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19 Jul 2021

Colour trends in the kitchen 2021

By Staff Writer

Colour in kitchens is the hottest design trend for 2021. Adding colour in the kitchen is a great way to freshen things up and it can also be a real mood booster. So it’s little wonder that coloured granite sinks are soaring in popularity as more of us look to lift our spirits; brighten up the hubs...
18 Jun 2021

Biophilic design colours and textures

By Staff Writer

Biophilic design has experienced a resurgence in popularity driven largely by the upswing in time-spent-at-home. The design of living areas is focused on creating healthy spaces for people to gather, in a post-pandemic imagining of what our public and private spaces could be. To this end, the earthbound design draws on the colours and textures...
21 Apr 2021

Paragon Interface creates a new way of work for Deloitte at The Ridge

By Staff Writer

Following on from its successful completion of Deloitte’s new Africa headquarters at Waterfall City in Midrand, Paragon Interface has just completed a new workplace for the professional services firm at The Ridge at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. This was a high-profile project for the interior architecture company Paragon Interface, part of the Paragon...
24 Mar 2021

Smart cities promote best practice in urban sustainability

By Staff Writer

A ‘smart city’ is much more than a city that is digitally enabled and brimming with technology. It is a city that leverages innovation to achieve its desired outcomes – and here innovation does not necessarily mean only technology. This is the view of Carshif Talip, Expertise Leader, Urban Planning and Land Infrastructure at Zutari....
16 Feb 2021

Unlimited design freedom to express your architectural style on the façade.

By Staff Writer

ALUCOBOND ® now allows a new freedom of design that lets inspiration come true on the building envelope. Design your individual decor and we will realize your concept with ALUCOBOND ® design on the building. There is the possibility to choose designs from our existing decor collection to achieve remarkable effects. 3D effect composite material...
02 Feb 2021

Building planks general design criteria

By Staff Writer

Nutec Building Plank provides an out of the ordinary solution for external and internal cladding. Usually installed in a ship lapped pattern, it is available in a plain and textured finish that gives the realistic look and feel of timber. Application possibilities range from facades for upmarket complexes to the external skin of timber-framed dwellings. Nutec...
07 Jan 2021

Körber announces the winners of its first MBR Design Challenge 2020 in India

By Staff Writer

Software experts of Körber’s Business Area Pharma have announced the winners of their first MBR Design Challenge, run by the team in India. The challenge was launched in August 2020 and has received massive attention from pharma manufacturers and MES solution providers in India with more than 100 entries in total. Facilitating understanding of Werum...
11 Dec 2020

Gateway's fantastical Sweetopia is a visual treat these holidays

By Staff Writer

Escape to the candy-themed picture-perfect fantasy world we call Sweetopia at Gateway Theatre of Shopping this festive season. It’s jet-fuel for your imagination when you cross the threshold into the magical world of Sweetopia. Keep your eyes wide open as childhood dreams come to life in this indulgent visual feast. Sweetopia is a playful place for adults, parents, children,...
14 Oct 2020

The date for CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards announced

By Staff Writer

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) announce the date for the upcoming CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. A celebration of innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship, and professionalism. The awards event will be live virtually on Wednesday, 11th November.  CESA CEO Chis Campbell said the event would adhere to Covid-19 guidelines. It would also allow more people to join in by...
25 Sep 2020

6 Reasons to choose AXOR

By Staff Writer

Over the last 25 years, AXOR has carved out a space in the design history books as a brand that creates new benchmarks in form and function. Their range of around 2,000 products are each finely crafted, with no detail left untouched. And over time, AXOR has come to embody the creative spirit infused by the world-class...
23 Sep 2020

ENR ranks Zutari as top International Design Firm in Africa

By Staff Writer

Being ranked number one in the Top 225 International Design Firm Rankings for Africa, published by US magazine Engineering News-Record (ENR), demonstrates the value that a local player brings to the table, as well as being able to compete against the best. “It is important to note that an African management-owned company has received this...
28 Aug 2020

AXOR showers bring wellness, elegance and luxury to life

By Staff Writer

AXOR products turn your home into an everyday celebration of flawless design, encasing seamless functionality in beautiful taps and showers that set the tone for design excellence. AXOR collections are created in collaboration with the world’s most admired architects and designers. And their passion shines through in every glistening curve. Designed by Philippe Starck, the modular AXOR...