Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2016 i House and Leisure

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CITY I TRAVELLED TO WAS SPECTACULAR PARIS. I’VE SINCE TRAVELLED TO MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD, BUT THAT FIRST TRIP TO PARIS REMAINS THE MOST MAGICAL. Having grown up in a small industrial town on the banks of the Vaal River, I always knew I wanted to travel, to get away and see the world. My first escape came in the form of international magazines – fashion magazines, in particular. Each month I’d rush to the nearest bookstore and stock up on a cocktail of the latest issues – from Vogue, Veranda and AD to local Elle Decoration and Marie Claire. Through these titles I was able to explore the world vicariously and so began a lifelong love of travel – and the beginning of a long…

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‘FOR ME – A CREATIVE AFRICAN COSMOPOLITAN – HOME REQUIRES A FULLY FUNCTIONAL MODERN SOCIETY IN WHICH TO CREATE AND MANIFEST MY IDEAS. A PLACE FILLED WITH SMALL TREASURES THAT MAKE FOR A GOOD AND RICH LIFE.’ As an African cosmopolitan, I consider myself a moderately well-travelled, socially and culturally aware and technologically savvy individual. I often operate on multiple cultural planes: that of my identity as a Nigerian woman and as an individual who’s conscious of my cross-cultural curiosities and affinities. It also means I must face the constant tension of being polycultured. I use the term as an adult immersed in and functioning on different cultural planes; a Marrakech-based, Nigerian-born New Yorker. My identity as a Nigerian-born woman, for example, often leads me to romanticise my country, specifically…

Over the five years that followed Rio de Janeiro winning the bid for the 2016 Olympic Games, the planners and event organisers set about putting together a legendary event. To ready the city, new infrastructure and sporting venues were called for, there was a renewed interest in creating tourist-worthy centres of culture and recreation, and a revival of classic attractions. In anticipation of the Games, House and Leisure found some of the most exciting planned designs, completed spaces and architectural highlights in the seaside metropolis. rio2016.com BARRA OLYMPIC PARK All the action of the Games will be centred on this architectural domain, which comprises nine sporting venues including a velodrome, aquatics stadium, and arenas. Created by American operations and infrastructure-expert firm AECOM, the same company that worked on the Cape…

HAIR AND OUR RELATIONSHIP TO IT IS NOT A UNIQUELY BLACK OR AFRICAN ISSUE Black hair is having a moment, again. ‘Ooh! It looks like a sponge, can I touch it?’ ‘Your hair grows so fast! How does it do that?’ ‘Is that your real hair?’ Black hair is often regarded by other races as something of a mystical entity. It’s not. It’s just incredibly versatile and malleable. For centuries, Black women and men have been twisting, oiling, dyeing, braiding, burning and shaving hair to denote status, social standing, functionality, style, politics and more. A young Black Akan woman from Ghana ‘announcing her eligibility for marriage… is carefully adorned with all the ornaments and finery in the possession of the family,’ writes AB Ellis in 1887, as part of an…

SAINT BARTHÉLEMY, BETTER KNOWN AS ST BARTS, IS A VOLCANIC ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CARIBBEAN AND A SUMMERTIME HAVEN FOR SUN-WORSHIPPERS FILLED WITH WANDERLUST. Yachts – often housing celebs and their entourages – bob in a sea-filled cul-de-sac fringed with lush vegetation and a silky tan coastline. Keld Mikkelsen and Marianne Brandi have been holidaying on the island for more than two decades, finally deciding to purchase a home of their own 10 years ago – only the house on their dream property had fallen into disrepair because of serious damage from a hurricane. For Keld, founder of high-end Danish clothing brand Day Birger et Mikkelsen, and Marianne, the creative brain behind Day Home, this proved to be an opportunity to bring their signature Scandi style and classic…

Perhaps it’s the dusty scent of leather or the tactile wood furnishings, the dim lighting or the numerous framed collections of paper butterflies that deliver the sense that The Shortmarket Club has been around for a long, long time. But Cape Town has just been gifted this old-world charmer, immaculately executed by skillet impresario Luke Dale-Roberts, interior designer Sandalene Dale-Roberts (to whom Luke is married), restaurateur Simon Widdison and South Africa’s trailblazing cool-hand chef Wesley Randles. Chef-proprietor of The Test Kitchen – Africa’s best restaurant, currently enjoying its second year on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list – Luke is no stranger to opening hot-ticket eateries. This time, though, he opted to take the back seat and let his trusty trio flex their creative muscles. ‘I wanted us to create…

THE DAILY RIND Wine and cheese. Like Grey’s Anatomy and a box of tissues, these two simply belong together. Creamy or crumbly, mild or funky, you couldn’t show us a cheese (or wine for that matter) that we’re not partial to. That’s why we asked Woolworths dairy product developer, Suzy O’Regan, and Rebecca Constable, wine and beverages product developer, to recommend three wines to go with some of the irresistible new cheeses you’ll find on Woolworths shelves. KEN FORRESTER WOOLWORTHS RESERVE COLLECTION NOBLE LATE HARVEST R89,95 WITH BOTHAM’S CREMEZOLA BLUE (FAIRVIEW) R250/KG This dessert wine is succulent with peach and apricot tones overlaid with tropical notes of melon and pineapple. Concentrated sweet flavours give way to a freshness and wood spice on the finish. The smooth, creamy blue cheese (matured…

These days, most major cities have a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Rome has six (yes, six) different versions from which to choose. There is so much history here, and so many tourists, that it’s easy to feel as though you are simply treading the same well-worn paths that have been explored by countless crowds before you. So, while you may have a few highlights on your must-see list, it’s also essential to spend some time exploring a more peaceful, workaday part of the city and avoid traipsing from one guided tour to the next. After all, how many ancient ruins – or Renaissance artworks – can you really take in during the course of a visit? (Answers on a postcard of the Circus Maximus, please.) There are few areas…

When Nick and Nicola Argyros bought an old, dated home in Blairgowrie, Joburg, they were drawn to its strong, structural form and the way it was positioned on the property. ‘The dining room had great volume, which inspired the exposed-beam ceilings throughout the house,’ says Nicola. Another drawing card was the established garden with its canopy of oak, acacia and jacaranda trees. ‘The position of the house in the garden makes it feel like a hidden gem among the trees,’ she notes. Although Nicola is aesthetically focused, she knows all too well that trends come and go. ‘We wanted to create a look that’s modern but won’t date. So we fused timeless items with personal treasures collected on our travels.’ These items are displayed in every room. The mortar and…

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‘THERE’S A SENSE OF COMFORT AND HARMONY BETWEEN OLD AND NEW.’ For many years Etienne Hanekom was responsible for creating pages just like these. But as an art director for a design magazine, Etienne soon found himself longing to be on the other side of the lens, turning styled decor shoots into real rooms. ‘Working on a magazine started to frustrate me,’ he says. ‘I wanted to create actual spaces.’ The 33-year-old stylist turned his hand to the interiors of some of Cape Town’s best-known spots, working his special kind of dramatic aesthetic into their design language. ‘My penchant is for moody, dark spaces filled with quirky elements,’ says Etienne. Stellenbosch’s Majeka House, for example, got an injection of his bent for opulence, complete with sumptuous textures, natural materials and…

Roelof Petrus van Wyk is not only a committed art collector but is also currently completing a PhD in History of Art at Wits University. He veers away from anchoring art appreciation in capitalist commoditisation and this sensitive perspective fuels his passion to grow local art platforms. With a heady mix of architectural, artistic, curatorial and academic knowledge, he is leading the creative manifestation of the Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank. This art-focused precinct, already anchored by the renowned Everard Read and Circa galleries, sees some of Cape Town’s premier art and design galleries – Southern Guild, SMAC and Whatiftheworld – opening in the Trumpet, the first building to showcase some of SA’s hottest art and design talents. Roelof’s endeavours in local art circles recently exposed like-minded South African artists…

I do a double take as I enter the Parktown home of artist Clive van den Berg and pianist Rocco de Villiers. Just beyond the pool, drenched in late-winter sun, there’s a new addition – a glass-and-stone kitchen with a soaring pitched roof. When I first saw this house several years ago (see HL April 2012), this sleek, metal-framed box of a space did not exist. And what’s so extraordinary is that it looks as though it’s been here for years. ‘It’s a complete indulgence,’ says Clive, running a hand over the gleaming marble countertop. ‘I love to cook and I wanted a space that overlooked the garden and resonated with our love of modernism.’ The new kitchen reads as a modern living room – Clive and Rocco imagined the…

‘I INEVITABLY ERR TOWARDS A SUBDUED PALETTE PUNCTUATED BY THE TEXTURAL LAYERS OF WOOD, FABRIC AND NAIVE COLLECTABLES.’ Despite having lived in England for more than thirty years, Joel Bernstein has infused his home with an earthy sensibility that is very un-British. Sure, you’ll find classic Anglophile touches, but the clues to another life lie in his love of dusky monochromatic hues and a thread of the artisanal that runs throughout this space. It’s no surprise then to learn that Joel, a creative director in both the fashion and interior industries, was born in South Africa. ‘I don’t think about it too much but I suppose there must have been an influence,’ says Joel of his rather understated yet sophisticated style. ‘As hard as I might try to get…

fuss-free fine dining Finally, Jozi is being treated to the kind of food its residents previously had to travel to Cape Town’s The Test Kitchen for. Famed chef Luke Dale-Roberts has opened up shop on the first floor of the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, and the restaurant, Luke Dale-Roberts X The Saxon, is an exercise in warm, unaffected simplicity. ‘I tried to create an Orient Express feel of opulence,’ says designer Sandalene Dale-Roberts. ‘With wood-panelled walls, blue tones and lots of brass touches, it reflects the grandeur that is fitting for a Joburg setting.’ Head chef Candice Philip is at the helm and diners can expect perfectly weighted seasonal courses, such as sea bass ceviche with spiced hazelnut salsa and char-grilled scallop with cured-tofu cream. 36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst,…

Port Elizabeth’s loss was Pretoria’s gain when Khanya Mzongwana shut down her first restaurant three years ago at just 22 years old. Now the chef and food stylist is all grown up and owning the food scene in north Gauteng. Together with her vinyl-fanatic partner Sakhile Ndlazi (aka DJ Bubbles), the couple owns Off the Wall Pop Up Restaurant, a hearty feast for foodies, inspired by culturally rich regions around the world. Once a month, the couple hosts cosy dinners at Hatfield hot spot +27 Cafe, where Khanya’s cooking mimics her character – wholesome, creative and sincere. The name of their venture was an instant stroke of Michael Jackson-inspired genius and, much like its number-one album namesake, Off the Wall has hit on greatness. GUAVA CAPRESE WITH FRESH THYME AND…

WIN FOUR NIGHTS FOR TWO IN NICE AND DINNER AT JAN WORTH R60 000 QUESTION: In which year did Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen open JAN? As South Africa’s first Michelin-starred chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen has joined the ranks of Jamie, Nigella and Marco – chefs who are widely known by their first names only. For an Afrikaans farm boy from Mpumalanga, this is not half bad. (In fact, on restaurantjan.com, you can choose from three language options: English, French and Afrikaans.) Koeksisters meet caviar When he is not travelling to promote his new book, A Breath of French Air, or to make a TV appearance, Jan Hendrik is at the helm of JAN, his much-loved and lauded restaurant in Nice, where koeksisters rub shoulders with caviar…

KHANYA MZONGWANA is a chef, food stylist, writer, avid foodgrammer and eater born and bred in Port Elizabeth. She co-hosts a dinner in Pretoria every month with her partner at their pop-up restaurant Off the Wall (page 104). If money were no object, what would your ultimate holiday destination be? A tie between Osaka and Antarctica. And what’s your all-time worst destination? Sorry, Mbombela! What are your packing essentials? A hat, a bright lip colour and headphones. Monument you want to take a selfie in front of? The medieval Hindu and Jain temples of Khajuraho. Do you nick bath products from hotels? Not anymore. I’m a changed woman. To eat the in-flight food or not? It’s never a good idea – make sure you have something to eat before you…

ROCK STARS Taking inspiration from the granite boulders that jut out along Cape Town’s coastline, architects Greg Truen and Stefan Antoni of SAOTA, in collaboration with Indigenus’ Peter van der Post, have designed a set of planters called Steen. The sculptural pieces are made from glass-reinforced concrete, which is lighter than regular concrete, and they have a smooth, hand-buffed surface. indigenus.co.za MEDITERRANEAN DREAM Let the new Amalfi range from Hertex transport you to a sunnier time. The collection’s elegant designs are quintessentially Mediterranean, with patterns and colours that will make you feel as if you’ve just taken a trip to the Italian coastline. hertex.co.za SCATTER BRAINS Architect Shaun Gaylard of Blank Ink Design has joined forces with fashion retail professional Kerri May Voogt to produce scatter-cushion designs based on Shaun’s…

Fred Gelli, the owner of design agency Tátil, spoke to us about his logo-design work for the Olympics and Paralympics. For how long have you been working on the logos and ceremony? It’s been six or seven years! A couple of days [after our design was selected] it was shown on television: ‘This will be the logo most viewed in the world for the next five and a half years’ – that feeling was something really special. Now the challenge is the ceremony. The main part of our work is trying to guarantee a lot of meaning: it’s about working with the community. It’s a huge challenge to get everything working in time. How do you approach a client such as the Olympic Games? At Tátil we put a lot…

100% COLOUR WILL GREET VISITORS WITH A BOLD SPLASH OF COLOUR For the third year in row, 100% Design South Africa is bringing together global design brands and South Africa’s most exciting creatives and creators. 100% South African This year, Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin of Dokter and Misses, one of South Africa’s international success stories, step into the spotlight as Feature Designers of the Year. Joining them at the show are other top names, such as Joe Paine, Mungo, Design Team, T&Co, David Bellamy, Hoi P’loy, willowlamp, Jasper Eales, Meyer von Wielligh and Mash T. 100% Colour The 100% Colour stand will greet visitors with a bold splash of colour at the entrance to the show. This showstopper, depicting the four wind directions of Africa, was created by Platform…

When you arrive at this low-slung, ground-hugging white holiday home just inland from Plettenberg Bay, its greatest asset remains invisible. In fact, the spectacular views the home commands from its clifftop promontory have deliberately been obscured. As you cross the raised meadow from your point of arrival, the house forms a screen of sorts. It’s all part of what its architect Christiaan van Aswegen calls ‘an unfolding sequence of spaces’ or ‘architectural tantra’, a carefully choreographed progression as you arrive. From the meadow, you pass a pool and descend a few stairs onto a deck. ‘Then the surroundings really disappear because you are surrounded by the white walls of the house,’ says Christiaan. ‘The idea was that there would be a compression of space, a closing off. Only once you…

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At Sabi Sabi the animals are given complete freedom to come and go as they please. There are no fences between Sabi Sabi and the other nature reserves that make up the Greater Kruger area, meaning the animals can cross into and out of Sabi Sabi at their leisure. Because of this no two game drives will ever be the same. This is why Sabi Sabi is the ultimate safari destination – it combines five-star accommodation, gourmet cuisine and genuine South African hospitality. Selati Camp emulates the romance of the early 1900s and the contemporary and eclectic Bush Lodge is a family favourite. Little Bush Camp is one of the gems of the Bushveld – it’s intimate, informal and secluded. Earth Lodge is artistic and remarkable, making use of organic…

At the end of May, Capetonians were given their first taste of the Good Food & Wine Show in its new guise and, if social media is anything to go by, they enjoyed everything on the menu. Under the overarching theme of Fresh, the focus fell on sustainability and promoting a healthier planet. South African and international kitchen icons such as George Calombaris, Adriano Zumbo, Jenny Morris, Sarah Graham and Siba Mtongana performed in the various food theatres. For the first time ever, almost all demonstrations were free, allowing visitors to see their favourite chefs in action. In another first, curator Hannerie Visser created interactive installations that excited all the senses, enabling visitors to immerse themselves completely in the event. In addition, there were over 180 exhibitors with wares ranging…

To be considered a classic, a design has to be proven over time and have enduring style. This is true of Smeg’s Classic collection which includes coordinated built-in ovens, compact steam and microwave ovens, coffee machines, hobs and extractors – truly everything and the kitchen sink. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Guido Canali, who also designed Smeg’s award-winning head office in Northern Italy, the collection’s appeal lies in the simplicity of the designs. Sleek, austere lines that are in keeping with contemporary aesthetics mean that this collection of designer appliances will complement your home and please the eye for decades. smeg.co.za…