Design Gearing up to be Design Capital Design June 30, 2011 Gearing up to be Design Capital Since Cape Town was shortlisted as one of the three nominees for the 2014 World Design Capital, the Mother City has been abuzz with design talk. Full Article
Design Le Creuset Granite Design June 30, 2011 Le Creuset Granite We thought cookery giants, Le Creuset, already had pots, pans and accessories in every possible colour on the spectrum. Their latest shade of cast-iron cookware, Granite, proves we were wrong. Full Article
Architecture A Read on City Regeneration Architecture June 30, 2011 A Read on City Regeneration Landscape architect, writer and publisher Gerald Garner has just released his second book all about regeneration in the City of Gold. Full Article
Decor The Caboodle Decor June 30, 2011 The Caboodle In May, Durban’s Bulwer road saw another little creative gem pop up. The Caboodle, housed inside Earth Mother Organic, is a collective space where some of Durban’s well-known designers sell their cute and quirky wares. Full Article
Design Watch this space Design June 29, 2011 Watch this space Born and bred Capetonian, Jared Odell, is a fresh-faced industrial designer who has just launched his collection of furniture called Fulbrite. Jared says he has always loved the idea of bespoke goods, from furniture right down to one-of-a-kind suits. Full Article
Architecture Big savings on this local green convention Architecture June 29, 2011 Big savings on this local green convention A highlight on the eco-conscious calendar, The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBSA) Convention and Exhibition, is fast approaching. Book your tickets before the end of today, 30 June, and qualify for early bird registration rates. Full Article
Decor Catch VISI’s Annemarie at Homemakers Expo PE Decor June 29, 2011 Catch VISI’s Annemarie at Homemakers Expo PE VISI’s Annemarie Mientjies is set to inspire Eastern Cape homeowners at the Algoa FM Homemakers Expo in Port Elizabeth. Full Article
Design Bring on the Blomus Design June 28, 2011 Bring on the Blomus German design is often recognised to have a somewhat harsh aesthetic. The Blomus range, stocked locally at Kitchen Passion, combines the right amount of this rigidity with a hint of organic quirkiness, resulting in ultra-contemporary kitchen accessories. Full Article