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MAGAZINE
12
2018
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PUBLISHER
MAIN FEATURE
Structure And Design Media 06 | VILLAGE WALK SPECIAL
MARKETING
INTERIOR DESIGN
Clive Mapfumo 30 | MANHATTAN INTERIORS
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CONTRIBUTORS 50 | UNION HARDWARE BATHROOM
Michael Nott RENOVATIONS
TBWA / Magna Carta
Frank Mandeya NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Sharon Waterworth 57 | AFRICAN BUSH CAMPS NEW SAFARI
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NTERIOR DESIGN is the art and fully geared to serve you and we explain in detail Architexture Spatial Design lead by Bruce
science of enhancing the interior of some of the stores design concepts and function. Rowlands together with Gemma Temlett designed
a building to achieve a healthier and a striking, super-modern interior that fulfills all the
more aesthetically pleasing environment for the Right at the entrance sits Chicken Inn Drive Thru.The specs in the design brief, while at the same time
people using the space. Any design plan includes Village Walk Drive Thru was designed by architect creating an innovative brand image for Solution
research, coordination, and management. It is a Pattichides & Partners Architecture & Design Centre. Page 19
multifaceted profession that includes conceptual and the main contractor for the project was AM
development, space planning, site inspections, Machado Private Limited. The project was overseen We also feature Manhattans’ Sam Levy store
programming, research, communicating with by Tich Chamboko who is responsible for projects and the new Lighting World Avondale showroom
the stakeholders of a project, construction implementation for Simbisa Brands Zimbabwe. Dig amongst other great stores. Drop into all these
management, and execution of the design. deep into the History of Drive Thru designs. Page 7 stores, be wowed by their set ups and happy
shopping for all your home or office interior design
Join us in this issue as we focus on interior design The fabulous Café Nush is situated just below projects. Page 30
and bring forth store designs from Village walk the North tower of the Village Walk Mall.It’s the
Borrowdale, Sam Levy Village and Avondale brain child of the very talented Abed Khalatbari All structure and design content and much
shopping centres. who has extensive experience in the restaurant more is available online at...issuu.com/
and hospitality industries. local designer Celso structuredesign or SDMagzim
Our main feature is the Village Walk Borrowdale. Ribeiro and Architect Mirko Tucakov also worked
Their phase two expansion is now complete hand in hand with the owners on the project. Head there now to use our extensive resource of
and the Mall was officially opened by President There’s a kind of edgy, urban, industrial chic top local projects and products.
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MAIN FEATURE | VILLAGE WALK
President Mnangagwa officially opened
the Village walk Mall on the 23rd of
May 2018 and was taken on a tour by Mr
John Moxon, the Chairman of Thomas
MEIKLES(TM) with Minister Bimha, directors
of Mopani Property Development and other
dignitaries.
VILLAGE WALK in Borrowdale is still one Anchored by Pick n Pay supermarket, Attack for art supplies, sports shops Adidas
of the leading shopping malls in Zimbabwe shoppers can also enjoy a host of other and Mark Manolios, a pharmacy, a medical
and has recently completed its phase 2 great stores and services. There are centre and an optician are also available.
expansion. Designed by South African- banks, electronic and hardware specialists
based, international architectural firm Solution Centre and Electrosales. Trendy To pamper yourself there’s Matsimela
Boogertman and Partners, and developed Interior décor and design shops like Romeo Home Spa, Veldemeers delicious
by Terrace Africa and Mopani Properties, in Kitchens, Linden Hope and TV Sales and chocolates and pastries and Gelato
conjunction with local retail giant TM Pick n Homes, Simply Simbi, The Outdoor Shop Crema for Italian ice cream and coffee,
Pay, introduced a new concept in shopping and print specialists PrintWorks, Fly Africa, great food from Rocomamas, Portos and
for Zimbabweans – the strip mall. Nu way Dry Cleaners, Security shop. Art the drive-thru Chicken Inn take away.
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Chicken Inn’s New
Village Walk Drive-Thru
Text by Michael Nott | Photos by Michele Fortmann
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The concept of drive-thru businesses was first started in America
in the 1930’s and has since spread to other countries around
the world. The first recorded drive-through business was allegedly
a banking service provided by Grand National Bank of St Louis,
Missouri. Several companies lay claim to the first drive-through
restaurant. In-n-Out Burgers claims to have built the first drive-thru
restaurant in the world in 1948 in California. Other sources cite
Maid-Rite or Jack in the Box as the first major restaurant specifically
designed as a drive-through and featuring a two-way intercom.
Whatever the history of the drive-through really is, Zimbabwe can
now claim four Chicken Inn Drive Thrus – three in Harare and one
in Bulawayo – with plans to build more drive-through QSRs (Quick
Service Restaurants) across Zimbabwe.
Chicken Inn opened their first outlet in 1987 in Speke Avenue in
Harare. Due to their outstanding success they now boast 67 outlets
throughout Africa, including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana,
Malawi and Nigeria. Their QSR Business has grown to own and
franchise outlets in other countries across Africa, including DRC,
Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius, Swaziland and Lesotho.
Simbisa Brands includes Chicken Inn, Baker’s Inn, Pizza Inn,
Creamy Inn, Fish Inn, Haefelis, Nando’s and Steers. Furthermore,
Simbisa owns the master license to other successful brands such
as Galito’s Africa, and Vida E Caffé. On 5th August 2015 Simbisa
was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Innscor.
Chicken Inn’s first Drive Thru was opened in Greencroft in January
2016. They have another Drive Thru in Village Walk which was
opened in February 2017, one in Bulawayo and now their newest
branch at Avondale Drive Thru, which opened April 2017.
The idea behind the drive-throughs is to offer Chicken Inn’s famous
fried chicken pieces (and a host of other menu items) in the
shortest time and with the maximum convenience for customers.
Chicken Inn also believe that their Drive Thrus are a great way of
moving with the times as more families are pressed for time in
today’s fast moving lifestyle.
Once customers have received their food orders (the average
waiting time is just 5 minutes) they can choose to eat in their cars,
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take their food home, or eat at the seating is made up of a series of geometric cubes Simbisa Brands Zimbabwe.
area adjacent to the stand up counter. Food clad in bright yellow and glossy red panels
doesn’t just have to be ordered at the drive- set against a neutral dark grey background. All their ingredients are sourced locally
thru, there’s also a more traditional walk in There’s a free playground space where with their chickens supplied by Irvine’s and
order counter. children can be safely entertained while vegetables sourced from local contract
waiting for their orders, or while their farmers, so Chicken Inns help to create
Like their other Drive Thrus the Village parents are eating. There are climbing a lot of downstream employment. Their
Walk branch has a vibrant, colourful, family frames and slides for the little ones and ingredients are non-GM so they’re healthier
orientated image. The exterior of the building even a room of video play stations for the too. Chicken Inn’s staff is recruited locally,
older ones. Future Drive Thrus are planned so for example, a branch in Masvingo will
to incorporate even bigger, more elaborate recruit staff from Masvingo rather than from
playgrounds! Harare or Bulawayo. They engage in extensive
staff training for their chefs, waiters, cashiers
Inside the Drive Thru – if you choose to walk and other staff so they’re helping to promote
in or to eat your order at the tables – you’ll skilled employment.
find a bright, clean and vibrant space with
different coloured wall tiles and brightly They also have eco-friendly, bio-degradable
coloured comfortable chairs and tables. packaging which is kinder to the environment.
There’s even a wash basin where you can Simbisa promotes ‘sort at source’
clean up before eating or wash your hands waste management and supports EMA
after your meal. From the counter customers (Environmental Management Agency) with
can see through to the kitchen so they can their cleanup programmes. As part of their
watch their meals being prepared in the corporate social responsibility programme
hygienic, modern kitchen. they support Emerald Hills Children’s Home
and other charities, and they sponsor the
The Village Walk Drive Thru was designed by Chicken Inn Football Club which is aimed at
architect Pattichides & Partners Architecture helping disadvantaged or unemployed youth.
& Design and the main contractor for the
project was AM Machado Private Limited. The The Chicken Inn Drive Thru at Village Walk is
project was overseen by Tich Chamboko who open 8 to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 24
is responsible for projects implementation for hours on Friday and Saturday.
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MAIN FEATURE | VILLAGE WALK
Some exciting new stores have recently opened at Village Walk Borrowdale! Freshly Ground, Ria’s Florist, The Party Shack, Juniper and
a Jewellery shop have landed and the expansion has seen an additional 65 Parking bays as part of the phase 2 expansion.
Your seafood
destination
OCEAN BASKET BORROWDALE
04 852 189
Store no 7, Entertainment Centre,
Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale, Harare
10 structure & design | ISSUE 12Café Nush at Village Walk
Borrowdale
text: Michael Nott
photography: Michele Fortmann
T
HE fabulous Café Nush is situated
just below the North tower of the
Village Walk Mall. It’s the sister
cafe of the iconic Cafe Nush in Avondale – the
trendiest place for people watching and to
see and be seen. Like the Avondale Nush the
Village Walk branch is perfect for socialising
and enjoying great food in a cool, relaxed
atmosphere. It’s the ideal place to meet up
with friends for a coffee and a decadent slice
of cake – or a fresh juice for the more health
conscious. There’s a range of pizzas and light
meals, as well as a more substantial menu
for supper, and its family friendly too with a
selection for kids. The kitchen and the pizza
oven are visible from the restaurant so you
can watch your food being expertly prepared.
It’s the brain child of the very talented Abed
Khalatbari who has extensive experience
in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
Abed has designed a number of residential
projects in Cape Town, before designing
Cafe Nush Avondale and later expanding its
pizzeria, Sandalwood Lodge (especially the
interiors) hand to hand with local designer
Celso Ribeiro and Cafe Nush at the Village
Walk. Mirko Tucakov is a locally based >
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architect, trained in Venice, The rest of the exterior look is
who helped Khalatbari to made up of glass set in black
make his design ideas take on aluminium frames which form
a concrete form. Tucakov says, windows or stacking folding
“The collaboration between doors, as well as a series of
us was a fun and exciting blinds – clear plastic on the two
one. His confident belief in sides facing onto the pavement
the vision of the new branch with additional sun blinds on
helped me model his ideas the west side. These almost
into a reality.” transparent exterior walls
give diners a sense of being
Some ideas were carried over connected to the outside while
from the Avondale branch still being contained within a
and further developed and small piazza or square. It’s a very
adapted for the Village Walk European look reminiscent of
cafe. There’s a kind of edgy, street cafes across the Continent
urban, industrial chic look which often extend out to the
that is common to both pavement. The abundance of
cafes, using straight forward natural light also helps to keep
materials like steel and wood the interior feeling less formal,
and keeping fussy design unlike older, more traditional
details to a minimum. At Village restaurants which tend to be
Walk structural steel columns, rather gloomy and stuffy.
which are an integral part of
the way the mall itself is built, The interior is mostly open
help to define the facade. In plan but subtly divided into
the interior of the cafe the four distinct areas each with
steel beams have been clad a different ambiance. There’s
in ebonised timber which the forecourt, the raised deck,
makes the rough steel feel a bit the raised balcony, and the
warmer, though still strong. verandah area on the west side.
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MAIN FEATURE | VILLAGE WALK
ENTERANCE
VERANDA
LAPTOP
WC
DECK
TERRACE
KITCHEN
FORECOURT
ENTERANCE
The forecourt is on the same level as the outside walkway and
although it’s quite busy with the staff moving around the seating
tends to feel more intimate than the other areas. The forecourt has
glass fronted display cabinets full of mouth-watering cakes and
delicacies, and it’s also the closest to the pizza oven, the coffee
corner and the open kitchen visible beyond. The counter between
the forecourt and the kitchen is clad in vertical pale wood strips
which add a touch of warmth and softness. There’s a small bar
counter with simple steel and wood stools on the west side which
separates the forecourt from the pavement or verandah area.
The floor is made up of pale terracotta-coloured ceramic tiles and
industrial light fittings hang overhead. Above the counter big black
metal half spheres form the lampshades and small unobtrusive
spot lights illuminate the menu boards, while above the seating
area hangs an industrial looking fitting with exposed cables and
uncovered Edison type bulbs.
The floor of the verandah section is an extension of the pavements
in the mall complex and simple small downlighters are set into the
concrete slab ceiling. This section has the most informal furniture
with small tables and polypropylene italian outdoor furniture. The
raised balcony floor of composite wooden decking and the clear
plastic blinds make this section feel the most closely connected to
the outside. A sturdy brushed steel banister separates the interior
from the exterior making the balcony feel more secure, while still
relating to the contemporary design of the complex.
The heart of the cafe is the raised central deck which is perfect
for people watching. Wooden laminate strip floors and wooden
furniture in a simple Danish style make this the section with the
warmest, softest look. Simple banisters of teak uprights with steel
cables between them define this area and give an almost nautical
impression.
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Rough pine beams form a grid overhead just
below concrete slab ceiling. This is a clever
solution which conceals air-conditioning
ducting and wiring without making the ceiling
feel too low.
To get every detail just right developing
the design took almost as long as the
construction process. The result is a stylish,
ultra-modern appearance that successfully
combines a number of different materials
and textures into a coherent, welcoming,
trendy look.
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W hat makes Belgian chocolate unique, We also offer personalised chocolates
Handcrafted Belgian Chocolate
is the quality of the ingredients and perfect for corporate gifts, wedding favours
an almost fanatical adherence to ‘Old World’ and parties/functions.
manufacturing techniques. Even in today’s In addition to our fine Belgian chocolates,
world of automation and mass production, Veldemeers also specialises in the
Veldemeers chocolates are still made by production of authentic continental pastries,
hand using original equipment from our cakes & specialty breads. Every morning
factory at Doon Estate in Msasa. Our our shops are stocked with fresh baked
chocolates are made from pure, imported croissants, pain au chocolat, cakes and other
Belgian chocolate, and fresh local ingredients, bakery items. We can also supply coffee
and do not contain any artificial ingredients shops, restaurants, B&B’s and home bakers
or preservatives. with frozen, unbaked all-butter croissants
The Veldemeers chocolate range includes a which can be baked on your premises for
wide variety of milk, dark and white filled the ultimate fresh croissant comparable to
Belgian pralines, and you can select your that of a Parisienne cafe.
favourites from the chocolates on display in We pride ourselves on offering a
our air-conditioned shops. We also produce personalised service.Very little is pre-packed
a range of sugar-free chocolates for diabetics so you can drop in, look around, have a
and Banters. Different sized boxes are taste, make your selection and let the staff
available to be filled with your selection, and guide you through our chocolate paradise.
our well-trained staff then finish off your box Chocolates, pastries, breads and other
with a ribbon of your choice and a quality bakery items are sold through our outlets
guarantee label. at Arundel Village in Mount Pleasant, Sam
Our chocolates are very popular with hotels Levy’s Village and Village Walk in Borrowdale.
and lodges across Zimbabwe. Veldemeers Our factory in Doon Estate also stocks the
has been the chocolate supplier to The full range of products, plus has a small coffee
Victoria Falls Hotel and several other shop selling fresh coffees, croissants, breads,
upmarket venues for more than a decade. pastries and sandwiches.
Doon Estate, Msasa: 0242 486 169 Arundel Village: 04 301 989 Sam Levy’s Village: 04 850 393 Village Walk: 042 850 063 info@veldemeers.com17Shop 12, Village Walk, Borrowdale
Email: info@lindenhope.co.zw | Phone: (04) 2850022
www.lindenhope.co.zwSolution Centre Village Walk
Text by Michael Nott | Renderings and Photos by Architexture Spatial Design
Additional photos by Michele Fortmann
S
OLUTION CENTRE was founded in Following on the success of their Arundel layout presented some particular design
1997 with the aim of becoming branch Solution Centre has recently challenges as the staff needed to be able
“the cutting edge destination for opened their new flagship branch at Village to see the whole shop at the same time.
the digital generation”. They are the leading Walk in Borrowdale. And a very smart retail
Authorised Apple Resellers in Zimbabwe and support centre it is too! Director of Solution Centre Paul Georgeou
offering sales, support, repairs, maintenance, The shop is actually two shops combined approached well known local firm,
and training. Solution Centre provides Apple into one in an unusual L-shape so that they Architexture Spatial Design, to come up
based solutions to Education, Enterprise, have frontage facing onto the parking area with a comprehensive design solution. The
Content Creators and home users, as well as onto the walkway leading to Pick team at Architexture Spatial Design was
providing a wide range of add-ons such n Pay. Apart from the retail merchandising lead by Bruce Rowlands who defined and
software, printers, storage, etc to work with space they also needed a sales desk, refined the overall concept, together with
these solutions. They also represent Bose a tech desk, a back of house area for Gemma Temlett who was responsible for
offering the full range of Audio for Video, receiving and dispatch, and a workshop detailing. The design and drawings took
portable speakers and headphones. area for repairing customers’ machines, around two weeks to complete and the
so it was a fairly complicated design brief. shop fitting was completed in about two
Solution Centre has their main branch All of these specifications needed to be months with Woodfactory as the main
at 118 Enterprise Road in Highlands. adequately addressed and the L-shape shopfitter.
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Rowlands designed a striking, super-modern interior
that fulfils all the specs in the design brief, while at
the same time creating an innovative brand image for
Solution Centre. Rowlands chose to incorporate black
walls, with an oxide tinted skim finish, to highlight the
products on display, which are, for the most part, white.
The suspended ceiling has a high gloss black finish
which reflects light onto the shop floor and at the same
time almost seems to disappear. Because the ceilings
are quite high, and punctuated with white spotlights and
white air conditioning vents, it feels spacious and not in
the least oppressive. The black shell also gives the shop
a kind of Star Trek space ship feel.
The focal point of the shop is a large disc which reaches
from floor to ceiling painted white in the centre with
magenta and black border lines. Seen from the parking
space entrance the disc is set slightly off centre so
customers can immediately see that the space flows
around the corner. The disc also serves to conceal the
back workshop space and defines the overall look of
the shop. The circular motif is repeated in the concave
‘fins’ which support the shelving displays, and in the
layout of the floor tiles. The fins are deeper on the ends
and shallower in the centre and the floor tiles follow
the circular layout – pale wood grain porcelain tiles
for the main floor space with a curved black section
following the profile of the shelving. The fins also help to
conceal the sides of the products on display – usually
not a particularly attractive view – so the merchandise
is always seen face on. The shelving racks provide a
flexible and neat display system.
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The main sales desk is a simple white slab,
constructed of timber, with a high gloss spray
finish, that almost seems to float in place. It’s
set at a convenient chest height so the staff
and customers can comfortably stand next
to it without having to sit or crouch over. The
desk is positioned so that staff can see both
sides of the shop at the same time.
There’s a smaller ‘Tech Desk’ set back and to
the side of the main sales desk, in the Pick n
Pay leg of the L-shape, where customers can
consult with the Apple Certified Macintosh
Technicians for specialised advice and
assistance. There’s a third white desk or table
with Apple products on display in the main
body of the shop. It’s minimalist in design with
simple square legs and a deep slab top. The
table is designed to meet Apple’s specs for
displaying merchandise. Although Solution
Centre is a licensed Apple retailer it’s not an
Apple shop – Apple has really detailed design
specifications for their dedicated retail outlets,
and non Apple owned stores are forbidden by
Apple from trying to appear as Apple Stores.
They are encouraged to reflect the individual
identity of the Apple Authorised Reseller, in
this case Solution Centre. Again the hollow
structure of the desk means cables and power
supplies can be hidden from view.
The overall look of the shop is somewhat of a
development from the design of the Arundel
shop, also designed by Architexture Spatial
Design. While it’s primarily very functional,
aesthetically it creates brand awareness and
a unique identity for the client.
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@michelefortmannweddings 29INTERIOR DESIGN
Manhattan Interiors.
Quality. Style. Comfort.
Text By Michael Nott | Photography By Michele Fortmann
M
ANHATTAN INTERIORS is the retail arm of well known
local furniture designers and manufacturers J W Wilson
International. A family business founded in 1958 so
they’re celebrating 60 years in the furniture trade this year. J W
Wilson is currently run by brothers Jim and Allan Wilson, with
Tracy Wilson overseeing the Manhattan Interiors shop. Initially J W
Wilson manufactured furniture solely for the export market but in
recent years they have begun supplying the local market through
Manhattan Interiors. The company continues to export their top
quality products across the region and beyond. From a small family
business they have grown into a major manufacturing and retailing
company employing a staff contingent of around 350 people at the
factory and 13 in the shop.
Manhattan Interiors first opened at Sam Levy’s Village about 10 years
ago – thanks to customers’ requests they now have plans to expand
further, opening a second shop later this year.
The current shop faces onto the main pedestrian walkway in the
Village and has large windows with eye-catching and appealing
furniture displays. The displays are constantly refreshed and up-dated
to display their extensive range of furniture and accessories. Tracy
Wilson, an artist, creates attractive set-ups in the windows (and in the
shop) which present well co-ordinated and elegant decor solutions for
every room in the home.
30 structure & design | ISSUE 12The displays are loosely based on the
concept made popular by the American
furniture store chain Rooms to Go. So, for
example, customers could see a lounge
space set up with a suite of sofas and
chairs, centre table and side tables, colour
co-ordinated cushions, curtains, lamps
and accessories. The idea is to provide
customers with all the decor and design
details to create beautiful rooms in their
own homes, saving them time and money
and loads of little design decisions and
headaches, without sacrificing quality and
style. Manhattan Interiors has incorporated
this design philosophy creating stylish little
room tableaus for bedrooms, lounges, dining
rooms and delightful children’ rooms.
They supply superior bed linen made from
top quality Egyptian linen of 200 thread
count and above. They also provide specially
selected mattresses from local suppliers
Restapedic and Bowline. Curtains and scatter
cushions are made locally by Tsitsi, while
Tanya provides children’s accessories and
Honest helps create the children’s range
following Tracy’s designs. Art works are also
created by Tracy and other local painters
like Barry Kamberami. Some accessories
and furniture items in teak are supplied by
Revolta’s Roots who are based in Ruwa.
Generally customers can purchase the
complete room as seen in the decor set ups,
or they can select individual items and mix
and match as they choose. They can also
request some custom made options, for
example, they can select different upholstery
finishes from Manhattan’s in store range.
Although they mainly provide beautiful
furnishing options for private residential
decor, Manhattan also supplies up-market
lodges, guest houses and hotels. They have
recently provided furnishings for some
rooms for Holiday Inns in Harare, Bulawayo
and Mutare.
Manhattan Interiors stock a wide range of
furnishings and accessories including table
lamps, throws, cushions, vases, mirrors,
ornaments and artworks. While their style
is eclectic and adaptable it could best be
described as a fusion of contemporary and
classical with a few touches of industrial chic.
There are frequently new designs and new
ranges to choose from.
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As an additional service for customers’
convenience Manhattan Interiors can arrange
delivery within the Harare area.
Our website is fully operational with prices and
pictures and you can now sit in the comfort
of your own home and purchase your product
directly from the website.
For more information visit their showroom at
shop 108 Sam Levy’s Village.
Mon – Fri: 9.00 to 5.30. Sat: 9.00 to 3.00.
Telephone: (04) 852850 / 51
Mobile: 0772158325
Email: debbie@manhattaninteriors.co.zw
Web site: https://www.manhattaninteriors.co.zw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanInteriors/
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Lighting World opens
their new Avondale showroom
Text by Michael Nott | Photography by Michele Fortmann
Ⓛ
IGHTING WORLD opened their to current world standards for low energy number of top quality lighting manufacturers
brand new showroom in Avondale consumption and the restriction of hazardous from Europe and the Far East. They are
in May this year, where the old materials used in the manufacturing process. the sole distributors for world-renowned
Mugg and Bean used to be, and they are companies Eglo Lighting, Luxram Lighting,
planning another new shop in Bulawayo In addition Lighting World is the agent for Bree Lighting and Leadsun Lighting. They
later in the year. Their main branch, which some solar powered lighting systems, in are also agents for other leading brands
opened in 2011, is situated along Mutare particular for solar powered street lights, flood such as Schneider, and Legrand. So you’re
Road in Msasa. lights and traffic lights. They stock a unique guaranteed to find the widest selection of
all-in-one solar street light design with the lighting options available in Zimbabwe.
Lighting World is a locally grown company solar panel, the battery and the light contained
that offers the best selection of light fittings, in a single casing, making them much less Drop into the new Avondale showroom to see
table lamps, wall lamps and standard lamps, vulnerable to theft or vandalism. They’re all their light fittings set up in the shop. It’s
bulbs, switches, sockets and circuit breakers ideal for street lighting, highway lighting or for much easier to visualise what your new lights
all under one roof. The outstanding success lighting up driveways or parking areas. will look like when you see them properly
of their main branch has prompted them to displayed and lit up. The shop is beautifully
continue growing and expanding to meet the Because they have an enormous amount of designed with dark walls and ceilings to make
increasing demand for the best lighting and stock in their showrooms, retail warehouse, the light fittings stand out and display units to
lighting accessories for homes, offices, shops, and bonded warehouse they are able to offer show off the fittings to their best advantage. If
and hotels and lodges – in fact anywhere customers the best selection at the most you’re not sure exactly what you want, or what
where top quality lighting is required. competitive prices. Lighting World offers you need, their trained and friendly staff can
convenience as customers no longer need give you helpful advice. And if you’re planning
Around three years ago Lighting World to buy or order lighting from catalogues from your new home Lighting World offers free
spearheaded the campaign to stop the South Africa or Europe, saving them time consultations to get you started. They even
importation of the old incandescent light and money. In addition, Lighting World offers recommend trusted electricians to help you
bulbs which are now banned in most parts warranties for most of their products – a install your new fittings and light switches.
of the world. Incandescent bulbs use much great advantage for customers. Customers
more electricity than the current CFL and who have purchased their own light fittings Of particular interest for home owners is
LED bulbs and a lot of the energy that they and lighting accessories from outside the their range of light fittings specially designed
use is wasted as it is transferred into heat country are seldom able to claim back on for children’s rooms, their range of ceiling
rather than light. Lighting World has a ‘going defective products. fans and the under counter strip lights which
green’ policy and has carefully selected their are perfect for the kitchen to light up work
suppliers to ensure that they all conform Lighting World acts as distributors for a surfaces or for use inside dark cabinets.
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The Avondale branch has the
advantage of being situated within
the vibrant Avondale Shopping
Centre so you can drop in when
you’re doing your groceries or
normal household shopping or
visiting the adjacent flea market.
The parking area is secure and
there is a selection of coffee
shops and restaurants within the
centre so you can relax or meet
up with friends after a hard day’s
shopping!
The Avondale showroom is open:
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
and Saturdays 8:00am to 1:00pm
Contact: +263 8677 109 255
Email: avondale@lightingworld.co.zw
Web: www.lightingworldzim.com
Facebook: Lighting World
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national gallery of zimbabwe
exibitsPPC IMAGINARIUM
Text by Frank Mandeya
Photography by Pxel Photography for TBWA
T
he PPC Imaginarium Awards The partnership between the two The PPC Imaginarium Awards have a
were established in 2014. The organizations grew from then as over the running exhibition at the National Gallery
Awards were set up to encourage course of time, the facilitation of outreach of Zimbabwe; culminated from a series
the use of concrete in the execution of Art. activities in preparation of the PPC of workshops in Harare, Bulawayo and
Different disciplines have, since then, been Imaginarium, were underway. Mutare.
called to participate in order to create works
in concrete. The response to the call was
overwhelming, particularly from sculptors and
fashion designers. In future editions, there is
hope that the architectural design, jewelery
design, industrial design and short film
disciplines respond emphatically.
A new medium has thus been engaged, as
the Zimbabwean art scene had previously
gravitated towards installations created
from a multitude of substances, rarely
incorporating cement. The PPC Imaginarium
Awards have thus kindled a new fire on the
Zimbabwean plateau, one that will be based
in a medium that is largely viewed for its
functionality; so often gilded in plaster and
paint to provide a need as opposed to an
embrace of aesthetic value.
PPC Zimbabwe was highly involved in the
organization of the International Conference
on African Cultures at the National Gallery
of Zimbabwe in 2017, the event serving as a
Launchpad for this growing Competition.
38 structure & design | ISSUE 12The workshops were highly enlightening to the participants as
experts were flown in to brief them on the various techniques
that can be utilized to create works across the disciplines.
The workshops eventually led to a two month period which allowed
the artists to develop concepts and execute their desired projects,
utilizing a brand that was designed to build from strength in the
process. As the submission date approached, the hopes laden
on the nominal PPC Imaginarium Awards presented adept and
dexterous artworks that were highly desirable.
A judging process followed, separating the best from the rest.
After a long and cogitating view of the artworks, there was the
consensual selection of the vanquishers of the works that had
been ring fenced therein. The thematic and formal values of the
works; the use of medium and dimensional compatibility of the
works led to X and X walking away as the first winners of the PPC
Imaginarium Awards.
The 2019 Call for Participation has officially released and
individuals working in sculpture, architectural design, jewelery
design, industrial design, fashion design and short film; are invited
to create works in, or inspired by concrete. Information on this
Open Call can be obtained by visiting ppcimaginarium.co.za
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Colour and paint trends
to transform your home
COLOUR
FORECAST
2018
Colour and paint trends
to transform your home
colour story one
EXOTIC EUPHORIA
colour story two
SOFT COMPOSITION
colour story three
CRAFT SPIRIT
GLOBAL TRENDS colour story four
HI-GLO
LOCAL STYLE
By taking global trends and then filtering them to suit our local
tastes and lifestyle, the Plascon Colour Forecast makes it easy
to tackle your next décor project with confidence. Discover
the latest colour trends and find the ones that are just right
for you. Colour can change your mood and uplift your space,
celebrating your life’s milestones.
45colour story one
EXOTIC
EUPHORIA
The distinction between natural and artificial is starting to blur as
scientists, designers and artists combine the best of both in their
work. The result is a new kind of visual expression where colours are
supercharged and a little wild. In this palette, city nightscapes and
phosphorescent jungle life inspire a range of blazing brights, which
are complemented by a selection of lush natural hues.
CLASSIC AND TIMELESS
The freedom to enjoy beauty
within your home unrestrained.
Double Velvet appears as a
luxurious velvet sheen finish
with a unique Stain Barrier ™ so
that it can be wiped down again
and again and still look great.
The colours of foliage inspire a delightful use of this trend’s greens, especially when complemented
TANGERINE TANGO
by the spicy accent of Tangerine Tango. 03-A1-1
The saturated colours of this palette bring an electric energy to living spaces, as seen in this
combination of Fuscia Fizz and Eye of the Storm. FUSCIA FIZZ
R2-A1-1
EVENING MIST
1
EYE OF THE STORM
B7-C1-1
CARIBBEAN CURRENT
G6-C1-2
MELLOW BLUE
B4-C2-2
Printed colours may vary from the actual paint colour.
STARLIGHT EXPRESS
Y5-E1-3
GLORIOUS GOLD
Fucsia Fizz is a great choice for feature walls. It helps to make a bold statement and create
Y4-B1-3
distinctive spaces.
46 structure & design | ISSUE 12colour story two
SOFT
COMPOSITION
VELVET COAST
B6-B1-4
Soft Composition is about editing spaces and styles to create room
for contemplation. It draws on the forms and colours of the past but
updates them to create a calming yet grounded experience. With a
purposeful palette of muted colours and bold retro accents, Soft
Composition feels familiar yet contemporary. It is a modern, warm
minimalism for the way we live today.
SOPHISTICATED & CONTEMPORARY
The answer to an elegant
transformation for the inside of
your home. Cashmere comes
in a plush matt finish which is
designed to maintain its matt
appearance over time even
with regular wiping and hides
imperfections on your walls.
Plascon Velvaglo Water Based
Enamel provides a smooth,
luxurious finish to your wood,
metal, and wall surfaces. Being
water based, it is easier to use
than regular solvent based
enamels. It offers superior
protection with high washability
and durability.
Combined
Combined
with more
with more
classical
classical
décor,décor,
the retro-inspired
the retro-inspired
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CloudCloud
adds adds
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this space
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overwhelming. B4-C1-1
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Combined with more classical décor, the retro-inspired Storm Cloud adds a welcome depth
STORM CLOUD
to this space – grabbing just enough attention without being overwhelming. B4-C1-1
UsingUsing
neutrals
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with warm
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look
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this space. HUDSON
HUDSON
warm undertones from Soft Composition, we have created a grounded
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space. HUDSON
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JULIANNE
JULIANNE
JADEJADE
G5-E2-1
G5-E2-1
JULIANNE JADE
G5-E2-1
PASTA
PASTA
PRIMAVERA
PRIMAVERA
O4-C2-1
O4-C2-1
PASTA PRIMAVERA
O4-C2-1
VELVET
VELVET
COAST
COAST
B6-B1-4
B6-B1-4
VELVET COAST
B6-B1-4
BEIJING
BEIJING
MOON MOON
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colour.
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BEIJING MOON
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the actual
the actual colour.
paint paint
MERRY
MERRY
GO ROUND
GO ROUND
vary from
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and Merry
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an overall
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and definitely
easy on
easy
theoneye.
the eye.
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Printed
Julianne Jade and Merry Go Round balance each other out beautifully, with AMADEUS
Y2-B1-4
an overall effect that is warm, contemporary and definitely easy on the eye.colour story three
INUENDO
RAFT SPIRIT
B3-B1-3
INUENDO
B3-B1-3
in a world of infinite inspiration through connection, but the
e explore our world the more we find common colours are
colour
that bind. Craft Spirit pays tribute tostory three
this rich global mix with
ded and pigmented palette of warm burnished hues, fruity
CRAFT colour
SPIRIT
and watery blues. We all have a link back to a crafted past and
vering and remixing that is key today.
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story three
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CRAFT SPIRIT
We live in a world of infinite inspiration through connection, but the
the
more we explore our world the more we find common colours are
a gr
the ties that bind. Craft Spirit pays tribute to this rich global mix with
acce
a grounded and pigmented palette of warm burnished hues, fruity
accents and watery blues. We all have a link back to a crafted past and
redi
rediscovering and remixing that is key today.
We live in a world of infinite inspiration through connection, but the
more we explore our world the more we find common colours are
the ties that bind. Craft Spirit pays tribute to this rich global mix with
a grounded and pigmented palette of warm burnished hues, fruity
accents and watery blues. We all have a link back to a crafted past and
rediscovering and remixing that is key today.
DÉCOR MADE EASY
DÉCOR
Bringing MADE
classic beauty EASY to any
home, Plascon Easy Living Wall
Bringing classic beauty to any
Master Matt is easy
home, to apply
Plascon Easyand
Living Wall
durable. Its Master
matt finish makes
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durable. Its matt finish makes
it ideal for interior walls and
it idealDÉCOR
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walls andEASY
ceilings and it can also
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can used
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on exterior onwalls. It walls.
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a flawlessly
amazing colour and a flawlessly Master Matt is easy to apply and
smooth, invincible finish.
smooth, invincible finish. durable. Its matt finish makes
it ideal for interior walls and
ceilings and it can also be used
on exterior walls. It provides
amazing colour and a flawlessly
smooth, invincible finish.
See the warm side of Craft Spirit in this medley of Rooibos and Belle Aurore. It’s a blend that updates
INUENDO
the pigmented colour of ancient cultures for contemporary living spaces.
B3-B1-3
See the warm side of Craft Spirit in this medley of Rooibos and Belle Aurore. It’s a blend that updates
INUENDO
the pigmented colour of ancient cultures for contemporary living spaces.
B3-B1-3
This palette’s earthy colours are great for creating grounded spaces. This rich mix of Rooibos and
African Mud creates a bold backdrop for eclectic décor. OCEAN MELODY
This palette’s earthy colours are great for creating grounded spaces. This rich mix of Rooibos and B6-D1-2
African Mud creates a bold backdrop for eclectic décor. OCEAN MELODY
B6-D1-2
RIVER REEDS
Y4-C2-1
RIVER REEDS
Y4-C2-1
ROOIBOS
R6-C1-2
ROOIBOS
R6-C1-2
Indigoes and blues are very on
trend for the coming year. Get
Indigoes and
the look in blues
your arewith
home verythis
on
trend
ombréfor the coming
treatment year.
using Get
Inuendo AFRICAN MUD
the look
and in your
Ocean home with this
Melody. O2-E1-1
ombré treatment using Inuendo AFRICAN MUD
and Ocean Melody. O2-E1-1
MYSTIC TULIP
R1-A1-1
colour.
MYSTIC TULIP
R1-A1-1
the actual
the actual colour.
paint paint
BELLE AURORE
vary from
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BELLE AURORE
mayfrom
R5-B1-2
colours
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colours
TUSCAN WALL
Y1-B1-2
Printed
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TUSCAN WALL
Y1-B1-2colourcolour story four
story four
HI-GLO
HI-GLO
More and more, our identities are about pushing boundaries. People
More and
long for spaces wheremore, ourplay
they can identities arepersonal
with their about pushing
expression.boundaries. People
This rule-breaking spirit, plus
long for spaces a less
where serious
they can approach
play withtotheir
interiors
personal expression.
leads to quirky colour choices and the exploration of fun, digitally-
This rule-breaking spirit, plus a less serious approach to interiors
inspired design. We’ve captured this all in a palette of sorbet tones of
leads
lemon, lime and to quirky
pink, pairedcolour choicesprimaries
with mid-tone and theandexploration
grounding of fun, digitally-
inspired design. We’ve captured this all in a palette of sorbet tones of
earthy colours.
lemon, lime and pink, paired with mid-tone primaries and grounding
earthy colours. LAVENDER VEIL
P4-A2-1
LAVENDER VEIL
P4-A2-1
FIND YOUR TRUE COLOUR
Plascon True Colour Brilliant
Sheen is designed to refresh
and transform your living space
FIND YOUR TRUE COLOUR
into something that reflects
your true colours. It’s easy to
use and clean, has excellent
spreadability, Plascon
and the water-
True Colour Brilliant
beading effect makes it dirt
Sheen is designed to refresh
resistant.
and transform your living space
into something that reflects These playful decorative geometrics are given a depth with Genevieve Song and Dylan’s Blue
CITRUS BREEZE
your true colours. It’s easy to with a grounding thanks to the contrast of Madonna City. Y6-A1-4
use and clean, has excellent
spreadability, and the water-
beading effect makes it dirt
resistant.
These playful decorative geometrics are given a depth with Genevieve Song and Dylan’s Blue
CITRUS BREEZE
with a grounding thanks to the contrast of Madonna City. Y6-A1-4
ergy of Dylan’s Blue and Hot-n-Spicy is contrasted with Antique Petal and Citrus
h and uncomplicated take on this living space. ANTIQUE PETAL
43
The pure primary energy of Dylan’s Blue and Hot-n-Spicy is contrasted with Antique Petal and Citrus
Breeze to give a fresh and uncomplicated take on this living space. ANTIQUE PETAL
43
MADONNA CITY
Y1-E1-3
MADONNA CITY
Y1-E1-3
LAVENDER VEIL
P4-A2-1
LAVENDER VEIL
a base coat.
P4-A2-1
a base coat.
requires
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This structuralthe calm and collected side of this palette, great for contemporary living spaces.
treatment in Dylan’s Blue, Madonna City and Antique Petal shows
the calm and collected side of this palette, great for contemporary living spaces.
Y7-A1-2 49MATERIAL FOCUS
Bathroom Renovations
B ATHROOMS are the number one place that homeowners
love to renovate, even more than kitchens. One reason
why bathrooms get renovated more often than kitchens is simply 7
EXTRA PIECES - If space permits, many home decorators
recommend having one freestanding piece such as a
decorative chair or cupboard as a design element. To
because the space is smaller and you will typically spend less for a compensate for that space, you can recess other practical
bathroom renovation project for less money than a kitchen project. elements such as close hampers or simply move the hamper
Your day starts in the Bathroom so make it great and have a to another room. This “decorative” piece, of course, can also
wonderful, clear and energetic feeling to take you through the day. serve a practical use as a place to store towels, soaps, or other
small items.
Following are some basic bathroom renovation tips to aid you
8
with your remodel: MORE PLACES TO HANG THINGS - Hooks are the
easiest way to add “surface area” to a bathroom without
1
RECESS IT - For an older look, consider built-ins as such as actually adding real countertop surface area. Hooks can be
recessed soap dishes, medicine cabinets, and even toilet roll used for everything from clothes to bathrobes to towels.
holders.
9
TOILET POSITION - One feng shui tip: never have a toilet
2
FLOORING - Wood floors are not the best type of flooring positioned so that it is facing the door. Even though I have
material for bathrooms, from a practical standpoint, but they not found this to ever be an issue, I repeatedly hear experts
do infuse bathrooms with great character. Properly sealed recommend that the toilet be positioned ninety degrees to the door
and stained wood floors are durable enough for normal bathroom or at least several feet away from the door.
use.
10
MIRRORS - Most people think of mirrors in
3
SIZING WITH COLOUR - To make a small bathroom look bathrooms only for the purpose of checking makeup
bigger, make sure that your colour palette stays in the white- or primping hair. But it’s also important to think of
to-cream colour spectrum. mirrors in bathrooms as design elements which expand the room
visually and add light to the room. Many homeowners like to add
4
THINK LIGHTING - It is ironic that, in a room where people a second mirror, in addition to the primary near located above the
need to visually inspect their hair and faces, lighting is bathroom sink.
usually very dim and concentrated only in one spot—namely,
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from a ceiling fixture. At the very least, consider having added WALL PROTECTION AND BEAUTIFICATION -
lighting around the bathroom mirror in the form of sconces. Beadboard has two great functions. First, it creates
an antique look and it is so easy to install. Secondly,
5
FIXTURES AND COLOUR - Use white or cream coloured beadboard performs the very valuable function of protecting
fixtures (i.e., toilet and bathtub) is that coloured fixtures the lower section of the walls from inevitable splashes of water
tend to look very dated after only a few years. And while it that occur in bathrooms from the tub or shower. A good coat of
is possible to switch out the toilet with very little effort, you oil-based paint ensures that the beadboard will be practically
will have a considerable demolition and cost issues involved with impervious to moisture.
switching out a shower or bathtub.
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MATERIAL FOCUS
Why Concrete Is 2018’s Next Big Thing
in Interior Design (and How to Try the Trend)
S
o far 2018 has brought us quite a few Concrete creates an industrial edge concept applications and, when compared
polarizing design trends. We’ve already to many of the rustic-finished woods that
talked about how to harness the power It almost goes without saying that concrete also fit this aesthetic, they’re an affordable
of bold colors, but now, it’s time to talk about and industrial design go hand in hand. You alternative.
a trend on the other end of the aesthetic don’t have to work hard to conjure images
spectrum. The concrete look is here and it’s of former industrial warehouses turned If concrete floors aren’t your thing, concrete
ready to bring a subtle yet sophisticated edge sun-drenched lofts or reclaimed bits of walls are also a great way to make a style
to your interiors. machinery that have been transformed into statement. However, you’ll probably want
chic accent pieces. to stick to a singular accent wall. In this
If you need some convincing, this article is for case, while one wall will probably add a bold
you. We’ve broken down why concrete works If you’re going to go this route, we suggest punch of texture and visual interest, multiple
so well and why it’s set to become a fixture in going big to really drive home your design walls run the risk of feeling too stark and
the design landscape. Read on and, before you inspiration. Concrete floors are a natural overwhelming.
know it, you’ll be ready to give concrete a shot. choice. They work particularly well in open
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