Five South African décor and design businesses have created a one-stop shop solution for decorators at the newly established Number 3 Kramer Road in the heart of Kramerville, Johannesburg. The building houses top décor and home furnishing merchants such as Lula Fabrics, The Mill contract fabric suppliers, Sasi Wallpaper, Rebtex carpeting and Heavenly [...]
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2012 C&CI Architectural Masterclass to focus on ‘A Piece of the City’
The Cement & Concrete Institute’s 2012 International Masterclass lectures for architects will be held in Cape Town on September 17 and 18. C&CI architect, Daniel van der Merwe, says the Masterclass – the fourth to be presented by the Institute – forms part of an ongoing C&CI initiative in continued architectural education in South [...]
Afrika Tikkun Uthando Centre has new home in heritage building
15 August 2012 saw the official opening of the Afrika Tikkun Uthando Centre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, in a heritage building which has been given a new lease on life. Afrika Tikkun, a humanitarian non-governmental organisation which focuses on providing education, health and social services to children, the youth and their families through a number [...]
Kaytech EnviroFix for stormwater containment of Hurlingham Centre
Construction of the Hurlingham Retail Development, consisting of a 5600m2 Pick ‘n Pay Supermarket and approximately 750 m2 of line shops, included the challenge of containing the stormwater in two earth dams on the property. Property Development company Abland was responsible for heading up this development at the intersection of William Nicol and Republic Road [...]
Concreate completes Constitution Hill project
Concreate has completed a project for the recently revamped flame of democracy project at Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg. Constitution Hill is a functioning constitutional court in Braamfontein and is also a historical site and museum. Concreate project coordinator Johan van Staden explains thatConcreate was contacted by Urban Works architecture and urbanism to assist in [...]
Premium Italian Calore Fireplaces & Stoves launch in South Africa
South Africans can now ward off the winter chill with the premium, Italian range of Piazzetta heating systems, with the launch of Calore Fireplaces and Stoves at the Italcotto Centre in Cape Town and Deco Park in Johannesburg. Calore is the exclusive distributor in South Africa of Piazetta, a contemporary range designer fireboxes, eco-friendly [...]
Roedean School turns up the heat with Home Comfort
When Roedean School started planning its new extension, Home Comfort was the obvious choice to provide energy-efficient heating for a brand new boarding house on its premises in Parktown, Johannesburg. The expert-team at Home Comfort were recently contracted by Roedean School, to supply a cost-effective and energy-saving underfloor heating system that could build upon their [...]
Scene set for Decorex Jobug 2012 as global colour expert jets in
With only a few weeks to go, the team at Decorex SA are busy putting the finishing touches to the annual Gauteng showcase of the finest décor, design and lifestyle trends and accessories the country has to offer. Decorex Joburg kicks off on 8th August 2012 and this five-day feast of home décor ideas [...]
Architectural design altered to support local skill
Steyn City is a 2 000 acre, visionary residential and lifestyle estate under construction along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg. Previously an abandoned quarry, the vacant and unused land between William Nicol Drive and Cedar Road is being transformed into a unique development inspired by the design philosophies of the old cities of Europe. Some [...]
Nashua Mobile, FTFA partnership works towards a greener SA
Nashua Mobile and Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) are building on their existing greening partnership by collaborating to improve the lives of residents in the Lawley area, south of Johannesburg. The two organisations will be working together to plant 1 500 trees for the community between 14-16 May, with a further 60 trees [...]
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