood, marble, wool and ceramic. “Besides being a space for entertaining, this is a house in which to lie back, relax and just enjoy being home,” adds Mark.
For more beautiful spaces, follow ARRCC on Instagram and check out this beautiful Paris apartment designed by the studio here.
