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52 SOCIETYHanging out with Cape

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ED’S LETTER

The recent announcement of Cape Town as the World Design Capital for 2014 is a coup indeed. We beat out heavyweight � rst-class cities such as Dublin, Ireland, and Bilbao, Spain, and now sit alongside design greats, such as Turin, Italy. However, the question must be begged: are we really that surprised by SA’s latest win?

In recent years we have been making a name for ourselves and causing a stir in the circles of our more worldly brothers, not to mention � lling our awards bucket with accolade after accolade, so much so that the cup of honour truly doth run over.

Hosting the Soccer World Cup in 2010 was arguably one of our biggest achievements, but SA has, in fact, been setting itself apart from other countries for quite some time. Take Condé Nast Traveller’s World Travel Awards, for example. We regularly make their top lists, and this year is no di� erent: CNTraveller’s Gold List 2011 looks at the best hotels in the world in terms of exclusivity and luxury as voted by Condé Nast travellers, thus bringing an interesting and diverse dynamic to the voting process.

Of the total 108 properties in the Gold List, 19 – or 17% of the vote – are South African. They include, among others, Le Franschhoek Hotel, in Franschhoek, the Cape Grace, in Cape Town, the game reserve Bushmans Kloof, in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape,

Joburg’s Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa, and Londolozi Private Game Reserve within the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. And, according to Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011, our very own Singita Sabi Sand at Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve won the number two position.

It is not just our hotels that are bringing home the gold. South African chefs and their restaurants are competing against the best, too – and winning. The S. Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurant Awards are judged by over 800 international restaurant industry experts, and this year’s awards saw three South African establishments being placed in the top 100. They include Le Quartier Français of the Cape winelands in 36th place, Rust en Vrede in Stellenbosch in 61st place and La Colombe in Constantia in 82nd place.

And so, looking back on our achievements of 2011,I am con� dent that as a nation we will continue shining on the world stage. We are a serious competitor, and we arejust getting started. Bring on 2012!

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artwork hanging on the wall overlooking the

staircase – it’s by this very hip British artist

named Zoobs, and I just love its street art feel.’

So do we, in fact. We love it all. One thing’s

for certain: the view in Camps Bay just got a

lot grander. +27 (0)21 438 4253, thegrand.co.za

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Coff ee inspiration, revamped Winelands’ foodie wonders, and delish restaurant openingsCATHERINE

HENDERSON

of Fundamental

Displays, in Cape

Town, has launched

Creative Coffee

Mornings. She tells

us why coffee and

creativity are a fi tting pair.

Q What are Creative Coff ee Mornings all about?They happen on the fi rst Friday of

the month and it is an opportunity for

creative types to gather together. Each

event includes a 30-minute creative

story told by guest speakers, followed by

a Q & A. Creative Coffee Morning is free

of charge, with a cash coffee bar.

Q What inspired you to take this initiative?This is a platform for local creative

types to share their experience with a

group, and it is a window of opportunity

to capture, record and share our local

creative masterminds with the rest of

the world. I modelled my idea on the

Creative Mornings started in New York

by Swiss designer Tina Roth Eisenberg,

aka SwissMiss. We will soon be the Cape

Town chapter of the global network.

Q What has been the most memorable morning you’ve held to date?Each story is unique and inspirational

and takes my mind on a journey of

possibilities. I remember all 13 events

fondly, from the creative space and the

delicious coffee to the amazing creative

types who shared a moment together.

Q Where is the best place in Cape Town to get your daily coff ee fi x?Escape Caffè, for the ‘mmmolicious’

coffee experience, and Anthony’s Golden

Cup, for my daily get-up-and-go beans.

Q Why do coff ee and creativity make such a timeless pair?Coffee is a drink for every moment and

creativity is a part of every moment.

+27 (0)83 276 9051,

fundamental-displays.co.za

On a highWith a new season come new beginnings, and the Winelands’ culinary destination, Haute Cabrière

Cellar Restaurant, has taken on this maxim wholeheartedly. Having recently had a glamorous

interior and menu makeover, the restaurant has also appointed a new head chef, Ryan Shell, who

has developed a menu that features a number of Haute Cabrière’s signature dishes as well as

some of his own unique creations that we can’t wait to try. +27 (0)21 876 8500, cabriere.co.za

Lip-smacking MakaronMakaron, the French-inspired restaurant at fi ve-

star Majeka House in Stellenbosch, has reopened

in a brand-new space within the hotel. Etienne

Hanekom is responsible for the sophisticated

interiors. Beautiful design details can be found

everywhere, including in the bespoke handmade

crockery by the David Walters Studio. The

contemporary interiors complement the

restaurant’s cuisine, which is grounded in classic

French cooking techniques. There is also the new

bar and lounge, M, which takes its inspiration from

the Parisian salon. +27 (0)21 880 1549,

majekahouse.co.za

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Sugar and spiceThe mantelpiece that is Bree Street just got a new trophy in the form

of Sababa Kitchen & Deli. With their Middle Eastern infl uence, the

bright colours of the dishes are brought out by the

contemporary stark white interiors. Salads,

quiches, and cold and warm meat dishes

entice you to take a healthy, reasonably

priced sit-down lunch break or to take

away, while the sweet-treat display

will get your taste buds dancing.

+27 (0)21 424 7480,

sababa.co.za

Nature on a plateJacques Erasmus is complementing the interior of his country-cool restaurant,

Hemelhuijs, with a tantalising new summer menu inspired by nature. The

gastronomic symphony ranges from fresh salads – think white melon, radish, apple

and smoked Franschhoek trout – to mains of coconut-fried calamari with gingered

green papaya, peanut sauce and lime. +27 (0)21 418 2042, hemelhuijs.co.za

Pairing it downUntil 24 December, the Paarl-based wine estate, Avondale, will

be hosting food and wine pairings presented by well-known

TV show cook and food writer, Sonia Cabano. Avondale’s

wines will be paired with traditional festive fair that has been

given a contemporary twist. The best part of it all is that it

won’t break the bank – the food pairing is complimentary,

and visitors to the estate will only pay the standard R50

wine-tasting fee. Pairings will be held Monday to Saturday.

+27 (0)21 863 1976, avondalewine.co.za

Bear hugs for ChristmasThe Lindt Chocolate Gold Bear will warm the cockles of

anyone’s heart this festive season. Made from the fi nest

milk chocolate, Lindt’s newest character represents

affection, friendship, empathy and appreciation of

those we love, making it the perfect stocking fi ller.

+27 (0)21 421 3107, chocolatestudio.co.za

bright colours of the dishes are brought out by the

contemporary stark white interiors. Salads,

milk chocolate, Lindt’s newest character represents

affection, friendship, empathy and appreciation of

those we love, making it the perfect stocking fi ller.

+27 (0)21 421 3107, chocolatestudio.co.za

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Giant Leap

has 30 years’

experience

in providing

innovative

workspace

solutions and

subscribes to

the philosophy

that offi ce

design is

about creating

a space

that allows

people to be comfortable, empowered,

productive and effective. We chatted to

Head Designer TIM PRINS about

lighting up your space.

Q How important is lighting to an area?It’s essential, as it can impact on the

comfort and performance of staff. The

consequences of inadequate lighting

may range from a dreary working

environment to one that’s conducive to

eye strain, headaches, poor posture and

muscle fatigue.

Q What’s the latest in lighting trends?LED technology has advanced in leaps

and bounds since its inception. Just

about any conventional light fi tting can

now be replaced by an LED without

losing any effect, and there are huge

implications for power-saving, too.

Q Do you have a preference for any type of lighting feature?In the realm of offi ce design we are

governed by some certainties, such as

the general fi ttings and task lighting, but

fl oor lamps and hanging pendants are

an opportunity to add some interest and

colour to the design.

Q How can good lighting inspire employees?A well-illuminated offi ce will certainly

inspire employees to be more creative,

vibrant and alert, making them more

productive. Colours will be more

refl ective, which in turn will have an

impact on the staff. Lighting levels

are based on the application of the

room. For instance, lounge areas have

softer lighting.

+27 (0)11 880 1490, giantleap.co.za

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

Sit pretty this summer with original seating, tableware and eclectic home decor

Grand giftsThe Grand Gallery Boadicea, located at each of the Grand venues, are chock-full of lifestyle and

decor gifts, including French-style soaps, handmade key rings, bespoke perfume candles, silver

candelabras, bronze angels and an exclusive body bath collection. We’re mad about this imported

glassware from Portugal, which would make attractive focal pieces on any bar, table or desk.

+27 (0)21 425 0551, thegrand.co.za

African glamourA striking feature for any living area, Fellowes Interiors’ zebra ottoman is made from full

Burchell’s zebra skins from Tanzania. Perfect as an extra seat, footstool or even a table,

this ottoman can be customised for either round or square, tapered wooden legs. And

it is wonderfully unique thanks to its individual zebra markings. Available from Fellowes

Interiors, Victoria Wharf, V & A Waterfront. +27 (0)21 419 5555

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Comfortably ruggedHaving recently opened in the Cape Quarter, Zoya is your one-stop

shop for contemporary rugs. Its new range features rugs made of

pure viscose, UV and waterproof rugs for the patio or bathroom, and

‘reloaded’ old rugs that have been injected with new vigour and colour.

+27 (0)21 418 0805

No ordinary place settingNew to Sarah Ord Interiors is an exciting range of crockery and

tableware to complement al fresco dinner parties. The items are vibrant

and bright and include chunky earthenware bowls, platters and plates

coupled with sophisticated cutlery that’s made of beaten gold and

reminiscent of antique jewellery. +27 (0)21 422 3218, sarahord.com

A shed with credIsabelina Decor Shed has opened its fi fth branch at the V & A

Waterfront, just in time for gift shopping this festive season. In addition

to the store’s array of home decor and accessories, owner Judith

Matthews has released a bespoke fashion range that includes handbags,

belts, breezy slip dresses and many more accessories in this season’s

fresh palette of sorbet yellows and pinks.

+27 (0)21 418 5018, isabelina.co.za

Sofa perksFollowing the success of its

Westlake and Green Point

showrooms, Sofaworx has

opened up a factory shop in

Belville. End-of-range imports

and sofas upholstered in

discontinued fabrics are behind

the reduced prices. What a

bargain! +27 (0)21 951 6729,

sofaworx.co.za

With the festive season upon us, here is our pick of stocking fi llers and holiday experiences

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SUMMER SUSURRATIONWomen’secret has launched its swimwear range, featuring easily

combinable bikini tops and bottoms. There are various collections of

bikinis and one-pieces in the range that can be mixed and matched

according to your taste. Aside from the obvious – gorgeous cossies –

each collection also includes essential accessories and lots of matching

foulards. +27 (0)21 555 1743, womansecret.com

HOT RODHarley-Davidson held the offi cial launch of its 2012 model

range at Turbine Hall, in Newtown, where the Night Rod

Special caught our attention, thanks to its updated, tapered

tail section, more lightweight wheels, inverted front fork and

improved ergonomics. It might be too big and extravagant for

a stocking fi ller this Christmas, but what a ride!

+27 (0)11 884 0454, hdavidson.co.za

PLAY ITBoard games go hand in hand with family time and the holidays.

This year, prepare for the ultimate family championship with Dexter

and The Mentalist board games. Step into Dexter’s shoes and hunt down

a suspect who has slipped through the justice system, or be the fi rst person to

solve a murder à la Patrick Jane. Available from Prima Toys. primatoys.co.za

SALTY TREATSpoil your sweetheart with an unusual spa treatment

for Christmas. The Sanctuary Spa at Majeka House has

reopened and now offers SA’s fi rst Himalayan salt

crystal bed for halotherapy. This is a completely

non- invasive, deeply relaxing treatment that involves

nothing more than lying on a bed of Himalayan salt

crystals, heated to between 32°C and 40°C, and

letting the salt grains micro-massage your body as

they mould to your shape, supporting you exactly

where you need it. +27 (0)21 880 1549, majeka.co.za

A BELLE OF A BAGOn every girl’s wish list this

Christmas is the Gucci Bella Tote

Bag. At a whopping R18 760, we

hope you have been extra good

this year! Made with cuir leather,

it has an intricate woven handle

and woven leather bow as well as an

on-trend bamboo detail and tassels.

A gorgeous indulgence. +27 (0)11 784 2597

COOK UP A STORMHave some fun this Christmas with

Le Creuset’s range of great festive gifts.

We love the stoneware pudding dish.

lecreuset.co.za

POUR LIKE A PROTreat that pricey bottle of wine with due respect. The three-

piece Sommelier Set from Zwilling JA Henckels includes the

OxiPour aerating pourer with integrated stopper, a no-mess

corkscrew and a reliable LED display thermometer. It’s the

dream gift for the wine connoisseur. kitchenpassion.co.za

SUMMER LOVIN’Cover up or show off your summer

tan. However you wear Lilikoi’s

new 100%-cotton summery scarf,

make sure you go bold in colour

and print. +27 (0)82 780 3221

NOT SO SMALLThe Robertson Small Hotel, in the Cape,

is a fi ve-star country retreat that mixes

old-world charm with contemporary chic.

With its 10 spacious en-suite bedrooms and

the well-known Reuben’s restaurant,

it recently won the title of Best

Luxury Country Hotel in SA at

the World Luxury Hotel Awards

Gala Ceremony. It’s the perfect

summer country getaway

spot. +27 (0)23 626 7200,

therobertsonsmallhotel.com

GIVE A LITTLEGet into the philanthropic spirit while gift shopping this Christmas. Jenna

Clifford’s holiday gift set is made up of a luxury jam in either traditional

apricot or raspberry, accompanied by a master-crafted pewter spoon. All

of the proceeds will go to Money for Jam, which provides opportunity,

employment, skills transfer, education and mentoring to willing South

African moms, enabling them to reach their full potential. mfj.co.za

SALTY TREATSpoil your sweetheart with an unusual spa treatment

for Christmas. The Sanctuary Spa at Majeka House has

reopened and now offers SA’s fi rst Himalayan salt

crystal bed for halotherapy. This is a completely

non- invasive, deeply relaxing treatment that involves

nothing more than lying on a bed of Himalayan salt

crystals, heated to between 32°C and 40°C, and

letting the salt grains micro-massage your body as

they mould to your shape, supporting you exactly

where you need it. +27 (0)21 880 1549, majeka.co.za

NOT SO SMALLThe Robertson Small Hotel, in the Cape,

is a fi ve-star country retreat that mixes

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tan. However you wear Lilikoi’s

new 100%-cotton summery scarf,

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NEED FOR SPEEDThe new Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Cosmograph Daytona, designed

with speed and performance in

mind, is for the individual who has

a lust for life, a passion for freedom

and a spirit of adventure. This

iconic timepiece is worn by racing

champion Sir Jackie Stewart. Rolex

has launched a new version of the

Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph

Daytona, just in time for Christmas.

+27 (0)11 784 9230; rolex.com

WE WISH YOU A SCENTED CHRISTMASCreate a scented haven with Charlotte Rhys’

beautifully boxed gifts. Choose from Aroma room

spray fragrances or a variety of boxed candle gift sets

– perfect for stockings.

charlotterhys.com

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AND THE OSCAR GOES TO …For the man who has taste, style, and

everything else, Glenmorangie presents

Glenmorangie Signet. This award-winning

tipple has been voted Highland Single-

Malt Whisky of the Year 2011 by Whisky

Magazine, and will make the perfect gift

for the connoisseur.+27 (0)21 797 5450,

rgbc.co.za

Our pick of this silly season’s best festive drinks

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WHAT A PACKAGEWe love this single-malt whisky in

its contemporary, chic packaging.

The Macallan comes in three

varietals, 12 Sherry Oak, 15 Fine

Oak and 18 Sherry Oak, available in

bronze, green or purple gift packs.

+27 (0)21 797 5450, rgbc.co.za

CHRISTMAS COMBOTurkey? Check. Knorhoek Shiraz 2009? Check.

The perfect complement to a Christmas roast,

this new vintage was created from a unique

mix of soils, characters and microclimates. Ideal

growing conditions have

resulted in an intense

fl avour and complexity

of rich plum and

perfumed youngberries,

mixed spices and

white pepper.

+27 (0)21 865 2114,

BACK IN BLACKJohnnie Walker Double Black

is a smokier and more intense

version of its brother, Johnnie

Walker Black Label, for double

the fl avour. Serve with water

to release the smoky fl avours,

and make an impression on

your guests this Christmas.

0800 272 634,

brandhouse.co.za

HOLD YOURLIQUOR Dom Pérignon is celebrating its classic

2002 vintage by casing it in the carbon

black insulated Shield Box. Moët &

Chandon Impérial now comes in an

isothermic pack adorned with shiny

silver snowfl akes. And Veuve Clicquot’s

latest innovation is the Clicq’Up foldable

champagne bucket. domperignon.com;

moet.com; veuve-clicquot.com

GAGA OVER BELVEDEREAssociated with high-end fashion events

and endorsed by top recording artists,

such as Lady Gaga, Belvedere Vodka

Original has become known as the edgy

party drink. Summer 2011 just won’t be

the same without a Belvedere-infused

Cosmo. Cheers! belvederevodka.com

SHOT, ANYONE?Treat your host to a

bottle of Lovoka this

Christmas. Available in

chocolate or caramel, it’s

the perfect after-dinner

tipple. luvlovoka.com

BIGGER IS BETTERAsara’s fl agship Bordeaux blend now comes in

a magnum bottle. Beautifully presented, the Bell

Tower Estate 2004 has delicious, intense aromas

of black cherry and cassis, complemented by hints

of mocha. +27 (0)21 888 8000, asarawine.co.za

COCOA LOCOWhat would a Christmas party be without tequila? Recently launched in South Africa, Olmeca

Fusion Dark Chocolate Tequila is our new favourite party drink. You simply can’t go wrong with

this blend of favourite South American exports – tequila and cocoa. +27 (0)21 405 8800,

pernod-ricard.co.za

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HOT STUFF

Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts, 20 November –1 April 2012This year, Capetonians’ favourite

outdoor concerts at Kirstenbosch

kick off with Locnville and Jax

Panik. The season’s line-up features

chart-toppers in a range of genres,

from rock and jazz to pop and

classical. Now’s the time to mark

your diary and book your tickets.

Tickets R80–R125.

+27 (0)21 799 8783;

webtickets.co.za

Apricot picking at De Krans Wine Cellar, 23 November – 7 DecemberCelebrate summer and make your

way to De Krans Wine Cellar in

Calitzdorp for its annual apricot

picking season. Visitors can pick

and sample deliciously sweet

and juicy Bulida apricots at the

farm every day, except Sunday,

from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. Apricots are

charged at R3.90/kg. Bring your

own container or buy one on site.

+27 (0)44 213 3314, dekrans.co.za

Franschhoek Magic of Bubbles Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, 2–4 DecemberThe Franschhoek Magic of Bubbles

Cap Classique and Champagne

Festival, sponsored by Investec

Specialist Bank, has been given

a fashionable twist with the

theme of Black and White.

Participants include Backsberg,

Graham Beck Wines, La Motte,

Môreson, Pierre Jourdan, Simonsig,

Billecart Salmon, Tribaut and

Veuve Clicquot represent. Live

entertainment and food stalls

offering delicacies from the local

restaurants complete the scene.

Tickets R180. +27 (0)21 876 2861;

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The Phantom of the Opera 22 November – 15 JanuaryThis festive season, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary love

story, The Phantom of the Opera, is set to once again entrance

audiences with its mesmerising score and spectacular sets

and special effects. Playing at the Artscape Opera House, it

stars André Schwartz and Jonathan Roxmouth in the title role.

Tickets from R125.

+27 (0)21 421 7695; computicket.com

Not sure how your building

designs and ideas on paper

will translate in reality? The

Render Room has the solution.

Its energetic, photorealistic, 3-D

renderings bring architectural

concepts to life for architects and

interior designers. From plans

to elevations and right down to

the slightest detail, the Render

Room’s designers can help you

with all your design needs. They

can even create panoramic views,

renovation before-and-afters,

room-for-room renders, interior

and exterior renderings based on

any time of the day and lighting

condition simulations based on

the development’s location, and

can add realistic objects and

people to the renderings to make

them more lifelike.

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+27 (0)21 462 7910, renderroom.co.za

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PRIME PROPERTY

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� eatre Place is not only accommodation for rent, but also a visual biography of its proprietor – theatre producer extraordinaire, Pieter Toerien

Words Genevieve FisherPhotographs Tim Lake

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To say that Pieter Toerien, one of South Africa’s foremost theatre impresarios, has led an interesting life would be an understatement of note. Pieter has produced,

funded and brought hundreds of well-known theatre productions to local audiences, and so it is no surprise that his latest venture, Theatre Place, tends towards the dramatic. Set just off the vibrant Camps Bay beachfront, Theatre Place is a contemporary block of four apartments adjacent to Pieter’s Theatre On the Bay and is framed by the Twelve Apostles range.

‘The site where Theatre Place is now had two old beach cottages on it and when the plot came up for sale I jumped at it, mainly because I was nervous about what would be built there and I wanted to take control of that ambiguity,’ says Pieter. Once the transaction had gone through, Pieter came up with a big idea – a business idea. Most of the small commercial theatres in Cape Town, Theatre On the Bay included, are privately owned, and because the local live entertainment industry has been hit badly

by the global recession, theatre owners need to think outside the box office to generate an income. ‘The idea to build four rentable apartments, three as long-let ones and one for short-term rentals as well as for our use, was a strategic way to continue funding Theatre On the Bay. And it’s been very successful,’ says Pieter.

He enlisted architect Richard Honikman, with whom he had previously worked on his house and who, according to Pieter, knows how he thinks. He says, ‘I briefed Richard and he got it straight away. I wanted a contemporary block that not only took advantage of the sea views in front but also of the mountain views from behind. After every level was complete I would stand on the cement floor, look at the views and, pointing my finger as if I were producing a stage-show, say, “I want a window here, here and here”. It was important to me that Theatre Place should look like the sister of Theatre On the Bay, that patrons would look at one or the other and see that they belong together.’

Richard says, ‘Working with Pieter on this project was at all times stimulating and exciting. His vision, courage and creative spirit were energising.’

Pieter’s better half in all things interior, Shelley Rorke, was brought in to add that special touch of glamour and drama to two of the four apartments at Theatre Place. Having worked with Pieter before on the refurbishment of the downstairs bar area at Theatre On the Bay, Shelley believes that she and Pieter complement each other. ‘When we walked into a shop, Pieter saw the art and I saw the furniture, and together we decided whether a piece would work or not,’ she says. Shopping they did a lot of. Shelley confesses to turning Pieter into a shopaholic, although she believes he would never admit it. But when asked about his newfound hobby, Pieter not only fesses up, but does so with the same dramatic flair he showed when talking about placing windows in the preliminary structure of Theatre Place: ‘I love shopping now! It’s the best – going into a shop and saying, “I’ll have that, that and that!”’

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“After every level was complete I would stand on the cement floor, look at the views and, pointing my finger as if I were producing a stage show, say, ‘I want a window here, here and here’”

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They began by designing the interiors of the short-term-rental apartment, which is used as holiday accommodation or to house VIP guests or performers, and then did one of the longer-rent ones.

What strikes you when you walk into the first apartment is the large volume as well as the flow between the indoor and outdoor areas. ‘The ample space in the open-plan living area allowed for a large Pierre Cronje dining table that had been sitting in Pieter’s garage at home because it was too big. Hanging above it is a grand chandelier from the recent South African production of Evita, and together they fit perfectly in the space,’ says Shelley.

On the lower level are two sea-facing en-suite bedrooms, and a third with its own entrance and separate bathroom. ‘When I first met with Richard I made it clear that the upper level which had the best views was where the open-plan living area should be and the lower level should accommodate the bedrooms,’ says Pieter. But the walls are what Pieter and Shelley believe add that special something.

‘My favourite feature has to be the wallpaper in the two bedrooms and downstairs staircase,’ says Shelley. ‘They’re quite mad, and they delight me every time I go downstairs.’ The first bedroom is covered in Vivienne Westwood-designed wallpaper featuring florals in dramatic hues of red, black and white, while the second bedroom’s feature wall is not for the faint-hearted. ‘There is something quite eerie, yet very attractive, about having a wall full of eyes staring at you,’ says Shelley. She is not exaggerating: the monochrome colour palette is made all the more striking by the black-and-white wallpaper featuring close-ups of different women’s eyes, which make you feel as if you’ve either fallen down the rabbit hole or that your earlier cup of tea might’ve been spiked.

The apartment also features the collection of posters and artworks that Pieter has put together over the years. They all hang together in a clash of styles

that works. ‘The posters have been very effective in adding something special to the interiors Shelley’s overseen, and they also tell the story of Theatre On the Bay and my work,’ he says. ‘I’ve got a couple of London posters as well as ones of local productions and the actual photographs from those shows, such as the first Cats musical staged at Artscape in 2002. Everyone who stays here absolutely loves them.’

The holiday/VIP apartment was put on the rental market last November and the response has been overwhelming. Pieter attributes this to the sense of drama the interiors evoke. ‘For those of us in theatre, having eccentricity around is the norm, but for most other people it isn’t,’ he says.

When you stay here you feel as if you’re the star in your very own stage production, and like one of Pieter’s extraordinary plays, Theatre Place lets you escape from everyday life.

With thanks to …

Theatre On the Bay, +27 (0)21 438 3301, theatreonthebay.co.za

Opening page Pieter Toerien and Shelley Rorke have set the stage for opulent living. Opposite, clockwise from top left The upstairs living area leads out onto a

balcony with swimming pool and views; the chandelier used in the local production of Evita is set against two photopgraphs by Mark Steyn; the open-plan kitchen; one

of the many eccentric wall pieces. This page, clockwise from top left An en-suite bedroom with fashionable wallpaper by Vivienne Westwood; the stairwell leading to

the road is hung with theatre posters that complement the quirky city-inspired wallpaper; detail of scatter cushions in the open-plan lounge; Pieter’s collection of movie

and theatre posters are prominently displayed in the passageway; the art deco wallpaper in the one of the bedrooms heightens the sense of drama.

This family home at Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate captures the best of the Paarl Valley and the adjacent nature reserve

Marlese and Markus van Aswegen not only own this idyllic, double-storey, 665m2 abode,

but also spearhead the property development company responsible for its design and project management.

‘Through M & M Projects, we designed, planned, built and decorated this home,’ says Marlese. ‘We knew exactly what we wanted from the start, and enlisted the help of Graham Holland Architectural Designs to help us achieve it.’ And what did they want? Marlese puts it simply: ‘A warm family home where we could relax and entertain friends and family and where we could feel like we were on a permanent holiday.’ Its surroundings and proximity to nature are what set this four-bedroom mansion apart.

Situated on Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate, in Paarl, it overlooks the adjacent nature reserve that, thanks to the assistance of Cape Nature, a number of springbok, bontebok, grysbok and zebra now call home.

‘The site lends itself to a north-facing structure. We decided on a U-shape to best encapsulate the views, with the ground level being the living area with open-plan kitchen, dining space and entertainment room and the second floor housing the four en-suite bedrooms, gym and study,’ says Marlese. ‘One of my favourite things about this house is how, when you walk through the front door, your gaze is channelled to the staggered view of first the koi pond, then the pool area, next the nature reserve and finally, Paarl Rock.’

When you pull up to the home you’re met by a water fountain and landscaped garden that fit in seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The effect of the porte cochère when you look towards the frameless glass front doors is mesmerising: you can see right through the house to the other side, where any number of wildlife may be spotted. As Marlese says of these combined design features: ‘They give the space depth and make you feel part of nature.’

‘Nature’ doesn’t mean untamed. On the contrary: the interiors whisper about a quiet opulence every which way you turn. The double staircase, of the Hollywood Hills ilk, separates the top floor into two wings, with an inviting sitting area between them. The one wing comprises the master bedroom, gym and study area and the other accommodates another three en- suite bedrooms, lending privacy to the first wing. ‘The master bedroom offers you space, tranquillity and great views over the nature reserve, with the feeling that you’re away from home,’ says Marlese.

The open-plan ground level is laid out to accommodate the U-shape of the structure, with the koi pond recessed into the home and set off by glass panelling, making it seem as if the fish are swimming in the living space. Marlese’s favourite spot is the kitchen. ‘All the Miele appliances make the kitchen a chef ’s dream, and its open-plan design is perfect for entertaining guests,’ she says.

Another of her much-loved areas is the entertainment room, where a large, bold canvas print of the Manhattan Bridge overlooks the pool table. ‘This room is amazing in the evening because of the ambient and intimate lighting. We added a soft shadow line mood light on the outside of the bulkhead, combined with star lights and blue LED lights on the inside. They really work well together, especially with the blue felt from the pool table,’ she says.

If nature is the standout feature outside the home, then within its walls the lighting features and design are what grab you. ‘I’ve always believed that lighting is very important to the overall look of a home. We love the star lights, which can be seen at various areas in and around the house, especially at the entrance under the porte cochère.

‘Along the double staircase we’ve added an LED strip light inside each riser. These have a stainless steel cover with hairlines to create this beautiful feature light on the staircase. The main chandelier above the double staircase

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Words Genevieve FisherPhotographs Fiona Barclay-SmithAu naturel

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really brings it all together,’ says Marlese. As grand houses go, having just one chandelier isn’t enough.

In the dining area there is an awe- inspiring chandelier, handmade with interlocking glass pieces that can be adjusted to Marlese and Markus’ needs to really add that special touch to the space.

Flanking the front entrance outside there are two French Provençal-style

lamps that act in sharp contrast to the contemporary lighting just inside the doors. Surprisingly both lighting styles work well together and, in Marlese’s words, ‘give the house the advantage of two worlds’.

And that is the essence of this home – a luxurious interior where no expense has been spared, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Western Cape’s flora and fauna.

Seeff franSchhoekSeeff Franschhoek has been

appointed as the developer’s

on-site agency for Val De Vie

Estate, representing the sales

interests of the developer and

all other resales on the estate.

Since being appointed over

a year ago, Seeff has worked

alongside the developer to

promote the brand of Val De

Vie, emphasising the estate’s

impressive properties and the

enviable lifestyle it affords its

residents. To date, property sales at Val De Vie have far exceeded

all market expectations because of the excellent pricing levels. For

a modest levy of R1 995/month, each family has the use of the 25m

heated indoor pool, fully equipped gym, two tennis and squash

courts, and on-site equestrian and fly-fishing facilities as well as

access to the estate’s restaurants, wines and other amenities that

make living on this tranquil and secure estate a pleasure. Pricing

for plots starts at R600 000. Completed off-plan homes are priced

from R1,995 million and large villas are priced up to R12,25 million.

The Seeff sales team is experienced in offering turnkey packages

priced to suit all clients, spending time with them to assess their

needs, assisting them in choosing a suitable plot, liaising with the

pre-approved builders to design and build a quality home at an

affordable rate and generating substantial savings on transfer duties

on behalf of the clients. The home in this feature is available for

viewing by appointment and is priced at R8,9 million.

Professionals List

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Living Textures – Decor

+27 (0)21 554 5817, [email protected]

Miele – kitchen appliances

+27 (0)11 548 1900, miele.co.za

M & M Projects – Property Development

+27 (0)83 440 2690, [email protected], mmconcept.co.za

Seeff franschhoek – Property Services

+27 (0)21 863 6101, [email protected], seeff.com

Living Textures, +27 (0)21 554 5817

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Opening page M & M Projects is well known for its high level of personal service as well as for its style. The company operates extensively at Val De Vie Wine & Polo

Estate. This spread, top centre Living Textures is a supplier of decorative finishes that turn buildings into homes. It offers a broad and distinctive range of paint coatings,

wallpapers, flooring, lighting, handles, hardware, cornices and mouldings. Top right Miele is M & M Projects’ brand of choice, as the range exudes timeless design. Perhaps

more important for the discerning end-user is the German quality of Miele appliances, their special features, remarkable performance, durability and eco-sensitivity, all of

which is backed by exceptional service, making Miele the automatic choice. Bottom centre The main bathroom and other bathrooms in the house have frameless showers

in 8mm glass and chrome fittings, designed and installed by Durbanville-based AlProd Shower Doors.

M & M PrOjecTsEstablished in 2002, M & M Projects operates

extensively in Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate,

Big Bay Estates, Atlantic Beach Golf Estate and

Stonehurst Mountain Estate. M & M is all about

taking the effort out of building. The company

delivers a highly personal service and a final outcome

that reflects its style: modern, clean architectural

lines, open-plan living areas, innovative use of space

and high-quality finishes. Its hands-on team’s energy

and enthusiasm translates into everything they do,

and their dedication to each project is evident in

that many of their clients become their friends. For

M & M Projects, customer satisfaction is paramount,

from the moment it begins development to when the

client moves into the property. The company is always

prepared to enter a project at any stage because it

realises that its clients have different needs. From

unearthing its clients’ unique vision for their dream

home (off-plan developments) to providing a finished

product, M & M Projects is committed to taking the

stress out of building and creating a space which

clients will love. M & M Projects brings creative flair

to the decoration of each home, and its personalised

service extends to helping clients to source furniture

and decor and to helping them commission bespoke

artworks for their home.

Miele, +27 (0)11 548 1900

Al Prod shower Doors, +27 (0)21 979 5898

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We tell you everything you need to know about lighting your offi ce, retail space or home, and point out some de-light-ful designs

Ask any designer or architect what the most crucial element is in giving a space its de� ning character, and undoubtedly, lighting design will be at

the top of their list. We speak to a designer and an architect who give us their tips on how best to light up commercial and residential spaces. We’ve also got a whole host of new and inspiring lighting designs to brighten up your life!

Suppliers list …

Créma Design, +27 (0)21 434 0661, cremadesign.co.za; Fly-Pitecher Design, +27 (0)71 534 6364, fl ypitch.wordpress.com;

Glo Lighting, +27 (0)11 447 3667, glolighting.co.za; Head Interiors, +27 (0)11 325 2700, headinteriors.com; Heath Nash, +27 (0)21 447 5757,

heathnash.com; Limeline, +27 (0)21 424 8682, limeline.co.za; Okha, +27 (0)21 419 7003, okha.com; Robert Thomson, +27 (0)82 782 8863,

robert-thomson.com; The Modern Home Company, +27 (0)21 434 0611, modernhome.co.za; Weylandts, +27 (0)12 346 0418,

weylandts.co.za; Willowlamp, +27 (0)11 614 0292, willowlamp.com

Main, top right Willowlamp’s Spiral Nebula 1 000. Centre Heath Nash’s Bottleform Ball. Above left to right Balance Floor Lamp by Vibia;

DirectAxis campus and call centre, Cape Town, with interiors by dhk thinkspace; House Cochrane, KwaZulu-Natal, Metropole Architects.

By Genevieve Fisher and Anne Schauffer

CommercialProducts Residential

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What is your approach to designing lighting

features for a commercial space?

Lighting must always seek to capture

or enhance the ambience of the space.

It’s meant to contribute to the overall

atmosphere and play a role as a ‘feature’,

even when it’s switched off. We recently

oversaw the interior renovation of Planet

Restaurant at the Mount Nelson Hotel in

Cape Town, where we installed a chandelier

as a central lighting fi xture. It is both a

feature and a centrepiece, but it still fulfi ls its

role as a functional light fi tting. Even when

switched off it remains a compelling feature,

forming part of the overall design scheme,

as it mirrors the stars coming down on the

ceiling and pulls the space together.

What are some of the most important

points to consider?

The fi rst would be to capture and utilise

natural light. It is critical to do this in order

to establish the necessary shading devices.

You can then determine the type of interior

lighting that will complement the space.

Guido Tagge, director at dhk thinkspace, fi lls us in on what’s new, challenging, and important to remember when designing lighting for a commercial space

Using the right shading device is important,

especially within an offi ce environment where

you need to control the heat and glare, yet

retain visibility. This plays a bigger role in

buildings where you don’t have specialised

glazing systems in place. The second point

would be to integrate intelligent lighting

systems into the commercial space. These types

of lighting system are effective, as they measure

the amount of daylight coming in and reduce

the artifi cial lighting capacity accordingly. They

have built-in motion sensors, so should there

be no activity in the room the lights will switch

off automatically. Third, it is imperative to

consider the energy-saving contributions that

the effi cient use of natural light can make to an

offi ce or retail environment.

How can we incorporate natural light into a

commercial space?

You must never be too scared to remove an

entire facade and replace it with a glazed

shopfront in order to bring in natural light and

create an interconnection or seamless fl ow

between the interior and exterior environments.

Explore the options, think out of the box

or at least try and deviate from the typical

offi ce look, as you will then end up with a

more interesting space and a much more

stimulating place in which to work.

What are some of the current trends?

The latest trend is to view lighting fi xtures

as part of the space rather than as an

addition to the space. For instance, you

could consider whether light can form the

feature or be the feature of an entire wall

or entire ceiling. In this way the lighting

merges with the building or the building

becomes more entwined with the light.

One of the techniques employed is to use

translucent stretch fabric drawn over a

framework or design structure with a light

source or natural light positioned behind

it. It’s called ‘canvas lighting design’. It has

become popular because it not only offers

you the creative freedom to respond to the

interior, but also because it’s versatile and

fl exible. You can print on the canvas, span

large areas of wall, ceilings or any vast space

with it without the use of joints. The best

part, though, is that natural or artifi cial light

is easy to control. From a more practical

perspective, material-mounted light features

are easy and quick to install and can be

readily used elsewhere if necessary.

Describe some of the challenges you’ve

encountered and your solutions.

The most challenging factors are generally

low lighting budgets in conjunction with the

confl ict of interests between the landlord

and the tenant. Naturally, with everyone

being cost-conscious and reluctant to

spend more than required, ‘non-superior’

lighting solutions alongside high electricity

costs are the net result. To avoid this, the

responsibility lies with the designer to

develop or source lighting solutions with

specialists who can convince both parties to

contribute towards a long-lasting, energy-

effi cient design. It is part of the designer’s

role to educate the client about the best

lighting options and the cost implications

thereof. As designers we owe it to ourselves

and to our clients to share our insights and

knowledge. That way we can each become

more responsible for energy-saving and

ultimately work towards a brighter planet.

Left and above Interior design interventions

by dhk thinkspace: Planet Restaurant at the

Mount Nelson; the DirectAxis campus and

call centre in Dieprivier.

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� e team at KZN-based Metropole Architects chat to us about lighting from an architectural viewpoint and give us some useful pointers to consider when lighting up our homesWhat are the driving forces in terms of

lighting solutions for a residential space?

Practicality and ambience. First, meeting the

functional requirements of work and play,

and second, going beyond the ‘standard’

solution so as to enhance the experience

or mood of the activity. We don’t settle for

light that simply illuminates the room – we

look for light that gets noticed and places

the attention where it should be. In the

context of residential architecture, where

the user will possibly work but more than

likely socialise, relax, entertain and play,

lighting solutions can never only be driven

by meeting functional needs alone. The light

fi tting has always had its place as a piece

of art or sculpture. When people choose

lighting they typically choose decorative

light fi ttings because they can add to

the home’s value and aesthetic appeal. A

beautiful light fi tting or fi xture is an effective

tool to help enhance the luxury, grandeur,

fantasy, romance, elegance and beauty in

one or two rooms in a home.

Do you have a favourite type of light or

effects that you use often?

Yes, refl ected lighting, where the light source

is not directly visible but the resultant glow

has a presence and creates atmosphere. We

use various uplights and recessed bulkhead

lighting to achieve this. At the moment we’re

indulging in fi ttings by Italian lighting design

and manufacturing house, Artimede, as well as

Belgian lighting manufacturer, Delta Light.

Are there certain looks that you prefer for

specifi c rooms?

In terms of residential architecture, no two

situations are the same. Our lighting proposals

take cognizance of the individuality of the

building, the space and the owner rather

than working to a formula. In particular, an

understanding of the client’s lifestyle will

directly inform the resultant atmosphere

created by the lighting.

What are the current lighting trends?

The impending Eskom rate hikes are

forcing consumers to fi nd alternative, more

economically sustainable ways to supplement

their lighting and heating requirements. This in

turn creates a demand for lighting solutions that

can operate effectively within such a framework,

for example, LED lighting. The use of as much

natural light as possible within the home is

becoming increasingly popular as people opt to

save more electricity while not going without

the basic luxury of light.

Do you invite a lighting specialist to advise or

educate you in terms of new fi ttings?

Certainly. A lighting specialist is best placed to

advise on the latest and greatest, and where

things are going in their specifi c fi eld, and

inform our designs accordingly. Lighting is also

extremely technical and the detailed science of

lighting is often best left to the experts.

HOME LIGHTING TIPS

1. Types

Three main types of lighting can be

layered in a room to great effect:

Ambient – The room’s overall splash of

light as provided by lamps, overhead

lighting or ceiling-mounted fi xtures.

Task – Used to illuminate a specifi c

area for a more practical reason, for

example, a desk lamp or an under-

cabinet light in the kitchen.

Accent – Draws attention to

architectural or decorative aspects of a

room, such as an illuminated wall niche,

spotlights focused on a painting, and

track lighting or recessed style lighting

to illuminate interesting wall features.

2. Styles

The lighting fi xture itself plays

an important role in defi ning the

personality and style of a space. A

glass chandelier can lend a feeling

of class and opulence to a space.

Similarly, a streamlined, metallic fi xture

can create a modern feeling in a space.

3. Dimmers

An important part of interior lighting is

versatility. Dimmer switches are easy

to install and give you the power to

fi ne-tune the lighting level to create a

myriad of dramatic effects within one

lighting design layout.

4. Simplicity

Try to keep things simple. Any light

can become a creative light source,

from sunlight to an ordinary light bulb.

5. Go green

Impressive and effective home lighting

shouldn’t cost the earth! Embrace

technological advances and choose

energy-effi cient, eco-friendly fi ttings.

You will save some money and get

the satisfaction of playing your part in

protecting the environment.

Top Cobinlight’s lighting design adds a softness and a monkish calm to this Eastern-inspired

home by Metropole Architects.

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LIGHTING

Show-stoppers

Our pick of some of the most innovative, clever, and beautiful designer lights outand up there

Show-stoppers: 1Willowlamp’s Spiral Nebula 1 000 2 Brand Van Egmond’s Hollywood Chandelier Conical, from Limeline 3Foscarini’s Planet

Grande, from Créma Design 4Heath Nash’s Bottleform Ball. Up against the wall: 5LZF’s Pleg-A, from Glo Lighting 6Foscarin’s Bahia, from Créma

Design 7Slamp’s Mille Bolle, from The Modern Home Company. Hanging Out: 8Fontana Arte’s Globo di Luce, from Robert Thomson 9Foscarini’s

New Buds, from Créma Design 10Slamp’s Morgana, from The Modern Home Company.

Standing their ground

Up against the wall

With thanks to …

Cobinlight, +27 (0)31 312 1460, cobinlight.com

dhk thinkspace, +27 (0)21 421 6803, dhk.co.za

Metropole Architects, +27 (0)31 765 3832, metropolearchitects.com

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Standing their ground: 11Vibia’s Balance, from Robert Thomson 12Angelpoise’s Giant 1227, from Glo Lighting 13Pablo’s Solis, from Glo Lighting 14Standing Lamp, from Okha 15Fly-Pitcher’s Arch Lamp. Sitting Pretty: 16Heath Nash’s Bottlebase with Bucket Shade 17Foscarini’s Behive Lamp,

from Créma Design 18Pitch Table Lamp with Graffi ti Shade, from Weylandts 19Foscarini’s Birdie, from Créma Design 20Pablo’s Clamp Lamp, from

Glo Lighting 21Penta’s Nina Glass, from Head Interiors.

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When it comes to design in its many forms, Y Tsai of Tsai Design Studio is all about context, telling the story of people and places

‘I don’t like to be pigeonholed,’ says Y Tsai, otherwise known simply as ‘Tsai’. ‘In many instances, designers, whether they’re architects, interior

specialists or furniture designers, often work in their own bubbles, but my passion for design extends to many disciplines, which is the result of each of them informing the others.’

When you consider Tsai’s own life story, it makes sense that he puts context above other concerns in his practice, Tsai Design Studio, a multifaceted business focusing on architecture, interiors and furniture. He is what you would

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DESIGN

Words Genevieve FisherPortrait photograph courtesy Riekert CloeteProject photographs courtesy Tsai Design Studio

IN coNtext

call a global citizen whose identity has been shaped by the various contexts he has inhabited, and this translates into his appreciation of design in its myriad manifestations.

Tsai is of Taiwanese descent, but he considers himself � rst and foremost an African. Born in the francophone Central African Republic, Tsai attended primary school in Taiwan, after which he came back to Africa, living in Swaziland and Botswana with his parents, who � nally settled in Pretoria, where he attended Pretoria Boys High. He then moved to Cape Town to pursue a tertiary education in architecture at the University of Cape Town. But this was only the beginning of his design journey.

‘After I completed my degree I went to London to do my two-year work stint, after which I travelled to various countries and became very excited about design in all its forms – architecture, interiors and furniture speci� cally,’ he says. When he got back to Cape Town he started designing furniture, as it was a fairly quick, small-scale process that allowed him creative freedom. ‘What started to happen, though, was that through designing furniture, ideas for architecture and interiors started to form, and now my practice has come full circle, as I’ve been doing all of these,’ he says. His Nested Bunk Beds provide an apt example of this process.

of a consequence than the intention. My design style is one of multifunctionality, namely, designing furniture and buildings that have more than one function.’ Case in point: Tsai’s Hammerhead Sofa System, an edgy, contemporary sitting chair and sofa with lowered armrests that act as side-tables and happen to look like, well, hammerhead sharks.

The core of his work is residential architecture but it’s in the CSR projects where he feels his creativity can soar. And it does, the results earning him a seat on the bid committee for Cape Town’s World Design Capital (WDC) 2014 campaign. The vision of the initiative recognise a city for its use of design for the upliftment of its people. Because his CSR work is widely recognised for achieving this goal, it follows that Tsai would want to get deeply involved in the WDC 2014 bid: ‘I signed up to be on the bid committee in addition to being part of the Cape Town Design Network because what these initiatives are about is the promotion of design in a city, no matter what kind. The best part for me is that I get exposed to amazing products and innovative designers who are very inspiring, such as the Joule Car and Heath Nash – they are proudly South African and are bene� tting society.’

Tsai believes that Cape Town won the bid because all of the submitted projects stick to the

A series of roll-out beds that � t underneath each other, the Nested Bunk Beds design launched Tsai into the international arena, winning him a Red Dot Award as well as the accolade of the Most Beautiful Object in South African at the 2008 Design Indaba.

The space-saving design also caught the eye of Safmarine, which together with Woolworths approached him to convert a shipping container into a classroom as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. ‘It was such an exciting project to work on: � rst, because of its purpose as a school facility; second, because it was on a tight budget; and last, because I was given creative freedom to inject it with my vision.’ Created for Vissershok Primary School, in the Durbanville Valley outside Cape Town, the multifunctional Vissershok Container is used as a classroom for Grade R learners in the morning and in the afternoon it serves as a small library for the rest of the school. ‘The best part about it is that we got a lot of mileage out of it in terms of design, which you wouldn’t think possible for such a small space,’ says Tsai. Since his successful completion of the Vissershok project, which won the 2011 Award for Architecture from the Cape Institute for Architecture, Tsai has been approached to do a few more container conversions, but he is reluctant to call himself the ‘space-saving-container guy’. ‘The space-saving features were more

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DESIGNDESIGN

Opening page The proposed design for Kloof Street Studios, situated between Long and Kloof Streets in Cape

Town. Opposite, clockwise from top left The Vissershok Primary School Grade R classroom is a converted

12m container; rendering of Anglo American’s Johannesburg campus; Art Box Studios is a speculative competition

project for the Gaobeidian Art District in Beijing; the Nested Bunk Beds System that launched Y Tsai into the

international arena. This page, clockwise from top left The Hammerhead Sofa System is a sofa with dropped

armrests that act as mini side tables, a good example of Tsai’s maxim of multifunctional design; one of the winning

entries for the Re-Imagine Cape Town initiative proposes that the unused highway be converted to a museum;

another entry for the Re-Imagine Cape Town bid – this one aims to promote a green city through the use of hybrid

energy trees that employ solar panels and wind turbines to create power.

‘South Africans have learnt to be resilient and have found ways to survive it all, resulting in immense creativity and innovation’

vision outlined by the WDC 2014: ‘The reason we were shortlisted and ultimately won is because of our heritage – apartheid, the struggle for liberation and the massive social divide that was created as a result. South Africans have learnt to be resilient and have found ways to survive it all, resulting in immense creativity and innovation.

‘Design is where this is very evident, and there are some amazing ideas coming out of Cape Town and South Africa as a whole, even more remarkable than First World countries, which value the look of an object over its story.’

Tsai’s passion for South African design is infectious He quotes his contemporary, Ravi Naidoo, founder of Design Indaba: ‘The world is doing design that

has content, but SA is doing design that has context.’ Tsai believes that it is this context that gives South African design its edge. ‘If I look at the success of the Nested Bunk Beds System, for example, I believe its success wasn’t just because of the aesthetic, but because of its story. It has been changing the lives of children in orphanages around the country,’ he says.

So what is the moral of this story? According to Tsai, in today’s economically stressed times, people value things di� erently. It’s no longer about a chair being stylish or a building being beautiful, but about the relationship that the chair or building has with its context, how it is impacting the lives of those in that context and what story it has to tell. +27 (0)21 423 7104, tsaidesignstudio.com

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Y Tsai is passionate about South African design

and sits on the bid committee for the World

Design Capital 2014. On the 26th of October it

was announced that Cape Town had won. See

our Special Feature is this issue for details.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Who needs the Rugby World Cup championship when our Mother City has just been named World Design Capital 2014?

WINNINGOVER THEWORLD

What is the World Design Capital bid?It all started in 1957 with the formation of the International Council for Societies

of Industrial Design (ICSID), an NPO whose mission is to promote and protect the

profession of industrial design. With a global membership of 50 countries, the ICSID

came up with the World Design Capital initiative to further advance these aims

by recognising, every two years, a city that is dedicated to using design for social,

cultural and economic development. The World Design Capital designation has been

awarded by the ICSID just four times: fi rst to Turin (2008), then to Seoul (2010), to

Helsinki (2012), and now to Cape Town (2014).

The benefi tsThe best way to investigate the long-term benefi ts

of the World Design Capital (WDC) title is by

looking at what the previous title-holders have

achieved since their respective wins.

Sarah Fortunati, a member of the 2008

Turin WDC Organising Committee, says Turin

experienced more visitors in its World Design

Capital year of 2008 than in any other year in the

previous half-century, including 2006, when the

city hosted the Winter Olympics. Today, Turin is

considered to be a major Italian design city.

Seoul, the WDC 2010 title-holder, has as a

result of this status adopted a new citywide

design policy referred to as its ‘Grand Renaissance

Project’. This policy incorporates a newer, softer

approach to building design to add a fresh

aesthetic to the skyscraper-dominated city. The

city is still tallying up its fi nal visitor fi gures for

the year, but its World Design Capital status saw

it ranked third in the New York Times’ ‘31 Places

to go in 2010’ list. The Times described Seoul as

‘a city where design enthusiasts are fl ocking’ for

the year. It was also ranked seventh in Wallpaper

magazine’s 2010 Best City Awards.

How the bidding process worksCape Town’s 465-page WDC 2014 bid book was submitted to the ICSID on 31 March 2011. It took a year to put together and is an invaluable

design resource. A record 56 cities from 24 countries vied for the title. In July, the three shortlisted cities were announced: Cape Town,

Dublin, and Bilbao. The WDC 2014 judges then visited each of these cities to assess their bids. The announcement that Cape Town had won

was made on 26 October 2011 at the International Design Alliance World Congress in Taipei, where Executive Mayor of Cape Town Patricia

de Lille accepted the award on behalf of Cape Town, South Africa and the African continent.

Words Genevieve Fisher

Photographs courtesy Cape Town Partnership

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What’s in it for the winner?The WDC designation entitles the winning city to run

a year-long programme of design-focused events

under the banner of ‘World Design Capital’. Not only

will this draw the attention of international design and

creative communities to the winning city, but it will

also drive tourism towards it. The title is awarded two

years in advance to allow the winning city enough

time to plan, develop and promote its World Design

Capital programme.

Why we wonThe focus of Cape Town’s World Design Capital

(WDC) 2014 bid was on socially responsive design,

which inspired the bid concept of ‘Live Design,

Transform Life’. The year 2014 is an auspicious one

for South Africa, being the 20th anniversary of our

democracy. In the last 17 years, Cape Town has made

huge headway in reconstructing and reconnecting a

city that had been physically, socially, economically,

culturally and emotionally divided for centuries. This

change is visible in a large number of public and

private programmes that have reunited Cape Town in

structure and spirit, for the benefi t of all its citizens.

Lending weight to its WDC 2014 bid was SA’s coming

of age as a democracy and Cape Town’s as a city.

The city’s WDC 2014 bid comprised three broad

themes: ‘Rebuild Cape Town’, through community

cohesion, ‘Reconnect Cape Town’, by improving

infrastructure, and ‘Reposition Cape Town’ for the

knowledge economy. Cape Town’s hosting of the

2010 Soccer World Cup, the fi rst ever to be held in

Africa, added credibility to its bid, as it proved that

as a city and as a nation, we could compete with the

best First World countries. The tournament spurred

Cape Town on to enhance its infrastructure and

renewed its civic pride, two important legacies on

which the city intends to build now that it’s been

declared WDC 2014.

VIEW FROM THE INSIDECape-based architect Mokena Makeka,

founder and owner of Makeka Design

Lab, is one of the members of Cape

Town’s WDC 2014 bid committee (the

committee was organised by Cape Town

Partnership and is made up of industry

experts and activists). Mokena explains

to us why Cape Town so deserved to win

the WDC 2014 accolade.

Q What were we judged on?On our commitment to social change

and to design that makes a difference.

Q What diff erentiated us?Our desire to reinvent ourselves, and the

hunger we have to be world class. Other

important factors were our commitment

to deal with the evils of our past and

that we strike the right balance between

self- belief and humility.

Q What will 2014 bring?Global, national and local attention, and

a focus on how design is changing our

lives as South Africans. This victory will

also bring challenges, hard work and

social growth. Cape Town is maturing

as a city because social progress and

accessibility to design and dignity

cannot be divorced. We all want a more

caring, inventive, fun and productive city.

Q What does it mean for us going forward, post 2014?Hopefully, the public voice for good

design will cry out and hold offi cialdom

accountable to taking design seriously

and not just seeing it as a nice-to-have.

Design is not only about what we have in

our private spaces; it’s also about caring

about what others have and demanding

that what we share is excellent. Design

is about how our city can work, not just

about how it looks.

With thanks to …

Cape Town Partnership, +27 (0)21 419 1881,

capetown2014.co.za

Mokena Design Lab, +27 (0)21 425 5211,

makekadesigns.com

1Design Indaba stand done by CPUT

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Words Anne Schauffer

Along with retirement comes a complex set of yeses, noes and maybes, but the starting point has to be balancing affordability with your preferred lifestyle

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‘Forever young, we want to be forever young’ may be wishful singing, yet if you’ve done your homework and made wise financial

decisions, retirement can be a considerably more youthful experience. Increasingly, there’s a diverse range of quality retirement options, particularly in the middle- to upper-income bracket, so you really can choose that lifestyle you’ve dreamed of.

That was the good news. Unfortunately, points out Adrian Goslett, CEO of Re/Max of Southern Africa, ‘the results of the Sanlam 2011 Benchmark Pensioner Survey indicate that 80% of pensioners have not completely achieved their predetermined retirement goals. On average, 31% of pensioners believe they haven’t saved enough for their capital to last for the rest of their lives, while 33% currently have a monthly shortfall between their income and expenses.’

Fact is, research anticipates that close on 10 million South Africans will be retiring in the next 25 years. Adrian estimates that ‘if a person had to retire at 65 years of age, they would need 75% of the income earned when working, to enable them to live a comfortable life. Added to this, the income stream needs to be sustainable enough to last at least 30 or so years, given the current life expectancy statistics.’

A bit overwhelming. But let’s assume you can tick the box on wise provision for those latter years: what are the various considerations when making your choice? There are burgeoning numbers of town and country gated estates nationally for the over-50s or over-55s – a rather appealing sidestep from the old age home scenario – where there’s keen awareness of the benefits of moving into a secure lock-up-and-go situation some time before the traditional retirement phase. There’s a great deal to be said for the health benefits of a more natural society that includes a mix of youthfulness and age, and it’s clear that South Africa is picking up on this international trend. With health intact, it’s a good time to secure your position, become integrated into or at least accepting of this new community, and make what can be a stressful, even forced, move later in life far easier because you made your own life decision.

Most units in retirement complexes are sold as freehold or sectional title, but some developments offer the life rights option, officially recognised by the Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons Act of 1988 and a choice considered ideal for those who have less capital to invest, or simply prefer this scheme as – among other reasons – the way to manage their portfolio.

Arthur Case is the general manager of Evergreen Villages, a national lifestyle retirement brand owned by the Amdec Property Development Group. He considers life rights to be an ideal situation for retirees: ‘Residents enjoy similar privileges to the home’s being purchased by sectional or other title, only the developer remains the sole owner of the property and carries the responsibility of maintenance and upkeep of the village. The price of the life right is predetermined and always market related. There are no bond registration fees, transfer duties and no VAT payable, thereby avoiding the negative effects that such costs have upon discretionary income and estate values. When the life right terminates, through death or other circumstances, it reverts to the owner of the village, who is then entitled to resell it. Upon successful resale, your estate receives the original purchase price along with a percentage of the net profit, which is determined and agreed at the time of purchase, less selling and refurbishment costs. Because Evergreen Village is an asset and an investment for both the life right holder and the developer, the developer will protect and maintain this asset so as to ensure solid investment appreciation and returns for both parties.’

Together with Serina Lifestyle Estate, Amdec has recently launched Evergreen Lifestyle Village in the favoured retirement node of Noordhoek in the Cape. The village offers a variety of homes, cottages and apartments, scaled levels of health care and a superb community-focused lifestyle centre. In addition to Noordhoek, the Evergreen brand is currently breaking ground in the Cape at Muizenberg Phase 2, Lake Michelle and Bergvliet, and not only has a foot in the Johannesburg door, but is also intent on rolling out Evergreen into new regions across SA.

Some developments offer a combination of the sectional title and life rights options. Le Domaine in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), recently introduced life rights at its 14th village, Normandie Mews, allowing the Le Domaine developer ‘to offer units at a 30% discount on comparable sectional title prices’.

For those who are committed to the concept of property as a wise investment, buying into a retirement scheme before you’re ready for it offers a smart and comforting buy-to-let opportunity. There are increasing numbers of near-retirees who buy into over-50s sectional title developments and then let out the unit or home until they feel ready for the lifestyle change.

A good case in point, says Bev Murray of Brettenwood Coastal Estate, on the KZN North Coast, is the integration of an off-plan sectional title retirement component of 83 free-standing units in Phase 1, with a price tag of between R1,555 million and R2,5 million: ‘Forest Village within Brettenwood is drawing those who are planning for the lifestyle they want in the future by investing at today’s prices and renting out the units until they make the decision to move in.’ A plus of this concept is that those who live here can, at retirement, remain in a familiar environment but shift across the estate to where the facilities are better suited to retirees.

Not having to relocate is a major drawcard. The Rob Roy Retirement Lifestyle Village in Bothas Hill, KZN, is largely premised on that, and has identified five stages of accommodation needs typically required by the retiree. All five may not be needed, but it’s comforting to know they’re there. No need to move home, particularly after the trauma of losing a partner or the onset of illness.

The stages cover the progression from independent living through interdependent to dependent living. The assisted living programme offered to residents in their apartments is a daily service, with the emphasis on bathing, dressing, eating, taking medication, taking part in social activities, and getting domestic help, to name a few. All of the cottages and apartments have direct access to an emergency response unit that will provide fire, medical and, in the case of the cottages,

Opposite Set in manicured indigenous gardens, the freestanding units at Waterfall Hills, Gauteng, offer residents independence, privacy and security. Above Vistas of

Noordhoek, where Amdec plans to build another award-winning Evergreen Lifestyle Village.

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intrusion response. Independent living is just that, but with a home care service available day or night should there be periodic or ongoing illness. The three interdependent living stages involve a gradual increase in assistance, with options ranging from meals in the resident’s dining room and general assistance with medication to day and night checks, domestic help, and nursing staff day and night. For dependent living, the 22-bed care centre, complete with trained sisters and carers, provides 24-hour care for residents.

So, what does one want in a retirement complex? Different strokes for different folks, of course, but there are certain needs common to most retirees: on-site frail care or graded facilities which cater for different levels of ailing health; security; panic buttons; entertainment or sports activities, such as bowls, bridge and a clubhouse; and for some, a pet-friendly environment.

Pets are a very important part of family life, and for many retirees the dearth of pet-friendly retirement complexes is proving to be a stumbling block. Amber Properties in Howick, in KZN, is cognisant of this, so wherever possible, pets are welcomed. The group’s key projects are Amber Valley Retirement Village and the new Amber Lee Country Lifestyle Estate, a secure, upmarket estate of 91 free-standing sectional

title homes, selling off-plan. Amber Lee is situated on a 176ha working farm where only 56ha have been set apart for retirees, while the existing 25ha avocado orchard and 95ha of planted pastures help the development to retain a country feel.

In terms of lifestyle, you’re either country or city, and there’s more growth in the country retirement scenario because it’s simply more appealing to walk through a lush forest and listen to birds than to dodge traffic and inhale car exhaust fumes. Slowing down is easier in the slow lane. At Amber Lee, there are five stocked dams, walks, wildlife and views, and its close to top schools, so your grandchildren can be around the corner. The levels of plushness, amenities and privacy vary in retirement villages, of course, but there are many superb high-end developments offering everything to satisfy the sporty, the arty, the eco-friendly, the extroverted and the reclusive. Aside from the standard frail care and security facilities, Amber Valley, for example, offers two indoor heated swimming pools, an Astroturf bowling green and two tennis courts.

Between Kyalami and Sandton, in Gauteng, Waterfall Hills, and now Phase 2, Waterfall Valley, are mature lifestyle villages developed by Century Property Developments. Waterfall Hills sold out

in record time and was awarded the titles of Best Retirement Development in SA and Best International Retirement Development at the 2009 CNBC International Property Awards. Century believes that people in the mature market wish to simplify their lives by removing the issues of maintenance, insurance and security that are normally associated with private home ownership. With state-of-the-art security, a multitude of lifestyle facilities, such as a deli and a spa, permanent on-site nursing staff and a fully equipped care centre, designed, they say, to feel like a five-star hotel, rather than a medical centre, at Waterfall Hills you’re going to be up there where you belong.

Today, you can live within a whiff of vineyards or scent of the sea, enjoy wildlife on your doorstep or panoramic Drakensberg vistas. Some developments – Hillcrest’s Le Domaine, for one – have even cleverly incorporated an on-site hotel element to accommodate friends and family. Most retirees want to shed the burdens of home maintenance and security and swap them for, well, anything other than those.

It’s all about choice. And that, after all, is what everybody wants, retiree or not – to retain a sense of dignity, enjoy life to the full, be secure enough to feel free, and to have a definitive say in where and how they live out their lives.

With thanks to …

Amdec Property Development, +27 (0)21 702 3200, evergreenlifestyle.co.za

Amber Properties, +27 (0)33 330 4000, amberproperties.co.za

Century Property Developments, 0861 636 333, century.co.za

Forest Village on Brettenwood, +27 (0)82 658 1181, forestvillage.co.za

Le Domaine, +27 (0)31 716 8004, ledom.co.za

Re/Max of Southern Africa, +27 (0)21 761 1110, remax.co.za

Rob Roy Retirement Lifestyle Village, +27 (0)31 777 6218/9, robroylifestylevillages.co.za

Top and above left Exterior and interior views of the roomy show house at Evergreen at Lake Michelle, which is built around a lake within a private eco estate in Noordhoek

Valley in the Cape. Above right Entrance to Waterfall Manor. Frail-care facilities are on hand for the residents of the 55 apartments at Waterfall Manor.

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� is month � e Property Magazinecelebrates professionals in the real estate industry. We commence with the recipient of the 2011 FNB Property Professional Lifetime Achievement Award,Bill Rawson

A VERYGOOD YEAR

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BILL RAWSONFounder and Chairman, The Rawson Property GroupRecipient – 2011 FNB Property Professional Lifetime Achievement AwardRawson Property Group Chairman Bill Rawson entered the real estate industry in 1971 and quickly rose in the ranks. By 1978 he had established his own agency in Claremont, Cape Town. Employing a team of 25 estate agents, he then established Bill Rawson Estates in 1982 and, six years later, he launched the franchise under the Rawson Properties brand. Today the Rawson Property Group operates in all nine provinces, has over 150 franchises, is involved in residential property development and construction and has franchise divisions that cover auctions, commercial property and letting. This year the group went international, opening its fi rst franchise in Harare. The Rawson Property Group’s success is founded on Bill’s fi rm belief in the professionalisation of agents, his commitment to service excellence and his emphasis on sound business ethics. His contributions to the property industry include serving as President of the National IEASA and, along with other business leaders, spearheading mortgage origination in SA. He is also involved in numerous welfare causes. Bill has four children, and leads an active lifestyle, completing his 10th Argus this year. +27 (0)21 658 7100

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Chas Everitt would even fl y you to the moon

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SHANAZ SITY-HERSKOVITZMaster Agent,Constantia Specialist,Chas Everitt ConstantiabergAs a resident agent with over 13 years’ experience in Constantia,

I remain passionate about real estate. I am service driven

and motivated by the satisfaction of my clients. The numerous industry and company

awards that I have received are objective measures of both my sales performance and levels of customer service.+27 (0)82 746 7788

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CHERYL VAN DEVENTERMaster Agent,Chas Everitt Whale CoastSome might consider my customer service extreme, but it’s my going the extra mile that makes me memorable and is the foundation of my success.+27 (0)83 469 1585

LYNN ROSSOUWProperty Consultant,Chas Everitt Western SeaboardAs an experienced businesswoman, I am focused on effi ciency and results. I achieve this by optimising all the resources at my disposal within the Chas Everitt brand offering, and lots of hard work.+27 (0)82 353 5674

REON VAN DER MERWEProperty Consultant,Chas Everitt Boschenmeer EstateWe are in the fortunate position of having a captive market in Boschenmeer Golf Estate and are the only on-site agents with the privilege of two fully manned offi ces. Teamwork is the key to our success.+27 (0)82 896 2747

JACO VAN DER MERWEProperty Consultant,Chas Everitt Boschenmeer EstateI sense that with the rand’s weakening, more overseas buyers are reappearing. I hope this trend continues, as it will also allow me a few extra rounds of golf to maximise my networking.+27 (0)83 235 0241

ANSIE HARDINGProperty Consultant, Specialising in Gated Estates,Chas Everitt HelderbergI enjoy the challenge of working in the upper end of the market. I strive to keep my knowledge and education updated and to improve my skills to ensure that clients’ choosing me as an agent is not only a sound business decision, but also a logical one.+27 (0)82 896 0129

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ANNEMARIE CILLIERSMaster Agent, Residential Sales,Chas Everitt DurbanvilleThis past year has taught me that normal skills are simply not good enough. One also needs a special temperament of empathy, patience and understanding, and strong leadership to drive the process from beginning to end. Nothing can be achieved without a strong foundation of trust and absolute excellence.+27 (0)82 823 3669

ELMARIE VAN HUYSSTEENPrincipal/Master Agent,Chas Everitt StellenboschWhat I love most about our industry is that it is all about people. I am fortunate to meet wonderful, resourceful, interesting and amazingly kind people as clients daily, who then become friends. It is a pleasure to match their needs to the correct property!+27 (0)82 745 6556

NICO CILLIERSMaster Agent, Residential Sales,Chas Everitt DurbanvilleI love to be actively involved with the national and international economic environment, of which property is inextricably a part. With that comes the challenge of developing a selling or buying strategy to meet my clients’ needs. After all, it is not about my own success, but realising the dreams of clients.+27 (0)82 928 4657

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SALLY GRACIEProperty Consultant, Upper Constantia and Gated Estates,Chas Everitt Southern SuburbsMy natural enthusiasm for people and my strong interpersonal skills have been an excellent foundation for my career in real estate. Using the resources offered by Chas Everitt, I have been able to achieve rapid growth in my market share in the Constantia area. Regardless of market conditions, I am planning for an outstanding 2012. My objective is to be the agent you’d recommend to a friend.+27 (0)83 459 9523

MARION BOLTONProperty Consultant,Upper Constantiaand Gated Estates,Chas Everitt ConstantiabergI am stimulated by the unique challenges of the luxury market, where I attribute my continued success to a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships, and the high degree of sales linked to personal referrals is very satisfying in this regard. I believe a genuine desire to help others achieve their objectives produces its own personal rewards.+27 (0)82 408 5041

CARLOU BRANDProperty Consultant,Chas Everitt Cape Town NorthI have built a successful real estate career over the last 10 years on the foundation of my studies (I have a postgraduate degree in Economics and experience as a town-planning economist). My motto is, ‘Make a difference in somebody’s life every day’, and to this end I am energised by people and a love of what I do!+27 (0)82 338 5490

ESTER HUMANProperty Consultant,Chas Everitt Cape Town NorthMy comprehension of the bigger picture in real estate transactions is due to my legal background and experience in deceased estate administration and bond origination. I am results driven and totally energised by the effi cient completion of tasks. I believe that teamwork is the basis of my current success.+27 (0)82 788 0483

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Brandy Foundation’s ‘A Night with the Stars’ event, Val de Vie: 6Edith Venter, Africa Melane, Amy Kleinhans 7Lira 8Margot Janse, Duncan Doherty 9Rudge Sitai, Sthembile Dlamini.

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Leclezio, Patrick Leclezio 3Cindy Taylor, Francois Botha. Wearable Art exhibition, Edge Glass Gallery: 4Njabulo Ndlovu, Ria Tabak 5Liezl le Roux,

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Reasonable demand will hold in the property market, but I recommend that we leave the crystal ball on the shelf for another year, if we are looking for the

return of signi� cantly good tidings.The performance of the real estate market in

2011 has, regrettably, not been comforting. So, what can we look forward to in the next year and beyond?

The impetus to market demand that we expected from 2010 did not materialise in 2011, and I don’t see any underlying cause for this to change to any noteworthy degree in 2012. The economy as a whole would need to pick up before we could expect to see any real strength returning to the market.

I believe that the coming year is likely to see meaningful gains in clearing the market of distressed properties, and with a little good fortune, no further interest rate hikes, despite predictions to the contrary for the last quarter of this year and into 2012. This should help consumers reduce their debt levels within the next two years.

Combining these factors with reasonable market demand, we are still likely to see low sales volumes, given the continued � nancial constraints and high bank decline ratios. This, coupled with almost no new development during the past two to three years, must mean that 2013 will be the year in which we will

see a restoration of activity to the South African real estate market to pre-2007 levels, the year in which the National Credit Act became operational.

Throughout 2012 sellers will still be competing with distressed properties, and while we will see some clearing of debt, the banks are likely to remain reluctant to lend. People looking to sell in the coming year and into 2013 are going to have to price their properties very conservatively and heed real estate agents’ advice on what buyers are willing to pay.

On the � ip side, cash buyers should be negotiating strongly. They will have plenty of time to consider their options, and are likely to negotiate the best possible price, and on their terms. Buyers should, however, be aware that these conditions are unlikely to continue beyond 2012. It is my view that the pent-up demand that has been in place since 2007 will start impacting the market, assuming that the banks are able clear impairments and debt out of the market.

Only once turnover in the market picks up are we likely to see an uptick in prices, but this will be mild in strength and will remain as such throughout 2013 and 2014.

There is still reasonable demand in the market, especially for sub-R1,5-million properties, which have seen the highest activity this year. At the upper end, demand has been slow, and I expect this will

be the case in 2012, too. This sector of the market is especially reliant on the strengthening of the economy. As a result of the slow turnover, there is real value to be gained at the top end of the market.

From a regional perspective, Gauteng is the powerhouse of the market and is usually � rst to see signs of growth, and I look forward to seeing a positive shift here in 2012. As for coastal properties, especially the non-primary markets, including holiday and second homes and leisure properties, I foresee a sustained lack of demand until the primary markets across the country pick up.

My advice, then, for those looking for an early or quick pick-up, is to leave the crystal ball on the shelf for another year and to only get the dusting cloth out at the end of 2012.

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Opportunity knocksBy renting out your holiday home, you can generate a substantial

secondary income. But the process can be time consuming and a hassle

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Rentals assists homeowners with all aspects of renting out their holiday

homes, from marketing, booking and maintenance to guest relations.

Nox Rentals is bonded to the Southern Africa Tourism and Services

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Southern comfortThe Southern Suburbs remain popular among property investors

despite the economic strain. ‘Houses are still taking about six

months to sell on average, but we are seeing more interested

buyers and movement in the market,’ says Graham Gavin of

Re/Max Premier. From Devil’s Peak to Silvermine, the area is in

demand thanks to its location, facilities and surroundings. A wide

selection of property is available, from older homes and cottage-

like semis in areas such as Mowbray, Claremont and Wynberg to

more ornate and larger homes in Constantia, Bishopscourt and

Newlands. Entry-level homes sell from R600 000 to R1,2 million,

while mid-level homes range in price from R1,5 million to

R3,5 million, top-end homes from R4 million to R8 million and

luxury homes from R10 million to R35 million, depending on

location and fi nishings. +27 (0)21 657 3560, remaxpremier.co.za

Fifty-plus and fabulousAward-winning Arthur Quinton Darryl Croome Architects are behind the design of

the Avenues Village residential complex for the over-50s in Sandrift. The complex will

incorporate indigenous landscaping and contemporary architecture. There are two

types of home for sale: the single-bedroom home of 46m2, priced from R699 000,

and the two-bedroom home of 63m2, priced from R899 000. Optional extras include a

built-in braai, garage and paving to the front lawn and, for the two-bedroom units, an

extra bathroom. The complex will be developed in four phases for a total of 54 homes.

Phase 1, comprising 12 homes, is anticipated to be fi nished by the end of the year. The

development will be managed by the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged and

will offer medical and frail-care services, a community meeting room, laundry and

jogging track. +27 (0)21 417 4343

Claremont prizeBerman Brothers and Sandak-Lewin

Developments have released the Herschel,

a 2 364m2, seven-storey apartment building

on the prime corner of Herschel Road and

Herschel Close, in Claremont. The building is

being designed by Peerutin Architects, who also

designed the nearby Intaba complex three years

ago. There will be 66 sectional title units of

50m2 to 168m2, priced from R1,2 million to

R4,9 million. These include bachelor, single-,

double-, three-bedroom and penthouse

apartments. Appealing aspects of the

development are its high security, views,

swimming pool, proximity to Cavendish Square

and the University of Cape Town and ample

parking for residents and visitors. The Herschel is

scheduled to be completed by May 2012.

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– Samuel Seeff , Chairman, Seeff

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COMMERCIAL Real Estate

Pick me!Pick n Pay has leased 1 000m2 in Lakeside Centre, which is set to benefi t

from the supermarket’s attractive store layout. Existing tenants in the

Inframax Investments development believe the future of the centre and

that of Lakeside itself looks bright. ‘A year from now, I think we will be

saying that the arrival of Pick n Pay was a very big step up for Lakeside

as a whole,’ says Dylan Hammargren of the Westlake Academy of the

Physical Arts, a longstanding tenant on the fi rst fl oor of the centre.

Pick n Pay stores are currently upgrading to incorporate more light

and wider aisle space to make shopping more pleasant. The Lakeside

Pick n Pay is set to open by the end of November. +27 (0)21 530 5760

Industrial expansionsLarge industrial users and investors from Gauteng are looking to

extend their businesses to the Cape and are especially interested

in properties of 2 000m2 to 5 000m2 with large yards, says

Seamus Daly, leasing and sales broker for JHI Properties in the

Western Cape, who has recently concluded deals for properties

in Racing Park and Paarden Eiland. ‘We currently also have a

number of clean, modern, large industrial premises ranging from

3 000m2 to 12 000m2 in size, at competitive rentals and situated

in various areas, from Epping to Montague Gardens and Airport

Industria,’ says Seamus. +27 (0)21 418 1640, jhi.co.za

Courting owner-occupiersNew to Rabie Property Group’s Century City is the Courtyard, offering 2 200m2 of prime sectional title

offi ce space, which is being developed at a cost of R37 million. Eighteen units ranging from 63m2 to 222m2,

with an option of a combined maximum size of 600m2, are for sale for roughly R16 750/ m2, excluding

VAT but incorporating parking and installation allowances. Parking is provided at a ratio of 3,5 bays per

100m2 and an additional 14 visitor parking bays will be provided. Of the 18 units, 6 are already taken, 4 of

which are owner-occupied. The Courtyard will meet pent-up demand for small-to-medium-size offi ces in

the precinct. Completion and transfer are scheduled for August 2012. +27 (0)21 550 7000, rabie.co.za

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Building Regulations of South

Africa have been approved

by the Minister of Trade

and Industry, Rob Davies,

and become effective in

November. The goals are

to improve the insulation of

buildings and to introduce the

necessary measures to reduce

energy usage. ‘In future, in

new buildings at least 50%

of the annual average hot

water heating requirement

will have to be provided by

means other than electrical

resistance heating. This will in

time outlaw the standard bar

electric heaters and usher in

an era of solar heating, heat

pumps, heat recovery systems

and renewal combustible fuel,’

says Lanice Steward, MD of

Anne Porter Knight Frank. The

new regulations also address

the orientation of buildings and

their shading positions. New

buildings’ energy savings will

need to equal or better those

of a hypothetical reference

building, explains Lanice.

Innovations in this fi eld usually

pay for themselves within a

relatively short space of time,

she adds. +27 (0)21 671 9120,

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‘The Courtyardwill meet pent-up

demand for small-to-medium-size off ices

in the precinct’

Century City continues to bring buyers innovative real estate options – Samuel Seeff , Chairman, Seeff

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A new development in St Kitts and Nevis offers an opportunity for

citizenship and a tropical island lifestyle

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From Crusader Rock International and its sister company, Monarch & Co., comes a new development, Ocean’s Edge, located on the island of St Kitts and Nevis in the

West Indies. The island is home to Mount Liamuiga and the Peter Thompson-designed Royal St Kitts 18- hole championship golf course.

Ocean’s Edge is part of the Green Globe programme for sustainable development. Set on 16ha, the beachfront resort of Ocean’s Edge blends the best of indoor and outdoor living, with each property incorporating large terraces and modern interiors. Freehold hillside and poolside apartments as well as villa plots are available. At some 54m2 in size, the poolside studios are priced from $372 000 (about R3 million), while the one- to three-bedroom hillside apartments range in price from $395 000 to $745 000 (just over R3 million to roughly R6 million) and range from about 74m2 to 147m2 in size.

Both apartment types include plunge pools. Around 636m2 in size, villa plots are priced from $228 000 (around R1,8 million).

Owners and guests have access to landscaped gardens, swimming pools, tennis courts, a health and fitness centre, a beach club with water sports facilities, a beachfront restaurant, a concierge and housekeeping services.

Crusader Rock has for many years specialised in property sales in Malta but is expanding its portfolio to include real estate options on three continents. Advantages of purchasing property in St Kitts and Nevice include citizenship of the federation (after a minimum of five years of owning and maintaining the property), which will allow investors and their families visa-free travel to over 100 countries, as well as tax benefits. Owners may also rent out their properties via the resort management company. +27 (0)11 883 9028, crusaderrock.com

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INTERNATIONAL

Scenes from CianaSet in the heart of Indooroopilly on the site

of an old bowling club is Ciana, a residential

complex just 2km from Brisbane’s CBD. Two-

bedroom, two-bathroom units of 113m2 with a

furniture pack and parking bay included are

priced at AUS$580 000 (about R4,5 million).

At AUS$630 (about R5 000) a week, the option

to rent out the apartments is profi table, and

the rental vacancy rate has been virtually zero

over the past fi ve years. Ciana is close to the

University of Queensland, schools, shops and

golf clubs. +27 (0)11 463 0588, ipsinvest.com

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Stable investmentAn equestrian estate in Bastide des Alpilles in Provence, France, is on

the market for ¤6,5 million (about R70 million). It covers 130 000m2,

including a mansion, a guesthouse, two free-standing apartments and

outbuildings. The main house comprises an entrance hall, six bedrooms,

four bathrooms, two living rooms, a kitchen and a study. The guesthouse

includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms. One of the free-standing

apartments has two bedrooms and a bathroom and the other has one

bedroom and one bathroom. Each apartment has its own kitchen. The

total living space offered by the estate is 800m2. Facilities include a huge

swimming pool, electric gates, and a gardener who is available twice

a week. The south-facing country estate is situated 30 minutes away

from Marseille Provence International Airport and enjoys easy access to

motorways. +27 (0)11 482 1876, heritagepropertiesofeurope.com

Cottoning onMarriott International Hotels & Resorts

is branching out to Cotonou, Benin,

through its agreement with SHRL-Benin

to manage an upmarket, 200-room

hotel aimed at business, government

and conference travellers. The Cotonou

Marriott will be sited on prime beachfront

land adjacent to Cotonou’s convention centre,

close to the presidential palace and fi ve minutes’ drive

from the international airport. Amenities will include a swimming

pool, health and leisure club, tennis courts, private beach, fi ve

restaurants and lounges and 24-hour room service. Business

facilities will include a state-of-the-art business centre and an

800m2 divisible function space for conferences, meetings and

social events. Guests will be able to participate in the Marriott

Rewards frequent travel programme. The Cotonou Marriott, the

group’s third hotel in sub-Saharan Africa, is scheduled to open

in 2013. +27 (0)11 289 8100, holidayholdings.co.za

Yoo-hoo!The modern residential park, Yoo Pune, in Margappata City in the western Indian state of

Maharashtra, comes with excellent design credentials: leading the project are renowned

interior designer Philippe Starck and infl uential property developer John Hitchcox,

co-founders of global property design and marketing brand, Yoo. Covering some 7ha, the

development will comprise six tower blocks with 228 apartments overlooking a rainforest.

Sized from 470m2 to 640m2, the apartments will be available in two styles, Classic

and Nature, and will be priced from $2 million (about R16 million). The bathrooms will

incorporate Duravit products and will be kitted out in light Italian marble. Multiple swimming

pools, a library and cinema and a Six Senses spa will be available for residents’ use, as will

tennis and basketball courts and a restaurant. Developed in collaboration with Panchshil

Realty, Yoo Pune is set to be completed by 2014. yoopune.com

‘The Cotonou Marriott will be the group’s third hotel in sub-Saharan Africa’

Yoo Pune has excellent design credentials: leading

the project are Philippe Starck and John Hitchcox

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1Café Z is on the lower level of Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. 2–3With its eclectic, warm

and welcoming decor, Café Z offers all the style and value at affordable prices.

Garden Routeinvestment, real estate, news & leisure

In the wake of hard � nancial times around the world, and in an e� ort to overcome the downturn in the hospitality industry, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, in Knysna, on the Garden

Route, has opened a new concept restaurant, Café Z, which is aimed at being a� ordable and accessible to locals and visitors.

‘We are facing the challenges head-on by investing in a new and innovative product which we believe will give our guests more � exibility and a� ordability in this tough climate,’ says Pezula ChairmanKeith Stewart.

Café Z is the more casual dining option at the hotel, its menu incorporating fresh vegetables and herbs grown on site and locally sourced produce. Diners can expect the same high-quality service and fare they’re used to receiving at Zachary’s, the hotel’s well-established � ne-dining restaurant.

The Café Z concept was inspired by Executive Chef Geo� rey Murray’s ‘Farm to the Table’ hit menus introduced last year.

The menu includes items such as spring pea soup with grilled courgettes, lemon and Jersey milk ricotta, San Ambroso Farm’s pork and pistachio

terrine with pickled stone fruit, wild rocket and grilled sourdough, and 28-day, dry-aged, grass-fed rib-eye with chard, crème fraiche, pont neuf potatoes and bordelaise. Wines are available by the glass, half-carafe and bottle, with Zachary’s full wine list available on request.

Zachary’s remains as Pezula Resort Hotel’s � ne-dining restaurant, but is now only open on Fridays and Saturdays, and o� ers a choice of tasting menus.

Café Z is open every day for a wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinner. +27 (0)44 302 3333, pezula.com

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Saddling up for summerFive-star Kurland Hotel, near Plettenberg Bay, has launched its à la carte summer menu by

Head Chef Leon Coetzee. Available for lunch and dinner, delicacies on the menu include an

authentic gazpacho soup and wild mushrooms roasted with garlic for starters. Rooibos Scottish

smoked salmon is on the mains list along with blue cheese fi lled crusted chicken breast with

honey roasted apple and orange butter sauce. Tasty, fresh salads and decadent desserts are

on offer, too, making use of the best seasonal ingredients. A variety of dietary requirements

are catered for, and a new wine and champagne list has been added to complement the menu.

Advanced booking is essential. +27 (0)44 534 8082, kurland.co.za

Auction fanDespite the economic downturn, the Garden Route is still one of SA’s top

tourist destinations, and properties there are still in high demand. Auction

Alliance is hosting monthly auctions for a wide range of property types in

the area, including commercial, hospitality and residential properties. The

auctions are being held at Fancourt Hotel & Golf Resort, in George. The

fi rst one took place on 11 October and attracted interest from many buyers.

‘Our southern Cape multiple auction was extremely well supported, with

over 100 people attending the sale and 211 people watching the sale on the

internet, where it was webcast live in real time,’ says Auction Alliance CEO

Rael Levitt. There were 17 lots, of which 12 were insolvencies or bank sales.

The highest lot, in Plettenberg Bay, achieved a price of R1,75 million, while

the most hotly contested item was an apartment in Die Branders, which sold for R1,55 million. Rael says prices along the Garden Route have cooled

off signifi cantly and are becoming far more affordable for fi rst-time homebuyers, especially at the prevailing low interest rates. Another big talking

point is Auction Alliance’s recent sale in the southern Cape of an entire hotel portfolio belonging to the Hartkorp Group, which fetched R47,78 million.

Auction Alliance’s next auction at Fancourt Hotel & Golf Resort will be held on 15 November. 086 025 542 623, auction.co.za

Clubbing togetherThe Garden Route is synonymous with

a leisurely lifestyle, particularly one that

involves golf, as proven by the many golf

estates and approximately 14 golf courses

in the area. It is no wonder, then, that one

of South Africa’s best-loved golf shops,

the Golfer’s Club, has recently opened in

George. The venue was previously a branch

of Planet Golf, whose owners bought

a franchise from the Golfer’s Club and

relaunched it as a new and improved golf

shopping experience, reports the George

Herald. The owners are excited about the

relaunch because, as a national brand, the

Golfer’s Club can offer a lot more variety

in the products it sells and runs effective

national advertising campaigns from which

the new local shop will benefi t.

+27 (0)44 873 3496, golfersclub.co.za

Hartkorp Hotel Portfolio’s Riviera Coastal Inn fetched R47,78 million at auction.

Prices along the Garden Route have cooled off signifi cantly and are becoming far more

aff ordable for fi rst-time homebuyers

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COMPETITION

African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel

& Spa is a 180-bedroom luxury

hotel designed with the exacting

leisure traveller in mind. Centrally

located in the urban business, shopping and

residential hub of Century City, the hotel is a

mere 15 minutes from Cape Town International

Airport, the city centre, the V & A Waterfront,

beautiful beaches and the start of the luscious

Cape Winelands. Not to mention that Intaka

Island wildlife and wetlands reserve, and Canal

Walk, the largest shopping centre in South

Africa, with over 400 stores and restaurants,

are within walking distance of the hotel.

Retreat to the comfort of the hotel after

exploring the city and take some time to

observe the Cape skyline from the iconic

suspended swimming pool and deck, unwind

at the world- class Life Day Spa or dine in with

your choice of appetising refreshments from

the hotel’s Towers Restaurant, the Deli, Ruby

Bar and 24-hour room service.

The luxurious bedrooms are equipped with a

fl at-screen LCD TV, complimentary DVDs, mini

bar and air conditioning, and the fully appointed

spacious bathrooms feature the hotel’s famous

cylindrical frosted Crystal Showers and LED

mood lighting.

African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel’s

numerous facilities and experienced personnel

are on hand to ensure that you have a relaxing,

fun-fi lled and productive stay, whether you’re

travelling for business, leisure or a little of both.

PRIZE

VALUED AT

R30 000!

WIN!LUXURYAfrican Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa

transcends expectations

Terms & conditions: The Hotel voucher must be handed over to the receptionist on duty upon arrival. Charges for all other services provided by the Hotel will be charged for and payable in cash or credit card upon departure from the Hotel. The issue of this voucher does not imply or confer any credit facilities within the Hotel. This voucher is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or for any other services provided. Any extension of stay will be charged at standard rates by the Hotel. This voucher cannot be coupled with any package scheme which may be in existence or on offer at any given time. Transport or transfers to and from the Hotel shall be the entire responsibility of the voucher holder. This voucher must be used at African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa and cannot be transferred to any other Protea Hotel or African Pride Hotel. This voucher is valid until 30 April 2012. African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this voucher if in its opinion it is subject to misuse of any description.

Win!One lucky couple stands to win fi ve nights’ accommodation in a luxurious suite, including breakfast and dinner daily at the Towers Restaurant, a sushi-making experience at the Deli, a trip to Intaka Island and two Journey of Life spa experiences at Life Day Spa. Return airport transfers in a Bentley, compliments of Exotic Cars, are included should the winning couple be from out of town. To win, tell us: What is the name of the nature reserve at Century City? Email your answers to [email protected] with the words ‘Crystal Towers Hotel’ in the subject line. Terms and conditions apply.

Stay On Us Exclusive OfferAt R995 per person sharing, per night, this exclusive offer is ideal for families or friends who are looking to take some time out this summer. Book one room and the second one is on us!For more information or to reserve this exclusive offer, contact the Reservations Team on +27 (0)21 525 3888, or visitafricanpridehotels.com/crystaltowers.

Terms & conditions:

Single rate R1 990. Minimum two-

night stay. Valid seven days a week.

Full prepayment required. Subject to

availability. Valid until 29 February 2012.

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