Architecture Thinking inside the box 3: Earthworld Architects Architecture March 3, 2014 Thinking inside the box 3: Earthworld Architects The issue of sufficient innercity accommodation is still an unresolved dilemma. By using existing buildings combined with containers, Earthworld Architects has come up with an answer. Full Article
Decor Design’s been punked Decor February 27, 2014 Design’s been punked A WDC2014 project, the Yenza: Make It! project is celebrating self-made objects, sourced from homes in some of Cape Town’s informal settlements, which prioritise function over style and celebrate the sheer human ingenuity that is born of basic need. Full Article
Decor Colour chameleon Decor February 25, 2014 Colour chameleon It’s one thing to have a first-rate interior-design firm whose landmark projects are globally renowned. It’s quite another when this firm’s singular talents are also directed at helping disadvantaged communities. Full Article
Decor Here’s to Catharina! Decor February 25, 2014 Here’s to Catharina! Constantia Valley’s oldest farm, Steenberg, recently had its restaurant Catharina’s renovated. The project wasn’t only inspired by contemporary interior decor trends, but also the remarkable story of the restaurant’s feisty owner, Catharina Ras. Full Article
Design Li Edelkoort back, to the future, again Design February 18, 2014 Li Edelkoort back, to the future, again Stalwart Design Indaba speaker and inimitable trend doyenne Li Edelkoort is back again this year to tell us about the future. Called “Gathering”, she will present her Spring/Summer 2015 seminar on Saturday 1 March at 9am at the CTICC. Full Article
Architecture Thinking inside the box 1: Fluid Architecture & Interiors Architecture February 18, 2014 Thinking inside the box 1: Fluid Architecture & Interiors Fluid Architecture & Interiors joined forces with other design practices to conceptualise three ways to use containers as vessels for recycling and to increase awareness of sustainable development. Full Article
Design The secret is out Design February 14, 2014 The secret is out The new Spier Secret Courtyard pop-up in the Cape Town city centre is seasoned with some of our favourite ingredients: design, wine, food and creative collaboration. You can even make friends for life! Full Article
Design Love is in the air Design February 13, 2014 Love is in the air Take a look around the Mother City for artist Michael Elion’s little heart stickers. They are stuck all over Cape Town to warm the cockles of our stoniest of city hearts! Full Article
