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Tartaruga
Tartaruga Tartaruga – meaning “Turtle” in Portuguese There is a strong emphasis on texture created by African crafts such as carving and weaving. The saying "barefoot luxury" really applies to this very homely villa. Vamizi Island is part of the Quirimbas Archipelago...
Hohewarte
Hohewarte Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia Hohewarte Guest farm was originally a colonial police station and post office, located twenty minutes from Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia. The building has thick stonewalls,...
Colina
Colina Southern most part of Mozambique What began as a procurement project quickly developed into a full on decorating operation alongside talented Dutch designer Patricia Dajevos. In a magnificent world where the finest aspects of land and sea collide, the décor and...
Chiefs
Chiefs Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana Chief’s camp holds a special place in our hearts, as both of us started our careers in this industry working for Abercrombie & Kent in their development division. Chief’s camp was one of the properties...
Casa Mina
Casa Mina Quirimbas Archipelago in the Indian Ocean to the far north of Mozambique Infused with many décor elements connected to the vast fishing activities of the locals, vivid colours and classic pieces all work together to create a fun filled beach ambience, truly...
Sable Lodge
Sable Lodge Koue Bokkeveld, South Africa 2022 14 bed Private Lodge Inspiration – The extreme beauty of the surroundings, where rugged mountains give life to extraordinary fynbos, and the ever changing view of the Tafelberg that the lodge looks onto. Our client pulled...
Villa Papilio
Villa Papilio Vamizi Island, Mozambique 2015 12 bed Private Villa - Commercially operated Inspiration - Natural History Natural History references abound in this elegant barefoot luxurious villa. From butterflies and birds to sea shells. The colour palette is vibrant,...
Pafuri Camp
Pafuri Camp Kruger National Park, South Africa 2015 52 bed - Tented Camp Inspiration - Local History & the Makuleke Tribe We were tasked with a partial rebuild and partial renovation of the well-known camp by the same name that got washed away in the 2013 floods. The...
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira, Mozambique Current 104 bed Luxury Beach Resort Inspiration - Breath taking sunset colours and the clients determination to develop the local craft skill by custom making almost every furniture piece and design feature. Being on the East...
Jacksons Real Food Market
Jacksons Real Food Market Johannesburg, South Africa 2016 Restaurant and specialist food outlet Inspiration - Authentic, rustic African farm style This was an exciting collaboration with Karen Stanek from KS Designs and Lucy Eaton Corder Consulting. The project and...
Casa Marjarni
Casa Marjarni Vamizi Island, Mozambique 2014 8 bed Private Villa - Commercially operated Inspiration - Pan African The colour palette was unusual for a beach house in that we used charcoal and aubergine, black deconstructed mosquito nets and heavy putty coloured linen...
Nando’s
Nando’s South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland 2009 - 2013 138 x Local Take-a-way and dine-in food outlet Inspiration - Local design, spicy flavours & home cooking Over the last few years, Nando’s has been redesigned to draw on its heritage that is set in Mozambique and...
Site 46
Site 46 Machangulo, Mozambique 2013 12 bed Private Villa Inspiration – Bold, Classical African interiors inspired by the spice route, dramatic sunsets and earthy dunes on which the villa is built. This project was an “inherited” space, in that it started its life out...
Villa Manzi Manzi
Villa Manzi Manzi Benguerra Island, Mozambique 2009 8 bed Private Villa - Commercially operated Inspiration - Morocco, East Africa & the Spice Trade Set on the free spirited island of Benguerra, the interiors of this villa were deeply inspired by the rich colours,...
Villa Baleia
PortfolioVilla Baleia Benguerra Island, Mozambique 2009 8 bed Private Villa - Commercially operatedInspiration - East Africa, laid back luxuryDrawing on East African contemporary elegance, the heart of this villa is captured with the use of fresh, crisp colours and a...