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Bendehuis Brickwork: Old East Precinct Project, Pretoria

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Commercial Design • 29 September 2026Written by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography by: Chris Cloete PhotographyIn the lush treelined Pretoria suburb of Hazelwood, the Old East Precinct has quietly...

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Aquifer Recharge Plant by SALT Architects

PROJECT FEATURE • Institutional Architecture • 14 September 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Words by: Special Spaces • Photography: Karl RogersOn a windswept stretch of the False Bay Nature Reserve in Pelican...

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The Folly Retreat by Common Architecture

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 09 September 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography: Stephanie VeldmanTucked into an upward-sloping garden in Salt...

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House Klause: A Considered Coastal Residence by Neo Architects

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 07 September 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley Set within the Romansbaai Estate on the Western Cape coast, House Klaus by Neo...

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66 Greatmore by Wolff Architects

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 18 August 2026 Adapted by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography & renders by: Heinrich WolffOn the inner city fringe of Cape Town, a century-old school building has been given a new...

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Pan-African Biennale: Africa’s Architecture Takes Its Place September 2026

NEWS FEATURE • Events • 7 August 2026Written by: Caitlin O'RileyIf the Pan African Architecture Biennale is asking what an architecture of the continent might look like, perhaps part of the answer lies not in inventing something entirely new,...

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!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre: Architecture in Service of Storytelling

PROJECT FEATURE • Architecture & Interior Design • 06 August 2026Featured originally on: www.archdaily.com • Rewritten by: Caitlin O'Riley • Photography by: Adam LetchPerched along a granite ridge overlooking the...

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Erf App: How Anderson Perry Partnership Architects Is Streamlining the Search for Municipal Property Information

NEWS FEATURE • Architecture & Technology • 13 July 2026Written by: Caitlin O'RileyWe spoke with Anthony Stricker of Anderson Perry Partnership Architects about their launch of a digital solution that synthesizes information from multiple...

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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...

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& 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...

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House Azure by Neo Architects

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...

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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...

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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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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 &...

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Stiles

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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 &...

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Tilespace

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Nosso

PROFILESSUPPLIERCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:SupplierEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Brazillian sourced Vases, Textiles, Mirrors, Lighting, Sculpture,Wall ArtWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.nosso.co.zaCONTACT NAME:CONTACT NAME:Julia...

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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...

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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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Siafu

PROFILESTEXTILES • FABRICS • HOMEWEARNairobi, Kenya & Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Product Designer & ManufacturerEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Textiles, Fabrics & HomewearWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.siafuhome.comCONTACT...

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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...

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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...

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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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Tarna Klitzner

PROFILESLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURECape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Landscape ArchitectsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential, Commercial & InstitutionalWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.tk-la.co.zaCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAMES:Tarna KlitznerInayah...

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Archecon Construction

PROFILESCONTRACTORSPretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:ContractorsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential & Commercial Builds with Integrated Structural Steel & Joinery WorkshopsWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.archecon.co.zaCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT...

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LDM

PROFILESQUANTITY SURYEYING & COST CONSULTINGDurban, KwaZulu - Natal (HQ), Cape Town, Western Cape & Johannesburg, Gauteng South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Quantity Surveyors & Cost ConsultantsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Built Environment Consulting...

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Lisa Twyman

PROFILESINTERIOR DESIGNSalt River, KwaZulu - Natal, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Interior DesignerEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential & Commercial WEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.lisatwyman.comCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAMES:Lisa TwymanLungi LindaTEL:TEL:+27 (0)79 931...

Landscape Design & Maintenance

Simon Clements

PROFILESLANDSCAPE DESIGN • REHABILITATION • GARDEN MAINTENANCEMorningside, KwaZulu - Natal & Graaf-Reinet, Eastern Cape South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Garden & Landscape DesignEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Restoration Ecology & Landscape...

Interior Designers

Rare Interiors

PROFILESINTERIOR DESIGNCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Interior DesignersEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential & CommercialWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.rare-interiors.comCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAMES:Ludwig ChambersJohan BassonSteven...

Architecture

Wolff Architects

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Tandem

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Trilogy

PROFILESDEVELOPERPaarl, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:DevelopersEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential Estates, Multi-Use Developments & Apartment BlocksWEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.trilogy.bzTEL:TEL:‭+27 (0)68 546...

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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...

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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

PROFILESARCHITECTURE Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:ArchitectsEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Residential & Mixed-Use WEBSITE:WEBSITE:www.hwarchitects.co.zaCONTACT NAMES:CONTACT NAME(S):Ian Stewart HamiltonZack Gerhardus WesselsReuben...

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

PROFILESARCHITECTURE & INTERIORSCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCOMPANY DETAILSCATEGORY:CATEGORY:Architect & Design StudioEXPERTISE:EXPERTISE:Apartment, Architecture, Heritage, Office, Renovation &...

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