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Transcript of The Property Magazine - Johannesburg September 2012
Propertydecor, trends, luxury, design & real estate
JOHANNESBURGEst. 2004, Issue 279
Winner of 10 publishing awardsSEPTEMBER 2012
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Contents
45
DECOR
16 HOT DECOR & DESIGN
Big designers make the
move to Joburg
TRENDS
13 FRANKLY GORGEOUS
Lindie Ferreira opens her
decor boutique, Franklin,
in Parktown North
14 HOT PLATE New and old dining spots
20 WHAT’S ON What you should be
doing this month
52 TAPPING INTO TALENT
The experts talk
bathroom and kitchen
must-haves
55 GROWING UP QUICKLYWhy you should be living
in Bryanston
70 TREND WATCH Get the look! Inspirational
ideas for bathrooms
and kitchens
LUXURY
10 LUXURY WIN Win a three-night stay
for two at the fi ve-star
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18 HOT INDULGENCE Wines you should be
sampling, clothes you should
be wearing and indulgences
you should be exploring
48 READER OFFER Exclusive Azura at Quilálea
resort special
49 MEMORABLE & MOTIVATIONAL
A sophisticated Property
Dinner at HQ Sandton
67 SOCIETY Out and about in
Johannesburg
DESIGN
22 AN ARTIST’S SANCTUARY
Revealing SA-born
artist Conor Mccreedy’s
SoHo apartment
30 SLICK IN THE CITY An unconventional home in
Glenkay by AMA Architects
34 SPACES THAT SPEAK VOLUMES South Africa’s top
bathrooms and kitchens
45 A NEW LEASE Signatura, property mogul
John Rabie’s new vision
REAL ESTATE
58 CAPE TOWN’S PREMIER ADDRESSHouse 3 at Nettleton Ridge
estate, Clifton, Cape Town
59 EYES WIDE OPEN Rabie’s Colin Anderson on
the state of the market
60 JOHANNESBURG RESIDENTIALThe Houghton and
Summit on Mount thrill
61 JOHANNESBURG COMMERCIAL Hobart Grove takes a
different tack, Growthpoint
refurbishes Adcock
Ingram’s premises and
Stor-Age paints the Joburg
CBD red
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ED’S LETTER
Two of the busiest rooms in our houses are undoubtedly the bathroom and the kitchen. Both get the most foot tra� c, so it makes sense that these rooms should get the most thought and devotion when it comes to layout and features, design and decor, and appliances and accessories.
Kitchens are no longer a place to merely cook and eat. They are now functional spaces where family and friends can congregate and engage, catch up, play, do homework, read the paper …
Today’s kitchen has evolved and therefore its design has too. Kitchens are now masterpieces of architecture and design, pieces of art if you will, that we showcase proudly. High-gloss cupboards hide unsightly appliances, leaving gleaming surfaces uncluttered and allowed to shine in all their glory. Technology allows for us to call on espressos, ice, cold water – the list goes on – from a hidden machine at the simple touch of a button. Art and light installations merge until they are indistinguishable. Kitchens now boast TVs, wine coolers, bars, sofas … All within reach, meaning you may never need to leave the room.
The same can be said of the bathroom. Once merely a room to in which to cleanse ourselves, the bathroom now takes centre stage in the home. Bathtubs have grown, shower
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walls have disappeared and wet rooms have emerged. Views have become important and technology and green devices rule (you can save a Third World country’s water supply with the one-touch � ush). Mouldy bathmats have been replaced by sexy concrete � oors or natural wooden planks, sauna and steam functions are now par for the course, and you can have warming towel racks, warming loo seats and even under� oor heating installed. And yet, despite all these advances, the bathroom remains our sanctuary, a serene and calming space in which to wash away the day’s problems and renew our vigour.
So important are these rooms to us and to our readers that we have devoted 10 pages to SA’s top bathrooms and kitchens. We hope you are left awestruck, inspired and a tad envious. We were.
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RICHARD CARDO (CFA)
Property outlook
Can the listed property sector’s past stellar performance be repeated?
Long bond yields will be a major determinant of performance in the future,
however we are unlikely to see a material kicker from further declining
yields. SA interest rates are at a historically low level and the forward rate
market is pricing in a 40% chance of another 50bp rate cut this year.
Although we don’t foresee further rate cuts unless the global economic
outlook deteriorates significantly further, the current level of rates is likely
to remain on hold for longer. Listed property prices are currently at all time
highs – as are forward income yields – which should limit any increase
in capital values (at least to the same extent as previously). The sector is
currently trading at an 18% premium to NAV.
Listed property is also facing a rising operating cost environment.
Administered prices (electricity, rates, etc) in particular are rising above
rental growth. But this should be mitigated by subdued supply along
with continued growth in the economy, which should see rentals escalate
over the next two years.
A number of other factors should provide an underpin to the market
going forward, namely: the finalisation of REIT legislation; ongoing sector
consolidation; an increase in gearing levels (currently very modest);
a steady decline in vacancies (although this should take longer in
office); continued refurbishments; expansion into the rest of Africa; an
emphasis on sustainable and green technology; and the ongoing search
by investors for attractive, predictable and growing income yields in a
subdued growth and low interest rate world.
Looking specifically at the sectors, the larger and dominant regional retail
centers should benefit from the relatively robust consumer environment,
while high vacancy, non-premium segments within the office space are
probably best avoided. Similarly one should steer clear of certain pockets
in heavy industry and manufacturing which are showing some signs of
distress. Logistics, distribution and warehousing on the other hand, are
expected to fare better.
Contact Investec Wealth & Investment for more details.
Sandton 011 286 4500
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Ranked #1 by PricewaterhouseCoopers in Wealth Management
Ranked #1 in the Business Day Investors Monthly Stockbroker Awards for Sophisticated Investors
Our #1 rankings are testament to our select investment services for discerning clients. Backed by
our seamless global investment offering, we cater for your individual investment objectives.
To find out more contact our Sandton branch on 011 286 4500
www.investec.co.za/wi
Ranked #1 By Business Day/Investors MonthlyStockbroker Awards for Sophisticated Investors.
Ranked #1 In the 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers Banking Survey in Wealth Management.
Wea l th & Inves tment
Investec Securities Limited Reg. No 1972/008905/06. A member of the Investec Group. A member of the JSE Limited South Africa. An authorised financial service provider. A registered credit provider Reg. No. NCRCP262.
Wealth ManagementStockbrokingPortfolio Management
Wealth & 1nvestment
Investec Wealth & InvestmentPortfolio Manager - Sandton
RICHARD CARDO (CFA)
Property outlook
Can the listed property sector’s past stellar performance be repeated?
Long bond yields will be a major determinant of performance in the future,
however we are unlikely to see a material kicker from further declining
yields. SA interest rates are at a historically low level and the forward rate
market is pricing in a 40% chance of another 50bp rate cut this year.
Although we don’t foresee further rate cuts unless the global economic
outlook deteriorates significantly further, the current level of rates is likely
to remain on hold for longer. Listed property prices are currently at all time
highs – as are forward income yields – which should limit any increase
in capital values (at least to the same extent as previously). The sector is
currently trading at an 18% premium to NAV.
Listed property is also facing a rising operating cost environment.
Administered prices (electricity, rates, etc) in particular are rising above
rental growth. But this should be mitigated by subdued supply along
with continued growth in the economy, which should see rentals escalate
over the next two years.
A number of other factors should provide an underpin to the market
going forward, namely: the finalisation of REIT legislation; ongoing sector
consolidation; an increase in gearing levels (currently very modest);
a steady decline in vacancies (although this should take longer in
office); continued refurbishments; expansion into the rest of Africa; an
emphasis on sustainable and green technology; and the ongoing search
by investors for attractive, predictable and growing income yields in a
subdued growth and low interest rate world.
Looking specifically at the sectors, the larger and dominant regional retail
centers should benefit from the relatively robust consumer environment,
while high vacancy, non-premium segments within the office space are
probably best avoided. Similarly one should steer clear of certain pockets
in heavy industry and manufacturing which are showing some signs of
distress. Logistics, distribution and warehousing on the other hand, are
expected to fare better.
Contact Investec Wealth & Investment for more details.
Sandton 011 286 4500
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JOHANNESBURGEst. 2004, Issue 279
Winner of 10 publishing awardsSEPTEMBER 2012
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SOHO APARTMENT
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At the luxurious Saint James on Venice Boutique
Hotel, the highlight of your stay will be a
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with your morning coffee,a hand written welcome
note and steaming cup of hot chocolate on arrival.
What more could a weary traveller ask for?
Situated in Durban's leafy Morningside suburb, the
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At the luxurious Saint James on Venice Boutique
Hotel, the highlight of your stay will be a
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with your morning coffee,a hand written welcome
note and steaming cup of hot chocolate on arrival.
What more could a weary traveller ask for?
Situated in Durban's leafy Morningside suburb, the
Saint James is a place where “olde world charm
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Fix your future electricity costs now by visiting us at WWW.SOLARWORLD.CO.ZA
*Price has been calculated based on the following assumptions: 1. Off er consists of 1440Wp of SolarWorld modules with a 25 year linear performance guarantee, one SMA inverter (5 year guarantee) and installation accessories. 2. System price excl. fi nance cost, is valid for a standard roof installation within a 50km radius of the certifi ed SolarWorld distributor. 3. Electricity generated by this system must be utilized as it is produced. 4. Gene-ration price example is based on a system price of R36 000 incl VAT, installed at a 30 degree pitch, north-facing in the Gauteng region. 5. Please consult your municipality or power utility to ensure that you comply with legal requirements. 6. This off er is valid until the end of November 2012.
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1Lindie Ferreira’s new venture, Franklin, at Parktown Quarter shopping centre. 2The store
specialises in quirky yet tasteful collectibles.3Jewellery, succulents … You can fi nd just about
anything at Franklin. 4Lindie has turned from fashion designer to antique and decor queen.
Visit thepropertymag.co.za for more
decor ideas and inspiration.
Fashion designer Lindie Ferreira, famous for the
Marion and Lindie brand, has been out of the fashion
world for three years. In that time her creativity has
evolved, leading to the realisation of an entirely
different dream – a little bit of everything, artistically thrown
together in a brand-new decor store, Franklin.
The homely shop opened in Parktown North at the end
of May and stocks antique mirrors, beautiful lamps, gorgeous
cabinets and wooden washing bins, among other quirky
collections. It’s fashionably presented, with every last detail
placed just so, according to Lindie’s critical eye. Lindie,
who is embracing the passion that comes from decor, says,
‘If something is nice, I think someone will appreciate it. I just
want to make beautiful things and make people happy.’
And happiness is sure to come from Franklin, which
manages to effortlessly put forward the old, the new, the
stylish and the vintage, all in one spot. The displays include a
little bit of everything from Lindie’s home and from friends’
homes, antique stores and auctions.
‘I love old things,’ says Lindie. ‘I love the care, the attention
to detail and the craftsmanship. I also love that they don’t age,
which is so different to my experience in fashion, where you
would have 160 new styles per season and then you would
just throw them away and start from scratch. Now if there is
a beautiful piece of furniture, it can age and someone can get
joy from it.’
Lindie, who was in the fashion industry for 26 years, says
the past few years have been an experimental time for her
creatively and an eye-opening challenge. ‘It was really good,
because I had to do all these other creative things besides
designing, so I uncovered all these other things that I could do.
And, you know, I just want to do beautiful things, and I love
old things and antiques. Some people don’t – my mother hates
them – so I thought I could create a nice fusion of old and new,
nice things.’
Her love for beautiful clothing may also work its way into
the store. She says, ‘I’ll do clothing, but only what I want to
do and when I want to do it.’ Designing jewellery collections
is another one of Lindie’s favourite hobbies, and she says
she might incorporate her jewellery pieces into the Franklin
offering soon.
Lindie describes herself as ‘quite a frank person’, and
this inspired the name of the shop. She doesn’t mind who
it attracts. She says, ‘I don’t want to think about that.
Hopefully, if I do something well or with love and care, people
will get enjoyment and pleasure from it the way I do.’
+27 (0)82 332 3069
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HOT PLATE
CULINARY COMFORTIt’s not every day that you walk into a restaurant and feel instantly at home. Nestled in
Bryanston’s Hobart Grove Shopping Centre, Junipa’s All Day Café and Bistro offers freshly
roasted coffee, freshly baked artisanal bread and a host of delectable dishes from a menu
that’s vast yet uncomplicated. In addition to the warm service and friendly staff, Junipa’s decor
and ambience is relaxed and homely and is heightened by the soothing sounds of jazz, which
is performed live on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Junipa’s offers breakfast and
lunch all week long and is running a sublime winter menu. We love chef Jean-Pierre Smith’s
oxtail dish (which will rival your mom’s cooking) and the delicious kingklip. The homemade
Glühwein is worth indulging in, too. +27 (0)11 706 2387, junipas.co.za
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From lovely new dining spots to great old winter spots
LINDY PRETORIUS is the
Westcliff’s renowned pastry chef. She
reveals her passion and her secrets.
Where will we fi nd you these days? I am
the executive sous chef (I’m developing
in this fi eld) as well as the executive
pastry chef. But my forte and ultimate
love is – and will remain – pastry.
I developed my passion many years
ago while watching my mother and
grandmother bake. I took it from there,
read on the subject, and continued via
trial and error. If you had to choose
between sweet and savoury, which
would you pick? I would say sweet
items, but even sweet pastries need to
incorporate different fl avours, such as
tartness, bitterness and saltiness, so that
they’re not only sweet. What is the key
to making the best pastries? Passion.
Do you bake at home? For me, baking is
not a job; it’s a lifestyle, a way to express
all my emotions. I bake when I’m happy
and when I’m sad. I bake to make my
family happy. I bake to remember and
I bake to forget. I bake to fi nd myself
and to lose myself. I bake. Where do
you see yourself going in the next fi ve
years? Training and developing in my
surroundings, researching the traditional,
and keeping abreast of developments.
+27 (0)11 481 6000, westcliff.co.za
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HOT PLATE
GET YOUR FIXDouwe Egberts presents its new ground-coffee range, comprising six
gourmet blends of different strengths, to suit all occasions and tastes. Try
House Blend, Time Together, Café Milano, Flavourful Decaff or Fired Up. To
kick-start your day, try Morning Americano. douweegberts.com
HEARTENING FLAVOURSThe Maboneng Precinct has been very busy lately, what with the recent opening of two
eateries. The fi rst is Eat Your Heart Out, on Fox Street, a cute place brought to you by its
owner, Stacey Kirshenbaum. Having relocated from a stand at Market on Main, Eat Your
Heart Out now has a permanent home, and with just 10 seats in the house, it has become a
popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves
are laden with delights, such as home-made Greek yogurt poppyseed cake with chocolate
ganache, and Starving Artist Very Crunchy Peanut and Macadamia Butter. We tried the
Israeli breakfast, a simple yet delicious feast of omelette gently spiced with za’tar (mixed
Arabic herbs) and served with toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage, olives, chilli,
organic humus and chunky cottage cheese. Just around the corner, on Kruger Road, you
will fi nd Blackenese. It offers fresh sushi at reasonable prices, and wine. What’s not too like?
mabonengprecinct.com
GOODNESS ON THE GONew from Gaea’s range of traditional products is this delicious snack
pack of sun-ripened, hand-picked olives. There’s no liquid – just open
and eat! And thanks to the re-sealable packaging, these olives are a
healthy on-the-go snack. Available from Wellness Warehouse and
selected health food retailers nationwide. gaea.gr
SOUP AT SKOOBSBefore the weather turns warmer, you must visit Skoobs Theatre of
Books at Montecasino and indulge in the steaming soup specials.
Created by MasterchefSA judge, Benny Masekwameng, the soups
are a wonderfully comforting accompaniment to paging through
your fave mag or discovering the latest best-seller. Try the creamy
potato and leek soup with blue cheese, the lamb shin and lentil, or the
minestrone. +27 (0)11 510 7000, montecasino.co.za
HEARTENING FLAVOURSThe Maboneng Precinct has been very busy lately, what with the recent opening of two
eateries. The fi rst is Eat Your Heart Out, on Fox Street, a cute place brought to you by its
owner, Stacey Kirshenbaum. Having relocated from a stand at Market on Main, Eat Your
Heart Out now has a permanent home, and with just 10 seats in the house, it has become a
popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves
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HOT PROPERTY
HOT PLATE
GET YOUR FIXDouwe Egberts presents its new ground-coffee range, comprising six
gourmet blends of different strengths, to suit all occasions and tastes. Try
House Blend, Time Together, Café Milano, Flavourful Decaff or Fired Up. To
kick-start your day, try Morning Americano. douweegberts.com
HEARTENING FLAVOURSThe Maboneng Precinct has been very busy lately, what with the recent opening of two
eateries. The fi rst is Eat Your Heart Out, on Fox Street, a cute place brought to you by its
owner, Stacey Kirshenbaum. Having relocated from a stand at Market on Main, Eat Your
Heart Out now has a permanent home, and with just 10 seats in the house, it has become a
popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves
are laden with delights, such as home-made Greek yogurt poppyseed cake with chocolate
ganache, and Starving Artist Very Crunchy Peanut and Macadamia Butter. We tried the
Israeli breakfast, a simple yet delicious feast of omelette gently spiced with za’tar (mixed
Arabic herbs) and served with toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage, olives, chilli,
organic humus and chunky cottage cheese. Just around the corner, on Kruger Road, you
will fi nd Blackenese. It offers fresh sushi at reasonable prices, and wine. What’s not too like?
mabonengprecinct.com
GOODNESS ON THE GONew from Gaea’s range of traditional products is this delicious snack
pack of sun-ripened, hand-picked olives. There’s no liquid – just open
and eat! And thanks to the re-sealable packaging, these olives are a
healthy on-the-go snack. Available from Wellness Warehouse and
selected health food retailers nationwide. gaea.gr
SOUP AT SKOOBSBefore the weather turns warmer, you must visit Skoobs Theatre of
Books at Montecasino and indulge in the steaming soup specials.
Created by MasterchefSA judge, Benny Masekwameng, the soups
are a wonderfully comforting accompaniment to paging through
your fave mag or discovering the latest best-seller. Try the creamy
potato and leek soup with blue cheese, the lamb shin and lentil, or the
minestrone. +27 (0)11 510 7000, montecasino.co.za
HEARTENING FLAVOURSThe Maboneng Precinct has been very busy lately, what with the recent opening of two
eateries. The fi rst is Eat Your Heart Out, on Fox Street, a cute place brought to you by its
owner, Stacey Kirshenbaum. Having relocated from a stand at Market on Main, Eat Your
Heart Out now has a permanent home, and with just 10 seats in the house, it has become a
popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves
16 | September 2012
HOT PROPERTY
HOT DECOR & DESIGN
� ere has been a lot of movement in Joburg recently, with fabulous brands making our city their home
HOT PROPERTY
We chat to GARY SEARLE, managing director of St Leger & Viney.
What are the fabric and wallpaper trends
for 2012? A noteworthy element in
fabric design is a new priority for pattern.
Leading the way are fl oral designs.
Traditional fl orals evoke a sense of history
and security. New fl orals pile on colour.
Watercolour effects with an uneven visual
texture suggesting a carefully wielded
artist’s brush are directional. These are
not shy fl orals; scale is increasing. With
regards to wallpaper, it’s now spreading
from a feature wall to all four walls of a
room because of its remarkable quality
of being able to pull the elements of a
decorative scheme together. Scale is
becoming smaller. Pinstripes and textured
papers are ever popular. For the glamour
market, crystal-embellished wallpapers
add sparkle and luxury to interiors. What
are the more popular fabrics? Wool
is becoming a signifi cant fi bre in home
furnishing. It is sustainable, ecologically
sound, a natural fi re retardant, and carries
dye beautifully. Tweed, fl annel and
melton weave are all luxurious crossovers
from menswear ranges, such as Ralph
Lauren. Popular designs are paisleys,
windowpane chequers, and pinstripes.
Houndstooth is also sought after. Men are
becoming increasingly involved in interior
choices and they relate easily to this fi bre.
What inspired your Road to Oxiana
range? It was inspired by Robert Byron’s
travelogue, written in the 1930s. He
followed in the footsteps of Alexander
the Great, and the book has wonderfully
evocative passages describing the
souks, mosques and palaces of the
old Silk Route. The fabric designs
were developed and printed in our
design studio in England and the range
epitomises the style and craftsmanship
for which St Leger & Viney is well known.
+27 (0)11 444 6722,
stleger.co.za
NEXT GENERATION Designer furniture brand Generation is reinventing itself after 20 years in the business and, to
celebrate the occasion, founder and owner Julia Day has opened a concept store at Hyde Park
Corner. A grand addition to her range is Italy’s De Padova brand, available in SA exclusively
through Generation. Other hot brands in store include Seletti, Serax and Lampe Gras, and a fun
new range of kid’s furniture, fabrics and wallpaper from Napp Decor. +27 (0)11 325 6302,
generationdesign.co.za
TAKE IT SLOWWe love the new Slow chair and ottoman from Cape Town-based Créma Design.
Created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Swiss furniture company,
Vitra, the set features a translucent knit sling cover that is stretched over a
metal frame (much like a fi tted stocking), replacing conventional padding.
Online shopping and nationwide shipping available. +27 (0)21 434 0661
cremadesign.co.za
EXPANDING THE EMPIRELula Fabrics has opened in the design district of
Kramerville. The long-awaited showroom comes
fi ve years after the opening of the Cape Town
store. Along with its extensive fabric range, Lula
has also introduced a range of cushions, chairs,
ottomans, pumps, aprons, cosmetic bags and
handbags in some of its most popular designs.
+27 (0)11 262 4122, lulafabrics.co.za
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16 | September 2012
HOT PROPERTY
HOT DECOR & DESIGN
� ere has been a lot of movement in Joburg recently, with fabulous brands making our city their home
HOT PROPERTY
We chat to GARY SEARLE, managing director of St Leger & Viney.
What are the fabric and wallpaper trends
for 2012? A noteworthy element in
fabric design is a new priority for pattern.
Leading the way are fl oral designs.
Traditional fl orals evoke a sense of history
and security. New fl orals pile on colour.
Watercolour effects with an uneven visual
texture suggesting a carefully wielded
artist’s brush are directional. These are
not shy fl orals; scale is increasing. With
regards to wallpaper, it’s now spreading
from a feature wall to all four walls of a
room because of its remarkable quality
of being able to pull the elements of a
decorative scheme together. Scale is
becoming smaller. Pinstripes and textured
papers are ever popular. For the glamour
market, crystal-embellished wallpapers
add sparkle and luxury to interiors. What
are the more popular fabrics? Wool
is becoming a signifi cant fi bre in home
furnishing. It is sustainable, ecologically
sound, a natural fi re retardant, and carries
dye beautifully. Tweed, fl annel and
melton weave are all luxurious crossovers
from menswear ranges, such as Ralph
Lauren. Popular designs are paisleys,
windowpane chequers, and pinstripes.
Houndstooth is also sought after. Men are
becoming increasingly involved in interior
choices and they relate easily to this fi bre.
What inspired your Road to Oxiana
range? It was inspired by Robert Byron’s
travelogue, written in the 1930s. He
followed in the footsteps of Alexander
the Great, and the book has wonderfully
evocative passages describing the
souks, mosques and palaces of the
old Silk Route. The fabric designs
were developed and printed in our
design studio in England and the range
epitomises the style and craftsmanship
for which St Leger & Viney is well known.
+27 (0)11 444 6722,
stleger.co.za
NEXT GENERATION Designer furniture brand Generation is reinventing itself after 20 years in the business and, to
celebrate the occasion, founder and owner Julia Day has opened a concept store at Hyde Park
Corner. A grand addition to her range is Italy’s De Padova brand, available in SA exclusively
through Generation. Other hot brands in store include Seletti, Serax and Lampe Gras, and a fun
new range of kid’s furniture, fabrics and wallpaper from Napp Decor. +27 (0)11 325 6302,
generationdesign.co.za
TAKE IT SLOWWe love the new Slow chair and ottoman from Cape Town-based Créma Design.
Created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Swiss furniture company,
Vitra, the set features a translucent knit sling cover that is stretched over a
metal frame (much like a fi tted stocking), replacing conventional padding.
Online shopping and nationwide shipping available. +27 (0)21 434 0661
cremadesign.co.za
EXPANDING THE EMPIRELula Fabrics has opened in the design district of
Kramerville. The long-awaited showroom comes
fi ve years after the opening of the Cape Town
store. Along with its extensive fabric range, Lula
has also introduced a range of cushions, chairs,
ottomans, pumps, aprons, cosmetic bags and
handbags in some of its most popular designs.
+27 (0)11 262 4122, lulafabrics.co.za
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HOT DECOR & DESIGN
� ere has been a lot of movement in Joburg recently, with fabulous brands making our city their home
HOT PROPERTY
BALI ARRIVALWarisan (from the Indonesian word for ‘heritage) is an international
wood furniture brand that has extended its reach from Bali to the
shores of New York and has now landed on our beaches. A supplier
of designer furniture to top international hotels, Warisan has
opened a studio in Green Point, Cape Town, but the good news
for us in Joburg is that it delivers nationwide. Warisan’s range
also includes residential furniture, accessories and lighting. Think
gorgeous products made from wood from sustainable plantations.
+27 (0)21 421 1122, warisan.com
BUCK UPBuckyballs desktop toys
are now available in SA,
but may cause problems in
the workplace, due to their
addictiveness. Each box
includes 216 super-powerful
rare-earth magnetic balls
which can be squeezed and
moulded into almost any
shape imaginable. They will
keep any user occupied
(we had to guard ours once
our colleagues discovered
them). Available from Look
& Listen and Spilhaus stores,
and online at Takealot.com.
getbuckyballs.com
BLUE-RIBBON RIBBONSIf you have not yet discovered the world of Ebony and Ivory Ribbons, then you are in for a treat. They stock a large range of everything
beautiful – crafts, haberdashery, old trading items, ribbons, cards, gift tags, cute buttons and more. Their vintage-inspired store is in
Cape Town but their website is a portal to a treasure chest of petersham and cotton ribbons and simply divine paper products. You can
buy online too. On our must-have list is their Voyage Paper Bag, with its delightful illustrations, and the This Side Up cotton ribbon.
You must also take a peek inside their Trading Truck – it’s a trove of fabulous limited-edition collectibles. +27 (0)21 713 2964,
ebonyandivoryribbons.co.za
GRAPE EXPECTATIONSVendange has arrived at the Design Quarter in Fourways. Inside
the store you will fi nd an exclusive melange of Trudeau cheese
and baguette boards as well as a lovely variety of glassware,
ceramics, champagne buckets, wooden wine crates, kitchen
tables and much more. The mezzanine level adds some interest –
it’s dedicated entirely to basketry. +27 (0)76 189 8321,
vendange.co.za
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HOT PROPERTYHOT PROPERTY
HOT INDULGENCE
HOT PROPERTY
Wines, destinations, fashion and toys to brighten up your winter days
A HITCH IN TIMECape Town-based business Cowgirl
Blues specialises in designer-crafted
knitwear made from quality wool
and mohair from the Karoo as well
as from other natural fi bres. Its range
includes clothing, accessories and
decor items. All the manufacturing is
done by hand. Taking the personal
touch a step further, Cowgirl Blues
gives its products familiar names,
such as Erika (loop-knit mohair/ wool
chair seat cover), Eva (mohair/ wool
blend shoulder bag), Chloe (kid
mohair/silk shawl), Victoria
(pure- wool snood) and Harry
(woolen neckwarmer).
+27 (0)83 445 1150,
cowgirlblues.co.za
INGENIOUS WINEMAKINGNederburg’s new vintages of Ingenuity are now available, and they do not disappoint. We
tried the Ingenuity White 2010, a combination of Sauvignon Blanc (39%), Chardonnay,
Semillon, Viognier, Rhine Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and found it simply delightful from
start to fi nish. It’s full of fl avour, with a smooth fi nish. Paired with pork chops, it’s a treat.
The Ingenuity Red 2008 is presented in an interestingly shaped bottle, and the Barbera,
Nebbiolo and Sangiovese blend is as intriguing, particularly the Sangiovese aspect, which
contributes hints of cherry and plum. Try it with savoury dishes. The new Ingenuity range is
available from liquor outlets nationwide. +27 (0)21 862 3104, nederburg.co.za
THE DARKER SIDEKirsten Goss’ new Tough Luxe
collection screams ‘provocative’.
Think spikes, bullets and studs.
Industrial designs have been
wrought in rich 18 ct gold vermeil
and cool sterling silver. It’s edgy
yet sophisticated. Available from
her Durban and Joburg stores
and online. +27 (0)31 312 7573,
+27 (0)11 447 2234,
kirstengoss.com
LET IT OUT Pandora has a new jewel in its treasure
chest – an elegant, hand-fi nished Murano
glass charm with pink ribbons. Pandora
donates 15% of the proceeds from the sale
of these charms to breast cancer awareness
organisations worldwide. The charm is
available from Pandora concept stores and
from selected Edgars stores and jewellers
nationwide. +27 (0)11 706 2377,
pandora.net
INGENIOUS WINEMAKING
from selected Edgars stores and jewellers
+27 (0)11 706 2377,
pandora.net
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DEFROST YOURSELFA visit to Life Day Spa Rosebank is ideal for dispelling
the winter blues. Try the signature Sulis Relax Ritual,
the perfect remedy for winter-dry skin. It begins with a
full- body Neroli sugar scrub, followed by an hour-long
oil massage that leaves your skin silky smooth and your
muscles warm and relaxed. The deliciousness is enhanced
with a warming eye pad and gloves and a blissful scalp
massage. Other facilities include a steam room, heated
pool, Rasul chamber and fl otation chamber, where a half-
hour treatment is the same as four hours’ sleep. Find your
nearest Life Day Spa in Rosebank, Fourways or Cape
Town. +27 (0)11 447 2255, lifedaysparosebank.co.za
STARS ABOVEThis infl atable solar system set has us over the moon. The educational toy is
available from The Toy Cupboard, Craighall, and is fun for children and adults.
Sarah Heurlin, the store’s owner, is passionate about games and toys that
help children to acquire new skills. Available online; nationwide delivery.
+27 (0)11 886 0715, thetoycupboard.co.za
HIGH FIVENew to the Constantia Glen family is the 2008
vintage of Constantia Glen Five. This gold-winning
blend (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot) is elegant and
refi ned and ages well. We savoured ours with
beef, but winemaker Justin van Wyk says oven-
roasted quail is the way to go. Available from
boutique wine shops and restaurants nationwide.
+27 (0)21 795 6100, constantiaglen.com
SIZEABLE SIPPINGHolden Manz Big G 2009
does not disappoint.
Named after the
Franschhoek wine estate’s
co-owner, Gerard Holden,
the wine is a blend of
Cabernet Franc and
Cabernet Sauvignon and
is bold and full of fl avour,
with a lingering fi nish. We
paired it with braaied lamb
chops and found them a
perfect combination. The
winner of a Decanter wine
magazine gold medal, the
Big G 2009 is available
from boutique wine shops
nationwide or at the cellar
door. +27 (0)21 876 2729,
holdenmanz.com
GET STROPPYThe Revolution Barber is now open at Revolution
House in Maboneng Precinct and is said to give
the closest shave in town. Late opening hours
and a space pared down to the minimum (arcade
machines and couches – who needs more?) hammer
home that macho feeling. +27 (0)84 280 3688
THE SKINNY ON FRANSCHHOEKDelicious Hotel is the no-frills younger sister of the boutique
Le Quartier Français hotel. There are three room styles – Itsy Bitsy,
Teeny Weeny and Bigger than a Bikini – and less fussing makes
for a cheaper stay. But, guests may choose some little luxuries
from the ‘Supe-Up My Stay’ menu. Side orders include breakfast at
Le Quartier Français, World-Famous Sticky Buns, Devilish Daiquiris,
gym access (to work it all off) and daily room cleaning (as opposed
to every three days). Delicious is listed among Elle UK’s Five Best
New Hotels 2012. +27 (0)21 876 4232, delicioushotels.com
20 | September 2012
HOT PROPERTY
JOHANNESBURG DIARY
Pick n Pay Taste of Joburg, 27-30 SeptemberEveryone’s fave food show is back at the Montecasino Outdoor Event Area,
in association with Orbit Sugar-Free Chewing Gum. The chefs from 14 of
Joburg’s top restaurants, including Marthinus Ferreira from DW Eleven-13
and Andrew Atkinson from Piccolo Mondo at The Michelangelo, will be
serving their signature dishes. A new addition is the Taste of Joburg
Pop- Up Restaurant, where guest chefs will be popping in to cook their
favourite dishes. Tickets: from R80, including tasting glass. itickets.co.za;
+27 (0)11 463 0355, tasteofjoburg.com
Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase, 30 AugustExperience exceptional wines when members of the guild present the
wines that are going under the hammer at this year’s Nedbank Cape
Winemakers Guild Auction. Only wines crafted exclusively for the guild
by these winemakers are sold at the annual auction, which is open to the
public, wine collectors and the liquor and restaurant trade. The auction
showcase is on at The Atrium, Nedbank Sandton. Tickets: R170, including a
tasting glass. +27 (0)21 852 0408, capewinemakersguild.com
Black Like Us, until 1 September Presented by the Watercolour Society Africa at Manor Gallery at the
Norscot Centre in Fourways, this exhibition showcases the works of
emerging artists, including Sam Maduna, Abe Mathabe, Edward Selematsela,
Patrick Rapai and Makiwa Mutomba. +27 (0)11 465 7934, wsa.org.za
Bakos Bros. Spring Sale, until 1 September Held annually at the Bakos Brothers Clearance Warehouse & Factory
Showroom in Wynberg, this is one of the most anticipated sales of the year
for all decor hoarders. You will fi nd a variety of luxury furniture and decor
items for every room in the home. 0861 122 567, bakosbrothers.com
Pick n Pay Taste of Joburg, 27-30 SeptemberEveryone’s fave food show is back at the Montecasino Outdoor Event Area,
in association with Orbit Sugar-Free Chewing Gum. The chefs from 14 of
Joburg’s top restaurants, including Marthinus Ferreira from DW Eleven-13
and Andrew Atkinson from Piccolo Mondo at The Michelangelo, will be
serving their signature dishes. A new addition is the Taste of Joburg
Pop- Up Restaurant, where guest chefs will be popping in to cook their
favourite dishes. Tickets: from R80, including tasting glass.
+27 (0)11 463 0355, tasteofjoburg.com
WINFive double VIP tickets to The Taste Clubhouse Experience, presented
by DSTV, are up for grabs. The prize includes entry to the festival, a
tasting glass, R180 worth of festival crowns, complimentary bar service
(malt, wine and soft drinks) as well as a private clubhouse to use as
your base at the show. To stand a chance of winning, email your details
to [email protected] and put ‘Taste’ in the subject box.
Ts & Cs apply.
Bakos Bros. Spring Sale
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Send your 2012 event information to [email protected].
Nando’s Soweto Comedy Festival,30 August – 1 September On at Walter Sisulu Square, the show is being hosted by David Kau and
stars Orlando Jones, Lil Rel, Loni Love, Brian Haner and Michael Winslow.
Catch the greatest stand-up comics from around the world right here in SA.
Tickets: R150–R220. 0861 915 8000, computicket.com
Telkom Business/Michael Fridjhon Wine Experience 2012, 1–2 SeptemberOn at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, this year’s experience is themed
‘The Glory of Old Wines’ and the benchmark tasting includes Krug 1995,
Château Mouton Rothschild 1975, Château Cheval Blanc 1970, Bonnes
Mares 1990 and Niersteiner Fritzenholler Beerenauslese 1945. Sunday’s
renowned champagne brunch will include prestige and standard cuvées
from Billecart-Salmon and Pommery. Guests at the gala dinner will be
treated to the 1997 Bollinger Grande Année, poured from the jeroboam.
Weekend package: R7 250/person, including double accommodation at
the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg on Saturday night. Champagne Brunch:
R2 150/person. +27 (0)11 280 1234, johannesburg.regency.hyatt.com
Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival 2012, 2 SeptemberThe annual fundraising event for Woodland School is being held at the
Old Mill in the Magaliesberg and promises to be a fun family day out.
You’ll get to taste some of SA’s best wines in one of South Africa’s
grandest locations, plus there’ll be live music as well as lots of fun for
the kids. Tickets: adults from R99, including tasting glass, kids from R10.
+27 (0)14 577 1301, winefestival.co.za; 0861 915 8000, computicket.com
Johannesburg Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 15 SeptemberSA’s hottest horticultural ticket is on at 9 Bryanston Drive and boasts a
tea garden, lunch garden and smoked salmon and champagne bar, so
you can rest your weary feet after hours of perusing the amazing plants
on offer. New to the event is the Portobello Road Antiques Market.
johannesburggardenclub.co.za
The High St. Auction Co. Multi-Property Auction, 20 SeptemberThe next esteemed multi-property auction by The High St. Auction
Co. is taking place on Thursday, 20 September, 12 p.m., at Summer
Place, 69 Melville Road, Hyde Park. For more information, visit
highstreetauctions.com
Johannesburg Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Nando’s Soweto Comedy Festival
Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival
Nedbank CWG Auction Showcase
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‘The knowledge ThaT I had roamed free wITh lIonS Should have Served aS a red flag To any new york real eSTaTe broker’
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An Artist’s
Words and photographs Deborah Curtis-setchell
Conor Mccreedy magic has transformed a Lower Manhattan factory shell into an upmarket Chelsea home
sanctuary
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Acclaimed South African artist Conor Mccreedy has been equally obsessed with Picasso and the idea of New York for as long as his mom, Carole, can remember.
For Conor, the youngest artist in history to have a solo exhibition at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park, a fixture in the New York art world, setting up home in the Big Apple was a natural choice: when you have slept at home on a South African farm for over a decade, with images of the iconic Chrysler and Empire State buildings swinging strategically above your headboard, complementing a naive display of your own school art, it is only a matter of time before your creativity and boyhood dreams manifest in bricks, mortar and the keys to a 3 000sq. ft (2 800m2) Chelsea penthouse and art studio above the meat-packing district in Lower Manhattan, with the real Empire State Building in triumphant view.
‘The knowledge that as a child I had roamed free with lions on several hundred acres of Tuli savannah on a Botswana game reserve should have served as a red flag to any New York real estate
broker saddled with a shoestring budget and the task of finding me living quarters spacious enough to accommodate my grand aspirations coupled with an entire collection of 9ft × 5ft paintings on the most densely populated island on the planet,’ says Conor. ‘But 50 “rejected’”apartment blocks later, Ron Malin was still standing and pointing Mom and me in the direction of an old glue gun and drill factory in the densest industrial suburb of Manhattan, bordering the High Line.’
The High Line was built in the 1930s as an elevated bridge above the cheek-by-jowl, smoke-belching factories between 9th and 30th streets on the West Side and was used for railing milk, other dairy products and meat to the retail outlets, without congesting the residential streets or endangering the communities below. A group of landscape architects recently restored the High Line as a public park and walkway. It stands more than 9m above the still-seething streets, bridging the gap between old and new. Like the town planners, Conor saw the potential in rising above the stark streets and rough neighbourhood as
well as the charm in living in a factory warehouse, with its raw brick walls, ceilings littered with strips of aluminium drill hook rails, wooden pigeonholes, clusters of suspended industrial lighting and a red steel door with an illuminated exit sign above it.
‘What immediately sold me on this pad was one glimpse of that historic facade of the Empire State Building majestically framed by the floor-to-ceiling sash windows, and two skylights flooding the screed floors with this amazing light, the sort of surreal light that exhorted Monet and Manet to pick up their paintbrushes and embark on their respective masterpieces. Also, the sight of private helicopters landing across the gleaming Hudson River on the West Side Highway directly opposite could have been the opening scene of a Spielberg blockbuster and helped clinch the deal,’ says Conor. He had to do some serious blockbusting himself to break through the solid concrete dividing wall/cupboard, in order to create a brighter bedroom alcove, hitherto only separated from the open-plan living area by fringed red velvet theatre curtains.
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Opening page The Blue Lady hangs in the living room, which is filled with a mix of old and
new finds. This spread, left Antique meets modern. Fresh lilies complete the effect. Above
The view that clinched the sale. Below The marble for the kitchen counter was found on site.
He also came up with a typically imaginative plan to convert a huge oak-framed gate into a giant screen for viewing his own digital blockbusters. He removed all the wiring, antique nuts, bolts and wooden frames and stretched canvas over the exposed framework and attached it to the living room wall. He then suspended a camera from one of the drill hooks to project onto this makeshift cinema screen.
The original glue gun factory shell was not without its hidden gems, including a vast marble countertop in the kitchen area, wall brackets for tool storage that could serve as bookshelves, a magnificent Victorian ball-and-claw bath and washstand, and the ‘Trump’ card, a wooden deck with 360° city views stretching as far as the New York Sound.
Conor embarked on a restoration job to rival the High Line in its ingenuity and creativity, transforming discarded items and garbage from the streets below into bespoke collectible accessories. There is a benefit to having your design-astute mother alongside you. Carole – an accomplished architectural designer and a Pratt graduate in her own right – was unfazed by
being assigned the task of assembling two chandeliers from scratch.
Conor had talked a local antiques dealer into selling him the glass parts at a reduced price rather than the end product. Carole says it was one of the worst mistakes she’s ever made: ‘Three days and multiple wounds later, we hung the darn things up on the gun glue hook railings. But, I must admit, the blood, sweat and tears were worth it when I saw how spectacularly “Swarovski” they looked!’
There are other perks to residing downtown, if you can dispel any notions of elitism, and in spite of his private-school background, Conor has found every advantage in embracing his working-class neighbours, who have proven perhaps infinitely more loyal than the Park Avenue equivalent.
‘The first guy I befriended was the night watchman from the Gotham Wholesale Seafood Factory next door. Despite the lingering fishy smell on the threshold, Ellison, or ‘Elle’ as I called him, used to invite me into the factory fridges on nights when I was expecting mates around for dinner, to help myself
‘Al PAcino APProved of
the scent of mAssed
white orchids nestling in
bots, flickering Jo mAlone
cAndles And uncorked bordeAux
sAint-Émilion’
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‘LouiSe waS bLown away by my “crazy JameS bond anticS”, and with a few SipS of champagne and the Sight of my paintbruSheS StaShed in a SiLver champagne bucket – it waS a 007 home run’
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to fresh crayfish and prawns straight out of the export crates. We ate like kings! I repaid him with a couple of my paintings, probably some of the most inspired Atlantic Waves I ever produced on a seafood diet. I knew my apartment was safe as houses, with Elle and his fish knives on the doorstep. In fact, I have him to thank in my quest to seduce my first girlfriend in New York, Scottish actress, Louise Lytton.
‘I arrived home on our first date, having forgotten my keys at a SoHo restaurant, and old Elle, armed with his forklift, came to my rescue, right on cue, and hoisted me 10 floors up the side of the building, through one of the sash windows. ‘Louise was blown away by my “crazy James Bond antics”, and with a few sips of champagne and the sight of my paintbrushes stashed in a silver champagne bucket, it was a 007 home run. She proceeded to bring Al Pacino around for crayfish a few weeks later. When I told him that in Scent Of A Woman he reminded me of my wild Irish grandfather, Francis William, he promptly adopted a heavy Irish accent for the rest of the evening and threw in the regular ‘hoo-hah!’ as he approved of the scent of massed white orchids nestling in pots, flickering Jo Malone candles and uncorked
Bordeaux Saint-Émilion. The outside smell of fresh fish didn’t seem to phase him at all.’
Streetwise Conor has a nose for a bargain as well as an eye for detail. He salvaged a solid partners’ desk – the ripped leather added character – off the street, a leather Ralph Lauren ottoman and chair from a second-hand store, and a Persian carpet and solid metal aviator chest from the famous Garage antique market between 25th and 27th. His only extravagances are brand-new navy Ralph Lauren silk cushions and leather trays and a mountain of African-themed coffee table books, his ‘most precious possessions’.
And who needs wall accessories when your uptown friends bring 20 bottles of Veuve Cliquot to a party, and you immediately recycle the bottles as a Damien Hirst-type wall display?
Right out of Boardwalk Empire comes another of Conor’s downtown mates, ‘Baby’ Sal, son to one of New York’s construction mogul’s, ‘Big Salvatore’
‘This is my sancTuary
from The ouTside
world, and ThaT is one
Tough ouTside world’
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Previous spread A theatre curtain separates living room from the bedroom, which features the reconstructed chandeliers. This page, clockwise from top The
living room doubles as Conor’s studio, where the famous silver champagne bucket holds his paintbrushes; sunlight streams through the skylight and washes over
Conor’s quirky apartment; Conor’s beloved collection of coffee table books about Picasso, other artists and designers, and South Africa.
Termini. ‘Baby’ Sal helped Conor with all his domestic and exhibition installations and it was he who introduced Conor to the benefits of taking a short drive up the Connecticut coast to scour Montauk Beach in a rainstorm. They returned to 29 West Street with enough driftwood to make a fence for the penthouse deck, and enough starfish to hang decoratively alongside the potpourri of pots and
pans in the kitchen. ‘I love the sea and anything that reminds me of it,’ says Conor.
No Conor sanctuary would be complete without his trademark blue canvasses extending beyond the separate studio into the adjacent living area. His favourite, the Picasso-inspired portrait, The Blue Lady, hangs against the raw brick backdrop and is even more compelling than the Empire State Building’s
silhouette against the skyline. ‘This is my sanctuary from the outside world, and that is one tough outside world,’ says Conor contentedly, gesturing towards it. ‘At the end of the day, you have to be able to enter through that red door, feel surrounded by harmony and light and want to reach out immediately for your blue paint. Oh … And a few king prawns on ice!’ conormccreedy.com
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Words Tammy SuthernsPhotographs Nic Baleta
A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, this house sits like a peacock among the pigeons in the quiet area of Glenkay, Johannesburg. Every aspect of the design
– from the landscaping to the interiors – has been thought out and moulded to meet the needs and wants of the family that resides there.
Oddly, it is the garden that you notice first when entering the house. Seen from all the downstairs rooms, it’s magnified by enormous interior glass panels and positioned right in the centre of the grounds. A sleek and modern swimming pool takes centre stage, framed by lush green grass and dainty flowers.
Adrian Maserow of AMA Architects describes the garden as ‘a contemporary expression of the idea of a courtyard from which all its energy extends.’
‘The internal view is a beautiful contemplative garden that inspires expansive views through its landscape. The space/nature relationship is clearly defined by turning the house “inside-out”, as much of what would have been the home in a typical suburban pavilion design is in fact its garden,’ says Adrian, adding that the building materials, a combination of
glass, concrete, polished stone, timber and aluminium, have a simplicity to them that enhances the home’s fine resolution.
Inside, the grandeur continues. The lounges, dining rooms, kitchen and entertainment areas, all sidle off from the sunny courtyard, providing spacious, comfortable, modern-day living. Wood and glass complement each other throughout the home, creating well-lit spaces and a natural, earthy feel.
Lauren Beckwith from LB Interiors has mirrored this natural theme in the decor. ‘I met with the family and understood their needs. They are homely people, so I needed to create something beautiful but liveable.’ She adds, ‘I like every part of it, especially how all the rooms flow into one another.’
The home has a classic yet contemporary feel, but retains cosy elements: the children’s bedrooms, while stylish and sleek, feature some of their favourite colours, and the lounge and family room are as comfortable as they are beautiful.
Neutrals, warm browns, whites and beiges are brightened up with injections of colour from hanging artworks. Quirky lights and features, such as the
brimming bookcase in the study, add character and life, transforming the house into a home. The structure, layout and features of the home, including a gym, sauna, 18-seat dining room table, entertainment rooms and study, are equally impressive, as is the spacious open-plan kitchen. With its white countertops and silver finishes, the kitchen radiates sophistication.
A staircase encased in glass leads upstairs to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is simple and elegant and features a large bathroom and walk-in cupboard. A person could spend hours tucked away in this cosy room without venturing out into the rest of the house. The same can be said of the bedroom’s balcony, where extraordinary views exhort one to linger. Each en-suite bathroom has large glass showers, bowl-like bathtubs and walnut cupboards and is as inviting as the rest of the home.
Adrian says, ‘The design of this home is unusual in this conservative suburb, where boundaries have been questioned by placing it within the ordinarily suburban box-house architectural patterns.’
The result is an original home that proves that a family can have it all.
Grand in its size, modern in its architecture and comfortable in its decor, this is the home that most families dream of
Slick in the city
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Previous page, top AC Screens & Shutters manufacture and fit motorised
aluminium security roller shutters to the interior of residential homes.
Their unique extrusions allow for ultra-quiet operation and their
customised installations are neat and unobtrusive. The security shutter
blocks off the upstairs sleeping areas entirely from the downstairs
living areas, providing the family with optimum security and peace
of mind. Previous page, bottom left New Way Power, manufacturers
and distributors of superior power-generating systems, supplied the
reliable residential 60 kVA automatic silent generator set which operates
quietly, surpassing industry standards and going almost unnoticed.
New Way Power’s turnkey solutions include on-site assessment, design,
quality manufacturing, on-site commissioning with contract service and
maintenance. Previous page, bottom right Lauren Beckwith, owner of
LB Designs, has created a space that is classic yet contemporary and
liveable. Lauren has been an interior designer for 20 years and specialises
in the interior design of hotels, casinos and homes. Her design portfolio
includes the home of Absa CEO Maria Ramos. This page, left Cobra’s
taps, mixers and sanitaryware have been utilised throughout the home.
The main bathroom features side-by-side Duras countertop basins, which
are perfectly complemented by Cobra’s Designer range single-lever
Callisto basin mixers, while the free-standing Cobra bath with surround
rail makes a luxurious statement. The environmentally friendly Damara
range features robust functionality and state-of-the-art technology,
comparable to the best in the world. Damara’s taps and sink mixers allow
users to regulate the amount of hot water dispensed, while its single-
range mixer comes complete with a built-in water- and energy-saving
ceramic disc cartridge. By including single-lever mixers and quarter-
turn handle taps and mixers, the Damara range cleverly combines both
traditional and modern design. This page, above right Delawood were
responsible for all the woodwork and joinery in the home, including the
custom-designed walnut cupboards, doors and frames that lend warmth
to the kitchen’s ambience. Established in 1997, Delawood custom craft
superior-quality cabinetry around the needs of their clients. Their portfolio
includes projects in South Africa, the UK and the Middle East and Africa.
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Profile: AMA Architects
AMA Architects have vast experience
in the design of many building types,
and this background gives the group
a holistic view of architectural design.
AMA Architects have designed notable
residential, commercial, retail and
industrial projects, as well as specialist
projects, such as the clubhouse at Blair
Atholl. They are also well respected
for their refurbishment work. Based in
Sandton, AMA Architects have continued
to grow their design influence nationally
since their establishment in 1993, through
their practise of visionary and creative
architecture. These dynamic works have
been realised through the talent, insight,
dedication and energy of the team led by
the visionary directors Adrian Maserow,
Gerald Pereira and Marco Fanucchi.
Each team member is dedicated to the
profession’s highest goals and, through an
intense and collaborative design approach,
AMA Architects have distinguished
themselves as a leading, contemporary,
design-orientated firm. The realisation of
worthy design goes hand in hand with a
service that is delivered with enthusiasm,
integrity and confidentiality. AMA
Architects employ the latest technologies
to ensure that their clients receive efficient
and professional documentation.
AMA Architects have chosen the path of
courage over convention, as evidenced
in the design of this discerning Glenkay
home. The courtyard concept is ancient
but used infrequently these days,
but it has allowed this home to have
maximum spatial flexibility in an open-
plan environment, to meet both living
and entertainment requirements. The
sculpture of the home is the space itself,
which has a presence and connectedness
to one’s higher appreciation of the art of
life. The large sliding glass doors allow the
interiors to relate to the sheltered court,
and the usual limits between interior space
and nature are dissolved. The multiplicity
of spaces is joined within the courtyard
concept. This family home quietly dares
to embrace the wonder of life through
the uniquely poetic energy of the
contemporary courtyard.
Adrian Maserow
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BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS
Words Genevieve Fisher and Nicky Manson
SPACES THAT SPEAK
We bring you inspiring bathrooms and kitchens that excite the senses
If done right, bathrooms and kitchens are guaranteed deal clinchers when it comes to the sale of a home – just ask any estate agent. Of all the rooms in a home, bathrooms and kitchens work the hardest, so functionality is key, but equally important are aesthetics that excite the senses. Here are a few remarkable bathrooms and kitchens that do just that.
VOLUMES
QUANTUM OF SILENCEThis spectacular en-suite bathroom belongs to the ‘James Bond House’ in Pezula Estate in Knysna. The
remarkable setting is very much a defi ning feature of the home. The house was designed by Greg Truen
of Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), and no expense was spared in its design or
technologies. The bathroom is set off from the bedroom by a curtain instead of a door, creating a more
intimate effect and keeping the suite open and airy. The free-standing oval bath is set against a glass wall,
creating the effect of being suspended above both the Indian Ocean and the waves crashing against the
dramatic cliffs below. What better way to enjoy a spectacle of nature than from a warm bath?
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RESTFUL REDThe refurbishment of this bathroom was part of a broader renovation done to a home in Sandton, Gauteng. Sharon Fihrer of Head Interiors
oversaw the design of this quiet, beautiful bathroom, where the client can indulge in their favourite pastime of reading in the bath, which
naturally also forms the focal point of the room. The bathtub is located in the centre of view from the entrance of the room, underneath the
skylight and close to a large window. The white of the bathtub is enhanced by the deep rust red of the walls. These colours combine to create a
soothing, almost ethereal space.
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ROCKING ITThis Great Karoo guest lodge in the
hills of the Sneeuberg Nature Reserve
belongs to Charlotte Daneel of
La Grange Interiors in Franschhoek.
With her expert eye for design, she
oversaw the construction of the lodge
in a reclamation project that saw
as much of the original stonework
as possible being retained and a lot
of the construction materials being
sourced from the immediate surrounds.
The lodge’s main-en-suite bathroom
was one of the nodes to be rebuilt
from scratch, and Charlotte wanted
to give it a natural, earthy feel with
a modern twist. All the stonework
in this bathroom was made by local
stonemasons. A standout feature is
the recess above the basin, which has
been hewn out of the dolostone from
the original dwelling. Most of the fi rst
homes in the area were built from
stone, which is why the shelving in
this bathroom has been crafted out of
stone instead of wood. Concrete has
been used along the walls and bath, to
add a contemporary touch.
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MINIMALIST MAGICEver since she and her husband, Philip, decided to renovate, designer Regina Rüther has been collecting references and
creating a mood board for her dream bathroom. The couple enlisted Lello Design, a young design lab in Cape Town, and
briefed them to transform the pokey master bathroom into a minimalist space that wasn’t just functional, but also well
integrated with the new master bedroom. To achieve this, the designers at Lello Design have used Italian tiles of various shapes
and sizes and brought them to life by fl ooding the bathroom with light. Wooden fi ttings have been used to add some warmth
to the space and bring in a natural element.
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MONOCHROMATIC MAGICDesigned by MLB Architects and featuring interiors by Les Harbottle
Design, this bathroom belongs to the penthouse suite of Pepper Club
Hotel. The double-storey suite has a modern, sophisticated look inspired
by the glam apartments of New York’s high society. Parquet fl ooring,
voluminous spaces and opulent chandeliers characterise the suite, and
this aesthetic carries through to the main-en-suite bathroom, which
follows a monochromatic scheme and features classic consoles, oversized
oval mirrors, crystal light fi ttings, marble fl ooring and an oval jet-bath. The
bathroom’s grandest feature, however, is its view of Table Mountain. Mo
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THE MARBLE EFFECTThis bathroom forms part of a newly
built home in Senderwood, Gauteng,
undertaken by Nico van der Meulen
Architects. It is called the Glass House,
and by looking at the main-en-suite
bathroom, you can see why. On one
side the bathroom is lined with fl oor-to-
ceiling glass sliding doors that open up
completely and overlook the garden, so
that, in Nico’s words, the client can bathe
al fresco. The sense of space is enhanced
by the orientation of the room, which
admits a lot of sunlight, as well as by the
mirrors, which have gaps in them too, to
let in even more natural light. A modern
aesthetic has been achieved through the
laying of a light, bright marble fl oor and
the fi tting of a clean-lined square bath.
M Square Lifestyle Designs have added
their touch, using interior accessories,
such as light-coloured vases that pick up
on the shades in the marble and overhead
strips of sandblasted oak (the strips also
accommodate the air-conditioning ducts).
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ALL INCLUSIVEPod Boutique Hotel in Camps Bay is the accommodation of choice of visiting design afi cionados.
Not only is it in a prime location – a few metres up from the Camps Bay strip – but it is also an
example of exceptional contemporary design. Pod was designed by Greg Wright Architects
(GWA), who were briefed to create a contemporary, elegant hotel brand. The minimalist design
language of this penthouse’s bathroom has been softened by the use of natural materials,
resulting in a large, airy space that’s characterised by the extensive use of natural stone, designer
sanitaryware and an open shower.
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A SERENE SPACEThis master bathroom in a private
home in Plett exudes sophistication
and elegance while evoking feelings
of calm and quiet. The objective of
Head Interiors’ Shereen Firher was
to create a serene, tranquil space
where the views of the sea and the
mountains provide the drama. The
all-white colour scheme and simple
but luxurious interior reinforce this
goal: nothing competes with the
stunning vista.
BAREFOOT CHICThis uber-luxurious main-en-
suite bathroom forms part of a
fi ve-star villa, 26 Sunset Avenue,
Llandudno, which overlooks
the beach and lies adjacent to
Sandy Bay. The house itself
was designed by well-known
architect, Johan Slee, who drew
inspiration from both the area’s
light and its natural surrounds.
This bathroom is essentially a wet
room, which is an indication of
the overall philosophy that this
property was built on: barefoot
luxury. You don’t have to worry
about walking around wet, as the
water drains away through the
wooden fl oorboards. As with the
rest of the home, this room has
been designed to maximise on the
180° vistas of the Atlantic Ocean,
as the glass and mirrors present
you with a view from anywhere in
the room.
A SERENE SPACEThis master bathroom in a private
home in Plett exudes sophistication
and elegance while evoking feelings
of calm and quiet. The objective of
Head Interiors’ Shereen Firher was
to create a serene, tranquil space
where the views of the sea and the
mountains provide the drama. The
all-white colour scheme and simple
but luxurious interior reinforce this
goal: nothing competes with the
stunning vista.Head
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SEX APPEALDesigned by Fabrizio Cavazzuti from Chic Products, this kitchen in a
Johannesburg home is the epitome of sophistication and chic design. The brief
called for a contemporary tailor-made boutique space that combined design
and functionality. And the result is fl awless. The Porto Cervo range that has
been used for the cabinetry incorporates a dark wenge oak with transparent
doors, creating a sleek and uncluttered space.
Chic
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SEX APPEALDesigned by Fabrizio Cavazzuti from Chic Products, this kitchen in a
Johannesburg home is the epitome of sophistication and chic design. The brief
called for a contemporary tailor-made boutique space that combined design
and functionality. And the result is fl awless. The Porto Cervo range that has
been used for the cabinetry incorporates a dark wenge oak with transparent
doors, creating a sleek and uncluttered space.
Chic
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BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS
EFFICIENT BY DESIGNThis contemporary kitchen forms part of a
newly built home in Bryanston, Johannesburg,
and was designed by Blu-Line, who specialise
in luxury kitchens. The client wanted a modern,
clean-lined, uncluttered kitchen – a space that
would fi t the overall design of the home. The
house itself was designed by Nico van der
Meulen Architects, and the interiors were done
by M Square Lifestyle Design. Makassar ebony
timber, black glass, wall cladding, high-gloss
lacquer, light quartz stone and an attractive
island counter have been employed in the
kitchen, to complement the luxurious, modern
aesthetic evident in the rest of the home. The
kitchen also features many functionalities
not visible to the naked eye, such as non-slip
rubber matting, stainless steel cutlery and
utensil inserts, and knife blocks and steel spice
wracks and drip trays within the drawers. We
love kitchens that not only have a bit of gloss
and sparkle, but also work effi ciently.
GRAND OPENINGThe owners of this new home on
Linksfi eld Ridge, Johannesburg,
worked with Aurelio Cimato of
Cimato & Moroldo Architects Inc.
on the design of the property. They
wanted the kitchen to be the hub of
the home, and so they decided on an
open-plan, contemporary design that
was light, clutter-free and allowed
for easy access to all appliances.
There is a multifunctional central
island where friends and family can
socialise over drinks or informal
meals. The scullery, work area, cold
room and pantry are separate from
the kitchen. The entire space opens
up directly onto a covered patio
with braai area, pool and views of
the Johannesburg skyline. High-tech
designer Smeg appliances have been
installed, as have natural stone fl oors,
white Technistone countertops
and timber, creating a space that
epitomises luxurious modern living.
EFFICIENT BY DESIGNThis contemporary kitchen forms part of a
newly built home in Bryanston, Johannesburg,
and was designed by Blu-Line, who specialise
in luxury kitchens. The client wanted a modern,
clean-lined, uncluttered kitchen – a space that
would fi t the overall design of the home. The
house itself was designed by Nico van der
Meulen Architects, and the interiors were done
by M Square Lifestyle Design. Makassar ebony
timber, black glass, wall cladding, high-gloss
lacquer, light quartz stone and an attractive
island counter have been employed in the
kitchen, to complement the luxurious, modern
aesthetic evident in the rest of the home. The
kitchen also features many functionalities
not visible to the naked eye, such as non-slip
rubber matting, stainless steel cutlery and
utensil inserts, and knife blocks and steel spice
wracks and drip trays within the drawers. We
love kitchens that not only have a bit of gloss
and sparkle, but also work effi ciently.
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With thanks to …
Blu-Line, 0860 548 464, blu-line.co.za
Chic Products, +27 (0)11 325 2342, chicproducts.co.za
Head Interiors, +27 (0)11 325 2700, headinteriors.co.za
Give It Bag, +27(0)21 424 59 46, give-it-bag.com
Perfect Hideaways, +27 (0)21 790 0972, perfecthideaways.co.za
Pod, +27 (0)21 438 8550, pod.co.za
Jawitz Properties, +27 (0)11 656 0888, jawitz.co.za
Living on Location, +27 (0)21 439 0770, livingonlocation.co.za
Nico van der Meulen Architects, +27 (0)11 789 5242, nicovdmeulen.com
Seeff, +27 (0)21 481 1044, seeff.com
Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, +27 (0)11 886 8070, sothebysrealty.co.za
GETTING IT RIGHT WITH WHITEThe kitchen of this modern home in Hyde
Park, Johannesburg, is a great example of
how you can soften a stark, clinical look by
using natural fi nishings – in this case, wood.
White marble tiles for the fl oors and clean
white countertops have been contrasted
with timber cabinets and a timber panel in
the overhead bulkhead. The kitchen has been
fi tted with high-end appliances, including a
Miele coffee machine and a free-standing, six
burner gas hob and oven by Smeg.
WARMING WOODSilverbay Villa on the West Coast is the
holiday home of SAOTA’s Greg Truen. Its
thatched roof allows it to blend in with
the slopes leading down to the secluded
Stompneusbaai. The villa’s spacious
open-plan living/kitchen/dining area and
the pool courtyard, separated by fl oor-to-
ceiling glass sliding doors, are all on the
top fl oor. The kitchen node is designed
for entertaining – the fridges, freezers
and wash-up areas are concealed,
leaving only the gas hob, microwave and
faucet visible. The most striking feature
of this kitchen is the use of timber and
the overall natural aesthetic and colour
palette, enhanced by the thatched roof,
and light fi ttings that resemble birds’
nests. The long oak table (designed
by James Mudge) and wooden stools
contribute to the warm look.
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GETTING IT RIGHT WITH WHITEThe kitchen of this modern home in Hyde
Park, Johannesburg, is a great example of
how you can soften a stark, clinical look by
using natural fi nishings – in this case, wood.
White marble tiles for the fl oors and clean
white countertops have been contrasted
with timber cabinets and a timber panel in
the overhead bulkhead. The kitchen has been
fi tted with high-end appliances, including a
Miele coffee machine and a free-standing, six
burner gas hob and oven by Smeg.
leaving only the gas hob, microwave and
faucet visible. The most striking feature
of this kitchen is the use of timber and
the overall natural aesthetic and colour
palette, enhanced by the thatched roof,
and light fi ttings that resemble birds’
nests. The long oak table (designed
by James Mudge) and wooden stools
contribute to the warm look.
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DESIGN profIlE
A new leaseWords Genevieve Fisher
John Rabie’s new urban renewal concept, Signatura, has not only given him renewed vigour, but also revived Cape Town’s property market and some of
its prized neighbourhoods
It’s hard to believe that property development mogul John Rabie, non-executive chairman of Rabie Properties, came close to retiring some months ago. At 57, this stalwart of SA’s property
industry has passion and energy, which comes as quite a surprise, considering the state of the property market. ‘I started Rabie Properties 35 years ago and have been through two recessions, a change of political dispensation and a global financial meltdown. I’ve always been an inspired and energetic person and am even more so now,’ says John. He’d have to be to survive all of that and snub his nose at retirement, an option that John admits ‘just didn’t work for him’.
Rabie Properties has been at the helm of some of Cape Town’s most sought-after mixed- use
developments for 20-odd years, including the multimillion-rand Marconi Beam development, which saw shack dwellers being rehoused and unlocked a new commercial, industrial and residential node; the transformation of Westlake Estate from derelict state-owned land into an award-winning mixed-use area where, for example, the top private school Reddam coexists alongside a commercial office park; the redevelopment of the Milnerton Race Course as the 1 800-unit residential development, Royal Ascot; and the Atlantic Beach development on the West Coast.
The jewel of Rabie Properties’ portfolio is the multibillion-rand development, Century City, which it owns, and which encompasses various residential, commercial, leisure, hotel and retail ventures. ‘I’m so
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proud of what we’ve done at Century City. We’ve literally created a city within a city,’ says John.
‘I’ve been in business for 35 years and didn’t want to retire so I thought about how I could reinvent myself. With all the knowledge of the property industry and its cycles I accrued over the years, Rabie Properties being an expression of that, my “baby”, I knew I had to do something in the field of property development,’ he says. Welcome, Signatura.
‘Because we are, and have been, in a recession, the solution, I believe, is urban renewal, and so I decided this was the way to go,’ says John. He is quick to point out that his new self-funded venture is not of the ‘typical inner-city renewal kind’ – a big trend globally, – but one that is more innovative and which
responds to the demands of a new market of ‘fussy’ buyers who want to be a stone’s throw from the city yet still within suburbia.
John has identified Vredehoek, Tamboerskloof, Sea Point and Green Point as points of development. ‘I call these “areas of tension”, because they are where the commercial meets the residential, creating an interesting energy of sorts,’ he says. He gives the example of Brooklyn, New York, a suburb outside Manhattan. It’s easily accessible, historical, and has a vibrant mix of commercial and residential entities. ‘If you look at Vredehoek, it has all the potential to be like that – a bohemian feel, with all the restaurants and cafés intermingled with apartment blocks and houses, many of which have historical relevance,’ he says.
John envisions Signatura as ‘a concept-driven private-label property brand’. The idea is to pick out unique urban sites in these neighbourhoods for ‘master-crafted urban renewal’. He says, ‘We have already earmarked a number of existing opportunities and, in keeping with the City of Cape Town’s spatial development framework, will be transforming them to create “new-style”, upmarket accommodation and potential commercial spaces that are relatively affordable. We work with what’s already on these sites, whether it’s an existing home or apartment block, we convert them, and build on and upgrade them to create something new. All of this is done as joint ventures with the land or property owners as well as within the guidelines of the municipality.’
‘John enviSionS Signatura aS “a concept-driven private-label property brand”’
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DESIGN PROFILE
Opening page, top Horizons in Vredehoek is the
fi rst Signatura project to be developed. Bottom left
Property mogul John Rabie. This spread, from far
left A home in Westlake in Cape Town’s Southern
Suburbs; Horizons, interior view; Mercedes-Benz
Century City; Royal Ascot, Milnerton; Dune Ridge
Estate in Big Bay on the West Coast.
John amicably disagrees with my observation that it sounds a little like a mid-life crisis. He prefers ‘mid-life love project’. John is hands-on, and he makes all the executive decisions with regard to Signatura. These include all the design features, from choice of architects to paint colours for the walls to the look and feel of the interiors and the landscaping – what John calls the ‘triangle of excellence’.
He explains, ‘People looking to buy property in these areas are fussy and will only part with their money if something is completely to their liking. The pre-sale concept has been dominating the market for a long time now, but the kind of consumers that we’re targeting not only want to see completed projects, but excellence too. All aspects of design, from
architecture to interiors and landscaping, have to be expertly thought out and top-notch.’ Over the years, John has developed an expert’s eye for this ‘triangle of excellence’ and calls many of the professionals who can deliver it his friends.
The properties in his Signatura portfolio will all be completed before being put on the market, enabling property owners to see and experience this excellence, as opposed to being shown marketing material of what a project should look like.
Coinciding with the launch of Signatura last month was its � rst project, Horizons, in Vredehoek. There used to be a double-storey house dating back to the 1940s on the Horizons site. What stands there today are four two-bedroom apartments and a three-
bedroom penthouse, all with terraces, landscaped indigenous gardens and secure o� -street parking. Priced from R1,65 million to R3,95 million, each apartment has panoramic views of the City Bowl and Table Mountain and has been put together by a team of well-known local professionals, including Juan Bernicchi Architects (architectural design), Anthony Wain of Planning Partners (landscaping) and Francois du Plessis (interiors).
Forthcoming Signatura projects include two more developments in Vredehoek as well as developments in the City Bowl and on the Atlantic Seaboard. If John’s track record is anything to go by, it looks like Cape Town’ property market just got a new lease of life. +27 (0)83 270 2434, signature.biz
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PROPERTY DINNER
Guest list
Shannon Botes Italtile, Stephen Brick Vered, Dirk Henzen Studio 3 Architects, Helen Henzen Studio 3 Architects, Adrienne Hersch Adrienne
Hersch Properties, Craig Hutchison Engel & Völkers, Debbie Justus Adrienne Hersch Properties, Rose Kin Rhoms Timberworld, Milos Kovacevic
The Property Magazine, Johan Lategan Monaghan Farm, Amjar Lux Dursan Italtile, Nicky Manson (Editor) The Property Magazine, Jenni
McCallum The Property Magazine, Richard Nuss Nouwens Carpets, Gideon Pelser Monaghan Farm, Mark Pettipher Media Nova, Ryan Proksch
La Balise Marina, Tracey-Lee Schuster The Property Magazine, Munroe Swirsky Rhoms Timberworld, Nico van der Meulen Nico van der Meulen
Architects, Tony Vaughan Media Nova.
Sophisticated, sleek and trendy, HQ in Sandton was the perfect headquarters for our Johannesburg Property Dinner, where we hosted a band of equally
sophisticated guests. HQ is renowned for its menu, which is as simple as it is delicious. The restaurant only serves steak and chips, and so it ensures that it’s the best steak and chips in town.
Realtors, property gurus, architects and decor experts – our friends, old and new – joined us for dinner, and conversation � owed along with great wines and moved from debates on the current state of the property market to discussions on the virtues of boarding schools and why the Michaelhouse/Hilton annual rugby game is good for business.
The di� erent pace of business in Cape Town versus Johannesburg also made for interesting table talk. Adrienne Hersch, Debbie Justus and Rose Kin agreed that everything moves faster in Joburg, and the property market is no exception. Capetonians, they said, tend to take their time when house hunting, whereas in Joburg, the property market is much more cut and dried.
It was an evening of inspirational people and projects at HQ in SandtonOur guests were full of news about inspiring
projects too. Amjar Lux Dursan and Shannon Botes from Italtile proudly announced that their company is growing quickly and will soon be opening a number of new showrooms, in the footsteps of the successful Bryanston showroom. Richard Nuss told us all about the trendy colours in Nouwens Carpets’ new Madison Square and Kirman ranges, as inspired by Dave Nemeth’s trend report, while Munroe Swirsky of Rhoms Timberworld also had a number of new ranges to report on.
Vered’s Stephen Brick took a positive approach, saying he was focusing on building his brand and getting ahead. He believes there is a lot of business out there, depending on where you look. And Engel & Völkers’ Craig Hutchison told us he’d opened � ve shops in three months.
And when it comes to inspiring architecture, there was plenty to talk about: Gauteng’s Monaghan Farm, for example, a green estate that combines sophisticated family living in beautiful surrounds. The architects have carefully planned the homes according to stringent architectural guidelines, to deliver
gorgeous buildings that are well integrated with the natural habitat. Johan Lategan, who is involved in the marketing of the development, said the estate would have only 300 properties upon completion, each on a plot of a minimum 1 000m2. He emphasised that no double-storey buildings are allowed and that homes may not exceed 25% of the plot size.
Architect Nico van der Meulen is certainly your man when it comes to spectacular homes. He described a Moscow home he’d recently designed: it sits on 4 000m2 in the middle of a forest and cost around $15 million to $20 million (about R127 million to R170 million).
La Balise Marina is another exciting o� shore development. Ryan Proksch is involved in sales, and he knows the area well. He said that business is booming and that as a result there is a big expat community in Mauritius, so it’s a great place for South Africans to live and work. Homes at La Balise Marina start at around R6 million, putting the dream of owning a luxury contemporary home with views of the Indian Ocean not entirely out of reach.
Inspired yet? We are.
Memorable and motivational
Words Nicky MansonPhotographs Michael Glenister
50 | September 2012
property dinner
Winter Gourmet Menu
Starter
Iceberg and cos lettuce with Grana Padano cheese,
toasted
pine nuts and mustard vinaigrette.
Main
Namibian sirloin beef served with pommes frites and
HQ signature
Café de Paris butter sauce.
Stuffed organic portobello mushrooms.
DeSSert
Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.
HQ reStaurant
24 Central
Corner Fredman Drive and
Gwen Lane, Sandton.
+27 (0)11 783 0924,
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Henzen 15Munroe Swirsky 16Rose Kin 17Amraj Lux Dursan.
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52 | September 2012
ASK THE EXPERTS
Updating your bathroom or kitchen?Let the experts guide on the look and feel, from taps to tiling and
from counters to appliances
TAPPING INTOTALENT
Photographs Michael GlenisterLocation Le Châtelat Boutique Guest House, Sandton
thepropertymag.co.za | 53
ASK THE EXPERTSASK THE EXPERTS
What look is hot in bathrooms right
now? The current trends for bathrooms
are open spaces, walk-in showers, free-
standing showers and baths, and a clinical
or marbled look. What’s the quickest
way of making over a bathroom? The
introduction of 4 mm Italian wall tiles gives
any homeowner the perfect no-mess
tiling revamp because it lets you tile on
tile. Furthermore, the introduction of the
Geberit Monolith cistern allows you to swap
your existing toilets for the latest look.
These are standard stock items at Classic
Trading. What are considered luxury
purchases for bathrooms? The Hansgrohe
Axor Starck Shower Heaven and the Fantini
Acquapura free-standing shower column.
Bathroom accessories with Swarovski
elements also add a nice touch of bling to
luxury bathrooms. These items are in stock
at Classic Trading. If someone could add
just one of your products to his or her
bathroom, what would you recommend?
An eco-friendly shower head that is
refreshing and invigorating.
CLASSIC TRADING
Arief MoosaDirector
+27 (0)31 579 1900
classictrading.net
0861 372 653
franke.co.za
What look is hot in kitchens right now?
A minimalistic kitchen with stainless
steel fi nishes and hidden appliances
with natural stone elements is the trend,
as are under-mount sinks. What’s the
quickest way of making over a kitchen?
The quickest way to renovate your
kitchen would be to replace the external
cupboard doors and handles and to
replace the countertops with either a
granite or synthetic top accompanied
by one of the latest Franke sinks and
sink mixers, giving your kitchen a fresh
new look and feel. Stainless steel does
not date and, most importantly, it is
very hygienic. What’s considered a
luxury purchase for a kitchen? The ZIP
HydroTap is the ultimate in convenience,
offering the homeowner instant chilled,
fi ltered water and instant boiling water
on tap. The ZIP HydroTap, with its fi ve-
micron fi lter system, removes impurities
but leaves essential fl uoride, giving
you healthy boiling or chilled fi ltered
water instantly. Impurities such as dirt,
rust, chlorine and microorganisms are
not good for your health. They also
affect the taste of what you eat and
drink. If someone could add just one
of your products to his or her kitchen,
what would you recommend? I would
defi nitely recommend two items: the
Franke Waste Disposer, as it offers a
hygienic and effective disposal of waste
within the home, in turn minimising waste
and odours; and the Kubus Filterfl ow
water purifi cation sink mixer, as our water
source is under scrutiny and therefore
water fi ltration systems are becoming
increasingly essential to ensuring the
health of your family.
Clinton SoutterNational Sales Manager
FRANKE KITCHEN SYSTEMS
Brennan MendayDeputy Managing Director
What look is hot in kitchens right now?
Of course, from my point of view, Miele
appliances, with their timeless design and
absolute luxury, enhance the appearance
of any kitchen. On the cabinetry side,
however, white or gloss white remains
a key colour infl uence in modern open-
plan kitchens. And having an island
in this open-plan environment, with a
counter-type eating area included, is all
about modern in-kitchen entertaining.
What’s the quickest way of making
over a kitchen? Change the panelling
of the cupboard doors and replace
cupboards with soft closing drawers
instead of shelves for better use of space.
Add good lighting. What’s considered
a luxury purchase for kitchens? The
fi nishing touches, such as your choice
of tops, hinging and runners, which
provide soft closing and no rattling for
both cupboards and drawers. Miele as
a luxury purchase? No. Miele cooking
appliances are a necessity, as their
performance is outstanding. If someone
could add just one of your appliances
to his or her kitchen, what would you
recommend? One of our ovens – for
perfect cooking results every time. We
call it ‘performance meets function’. As
one of our customers said, ‘My Miele
oven has turned me into a superb chef.
Before I had it, I couldn’t cook.’ That’s the
Miele difference!
MIELE
+27 (0)11 875 9000
miele.co.za
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LIVING
GROWING UP QUICKLYIn terms of house prices, Bryanston is the middle-of-the-range neighbourhood if you’re looking for an a� ordable, upmarket home close to SandtonWords Candace King
EAT, PRAY, LIVE
Bryanston is the only Johannesburg suburb to offer four government primary schools, two government high schools and fi ve private schools.
The area also has several guest houses, churches (New Life Church, Saint Michael’s Anglican Church, Bryanston Bible Church and New Covenant
Church), large shopping centres and convenience stores, corner bistros, fi ne-dining restaurants and entertainment spots. In short, everything a
growing family could possibly need.
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Bryanston was either named after a civil parish village in north Dorset in England or after Bryanston Square in Marylebone, London. The link between
the two British locales lies with 6th Baronet Sir William Portman who purchased Dorset Village and named Bryanston Square after it.
Situated on the sites of the former farms Driefontein and Rietfontein, South Africa’s Bryanston was proclaimed a township by SA Townships under the chairmanship of Sir Abe Bailey.
Sir Bailey was a property and township developer, politician, financier, sportsman and philanthropist who owned several farms in Johannesburg, including Bryanston, Hyde Park and Monaghan Farm. He also owned Bryanston Square in London, and this is most likely the source of the suburb’s name.
According to Jonathan Broekman of boutique realty agency Homes of Distinction, Bryanston
originally consisted of 200 plots of just over 1 ha each. It was crisscrossed by dirt roads, the nearest tar road ending where Sandton Mediclinic sits today. Vegetables and other produce were traded between the farms, and trading stores could be found in the area where the Big Ben and Cramerview centres are situated today.
St Peter’s Boys’ School opened in 1950, St Stithians in 1953 and Bryanston Primary in 1954, the latter with only four classrooms and an administration block. In the ’60s, more schools opened, and property subdivisions began as more people moved to the area.
Sandton later became a separate municipality from Johannesburg, and Bryanston became Sandton’s largest suburb.
Bryanston was one of the first areas in the country to be laid out and serviced in accordance with modern town planning principles. Many of the street names, including Mount, Portman, Bruton,
Arlington and Grosvenor, are reminders of the suburb’s London connection.
In the 1990s, clusters became popular and the original plots were further subdivided. At the same time the Bryanston Country Club (built in 1948) began selling off some of its land, which led to the establishment of more estates and office parks. ‘In fact, Bryanston grew so quickly that in 2007 the electrical substation near Bryanston Shopping Centre could no longer supply enough electricity to all the new dwellings,’ says Jonathan.
Major water, sewerage and electrical upgrades are ongoing, to accommodate the densification of the area. Upmarket complexes, clusters and large luxury homes remain popular in Bryanston. However, Lightstone’s statistics indicate that the different property ownership options are fairly evenly represented in the suburb: 38% of all Bryanston properties are freehold, 28% are estates and 33% are sectional title.
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Opening page and this spread, top left A Bryanston mansion on sale through Pam Golding
Properties. This page, top to bottom A home in Re/Max Masters’ portfolio; the new Nicolway
Bryanston shopping mall holds the biggest Woolworths Food store in the country; a home in Pam
Golding Properties’ portfolio.
WhaT The agenTs sayWe talk to Dominic Courtney and Blyth
Marrier of Pam Golding Properties about
life in Bryanston.
What makes Bryanston so appealing?
Bryanston is not only conveniently
situated close to the Sandton CBD, but
also has every amenity residents could
wish for close at hand. Although many
people view Bryanston as a pricey area,
there are freehold, sectional title and
cluster homes available in the mid-range
to high-end markets, and they represent
good value for money in an area that
has long proved to hold its value, even
during times of economic hardship.
how do property prices in Bryanston
compare with prices in other suburbs?
Bryanston is more expensive than some
surrounding suburbs, such as Fourways
and Lonehill, but is closer to the Sandton
CBD and therefore commands a higher
price. However, it is more affordable
than suburbs such as Hyde Park,
Morningside, Hurlingham and Sandhurst.
Is property here gaining in value?
According to Lightstone, house prices in
Bryanston are showing a slow but steady
appreciation. While the average price
of a freehold house was R3,36 million in
2010, now it is R3,83 million. The average
sectional title home cost R1,034 million
in 2010 and costs R1,11 million in 2012.
has the rise in commercial and retail
development boosted homebuyers’
interest? Bryanston is situated between
Fourways and Sandton and is an easy
commute for many executives working
in the surrounding areas. Some residents
work at the many nearby office parks
and businesses being developed along
William Nicol Drive and Main Road. One
example is The Campus, in Main Road,
which is home to leading companies,
such as Shell and Dimension Data. Tiger
Brands, Microsoft South Africa and
Ogilvy South Africa can also be found in
Bryanston’s substantial commercial hub.
Why would you encourage people
to invest in Bryanston? The ongoing
building activity is a sure sign that
people have great confidence in
the area. Bryanston is often seen as
a barometer of the Johannesburg
residential property market. If that is
true, then the market appears to be on a
slow but steady path to recovery.
With thanks to …
homes of Distinction, +27 (0)11 706 8238,
homesofdistinction.co.za
Pam golding Properties, Bryanston Clusters,
+27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za
Re/Max Masters, +27 (0)11 463 3199,
remax-masters.co.za
FIve ThIngs TO DO In BRyansTOn anD suRROunDs
1. Work on your swing or play a bit of tennis or squash at Bryanston Country Club,
Johannesburg’s second-largest golf and country club.
2. Visit the R500-million nicolway Bryanston shopping centre. It is 23 000m2 in size and
has about 90 retail stores.
3. Meander through the outdoor Bryanston Organic and natural Market. In addition
to farm-fresh produce, you’ll find organic preserves and other organic foods and
deli products, organic clothing, jewellery, photographs and other artworks, live
entertainment, and art and craft activities for kiddies.
4. Visit La Campagnola in Hobart Grove Centre for a romantic Italian meal, or spice things
up at ghazal north Indian Restaurant at Coachmans Crossing.
5. Try out your cycling prowess at the Toyota MTn Cycle Park on Main Road.
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Land Equity Group
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Nettleton Ridge estate in
Clifton, Cape Town. Designed
by Peerutin Architects,
Nettleton Ridge comprises
four homes with some of the
best views in Cape Town:
all four Clifton beaches,
Camps Bay and the Twelve
Apostles. Each house has its
own private-use driveway
within the gated estate, which
has 24-hour security that’s
controlled from a central
guardhouse situated at the
estate’s entrance. House 3 is
the only unsold home to date.
Livia Coetzer, the project
coordinator at Land Equity
Group, explains that the other
three houses were sold off plan
and were custom designed for
their owners. On completion,
House 3 will have four levels,
including 1 500 m2 of under-
roof living space and garaging
for six cars. It is currently on
the market for R110 million. The
entire project is scheduled for
completion between the end
of 2012 and mid 2013, says
Livia. +27 (0)87 354 5050,
nettletonridge.co.za
Top The living area in House 3, Nettleton Ridge. With its views of the Atlantic Seaboard and a wind shadow protecting it from the elements, Nettleton
Road, Clifton, is arguably the best location in Cape Town. Centre House 3 has indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, including the swimming pool and
deck. Bottom Clean, modern lines define the architectural style of the home.
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Colin Anderson
residential & commercial
Rabie Property Group Director Colin Anderson explains why the group has renewed its development activity and why it’s focusing on sustainable building
Colin Anderson,
Director, Rabie Property Group
The commercial property market is cyclical and is influenced by three main factors, namely the investment market, the occupier market and the development
industry. The investment market is generally outside the industry’s direct control, as it is influenced by the risk and returns of all asset classes and the global financial markets. The occupier market is driven by supply and demand and overall economic growth. The development industry is the third and most influential market, as it controls the production of new space.
The property market experiences peaks and troughs, and these are directly related to the supply and demand for new space. This cycle is further influenced by the fairly long lead-time necessary for bringing new stock to the market (18 to 24 months, assuming the land is appropriately zoned). As vacancies start to drop, increasing rents start to support new developments. Therefore, if one waits too long to begin a new development, it is possible that the project could be delivered as demand starts to slow down and development reaches its maximum.
So the million-dollar question is, where are we now in this cycle? The answer depends on the vacancy
figure in the specific node in which the development is to be situated. One also needs to consider the quality and size of the available premises that make up the total vacant space.
Using Century City as a case study, we find that the vacancy figure has come down from a high of 13% in 2008 to the current figure of below 6%. It is generally believed that when the vacancy level moves below 6% it is an indication that the market is moving out of a slump towards a period of higher demand, if not a boom.
I am also often asked whether or not all new developments should be Green-Star rated. I think we are still a while away from that situation, because there will always be occupiers who are extremely cost sensitive. Having said that, I do not believe that green buildings are that much more expensive – certainly not when compared with a corporate office building.
Because property is a cash-flow business, anything that improves that cash flow should make commercial sense. Internationally, green buildings are achieving higher rentals than lower-rated buildings because there is strong demand for them. More tenants are starting to understand the principle of ‘total cost
of occupation’ and are therefore not using the rate-per-square-metre as the sole yardstick for choosing new premises. Rental is only on one of a tenant’s overheads (the single largest contributor to overheads is probably salaries).
Not only does the Green Star rating process strive to make buildings far more efficient, but it also encourages architects and other professionals to design buildings which are more desirable and productive spaces to work in.
A Green-Star-rated building is more likely to be a ‘future proof ’ building, namely a building that will deliver improved rental growth and higher capital values, as compared with unrated buildings, which may experience longer vacancy periods and could become obsolete.
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Your MoveSandy Geffen, Executive
Director of Lew Geffen
Sotheby’s International
Realty, says inspirational
master bedrooms
make for peaceful
sleep, romance and a
healthy disposition.
Your bed is, of course, the largest and by far the
most important item in this most personal of
rooms, and you should treat it like a blank canvas
ready to be styled exactly as you wish. But first,
every couple should thoroughly investigate
mattress design, size, balance, comfort and
support, so that they can find their own perfection
and look forward to proper rest and full-body
bliss. Emission-free mattresses made from natural
materials are best, and I think cotton is king.
Next – the headboard, perhaps a bespoke item in
graphite grey or faux leather, and then the night
frill, which can be made from the same material
as the headboard or from a washable material,
the former being the more modern concept. Then
come decorative designer cushions, if you like,
and fabulous cotton or silky bed linens, sheets,
pillowslips and luxurious duvet covers.
Ventilation around and under the bed is necessary
for inhalation and circulation and to avoid any
build-up of dust. Whether you install a ceiling fan
or air-conditioning or just leave windows open
will depend on personal preference, but the room
should be uncluttered. There is a Zen-like appeal
to using minimalistic furniture and choosing the
best direction to face while you sleep.
But you don’t want it to be a cold room, and you
should ensure that it is properly insulated. The
charm and warmth of a fireplace will also set a
romantic mood for those chilly nights. Other items
in the room might include a daybed in an alcove,
provided there is space, or a linen kist at the
base of the bed, not only for storage, but also for
seating or as a place to put your elegant throws
and excess designer pillows at night.
When it comes to flooring, your choice of tiles,
carpeting or wood will probably be influenced
by climate, area and allergy concerns. Similarly,
when it comes to windows, curtaining versus
blinds and shutters are a consideration. There is
nothing more pleasant for the early risers than
waking to the view of a beautiful garden and a
bubbling fountain. For those who like to sleep in,
heavy curtaining to block out the sun and the heat
is a blessing.
Pretty lampshades or spotlights over a small desk
or coffee table may help the bedroom designer
create a study effect. Dimmer switches are
essential for quickly going from bright reading
light to a dreamy atmosphere.
Finally, you will need to decide if you would like
a TV in the room, and if you don’t want it on the
wall, find an unobtrusive stand or cabinet for it,
keeping in mind your style and the search for
peaceful karma.
And so, to sleep – the most beautiful experience in
life and the best form of meditation.
Till next month, sleep well.
Sandy
High-end HoughtonPam Golding Properties (PGP) introduces The Houghton, an exclusive, contemporary
development featuring luxury apartments and penthouses. The Houghton is set against
68ha of private parkland and overlooks a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Phase 1
has sold out and only 30% of the units in Phase 2 are still for sale, including two- to five-
bedroom apartments priced from R3,7 million to R36 million. The R420-million Phase 3 will
be launched soon. In addition to residential units, this phase will have a luxury amenities
complex, including a health spa, 50-seat cinema, hair salon and two restaurants. Chief
Executive Andrew Golding says, ‘This is one of the first residential developments of its kind
in South Africa and indications are that it could well become a trendsetter in terms of the
lifestyle choice and amenities it affords residents.’ +27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za
Bryanston refinementDeveloped by Lynn Estates and designed by Ntsika Architects, Summit On Mount,
Bryanston, comprises 11 bespoke three- to four-bedroom open-plan clusters that perfectly
blend contemporary comfort and energetic elegance in a seamless indoor/outdoor floor
plan. Priced from R3,595 million, each home has a designer kitchen and en-suite bathrooms,
a double garage, staff accommodation and an infinity pool. The development is close to retail
and entertainment nodes, such as Nicolway Bryanston shopping centre and Montecasino,
and is also near business areas and schools. +27 (0)83 655 5539, lynnestates.co.za
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A gram of preventionGrowthpoint Properties has expanded and upgraded Adcock Ingram’s
head offi ce and warehouse in Midrand. The R45-million project saw an
additional 2 500m2 of offi ce space being added to the 19 000m2 building
as well as the introduction of a new truck access road, more warehouse
loading bays, a large generator and a specialised refuse area. ‘When
integrating growth, expansion is more attractive than relocating to larger
premises. It’s less costly, and refurbishment can be tailored to tenants’
needs,’ says Growthpoint Industrial Sector Divisional Director, Engelbert
Binedell. During construction, measures were taken to protect the
site's environment, including the safe transfer of koi and the replanting
of trees. ‘The development helped one of SA’s largest health care
companies to expand its head offi ce into a more operationally effi cient
and energy- effi cient building.’ says Engelbert. +27 (0)11 944 6128,
growthpoint.co.za
Grove in the grooveWith Johannesburg fast becoming saturated with franchise-driven shopping malls, shoppers are turning to friendlier neighbourhood shopping
centres and organic food markets in their search for quality over quantity. Sable Holdings owns one such centre, Hobart Grove, in Bryanston.
MD Gavin Bowes says, ‘We have worked hard to maintain a mix of owner-managed tenants in Hobart Grove. Personalised, high-quality service
is something all our tenants strive for, because of their vested interest in the success of their store.’ Costs play a role in shoppers’ choice of
retail centre too. ‘There aren’t many places in Joburg where you can park safely for free these days,’ says Gavin. ‘For us, it was essential to fi nd
a unique mix of tenants that complements the lifestyles of the individuals and families who live and work in the area, whilst creating a bright
and open centre where you can drive in and out, walk around in the sunshine instead of in an air-conditioned bubble, and attend to all your
shopping, entertainment and health needs.’ +27 (0)11 267 5700, hobartgrovecentre.co.za
Painting the town redStor-Age has opened a new store in the heart of the Joburg CBD,
turning a dilapidated manufacturing plant on Rosettenville Road
into a modern building. At 11 000m2, it is one of the largest stores
in the group’s stable, with six fl oors and over 600 self-storage units
ranging from 3m2 to 30m2. ‘Stor-Age is pleased to have a foothold
in Gauteng and particularly in the city centre,’ says CEO Gavin
Lucas. According to market researcher Urban Studies, there are
about 200 000 permanent residents in the Joburg CBD, and about
500 000 to 600 000 people visit the area each day. ‘Stor- Age
Joburg City has seen a signifi cant infl ux of customers not only
from surrounding residential areas, such as Parktown, Westcliff,
Houghton and Soweto, but also from residents and commercial
fi rms in the CBD itself,’ says Gavin. 0861 181 818, stor-age.co.za
Developers and landlords must continually reassess market demands
and needs, as can be seen by Sable Holdings’ Hobart Grove and
Stor- Age Joburg City – Colin Anderson, Director, Rabie Property Group
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Celebs at the Veuve Clicquot marquee at the Inanda Africa Cup 2012 polo tournament: 1Basetsana Kumalo, Zama Kodwa, Johanna Mukoki 2Bridget
and Thabiso Khati 3Chris Coutroulis, Vanessa Carreira 4David Tlale, Hugo van der Merwe 5Faye Peters, Keenan Arrison 6Johanna Mukoki 7Pearl Thusi 8Sonia Sedibe.
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Launch of Wrangler at Turbine Hall’s The Basement, Newtown: 9Charné Slee 10Clair-Louise Mortimer, Barry Tuck, Hayley Venter 11Nicole da Silva,
Benedikt Sebastian, Pixie Bennett 12Nolly Meje 13Pearl Modiadie, Lee-Roy Wright 14Reeva Steenkamp, Mika Stefano 15Selae Thobakgale, Thulane
Hadebe, Roxy Burger 16Stevel Marc, Reeva Steenkamp 17Thulane Hadebe, Catherine Grenfell.
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Super 8 boxing tournament at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park: 18Carol Tshabalala, Francois Botha, Gerry Elsdon 19Danny K, Siya 20Derek Watts,
Michelle and Billy Gundelfinger. The new look of Walnut Grove restaurant, Sandton City: 21Chris and Tabitha Forest 22Jacqui Thompson, Leanne
Manas 23Mika Stefano, Phayo Seyama 24Petra Laranjo, Bailey Schneider. A luncheon in honour of cosmetologist Jamuna Pai and Tarina Patel at
The Michelangelo’s L’Incontro Ballroom, Sandton: 25 Tarina Patel, Jamuna Pai, Ashok Sewnarain 26Zanele Nkosi, Dereshnie Reddy.
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Super 8 boxing tournament at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park: 18Carol Tshabalala, Francois Botha, Gerry Elsdon 19Danny K, Siya 20Derek Watts,
Michelle and Billy Gundelfinger. The new look of Walnut Grove restaurant, Sandton City: 21Chris and Tabitha Forest 22Jacqui Thompson, Leanne
Manas 23Mika Stefano, Phayo Seyama 24Petra Laranjo, Bailey Schneider. A luncheon in honour of cosmetologist Jamuna Pai and Tarina Patel at
The Michelangelo’s L’Incontro Ballroom, Sandton: 25 Tarina Patel, Jamuna Pai, Ashok Sewnarain 26Zanele Nkosi, Dereshnie Reddy.
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Shellshock Designs is
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Sometimes a loud pop of colour can quite simply make
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Wallpaper from CP Decor. 0861 000 273,
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