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4 Jun 2021

When design annoys voters

Jonathan Bain explores when design annoys voters.

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LIGHT. SPACE. LIFE. We recently unpacked the page LIGHT. SPACE. LIFE. We recently unpacked the pages of a new monograph highlighting a few award-winning projects by homegrown architectural studio @_saota that take their inspiration from Table Mountain. The book, entitled LIGHT SPACE LIFE, HOUSES BY SAOTA (published by Thames & Hudson), is available at all good book stores. Check out more in our SPACES section or at the link in our bio. #architect #architecture #southafricanarchitecture #capetown #tablemountain
LOCAL DESIGN SNAPSHOT Our recent visit to @decore LOCAL DESIGN SNAPSHOT Our recent visit to @decorexafrica in Cape Town highlighted where local South African design is right now. We share a roundup of what caught our eye over in our DECORATE section. @haldanemartin @kinofurniture @pedersenlennard @mashtdesignstudio @herringbonerugs @jamesmudgefurniturestudio @deft.studios @cannatadialogueroom @meublefinefurniture @do_andco and @bofredcpt are some of the exciting homegrown talent featured. More at the link in our bio. #southafricandesign #localislekker #decor #decorexcapetown
DIS NOU MOOOI! We’re thrilled to show you some DIS NOU MOOOI! We’re thrilled to show you some highlights from one of our favourite design brands @moooi Each year they delight visitors to Milan with their quirky new designs, presented in unexpected ways. This year was no different. Catch a selection of their latest designs over at our DECORATE section or at the link in our bio. #moooi #decorate #furniture #lighting #rugs #bedding #sofa
The pages of a new architectural monograph on SA's The pages of a new architectural monograph on SA's lauded @_saota reveal the studio's appreciation of Cape Town’s most famous landmark, Table Mountain. @martin_1410 explores how the mountain has inspired and influenced the way in which SAOTA designs homes. See more in our Spaces section or at the link in our bio. #architecture #capetown #tablemountain #SAOTA
ONCE UPON A NOW In our latest SPACES feature we e ONCE UPON A NOW In our latest SPACES feature we explore a well-measured Montpellier hotel that is a successful marriage of the present and the bygone. Explore more in our SPACES section over at Lifestyling.co.za… link in our bio. #hotelricherdebelleval #kettal #wienergtvdesign
WE’RE SIPPING KRONE! Their new Night Nectar Bla WE’RE SIPPING KRONE! Their new Night Nectar Blanc de Blancs to be precise! In our newest story in CULTURE we explore Krone’s latest Cap Classique offering. Born under the veil of night, this new release is all out luxury. Bold and vivacious, Night Nectar Blanc de Blancs will give you stony pale lemon on the nose with hints of baked yellow apples, orange zest, dessert peaches and cinnamon along with the spice of alpine herbs, whilst the pallet can expect a luxuriously creamy mousse with a base of peach. With a limited release of just 6000 bottles, get yours now! #NightNectarBlanc #KroneCapClassique #VintageOnlyCapClassique
About this time last year we shared our kitchens f About this time last year we shared our kitchens focused feature - entitled ‘Kitchen’s got game’ - with you. Here’s a little reminder of the brands including @italtilesa @cannatagranite @douglas_and_douglas @crema.design and @flushbathrooms, that covered the very latest in surfaces, taps, sinks, tiles, handles and lights… all the bits that help make this room “the heart of the home”. Featured here is the Intarsi tile collection from Italtile. Catch all the highlights in our DECORATE section… or search for “kitchens”!
We can’t get enough of Ghanaian painter @artistk We can’t get enough of Ghanaian painter @artistkwesibotchway Green Fluffy Coat (2020), an artwork that borrows visual cues from those in Johannes Vermeer’s iconic Girl With A Pearl Earring – a painting from over 350 years ago! Find out what drives Kwesi to paint portraits – and discover how three other artists from across our continent use portraiture as a means of exploring African identity – in our latest post in our CULTURE section. #africanartist #art #kwesibotchway #africanartists
FROM THE ARCHIVES… In our SPACES section you’ll find Manhattan designer @tinarichdesign working tried-and-tested tricks of the trade to her advantage in her design overhaul of a Soho loft. We break down the hard-working results for you. #spaces #interiordesign #decortips #interiorstyle #tinarichdesign
OLD SCHOOL SELFIE Long before the advent of digit OLD SCHOOL SELFIE Long before the advent of digital photography or selfies, Sory Sanlé – a photographer from Burkina Faso – created images like this one (‘I’m Going To Take Off’, 1977) that explore the disjuncture between aspiration and reality for many across the African continent. In our latest CULTURE post, meet four artists who delve into the complexities that define us as Africans. #africanartists #art #bookextract #photography #sorysanlé
ALL THE COLOURS OF SUMMER… Designed by Anlo Nee ALL THE COLOURS OF SUMMER… Designed by Anlo Neethling of @one_design_and_development , this is an interior whose consideration of original shape and punch-packing colour not only shouts clever renovation but also showcases standout pieces of South African design. See more in our SPACES section. #interiordesign #interiordecor #southafricanstyle #decor
BOLD! That’s the only way to describe the newly BOLD! That’s the only way to describe the newly-formed collaborative design pairing of Adrian Beukes and Dylan Thomaz. Hop over to our DECORATE section to read more about their freshly launched Curación Collection of furniture, lighting and more. #furniture #design #decor #madeinsa
AN ODE TO COASTAL LIVING ⁠ ⁠ In our DECORATE s AN ODE TO COASTAL LIVING ⁠ ⁠ In our DECORATE section, you'll find our recent roundup of all things fabric and wallpaper. ⁠ ⁠ One of our favourite new collections is from @dc_design_inc and we're fans of how the collection melds all the iconic markers of seaside living (think riviera stripes, starfish, surfboards and crabs) with uniquely African elements.⁠ ⁠ ⁠Catch more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #fabric #wallpaper #summerlifestyle #southafricanstyle⁠ ⁠
IT'S A ZOO OUT THERE!⁠ ⁠ @zioux_jhb is a newco IT'S A ZOO OUT THERE!⁠ ⁠ @zioux_jhb is a newcomer to the Marble Group’s restaurant stable and speaks to a sense of fun and the notion that caged animals (that’s us, chained to our desks) need to be set free. ⁠ ⁠ This playful addition to Joburg's restaurant and bar scene features interiors by @reddeco_sa ’s supremely talented Irene Kyriacou that are a suitably matched mix of sophistication, luxury and African art nouveau (and feature art by photographer @krisrossouw - as shown here)⁠ ⁠ Catch more on Joburg’s cool new kids on the restaurant block at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #restaurant #eatout #joburgnightlife
COOL INTERIORS ⁠ ⁠ We're avid fans of spaces b COOL INTERIORS ⁠ ⁠ We're avid fans of spaces by the talented @liammooneystudio. Known for his groundbreaking interiors at @bosjes_farm, and most recently his visionary design of their new shop and deli, we reinvite you to immerse yourself in this design superstar's personal style in a SPACES feature from 2020... more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photo credit: Claire Gunn⁠ ⁠ (Catch more on what's happening at Bosjes at their Insta feed)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #interiordesign #decorinspiration #retaildesign #personalstyle #interiordesigner #decor⁠
HEADING OUT IN JOZI⁠ ⁠ Our editor-in-chief get HEADING OUT IN JOZI⁠ ⁠ Our editor-in-chief gets out and about in Joburg to discover what's new in the restaurant and bar scene.⁠ ⁠ You might be back to the daily grind, but all work and no play is no way to spend the summer in our humble opinion! ⁠ ⁠ Catch her tantalising finds at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #jozi #eatout #restuarants #bars #joburg #nighlife⁠
THE LIVING IS EASY...⁠ ⁠ We shared this KZN fa THE LIVING IS EASY...⁠ ⁠ We shared this KZN family home with you back in October of last year, and we love its strong connection to its natural surroundings. ⁠ ⁠ Dip into its KZN summer lifestyle at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #spaces #interiordesign #architecture #southafricanlifestyle
THROWBACK...⁠ ⁠ We're still crushing on this K THROWBACK...⁠ ⁠ We're still crushing on this Kalk Bay home by interior designer @gregory.mellor.design that we featured in our SPACES section back in August 2020.⁠ ⁠ We're here for its summer coastal vibes and we thought we'd reshare it with you... see more at the link in our bio⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #spaces #lifestyling #interiordesign #decor⁠
WHERE BIGGER IS BIGGER...⁠ ⁠ Our regular colum WHERE BIGGER IS BIGGER...⁠ ⁠ Our regular columnist Jonathan Bain walks Washington DC's famous Mall and takes a snapshot of its vast lawns, monuments and memorials.⁠ ⁠ Find out more in our OPINION section or at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #washingtondc #monuments #memorials #opinion
A HAPPY (AND HOPEFUL) 2022!⁠ ⁠ Numerologists a A HAPPY (AND HOPEFUL) 2022!⁠ ⁠ Numerologists are touting 2022 as a year of hope... we are also feeling optimistic and are looking forward to a year filled with originality, elegant style and beautiful design.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #2022 #newyear #hope #hopeful #lifestyling #onlinemagazine #digitalmag⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Picture credit: Ferm Living ⁠
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