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Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre: Architecture Rooted in History

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 09 July 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography by: Iwan Baan & Obie OberholzerPerched within the extraordinary...

& Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 04 June 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography by: Dook PhotographySet against the vast, otherworldly terrain of the...

House Azure

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 16 May 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography by: Perfect HideawaysBased within the fynbos-rich landscape of...

House 4ak by Swansilva

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 10 May 2026Featured originally on Designboom: www.designboom.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography by: Markus Jordaan & epitome studiosSet within the...

Riva One by GSquared

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 10 October 2025Written by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography supplied by: Riva One (https://riva-one.com/)Nestled in the hills of Camps Bay, Riva One represents the very best in...

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Movement Systems

Grass

PROFILESSUPPLIERCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:SuppliersEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Movement systems such as hinges, drawer pulls etc.WEBSITE:WEBSITE:https://www.grass.eu/en/contact/sales-organisations/grass-south-africaCONTACT...

Lighting Design & Supply

Streamlight

PROFILESLIGHTING DESIGN & SUPPLYKramerville (Gauteng), Green Point (Western Cape), South Africa • Calebasses, Mauritius & Lusaka, ZambiaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Lighting SpecialistsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Lighting Design &...

Tile, Sanitary Ware & Plumbing Supplier

Stiles

PROFILESSUPPLIERNationally throughout South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:SuppliersEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Tiles, Sanitary Ware, Flooring & Fireplaces WEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.stiles.co.zaCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAME(S):Stevie JoubertNina Appiah-BaidenJP BrinkBeanca...

Kitchen Appliance Supplier

Ilve

PROFILESSUPPLIER • KITCHEN APPLIANCES De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape & Kramerville, Sandton, Gauteng, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Kitchen Appliance SupplierEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Ranges, Hobs, Stoves, Extractors, Braai/Barbeque &...

Sanitary ware & Tile Supplier

Tilespace

PROFILESTILES • CABINETS • BASINSCape Town (Western Cape) & Johannesburg (Gauteng)COMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:SupplierEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Tiles, Vanities, Cabinets, Sanitary Ware, Basins, Taps, &...

Art & Decor Supplier

Nosso

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Brick & Clay Suppliers

Klay

PROFILESSUPPLIERCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:SupplierEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Brick & Clay SpecialistsWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.klay.co.zaTEL:TEL:Phone: +27 (0)21 884 4589 Direct Sales: +27 (0)87 997...

Lighting & Electrical Supplier

Eurolux

PROFILESLIGHTING IMPORTER & WHOLESALERCape Town, Western Cape & Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Lighting Importer & Wholesaler (B2B only)EXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:LED's, Outdoor Lighting, Spotlights, Pendants, Electrical...

Composite Timber Supplier

Eva-Last

PROFILESCOMPOSITE WOOD SUPPLIERCape Town & George (Western Cape), Johannesburg (Gauteng), Durban (Kwa-Zulu Natal) & Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Composite Wood SupplierEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Decking, Cladding, Architectural...

Natural stone fabricator

Cannata

PROFILES SUPPLIER Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa COMPANY DETAILS CATEGORY:CATEGORY: Natural stone supplier & fabricator EXPERTISE:EXPERTISE: Kitchen & bathroom counters and surfaces | Flooring | Product fabricator | Furniture design &...

Hardwood Flooring, Decking & Rugs

Best Wood

PROFILESHardwood floors, decking & rug suppliersCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:SuppliersEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Hardwood flooring, decking & rugsWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.bestwood.co.zaCELL:CELL:+27 (0)21 465...

Natural Stone Suppliers

Afristone

PROFILESNatural Stone ProductsCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Natural Stone ProductsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Cobblestones & landscaping, Conglomerate, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Quartzite, Sandstone &...

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Furniture Designer

Kino

PROFILESPRODUCT DESIGNERCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Product DesignerEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Tables, Chairs, Beds, Stools, Consoles, Desks, Side Tables & CabinetsWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.kino.co.zaCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAME(S):Nico...

Furniture Design

Houthakker

PROFILESPRODUCT DESIGNERCenturion, Gauteng, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Product DesignerEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Stools, benches, chairs & bath caddiesWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.houthakker.storeWHATSAPP LINE:CELL:+27 (0)67 419...

Furniture Designer

James Mudge

PROFILESPRODUCT DESIGNERCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Product DesignerEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Furniture studio specialising in hand-made, solid wood furnitureWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.jamesmudge.comCONTACT NAME:CONTACT NAME:James...

Textile Designer

Studio by Isobel Sippel

PROFILES TEXTILE PRODUCT DESIGNER Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa COMPANY DETAILS CATEGORY:CATEGORY: Textile Product Designer EXPERTISE:EXPERTISE: Cushions, Fabrics, Quilts, Tablecloths, Runners & NapkinsWEBSITE:WEBSITE: www.isobelsippel.com CONTACT...

Industrial Designer

Beacher by West McKintosh

PROFILESProduct Designer • Furniture Designer • Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa COMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Product DesignerEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Furniture & lightingCONTACT NAME:CONTACT NAME(S):West...

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Anderson Perry Partnership Architects

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Luxury Residential Construction

Atlantic Renovators Group

PROFILESLUXURY RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:ContractorEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Luxury Residential SpecialistWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.atlanticrenovators.netCONTACT NAME:CONTACT NAME:Jaron KavnatCELL:CELL:+27 (0)83...

Architects

Peter Rich Architects

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Landscaper

Red Daffodil

PROFILESLANDSCAPERCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:LandscapersEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Landscape and Garden Design, Garden Installation, Project Management & Garden MaintenanceWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.reddaffodil.co.zaCONTACT...

Residential & Multi-Use Architecture

Hamilton Wessels Architects

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Landscape Architect

Terra+

PROFILESLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURECape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Landscape ArchitectsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Masterplanning, commercial and residential landscape design & implementationWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.terraplus.co.zaCONTACT...

Luxury lodge architect

Jack Alexander

PROFILES ARCHITECTURE Cape Town, Western Cape & Johannesburg, Gauteng South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILS CATEGORY: CATEGORY: Architects EXPERTISE: EXPERTISE: CommercialWEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.jackalexanderstudio.comCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAMES:Jack AlexanderAnn ChangAbigail...

Architect

Swansilva

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Multidisciplinary Architecture & Design Studio

Douglas & Company

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Landscape Architecture & Design

Zeanne & Goss

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Multi-disciplinary Design Agency

Fox Browne Creative

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Architecture

Daffonchio Architects

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Architecture & Interiors

JVR Architects

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Interior Architecture & Design

Tessa Proudfoot

PROFILESINTERIOR ARCHITECT • INTERIOR DESIGNER Randburg (Gauteng) & Ballito (KwaZulu-Natal) South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Interior ArchitectsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential, Hospitality &...

Luxury Residential & Retail Architecture

Hours Clear Architects

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Architects

Nicholas Plewman Architects + Associates

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Architecture

Nadine Engelbrecht

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Architecture

Indigo Architects

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