In an age of sustainable or responsible architecture, the rehabilitation of existing buildings is often the ‘greenest’ solution. An example of this approach was the 37 Commerce Crescent renovation project in Kramerville, Johannesburg, undertaken by architecture and interior architecture company Paragon.

A hotel is a temporary home away from home. It conveys a feeling of wellbeing and is characterised by a special air of hospitality. The design of its rooms and their materials, colours and lighting all make a decisive contribution to achieving this effect.

The latest Hager ‘smart’ solutions for automated building control have been supplied by ElectroMechanica (EM) of Cape Town for Swarovski Lighting’s new-build showroom in Green Point. The leading supplier specified high-quality Hager B7 switch frames, which feature a clean design, vega D enclosures featuring a ready-to-mount configuration, and the domovea automation dashboard, which is controllable from a smartphone or tablet, as well as the wall-mounted keypad.

Samsung Electronics showcased its “user-centred design philosophy” at Milan Design Week’s Fuorisalone. Designed to highlight Samsung’s design philosophy under the new slogan “Be Bold. Resonate with Soul,” the exhibition focused advanced connectivity and a multi-sensory experience.

Nando’s supported six local designers in showcasing their creations at the recent Milan Design Week. Displaying their work in an exhibit titled ‘Sacrosanct’, the South African designers introduced the global design community to their “afro-contempo” projects, which ranged from ceramic vases and hand-woven mohair rugs to a chair called the ‘Oromo chair’.