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designingways ISSUE 225 GLASS WINDOWS TREATMENTS CONFERENCE CENTRES November 2019 RSA R35.95 (incl. VAT) dw • November 2019 i
The 20th EuroShop in 2020
Future-oriented and as dynamic as the retail industry itself
E
uroShop 2020, The World´s excellent, with Retail Technology, Marketing, Energy Management, Retail
No.1 Retail Trade Fair, is the hot Shopfitting: Designers, Start-up and Expo & Event.
spot for innovations and trends, Aichinger, Cefla, Costa, Mago, The current redesign of the south
a networking and discussion D’art Design, Eden Industries, Egger, entrance to Messe Düsseldorf includes
platform and a creative hub especially for Elea, Forbo, Grottini, HMY Group, the new rebuild of Hall 1, which will
AN OASIS FOR AESTHETIC
retail - worldwide. Four months to the Homapal, JosDeVries, JV Modern-Expo, also be occupied by EuroShop 2020. The
event, the prospects for EuroShop 2020, Kronospan, Les Ateliers Reunis Caddie, previous smaller Halls 1 and 2 have been
the World’s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, could Max Brilliant (Shanghai), Média 6, Otto demolished and replaced by a new, state-
not be any better. Kind, Pfleiderer, Porcelanosa, Schweitzer, of-the-art building. The key figures for
Tegometall, Umdasch, Vitra, Wanzl the new hall: 158 metres long, 77 metres
REFINEMENT: WELCOME
All signs positive for 2020 wide and 12,000 square metres big. It
For its 20th edition, EuroShop is in as Lighting: will be accessible via seven gates, offer
high demand as ever with the Düsseldorf Bäro, RD Leuchten, Imoon, Hera, L&S suspensions from the hall ceiling and the
trade fair organisers expecting to meet Italia, LTS, Ledxon, Lival, Molto Luce, supply of media to the stands via the hall
(and hopefully exceed) the record Oktalite, Ridi Leuchten, Self Electronics, floor.
TO THE NO. 1
figures of 2017. The previous event Signify Netherlands (Philips), Viabizzuno For pedestrians, the hall is connected
was attended by 2,368 exhibitors from to the Congress Centre Düsseldorf
61 countries on 127,598 m² of net Retail Marketing: (CCD Süd) via a bridge on the 1st floor.
exhibition space. Around 114,000 trade HL Display, Jansen Display, Joalpe, In addition to the connection to Halls
visitors from all five continents came to Kendu, Kürten & Lechner, Moss, M&T 3 and 4, a main road leads from the
the Rhine.
More action, more drama, more
Reklam, Oechsle, Ores, POPAI/Shop,
POS Tuning, RTC Europe, Sitour, VKF
south entrance directly to the rest of the
exhibition centre. This means Messe
THE SHOP FITTING & STORE DESIGN DIMENSION AT EUROSHOP 2020
emotion and better focusing on the Renzel, Scanblue, Trotec, Authentica Düsseldorf is considerably broadening
wishes of the customers, that is what’s the usage options for the new hall while
EuroShop
necessary in retail and that is what Food Service Equipment: also increasing the flexibility of its design.
EuroShop already does. With its eight Bongard, Debag, DMS, Eloma, Efficold,
experience dimensions it puts the Gebr. Graef MHS Schneidetechnik, ITV Tickets & Opening hours
focus on offerings tailored to specific Ice Makers, L2G - BM Productions, EuroShop 2020 is open to trade visitors
visitor communities, a more flexible
framework in which to operate, and
MIWE, Polin, Rational, Salva Industrial,
Self-Pan Codoni, Ubert, Unox, Wiesheu,
from Sunday 16th to Thursday 20th
February daily, from 10.00 am to 6.00
THE
gives plenty of scope for presenting
forward-looking developments and
Venix pm. 1-day tickets cost EUR 80 (EUR 60
purchased in advance online/e-Ticket),
WORLD’S NO. 1
innovative products. The experience
dimensions are: Retail Marketing, Expo
Supporting programme
EuroShop’s supporting programme
2-day tickets are EUR 120 (EUR 100
purchased as e-Tickets) and season
RETAIL TRADE
& Event Marketing, Retail Technology,
Lighting, Visual Merchandising, Shop
includes numerous specials such as the
POPAI Village, Ecopark, Designers’
tickets are EUR 180 (EUR 150 e-Tickets).
Admission tickets include a free return FAIR 16 – 20 FEB
Fitting & Store Design, Food Service
Equipment and Refrigeration & Energy
Village and Italian Lighting Lounge.
In addition, EuroShop offers practical
trip to EuroShop on all networks of the
VRR transport authority. 2020 DÜSSELDORF
Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Management.
The booking status for all eight
presentations on the following topics
in top-class stages: Store Design, Retail www.euroshop.de
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GERMANY 47 Oxford Road _ Forest Town 2193
JOHANNESBURG
dimensions at EuroShop 2020 is Technology, Omnichannel, Retail P.O. Box 87078 _ Houghton 2041
www.euroshop.de/tickets Tel. +27 (0)11 486 2775 _ Fax +27 (0)86 685 3729
tradefairs@germanchamber.co.za _ www.germanchamber.co.za
CONT EN TS
November 2019 – Issue 225
Think global. Buy local.
The Complete Work Space Solution. Locally Manufactured. Quality Guaranteed. 1937-2019
ii EUROSHOP 2020
As the largest, privately-owned office chair manufacturer in South Africa, Geo Cloud has
been leading the ergonomic evolution in office and home work spaces since 1937. With 82
6 EDITORIAL BOARD
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years of locally manufactured chair solutions, and 15 years of desking innovation, Geo Cloud
are the experts in bringing ergonomic efficiency and functional flexibility to any work space,
8 DESIGNER PROFILES for optimal productivity.
A closer look at designers featured in this issue The locally manufactured desking and seating ranges follow the latest European furniture
trends, offering high-end quality with highly economical value. Perfectly suited for clients
12 TRADE WINDS
Halogen
with specific requirements, Geo Cloud manufactures custom-made office furniture
solutions in any shape, style or colour.
14 TRADE WINDS
Griffiths & Griffiths “EuroShop: the world’s largest trade show for retail investment
As a proudly South African, Level 3 B-BBEE company with over 150 local employees,
Geo Cloud is invested in the upliftment of the country and its people through job creation
needs, just as future oriented and dynamic as the industry and local manufacturing. When you support Geo Cloud, you support the local economy.
itself. ”
16 TRADE WINDS
Miles
011 486 2775
www.euroshop-tradefair.com
18 TRADE WINDS
City of Cape Town
32 COMMERCIAL INTERIOR
Europea, the most beautiful restaurant in America
20 WHAT’S HOT
Recently launched and locally available products
36 WINDOW TREATMENTS
An Open and Shut Case.
22 IID
The African Institute of The Interior Design Professions
40 WINDOW TREATMENTS
Cellular Perfect Fit Blind
24 KSA
The Kitchen Specialists Assocoiation
42 CONFERENCE CENTRES
Big business... and growing
26 PRODUCT DESIGN
Pet Home Collection
45 CONFERENCE CENTRES
GeoCloud
30 COMMERCIAL INTERIOR
ABIMIS
46 CONFERENCE CENTRES
SA development responds to the ‘Gig Economy’
48 CONFERENCE CENTRES
What makes this business so UNIQUE.
50 GLASS
Innovative, versatile glass The Kind III Chair is an ergonomic chair that provides seating comfort and support,
combined with maximum mobility.
53 GLASS
Soundproof for Success
The Wix Desk offers a sleek and streamlined steel-framed solution suited to any office
requirements. Modern and minimalist, this desk offers more than refined aesthetics, as its
high-quality materials and components ensure a highly durable piece of furniture.
54 GLASS
RAMUN introduces 7 STARS
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Johannesburg Cape Town l +27 (0)11 624 1509
sales@cloudchairs.co.za l www.geocloud.co.za
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B E I N S P I R E D
CO NT E N TS
November 2019 – Issue 225
58 ON THE TERRACE
The challenge of the tall ones
62 LIGHTING OF NOTE
Radiant Lighting
64 EVENTS
Design Indaba
67 EVENTS
A place to meet, collaborate, inspire,
learn, plan, build and play
With blinds like these it’s more than just redecorating. It’s rein-
68 AROUND AND ABOUT
ALPI at the London Design Festival
vigorating. Our venetian blinds offer a variety of stylish forms
for you to choose from. Whether you prefer the contemporary
styling of our aluminium blinds, the versatility and practicality
of our styro wood blinds, the natural serenity of our bamboo
72 ALL ABOUT ART
A delightful art route in the heart of the Karoo
blinds, or the timeless elegance of our wooden blinds, you’ll
find an option that meets your design needs.
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74 ALL ABOUT ART
The doors of Javett-UP are open to the arts. And to you.
76 PROSPECT PARK APARTMENT
By BAAO Architects
82 FIRM ARCHITECTS
Showcasing the epitome of a good office
88 ARCHITECTS OF JUSTICE
Cube Route Exterior
95 TAIL OF THE DOG
Jacaranda Mimosifolia
96 BRIGHT IDEAS
Alchemie T
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UROSHOP 2020, The World’s It will once again give visitors the Decorex Durban – 19 to 22 March 2020,
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DESIGNER
PROFILES
FLOORING
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SPECIALIST
Rooted in a humanistic perspective, Marcel Wanders brings back humanity in the
technocratic world of design, ushering in what he calls ‘the Contemporary Renaissance
of Humanism.’ Creating a reality in which designer, craftsperson and user feel welcomed
and embraced. With each new project, Marcel Wanders defies design dogma, preferring to
FLOORING SUPPLIER
focus instead on the holistic, romantic, surreal, archetypical, rather than the technocratic.
In this universe, the coldness of industrialism is replaced instead by the poetry, fantasy
and romance of different ages, vividly brought to life in the contemporary moment. Marcel
Wanders’ work excites, provokes and polarises, but never fails to surprise, to celebrate and
entertain. Regarded by many as an anomaly in the design world, it is his mission to create
an environment of love, to live with passion and make our most exciting dreams come true.
Traviata Flooring is an established importer and distributor of high From Humble beginnings, Traviata has positioned
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TIMBUKTU
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Timeless Elegance!
Would you like to create something special with Africa’s
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These are fine investment pieces and the
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Miles Armchair
T
he Miles armchair is a sculpted,
lyrical statement, a form that is
fluid and sensual, one that defines
structure, mass and the beauty of negative
space.
“I’m massively inspired by architecture,
there is a genre of architecture that is at its
core highly sculptural, where the structure
is rooted in the expressivity of form…
so you can say in a broader context that
sculpture is a major influence, I love how
pure form, line, and contour possess such
emotive force” says Court.
MILES is available in a range of timber
finishes as well as a broad selection of
leathers (also COM). dw
Photography Niel Vosloo
www.okha.com
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City of Cape Town
approves R14 billion
Harbour Arch mixed-use
precinct in CBD
T
he Amdec Group, South Africa’s
leading developers of New Urban
lifestyles, have been buoyed by
the outcome of the Municipal Planning
Tribunal meeting held on Thursday
24 October 2019, where its R14 billion
Harbour Arch mixed-use precinct was
approved.
James Wilson, CEO of the Amdec
Group, said immediately after the
meeting, “This is a big day for Cape Town
and a big day for the Amdec Group. We
are overjoyed at the City of Cape Town’s standing partners of the Amdec Group mixed-use developments. They have the
decision to support Harbour Arch, and and the world’s largest hospitality group. vision, capital and expertise to develop
we have no doubt that this project holds Harbour Arch will create a world-class on this scale. Their 30-year track record
tremendous promise for the Mother New Urban precinct, delivering multiple in the industry has built a reputation as
City. Harbour Arch will create jobs and lifestyle benefits and creating a highly the pre-eminent developers of mixed-
opportunities, boost investor confidence sought-after place to live, work and relax use precincts in South Africa. They are
both locally and abroad, bolster our city’s for residents and visitors to Cape Town. the majority shareholder and operators
economy and benefit the Western Cape It will further entrench its position as one of the award-winning Melrose Arch in
province as a whole.” of the world’s great cities, regularly voted Johannesburg, a world-class development
Within the context of the burgeoning one of the most desirable places to visit that is a blueprint for mixed-use precincts.
Cape Town CBD, Harbour Arch occupies and live. The Amdec Group retains majority
a strategic position at the convergence of Harbour Arch represents a massive ownership and management control of
major access roads, with easy entry points private sector investment into the its large-scale developments. They are
to and from the N1 and N2 highways. city, estimated to create at least 13,000 known for appointing professional teams
Harbour Arch is set to be built on a construction jobs. Its credentials are of exceptional individuals and world-class
5.8-hectare site, with 198 000m2 of usable further strengthened by the involvement building contractors.
space and six individual towers. The site of a reputable and committed developer. Work at Harbour Arch is set to get
will also be home to two new hotels, to be The Amdec Group are experts at underway imminently. dw
operated by Marriott International, long-
“Local Manufacture – International Flair”
At Ditto Designs we focus on locally manufactured office seating with international flair whatever
your requirements, we have a wide range of options to suit your customer’s requirements for
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www.dittodesigns.co.za dw • November 2019 19WHAT’S
HOT
Power Your Sleep, All Riquadra’s shapes
Enjoy the benefits of an adjustable bed MyHome presents Riquadra, a new chair collection designed by
every night. Alessandro Stabile, who is collaborating with the brand under Giulio
Vencasa, The World Leaders in Sleep, Iacchetti’s artistic direction.
and the home of Tempur and Magniflex, Riquadra is the study of shapes; it is the exploration of new and
prides itself on being the trusted source of exclusive configurations created through different compositions. There
information and suppliers of brands that are three different versions, each one with a lacquered solid ash wooden
are trailblazers and at the forefront of the structure, a soft polyurethane foam seat and polyester fibre lining which
sleep industry. share the same design concept.
We all cherish a deep, good and In the “purest” version, the seat becomes a perfect circle which
rejuvenating sleep – yet so many of us are intersects with the squared and slightly bent backrest; in the Comfort
sleep deprived for a variety of reasons. Did variant, Riquadra is embellished with armrests which reproduce
you know that driving deprived of sleep is rectangles with smoothed edges.
equivalent to driving drunk – in terms of Completing the collection is the Relax model, a lounge armchair
mental alertness? without armrests; this model is wider than the other two versions. The
Vencasa provides a customised sleep circular body is wide and it oozes comfort, just like the backrest, which is
solution to help you benefit the most spacious and welcoming.
from your sleep time. Their range of No matter which model you opt for based on your requirements, the
Motorised Adjustable Sleep Systems end result is a formal juxtaposition in which one geometrical figure
promises to make sleeping a healthy and dominates the other according to the perspective from which you look at
restorative experience! They are designed it. Riquadra collection wins you over thanks to the versatility of its design
to accommodate different positions as and the chance to personalise the chair fabric cover with an infinite range
they recline and incline in two parts, the of colours.
upper and lower body. www.cavalleri.com
www.vencasa.co.za
It’s hot, it’s happening, it’s CITY!
Giano, the two ‘faces’ of an exclusive accessory
Bring the outside in with the plain
Depicted with two faces, Janus looks in opposite directions:
texture surface. City offers a slick edge
towards the past and towards the future.
and practicality to any quality interior, be
Just like the new “Giano” (Janus) chest of drawers in Alivar’s
it Office, Hospitality or Home.
Home Project collection, which not only takes its name from this
ancient Roman god, but also draws upon his strong symbolism.
www.themillfabrics.co.za
Designed by Giuseppe Bavuso, Giano is a bedroom accessory
that’s inspired by the past, with its neo-vintage charm being
defined by contemporary style.
This piece features drawers of two different sizes, designed
to store clothing, and side compartments with inner shelves
for small daily objects, as well as hooks to keep belts and ties
well organised. Just like Janus’s two faces, two large, full-length
mirrors open up and close to the sides, revealing or concealing
as necessary, the two side compartments with their lacquered
finish and delicate linen colour.
Yet more space is created with the central mirror, which is
fixed and always visible, giving the chest top greater depth.
Measuring 163 cm high and 65 cm wide, Giano has an
important presence and is made entirely from heat-treated oak,
black oak and Italian walnut, upholstered with elegant leather, as
are the drawers and the handles with their visible stitching and
satin nickel inserts.
www.cavalleri.com
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The Next Step workshop Simple Lines
by Lauren Walding
T H
he IID recently facilitated THE er first significant project,
NEXT STEP workshop was hosted unknown to her at the time,
by their Corporate members was her very own home. Ermie
Belgotex and Cube Gallery, and fabulous spotted a run-down old house in a sleepy
lunches were served by Chefs in the suburb in East London and it ignited a
Kitchen. Starting a business in the creative spark within. It was a serious fixer-upper
industry can be daunting. The workshop but all she knew at the time, being a
captured the essence for sound business considerate mother, was that this house
practices, implementing viable business was livable and big enough to sleep their
strategies in the interior field, knowing bustling young family of six. The rest she
where to find typical legal information could work on later, and oh that she did!
regarding the built environment and how Ermie’s love of renovation and décor
to interpret the content. The purpose of the came to life as she started to work on her
East London IID Ambassador
workshop was to direct new and existing new abode. She found she had an eye for
Ermie Pascoe
entrepreneurs to ultimately implement educational institutions have started to sell an ‘experience’. The workshop focused potential and the creative flair to see this
long-term successful entrepreneurs. teach, not everyone was taught this aspect on how to ‘sell’ a ‘design experience’ to the vision through into the beautiful reality it
The course was broken down into three of professional practice in the past and the market in a sensible way. would one day become. There was much somewhat hidden talent and felt the urge are what seem to make the most impact –
components: course was intended to bridge the gap. The The enjoyment of designing will not be underlying historical beauty to the house to start sharing it. Stepping into a brand a lick of fresh paint, changing the flooring,
The Design Thinking Process (DTP) legal changes that have taken place in the enduring if the hours a designer spends - the old floorboards spoke to her, begging new industry at the age of 45 is incredibly incorporating special lighting and adding
facilitated by The IDEA Collective industry of the built environment need working is not profitable. The secret to remain a part of the household’s daunting, and a challenge most people accent walls make a world of difference to
guided attendees in a practical hands-on to be understood by both the registered to the success of a design business is journey, and the beautiful bay windows choose to avoid, but with her experience, a a tired, old space.
approach to the DTP and how they can practitioners as well as the public. To balanced on the designer’s ability to plan longed to bear witness to the remarkable desire to innovate and an inspired attitude One of the first official jobs undertaken,
take their client’s through this process, a large extent the legal structures and his/her own ‘time’ and ‘money’. This could changes that were to come, inside and that had been building up for decades; she shortly after Ermie qualified as a decorator,
not only to be sure that they understand protocols that have been put in place are be achieved by establishing what your out. She retained and celebrated many took the leap and her decorating career was an overhaul of Tau Game Lodge in
the client’s wants needs and dreams but to protect the public. The IID has been break-even point is and using this ‘secret of the original classical features, such as took flight. “Simple Lines” was born. the world renowned Madikwe Game
to relate in an empathetic way that builds working with SACAP to find solutions to tool’ to align your business accordingly. the grand fireplace in the formal lounge, Serene. Sleek. Classic: Words that Reserve. She took on the role gallantly,
longstanding relationships and a platform the appropriate inclusion of the Interior In conclusion, the Next Step Workshop while managing to modernize it into a come to mind when walking into a space but remembers feeling nervous. She didn’t
for ongoing business. Practitioners in the built environment. is structured to equip the designer/ contemporary, comfortable dream home newly refurbished by Simple Lines. Her want to disappoint, being so new to the
The legal component of the course The business component: even though architect/ interior designer with skills that showed off her unique taste. personal style is simplistic classic. She game. She learnt fast and started building
was written to assist those in the built people are exposed to basic business to identify his core business and align She was a full-time mother while also always incorporates varying textures, up suppliers quickly. The job took ten
environment who needed to gain an principles at design schools, students business strategies accordingly. We focus working hard to climb the beauty ranks uses naturally inspired paints and tries months to complete but the end result
understanding of the key legal documents are seldom taught how to apply these on sound financial tools to implement at Avroy Shlain Cosmetics. She didn’t to include pops of colour to brighten up was better than she’d ever imagined. The
pertinent to the built environment skills. With the Next Step Workshop, we viable business ideas and how to design have much free time, but whenever she a space. Carefully selected lamps and reaction from the client was so positive
and where to find them. The intention accentuated the most crucial aspects of a long-term marketing plan. The IID is had a minute, it would be spent flicking big rugs are a must in most rooms she and since then, her confidence and client
was to familiarize attendees with the managing a viable business. We focused hoping to next facilitate this workshop in through décor magazines. She had a decorates. Ermie feels the small tweaks base has skyrocketed. She’s since gone
key legal role players and the key legal on the identification of the ‘essence’ of Cape Town and there will be a The Next on to work on many residential and
criteria required to practise in the built a design enterprise. People needed to Step workshop No 2 early next year in commercial spaces and has loved working
environment in South Africa. understand ‘what’ they really sell. We think JHB. with such a diverse array of interesting
Whilst it has become content that the we sell a design service but in reality we national@iidprofessions.org.za people. She treasures all her relationships
that have stemmed from the job, both
clients and suppliers.
Ermie says: “I have been at this for
eighteen and a half years and am not
ready to step away from this life just
yet.” She found her passion and bravely
chose to make a career out of it later in
life. This career now brings her immense
fulfillment. The leap was worth it. Feeling
inspired? dw
www.iidprofessions.org.za
22 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 23KSA
KSA update October 2019
T
wo big events have been on the
KSA calendar recently - our
Gauteng golf day and the last
networking evening in the Western Cape
for 2019.
The 19th of September saw our Gauteng
members gather at the Dainfern golf club
for their annual golf day. We had a full
field of golfers all eager to take advantage
of a day out of the office, enjoying the
fine weather and socialising with their
industry colleagues. The event was MC’d
by cricketing legend Fanie de Villiers
whose services were sponsored by Sonae
Arauco. We also had an amazing response to was a huge success. The hosts went all out account in January 2020 and we hope to
The event was a huge success and this our auction and barrel of booze raffle. with the food and drink, spoiling their connect with consumers and industry
was hugely due to the support of our hole Our huge thanks to Darrin and Delia and guests with a sushi and gin bar. Each professionals alike on this platform.
and prize sponsors: PG Bison, Hansgrohe, their team at Dainfern for all their efforts guest also received a goodie bag to thank We are still working closely with SAFI
Austro, Caesarstone, Easylife Kitchens, in helping to make this a top-class event. them for their support of the event before and their work to create an industry
Totai Gas, National Edging, Maxima We look forward to next year’s event. they headed home. master plan in the hope of overnment
Software, Grass, Whirlpool / KIC, October saw KSA Cape Town hold The 2020 KSA Consumer Guide is support for the kitchen and furniture
Optima Kitchens, Cosentino, Upper Edge their last product networking event for now well under way. Our team is busy manufacturing industry. The consulting
Products, Morrells, Niemann SA, Sonae Our winners for the day were: • Nearest the pin on the 16th – Gareth 2019. This was hosted by Caesarstone finishing off the advertising space and firm putting the master plan together
Arauco, Halewood, Boardmart, Dezign a • Nearest the pin on the 4th – Layton Vermaak and Natural Stone Warehouse at Natural the articles for the booklet, and we are has begun engaging with our members
Door, Whitley Hall and Just Stone. • Nearest the pin on the 6th – Guy • Longest drive on the 9th – Gareth Stone Warehouse’s newly renovated making the final decisions as to which to ensure comprehensive input from the
Jenkins Vermaak premises. The big news of the event lucky kitchen member will have their kitchen industry is included in the plan.
• 5th place – team PG Bison was the announcement that Natural kitchen grace the cover of the booklet. With the industry silly season well
• 4th place – Team Upper Edge Stone Warehouse would be rebranding The KSA Consumer Guide if a popular under way, our members are all very
• 3rd place – Team Whirlpool themselves and changing their name to booklet with consumers and industry busy preparing for year-end. The KSA
• 2nd place – Team Cosentino Continua. It was very exciting to see the professionals alike as it contains volumes office will be open till 20 December.
• 1st place – Team Hansgrohe unveiling of the new logo and look and of valuable information. The 2020 book The last date we will be able to process
feel for the company and we were proud will be released in print and online at the disputes that require a site inspection is 6
to update their branding on the KSA end of January 2020. December. Any site inspections required
website shortly after the event. The KSA team are also hard at work after this date will be handled in the new
With over 180 industry people in preparing their social media platforms year.
attendance from interior designers, for 2020. We are excited to announce Despite year-end coming closer we
kitchen industry and architects, the event that we will be launching an Instagram still have several events coming up. KSA
KZN will be holding their final event
of the year in November. This will be a
dinner at the 9th Avenue Waterside yacht
club with Patrick Walker (chairman of
KZNIA) as guest speaker. KSA CT will be
acknowledging their members receiving
industry awards at a brunch also to be
held in November. We also have our last
industry visit to the Eastern Cape and
Garden Route where Kerryn Bailey will
be checking in on our member and other
industry players in the region. dw
www.ksa.co.za
24 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 25PRODUCT
DESIGN
Design is a culture of living with
pets. Each product originates from an
inspiration, an emotion, from travel
annotations, from the desire to create
Tunnel: Width 270 mm x products dedicated to animal attitudes,
Depth 880mm x and at the same time to satisfy the concept
Height 940 mm of beauty, and then to be expressed in a
finished object. The main inspirations
are born from the natural world, that is
reflected in the product names, as well
as the historical-cultural references,
indigenous cultures, the design of the 60s.
Pet Home Collection is an ergonomic
line, made by Italian master craftsmen. It
is noteworthy for the degree of research,
quality of design, and constructive natural
materials that ensure exclusivity of every
object. Solidity, function, and beauty are
the relevant elements of each product.
The interactive ease between animal
and object arouses unique emotions
thanks to their intrinsic characteristics.
The products have their own autonomy,
so they easily fit different environments
and styles of our homes.
Cat60: Width 240 mm x Depth 630 mm x Height 940 mm
Pet Home
Collection
By Pierangelo Brandolisio
P
ierangelo Brandolisio, the project
leader of the winning work Pet
Home Collection explains: Pet
Home Collection is an ergonomic line,
made by Italian master craftsmen. It is
particular for the degree of research,
quality of design, and constructive natural
materials that ensure exclusivity of every
object. Solidity, function, and beauty are
the relevant elements of each product.
Every object of the collection has pleasing
features for animal habits and instincts,
and meets the aesthetic needs of interior
design.
26 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 27PRODUCT
DESIGN
Kanak: Width 830 mm x Depth 150 mm x Height 640 mm
functionality, ergonomics, engineering,
presentation, innovation, usability, fun
Baco: Width 400 mm x Depth 830 mm x Height 960 mm
details, technology, and any other specific
points that could be considered, each
of these points are further weighted for
different jury groups.
Twenty years of experience in the world Pet Home Collection was realized by
of architecture and love for detail have Architect: Alessandro Da Rold
lead the architect. Pierangelo Brandolisio
to give life to new experiments. A Photography / Elia Falaschi / Paul Croes
continuous and constant research has and Inge Nelis / Lisa Tramontina dw
allowed him to develop completely
innovative products for the specific needs www.brandodesign.it
of our four-legged friends, based on the
concept of ergonomics and beauty. A
fundamental research tool is the constant
observation of animal behaviour, which
comes from everyday life with the cat and
the dog.
The Bronze A’ Design Award is a
prestigious award given to top 10%
percentile designs that has exhibited an
exemplary level of greatness in design. Dune small:
The designs are judged by a panel of three Width 950 mm x
different judges which is composed of Depth 530 mm x
Academic, Professional and Focus Group Height 130 mm
Members. The designs are evaluated
with score normalization to remove any
biases and are voted on aspects such as
28 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 29COMMERCIAL
INTERIOR
design of the two elements making up the
The elegance and functionality of the Ego ego system, whose sinuous silhouettes
accentuate the soft and sophisticated feel
kitchen by ABIMIS in Stockholm of the entire setting.
Opposite the kitchen block stands a
I
generously-sized wooden table, complete
n an apartment in the centre of flooring and the large table placed right at incorporated directly into the module. with chairs that are the perfect match - in
Stockholm, the Servabote architects the centre of the space. The bold, modern The module is also completed with two terms of “rust” hue and texture - with the
practice decided to include an Ego personality of the premises can be found vertical refrigerated tall units which, ceiling lamp, the kitchen model tap, and
kitchen to further enhance the value of in the choice of a stainless steel kitchen, in order to accommodate the special also the padded parts of the delightful
the aesthetic styling that distinguishes which made it possible to include the requirements due to space restrictions, sofa set up in the corner with a view of
the interiors of this particular project. excellence, technology and reliability of were custom-made to fill a corner while the window.
The surface area spans 290 square metres ABIMIS solutions within the project. at the same time ensuring they remained A blend of tradition and modernity
which were refurbished directly by the In the dining area of the home, all the fully functional. distinguishes the kitchen in this
owners, who also own the architects’ elegance of the Ego kitchen immediately These tall units are equipped apartment, where the owners did not
studio practice and who divide their time stands out, with its characteristic rounded with the Cold Control System, the want to forego the functional aspects.
between Stockholm and their residence in edges that lend the surroundings a technological innovation by ABIMIS They therefore included the very best and
Spain. For their Swedish apartment, they sophisticated yet at the same time bold comprising refrigerated tall units that finest technical, styling and functionality
picked a style that teams contemporary personality. The Ego kitchen in this can be fully customised. The appeal of levels in their home. dw
taste with more traditional and natural case consists of a single stainless steel the composition therefore stems from the
features, such as the use of wood for the block that supports the tops which are use of the stainless steel finish, from the Photo credit: Matteo Cirenei
30 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 31COMMERCIAL
INTERIOR
Europea wins the award for the most dw
beautiful restaurant in America at the
prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
P
rovencher_Roy designed the Relais & Châteaux star chef Jérôme Ferrer
new quarters of Jérôme Ferrer’s began to envision his next restaurant as a
Europea restaurant, located in the vast stage. “From these reflections would
effervescent heart of the city’s downtown. emerge the premise for the new Europea
The restaurant moved to its new address location: a grandiose space where
in late 2018, and has distinguished customers could participate in an intense
itself internationally by winning at the and moving experience revolving around
prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design food, enhanced by a stylish, timeless
Awards in the “Americas Restaurant” decor,” explains Paul-William Francoeur,
category, and at the 2019 Best of Canada designer and partner at Provencher_Roy.
Awards Competition, organized by Europea’s open layout facilitates
Canadian Interiors magazine. It has stood orientation and getting one’s bearings.
out thanks to its discreet sophistication, It is subdivided into different zones
the richness of its materials, its that lead into one another, conducive to
remarkable cuisine and its well-thought- discovery, with monumental wooden
out circulations. arches that delineate these spaces and
Harbouring a keen desire to refresh their different functions. Upon entering dw
his menu and surprise his customers, the establishment’s hotel-like lobby, the
32 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 33COMMERCIAL
INTERIOR
room consists of an open kitchen, amply
fenestrated, that enlivens the space and
Everything had to be delivered on a very
tight deadline. Indeed, between the initial
Window Treatments
meeting with the client and the delivery
date, a mere 10 months elapsed. The space
chosen, at 1065 de la Montagne, formerly
housed a small, two-storey restaurant and
a large vacant space. It was necessary to
merge these two sections into a cohesive
whole. The designers took the time to
carefully study the circulation patterns
of wait staff and patrons in order to
fully leverage the space and optimize its
functionality.
Provencher_Roy, working with various
artists, created several one-of-a-kind
custom pieces for the project, including
furniture, lighting fixtures, wooden
elements and the oversize floral carpet.
In addition, the choice of noble materials,
such as walnut and marble, dovetailed
with the project’s initial aim: to emphasize
refinement and elegance through the
definition of the interior volumes, and
to anchor the restaurant into its context.
With their timelessness, Europea’s
interiors provide a perfect setting for the
pleasures of fine dining as a performance!
“A space that masterfully plays on its
scale and offers the ‘quietness’ required
to fully appreciate the immaculate use
of materials and detailing from walls to
floors to stairwell, balustrade to screens. It
is both ultra classic and modern, its cool,
uncluttered corners and passages giving
off an air of cool, confident grandeur,”
said Leigh Robertson, Editor-in-Chief
of ELLE Decoration Magazine (South
Africa) and judge at the Restaurant &
Bar Design Awards, when rewarding
Provencher_Roy on October 3rd.
Technical sheet
• Location: 1065 de la Montagne,
Montréal, Québec, Canada
• Client: Jérôme Ferrer / Groupe Europea
client is at once immersed in the chef ’s staircase leading to the mezzanine. • Year: 2018
bold and grandiose universe. The patron finally penetrates into the • Carpet: Shaw Hospitality
The patron then moves to the bistro: impressive 160-seater dining room. A • Lighting: Lumenpulse and Absolux
lively café by day and intimate lounge two-level mezzanine covers half the floor Lighting
by evening, it is a sober, muted space area, with five-metre high ceilings, walls • Natural marble, natural stone and
that evokes the gentleman’s clubs of the entirely in wood, ornate mouldings, ceramic: Ciot
bygone century. Next, the anteroom: a enormous glass windows, and, as a • Wooden floors: Mirage
transitional space between the bistro and showpiece, a singular carpet inspired by a • Photography: Laurent Guérin dw
the dining room, it houses a cellar that is work by American photographer Ashley
deployed over two floors and a circular Woodson Bailey. The heart of the dining www.provencherroy.ca/en/
34 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 35WINDOW
TREATMENTS
An Open and
Shut Case.
by Mila Crewe Brown
O
ften overlooked, window
treatments can have a huge
impact on the way we read a
room. They have the ability to frame
a view or cosset the person within the
home. Thankfully, the range of options
available is ever expanding. Once reserved
for practicality and used only for privacy
or ventilation, contemporary window
coverings can block harsh UV rays and
glare, protecting furniture and floors, they
can offer both views and privacy in one, as
well as comprehensive security.
Gaining in popularity, roller blinds are a
clean and contemporary option for shading
since they’re inconspicuous and their neat
profile suit the clean lined aesthetic of
modern homes. Their ability to block sun
(protecting furniture) as well as offer views
in the case of sheer styles is impressive and
the range of colours and opacities suits a Thankfully, sustainability has a growing is manufactured, 11 plastic bottles have Roman blinds as well as those after the
vast number of applications. place in the window coverings industry been recycled and used. seamless operation of modern roller
today. Multiple award winner Eco Essence This year’s Product of the Year systems with a bead-chain, Hartmann &
by Coulisse is leagues ahead thanks at the WCMA (Window Covering Forbes is certainly moving with the times.
to the brand’s ground-breaking use of Manufacturers Association) awards We love that the brand uses renewable
100% recycled PET bottles. It’ll help to was given to Rollerfold by Hartmann & natural woven fabrics with low to no
know that for every square meter of Eco Forbes. With the blind’s dual focus that VOC’s for their luxurious, organic look as
Essence roller blind woven fabric that suits those wanting traditional folding well as their sustainability benefits.
36 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 37WINDOW
TREATMENTS
shutters are a fantastic bridge between
the look and the durability. Engineered
wood versions are an even closer cousin
of traditional shutters for those wanting
the wood look. There are a vast number
of companies in South Africa who
specialise in these window treatments,
such as American Shutters and Plantation
Shutters to name a few.
And then there’s the game changer:
security shutters, which have done
away with the need to forgo beauty for
safety. Consumers, particularly here in
South Africa, are able to sleep easier at
night thanks to the sturdy bolt locking
mechanisms and solid aluminium
construction that these shutters offer.
Last, but certainly not least, curtains
cannot be overlooked. They’ve taken
their fair share of judgement as the
dated option, but the best decorators and
designers know that a well-made curtain
in a beautiful fabric brings a dose of
softness to a room that no other window
treatment has been able to achieve. The
more generous, interlined and fuller
versions will bring a sense of luxury and
warmth to the home while sheer fabrics
have a breezy romanticism to them.
Always revolutionizing the industry, A combination of the two can also be
Hunter Douglas recently launched their achieved by using a double rail, where a
Track Glide shades to much acclaim, heavier curtain is hung separately in front
winning themselves Best New Technical of a sheer one, allowing the user to open
Innovation prize at WCMA. Ever tried or close whichever is desired. dw
opening a set of French doors with shade
blinds above them? Designed specifically
for doors and windows that swing, or
tilt-and-turn in the case of European
fenestration, this is a genius honeycomb
shade system that is fixed to the frame
itself and thus will not obstruct the
opening and closing process.
Timber shutters remain the mark of
the Mediterranean. Originating from
countries like France and Italy, they
have been celebrated for their ability
to offer ventilation, shade and privacy
interchangeably in one package. Moreover,
they channel a relaxed and traditional
aesthetic, one that spells beach house or
Tuscan villa. Even the shutter stoppers
available these days, particularly the cast
iron versions, nod to the simplicity and
craftsmanship of past eras.
Modern shutters take this offering one
step further with none of the maintenance
of timber. Made from aluminium, these
38 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 39WINDOW
TREATMENTS
Cellular Perfect
Fit Blind
P
erfect Fit® is a revolutionary system
that enables window blinds to be
fitted perfectly onto most double
Conference Centres
glazed windows and doors, with no holes
drilled into your uPVC frame.
Blind Designs’ has also developed a
magnetic system to allow Perfect Fit to
be fitted to even more types of windows,
including aluminium and wooden frames.
(The magnetic frame is secure and
easily removable to allow for cleaning.)
Perfect Fit Konnect uses magnetic strips
that, when fitted to the window, secure the
blind into position
The unique Perfect Fit blind fits neatly
onto the window and enhances your
privacy because there are no gaps down
the side of the blind.
The Cellular fabric is available in light
filtering and blackout fabric options,
the Perfect Fit frames and headrails are The blind is operated by hand and has
available in three colours; White, Silver no cords or chains that make it child
and Anthracite and pet safe, it can be configured as a
The incredibly efficient cellular top down or bottom up application. The
blinds not only look great but also help Cellular Perfect Fit can also be adapted for
keep energy costs down. Their unique skylight applications. dw
honeycomb structure creates a thermal
barrier between the room and window to www.blinddesigns.co.za
provide additional insulation.
40 November 2019 • dw dw • November 2019 41CONFERENCE
CENTRES
Big business... and the most appropriate and practical
seating arrangements.
and growing The movement of attendees and staff
during the course of a conference, for
example to breakaway rooms or to view
by Wilma de Bruin exhibitions, etc. is another important
consideration. Other set-up requirements
B
usiness meetings and conferences such as banqueting stations, staging
in South Africa are big business and audio visual, which may reduce the
– and the Meetings, Incentives, overall space, also need to be considered
Conferences and Exhibitions (Mice) carefully.
industry is growing at a rapid pace. High- If you lack even one of the above, there’s
level conferences covering just about every a good chance your conference is going to
industry, issue and cause are all the rave, wind up saddled with an inefficient floor
luring a growing number of delegates from plan.
all over Africa as well as from the rest of
the world. Technology, equipment
a hefty R115bn to the South African Above - The Mill Fabrics’ Retro range. Gone are the days when simply meeting
This was acknowledged by former
economy. This 40 colourway collection is suited for customer expectations was acceptable;
Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom earlier conference, auditorium and theatre seating;
this year when he pointed out that “all To further boost growth in the industry hospitality, corporate and residential purposes.
going forward, technologically speaking,
signs are that the industry is growing and maintain South Africa’s status as a Retro is inspired from Scandinavian design to it will be critical to completely ‘wow’
rapidly. One of the most reliable tests of this preferred conference and business events emphasize clean and pure lines. Its Soil & Water attendees, delegates and guests. regulator ICASA, will the more established virtual suggestion boxes, networking
destination, it is vital that planners and Repellent treatment and 75% Recycled content As an ever-growing number of mobile operators in the country be able to (delegates getting to know each other),
statement is the fact that new conference
venues stay abreast of industry trends in will put your Conference Centre on a global attendees use social media to live-tweet or
centres are constantly opening and that launch 5G services. matchmaking (pairing attendees with like-
standard!
there is plenty of money being invested in every conferencing area, pundits agree. www.themillfabrics.co.za
post interesting insights online as they’re Besides online event registration minded individuals), analysis of content
the industry.” heard, excellent cellphone reception and - which is quite common practice sharing and interaction patterns, and
Recent research commissioned by Floor plans, capacity the fastest possible Wi-Fi connection these days - it is expected that on-site gamification are also continually being
the South African National Convention Without a proper floor plan/layout, a past and incorporate them in your own, are absolutely essential. While a number registration providers will increasingly expanded and set to become mainstream
Bureau shows that the country hosts about conference or any other business event according to some seasoned planners. of global operators have already started start using smart technology such as due to their wide-ranging functionality.
1 million business-events delegates every may simply end in disaster. On the other Before even thinking about a venue, an launching their fifth generation (5G) Facial Recognition (FR) to reduce event (https://congrex.com/blog/conference-
year, and that this tourism sub-sector hand, when designing a conference floor, exact needs list should be drawn up. First wireless networking technology services, check-in times. technology-magnify-impact/)
alone supports some 250 000 jobs directly there’s really no need to reinvent the wheel; and foremost you need to determine the South Africa is lagging behind in this Features offered by dedicated apps and Likewise, virtual or augmented reality
and indirectly. The Meetings Africa 2018 you can look at a few of the most common, amount of space that the event will in fact regard. Only when more spectrum is software, for example chatbots enabling live (VR/AR) technology is increasingly being
conference furthermore revealed that most popular and most successful plans require, the number of delegates, including licensed to them by the communications polling, Q&A functions, online surveys, used to offer interactive experiences such
business tourism has already contributed and layouts of similar events in the recent keynote speakers, that are likely to attend as sneak-peek style venue tours, step-by-
step venue directions, delivery of remote
speeches or even virtual attendance.
Wearable technology, such as smart
watches, wristbands and badges, is also
expected to further evolve, aiding enhanced
interaction. A prime example highlighted
by Swedish meetings expert Bibi Rydbacken
was the device used by Hillary Clinton
during the 2016 presidential election when
audience reactions and emotions to her
nomination were monitored and measured
via their bracelets.
Furniture:
Lightweight, ergonomic stacking
chairs that promote good posture and
enhance focus and concentration as
well as freedom of movement during
meetings and conferences, are increasingly
the preferred conference seating option.
Likewise, conference tables should be
lightweight so that they can easily and quickly
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