Local leading surfacing brand Caesarstone has announced the winners of the Caesarstone Student Design Competition 2022.

The brief, conceptualised by award-winning architect Mokena Makeka was “From Ashes, We Rise”, pushing the boundaries of the entrants to think outside the box and get creative with their designs. The concept revolved around the rethinking and rebuilding of the home of South African Democracy, the National Assembly. “The National Assembly is where democracy can thrive and there’s an avenue for change to happen,” says Megan Noel, Head of Marketing at Caesarstone.

Through the brief, entrants were asked to be bold in their designs and re-imagine a new National Assembly in its entirety. Entries needed to reflect the traditions and symbolism of South Africa’s heritage – while showing off their unique design aesthetics and talents.

An impressive judging panel included names like Stefan Antoni of SAOTA, Dorothy van’t Riet of Dorothy van’t Riet Design & Décor Consultants, Juliet Kavishe of IID, Jonathan Anstey of Anstey Architects, and Michele Rhoda of ARRCC.

First Place & Best Presentation Award:

The first-place prize for the 2022 SDC was awarded to Wian van der Merwe. His lecturers are Jaco Landman and Nica Maree at BHC School of Design. Stefan Antoni of SAOTA had this to say about the winning entry: “Overall the graphic is just so clear, and so engaging that you’re drawn to it. You can feel the spaces and magic inside – that’s why it was such a clear winner.”

Second Place:

Anine Naudé’s outstanding entry boasted a powerful narrative implemented throughout the presentation. “The space was used really well, and we all thought that this is something that’s extremely buildable,” says Michele Rhoda of ARRCC. Her lecturer is Gené Keet at CAD4ALL Institute of Applied Architecture who helped her develop the presentation into a worthy second-place spot. 

Third Place:

Nielle Crafford’s magnificent entry was selected by the judges because it really summed up the ‘rise from ashes’ theme. “To take something quite disastrous that happened, but then to celebrate it in a beautiful way in the idea of the protea is wonderful,” says Jonathan Anstey of Anstey Architects. Her lecturers are the multi-talented Jaco Landman and Nica Maree from the BHC School of Design.

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Showing the world just how much Caesarstone believes in its product and commitment to the best quality and service, it’s putting R1 million on its reputation!

When you register for your Caesarstone Residential Lifetime Warranty, you will automatically be entered into a draw to win R1 million in cash. Any installation installed after 1 April 2019 qualifies and the competition closes on 15 February 2020.

The kitchen and bathroom spaces are two of the most important areas in the home in terms of financial investment, so it’s imperative to ensure that quality materials and finishes are installed throughout.

When selecting surfaces, the two most important things to look for are durability and longevity. The only way to test the longevity of a surface is to select a quality brand that offers a legitimate warranty. With an influx of imitation quartz surfaces available today, being a discerning buyer is no easy task.

Built to last a lifetime, Caesarstone is the original engineered quartz surface that uses the very best technology and materials to make each Caesarstone slab. Every slab is carefully signed off and checked individually by a trained technician.

Once your Caesarstone installation has been completed, visit caesarstone.co.za to register for your Residential Lifetime Warranty to qualify for the competition. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit caesarstone.co.za or contact 083 608 5810 for more information, and follow @CaesarstoneSA for more design inspiration.

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Caesarstone has just opened a brand-new flagship design studio in Johannesburg’s Kramerville.

“This showroom, which is the first of its kind in SA, will ensure that Caesarstone is made readily available to the public in a more efficient way, allowing us to be more responsive to local designers, architects and homeowners,” says Trevor King, Marketing Director of Caesarstone SA. “The whole design community will benefit.”

The Caesarstone Design Studio offers a tailor-made shopping process in its experiential space, providing one-on-one service and expert advice on selecting surfaces. It also features interactive visualisers and private meeting rooms.

“The new Caesarstone showroom is the perfect place for designers to bring their clients and for the general public to become more discerning and informed about their surface choices,” says Rudi Eggers, Managing Director of International Slab Sales.

For more information, visit caesarstone.co.za.

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As of May 2018, Caesarstone has launched four sophisticated new colourways, ideal for use in both kitchens and bathrooms.

The new colourways feature Airy Concrete 4044 and Cloudburst Concrete 4011, which form part of the new Metropolitan Collection, White Attica 5143 from the slimline Ultimo Collection and Excava 4046.

The 20 mm thick Airy Concrete 4044 and Cloudburst Concrete 4011 are reminiscent of raw surfaces and poured plaster and feature matte, unpolished finishes symbolic of urban environments and industrial loft style. Cloudburst Concrete 4011 features a subtle cloud-like finish and is inspired by the uneven, porous qualities of cement and the texture of alabaster.

Excava 4046 is designed to reflect authentic textures associated with manufacturing, and is designed to complement materials like wood and smoked glass. The simple, yet elegant 13 mm polished White Attica features a combination of white and dark grey, inspired by classic marble.

For more information, visit caesarstone.co.za.

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Leading surface manufacturer Caesarstone has collaborated with New York-based collaborative design studio Snarkitecture on “Altered States”, an installation that explores the idea of the kitchen island.

“Our starting point was the kitchen island, which has transformed from a functional cooking area into the hub of the modern home, a space for entertainment, social interaction and performance,” says Caesarstone CEO Raanan Zilberman. “We asked Snarkitecture to create an installation that will inspire architects and designers to think about the future of the kitchen and use our material in new ways.”

Using water and its different states in both nature and in the kitchen as inspiration, Snarkitecture created Altered States using Caesarstone’s White Attica, forming a kitchen island made up of layers akin to natural topography.

The installation will be showcased during Milan Design Week from 17 – 21 April 2018.

“Our aim for the Milan version of Altered States is to use ice, water and steam to create a mesmerising collective experience around a kitchen island that has been designed around these simple elements,” says the team at Snarkitecture, made up of partners and co-founders Alex Mustonen and Benjamin Porto. “We took Caesarstone surfaces and turned them into something voluminous and engaging, further highlighting the strength and flexibility of the material.”

Follow @CaesarstoneSA on Instagram for live reports from Milan Design Week.  

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Father and daughter duo Chris and Anna Weylandt have collaborated with Caesarstone to design a stylish new furniture collection.

The textural Convivium range, which was recently launched at 100% Design South Africa, contrasts simple, slick contours with raw wood, steel and the classic, marble texture of Caesarstone. “We love juxtaposing textures,” says Chris and Anna. “The resulting tension forms the path to new ideas.”

The collection includes the Luna drinks cabinet and a trio of sure-footed side tables.

For more information, visit blog.caesarstone.co.za.

Click here if you missed our round-up of winning designs from this year’s 100% Design South Africa.

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From a majestic wooden home in Slovenia to a Cape Town-based illustrator’s empowering collaboration with BLAC, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 179.

1. The Wooden House by studio PIKAPLUS

“I’m blown away by the design and architectural beauty of this marvelous wooden house in Slovenia, says Editor-In-Chief Sumien Brink. “This residence was designed as a shelter from adverse weather elements.”

Soft wooden interiors as seen in one of the rooms inside.

All the rooms, with the exception of the bathroom, are built in a way that lets the natural light of the surroundings in.

Image credit: Miha Bratina via archdaily.com

2. Planet Pins

“I just can’t help but love these planet pins by Tokyo-based industrial designer Duncan Shotton,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “They’ve just been launched on Kickstarter and there are only 100 limited edition sets currently available.”

Image credit: thisiscolossal.com

3. New Colours From Caesarstone

“Three new additions have been added to Caeserstone’s colour palette,” says assistant editor Tracy Greenwood. “The surface manufacturing company has taken to nature for the inspiration of the three stone-like finishes, which I absolutely love!”

Moorland Fog: A granite-inspired surface in shades of grey and taupe.

Rugged Concrete: this surface has a raw, aged feel, which adds a rustic edge to indoor spaces.

Mont Blanc: named after the highest peak in the Alps, this release encapsulates the romantic landscape with its light and dark grey mixture.

4. BLAC X Anna Bu Kliewer Collaboration

“Phenomenal Women is a collaboration between BLAC Designs and collage artist Anna Bu Kliewer,” says Content Producer Palesa Kgasane. “Conceptualised to empower women, this exciting project features various manipulated surrealist collage images accompanied by poetry written for and by women.”

Image credit: shopblac.com

5. Reclaim Design Fabric Pots

“Reclaim Design is a small company in Cape Town that makes home decor products from reclaimed/recycled material,” says Features Writer Amelia Brown. “I love their collection of plant pots made from bright and bold materials. A quirky addition to a garden!” Find out where to buy indoor plants online in SA to place into these beautiful pots.

Image credit: reclaimdesign.org

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Caesarstone has released the first instalment of a year long collaboration with Spanish design guru Jaime Hayón (who we previously featured here).

The project, entitled Stone Age Folk, which was recently unveiled at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, features a range of Caesarstone’s signature quartz in the form of tabletops, wall hangings and cabinet fronts.

Each piece portrays a stylised face, with Jaime using inspiration from old folklore, ranging from Hungarian myths to African masks and fables. The faces are constructed from a selection of small pieces of engineered quartz, which are slotted together in a process called marquetry.

The series will be expanding for Milan Design Week in April 2017.

For more information, visit caesarstone.ca.

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The winners of the 2016 Caesarstone Kitchen of the Year have been announced.

The judges included Bradley van den Berg, executive producer of Cardova, Bielle Bellingham, former editor of Elle Decoration, Mor Krisher, head of product design for Caesarstone International, Philip Richards, original winner of the Caesarstone Kitchen of the Year competition and brand director for blu_line kitchens, as well as celebrity chef, Karen Dudley.

The competition was divided into two categories, local and international kitchens, with two finalists selected for the imported category and six finalists for the local category. You can view all eight finalists here.

Sam Edmeades and Paul Raymer from Inside Living won the Imported Kitchens Category, while Michele Throssell and Amy Kidger of Michele Throssell Interiors took home the award in the Local Kitchens Category. You can view both kitchens in more detail in the clips below.

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