The Property Magazine - Johannesburg September 2012

Propertydecor, trends, luxury, design & real estate

JOHANNESBURGEst. 2004, Issue 279

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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

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18 HOT INDULGENCE Wines you should be

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49 MEMORABLE & MOTIVATIONAL

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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

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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







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






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






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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 PROPERTY

HOT DECOR & DESIGN


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


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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 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

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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.

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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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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

24 | September 2012

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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

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Delawood Designs, +27 (0)82 603 0520

Cobra Watertech, 0861 21 21 21

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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Delawood Designs – Woodwork & Joinery

+27 (0)82 603 0520, [email protected], delawood.co.za

lB Design – interior Design

+27 (0)83 454 8439, [email protected]

New Way Power – Generators

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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’

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the overall natural aesthetic and colour

palette, enhanced by the thatched roof,

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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”’


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

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property dinner

Winter Gourmet Menu

Starter

Iceberg and cos lettuce with Grana Padano cheese,

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pine nuts and mustard vinaigrette.

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Namibian sirloin beef served with pommes frites and

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Stuffed organic portobello mushrooms.

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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


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!

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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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Living

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.


Living

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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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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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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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


JOHANNESBURG Commercial

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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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

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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

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Manas 23Mika Stefano, Phayo Seyama 24Petra Laranjo, Bailey Schneider. A luncheon in honour of cosmetologist Jamuna Pai and Tarina Patel at

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Sometimes a loud pop of colour can quite simply make

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bathrooms. +27 (0)15 793 3977, laresidencevillas.co.za

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Wallpaper from CP Decor. 0861 000 273,

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