Architecture Before and After: The School Architecture March 23, 2020 Before and After: The School What was once a farm school that stood vacant for more than two decades in Rheenendal, near Knysna, is now the rustic, homely residence of Janet Meintjes. Full Article
Design Precious Plastic Design February 27, 2019 Precious Plastic Established in 2013 by Dave Hakkens, Precious Plastic is a global project that aims to find a solution to plastic pollution. Full Article
Design WATCH: Using Plastic Bottles To Make Furniture Design February 3, 2017 WATCH: Using Plastic Bottles To Make Furniture Designer Micaella Pedros is repurposing discarded plastic bottles from the streets of London in a clever furniture-creation project. Full Article
Design Smart Idea: Shower Mirror Design November 21, 2014 Smart Idea: Shower Mirror Ace the art of upcycling with this nifty idea to transform an unwanted object into a stylish addition to the bathroom. Advantage: Budget. Full Article
Architecture Palatable office solutions Architecture April 24, 2014 Palatable office solutions The trend of upcycling pallets as an affordable and earth-friendly decor solution has been gathering steam and now a new co-working office in Johannesburg — The Common Room — has shown how to make all your furniture needs, well, palatable. Full Article
Architecture Block party in Jozi Architecture February 25, 2014 Block party in Jozi The Johannesburg skyline’s newest addition is an apartment block made of shipping containers balanced on an old silo building! The eye-popping architectural development in Newtown has been customised as affordable student housing. Full Article
Decor Vamp collaborates Decor March 19, 2012 Vamp collaborates We’re long-standing fans of Vamp’s quirky and colourful approach to upcycling classic furniture into affordable and highly covetable modern pieces. This week, Vamp unveils their latest endeavor — Vamp Collaborations. Full Article
Lifestyle A swing for your patio Lifestyle September 15, 2011 A swing for your patio Too attached to an old wooden table to give up on it? Annemarie Meintjes demonstrates how a rotting relic can be given new purpose as an eye-catching swinging day bed. Full Article
