While all industries suffered the effects of the global recessionary impact, the architectural industry and its allied interior sector are often seen as a measure of economic effect, experiencing highs and lows in parallel with the broader economy. Based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, dhk thinkspace is becoming a major player in Gauteng. By successfully [...]
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Bathroom tap and mixer trends for 2013
Bathroom taps and mixers have come a long way since their humble beginnings as a mere functional way of turning water on and off. The bathroom faucets of today stand proudly as stylish and elegant features in their own right. They are seen as a fashion item in the home. Saville Jacobson from Bathroom Bizarre [...]
Caesarstone Student Design 2012 Competition
Last Thursday night, the fifth, prestigious Caesarstone Student Design 2012 competition awards evening was held at The Venue at Melrose Arch, where nine competition finalists were honoured for their inspired entries to the competition, and the winner and runner up announced live. Johannesburg and Pretoria’s finest architects, interior designers, industry leaders, lecturers and students from [...]
New name for TPS.P Architects & Facets Interiors
Leading architects TPS.P and its interior design arm, Facets Interiors, celebrated the launch of their new collective name, LYT, at The Venue in Melrose Arch on 5 September with entertainment provided by one of SA’s leading bands, The Parlotones. The new name is underpinned by the by-line of Architecture, Concepts, Life, Form and Space, succinctly [...]
Dauphin HumanDesign Group integral to success of Alexander Forbes project
The Dauphin HumanDesign Group recently commented on being awarded the tender for the soon to be completed Alexander Forbes building in central Sandton by Paragon Architects. Why was Dauphin awarded the tender – what did their chairs have that got them the tender over their competitors and what criteria did they have to meet so [...]
Decorex Cape Town report back: Massive success for design and the man cave movement
Man caves, hanging gardens, nests for beds, hectic-eclectic interiors and a ‘trek’ of farm to city – home enthusiasts and design-minded trade professionals, fifteen per cent more than last year, flocked to Decorex Cape Town, held at the CTICC from 26 to 29 April, for their annual décor fix and to spot the next best [...]
Ideas to make the most of small private office spaces within buildings
Private offices typically house the highest paid workers within an organization, and they usually allot more square meterage per person than open plan. While many private offices have remained essentially unchanged for decades, the rest of the workplace has changed dramatically — cross-functional teams, multitasking, creative thinking, group processes – the grown-up equivalents of “plays [...]
Bringing your brand to work
A company’s culture – the values, work practices, and processes – bring its mission to life. Culture is lived in space, and employees’ behaviours ultimately define the brand. That’s why creating space to support brand and culture is one of the hottest issues for everyone who plans, designs, or manages workspaces. “Companies spend a lot [...]
Decorex Joburg
Upcoming event: Decorex Joburg 8th – 12th August 2012 Gallagher Convention Centre For more information, visit www.decorex.co.za
Decorex Cape Town
Upcoming event: Decorex Cape Town 26th – 29th April 2012 CTICC For more information, visit www.decorex.co.za
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