The Intrepid Designer

A brush with turquoise

“Identified as the 2010 Colour of the Year by the acclaimed Pantone Colour Institute, turquoise represents optimism, serenity and deep compassion.” So says Sumien Brink, editorial director of Plascon SPACES, published by New Media Publishing.

The much-anticipated first issue of the 72-page glossy magazine offers a full colour spectrum of tips and advice, from step-by-step projects to top-to-toe makeovers, plus real-life decorating and renovation features, for just R14,95.

“Although ancient in its origins, turquoise is utterly en vogue,” continues Brink. “This bold and stimulating yet still restful colour can be incorporated into your interior regardless of whether your home is traditional or contemporary.”

Plascon Colour Manager Anne Roselt concurs. “Inspired by the ocean, turquoise is not only invigorating and uplifting but also calming,” she says. “It also aids communication, so it is no wonder it is so big at the moment. In addition to white, it also pairs well with gold and chocolate brown.”

By using quality paint, you can quickly and cost-effectively redecorate and transform your environment with this season’s hottest hue. Here is a handful of tips from the latest issue of Plascon SPACES:

MAKE A SPLASH Use turquoise as an accent colour to introduce an element of surprise in a traditional or natural décor scheme. Think accessories, such as lampshades, cushions, rugs and wall hangings.

CREATE CONTRAST To balance out the colour’s inherent coolness, team turquoise with rich, contrasting colours such as gold, orange and chocolate brown.

GO RETRO Combined with black, paler shades of turquoise have a distinct 1950s American feel: think bubblegum-blue Cadillacs and kitchen appliances.

LIFE AQUATIC Because of its strong association with water, turquoise is the ideal colour for a spa-like bathroom. A watery palette evokes thoughts of holidays and rest and signals a return of balance and poise.

For those decorators who don’t want to go boldly blue this winter, the Plascon SPACES editorial team has included all this season’s must-have hues throughout the magazine from fiery orange to punchy purple. Another highlight in the new issue is a perforated pull-out section with quick tips, environmentally friendly info and shortcuts to transform any home.

Plascon SPACES will be available three times a year in April, July and November. The first issue is currently on shelf in major book stores, selected Woolworths, Spars and CNA stores as well as various Plascon stockists throughout the country. At R14,95, it’s sure to attract the attention of and add value to anyone looking to redecorate their home with Plascon paint

Furniture Designs with African Roots, Soul and Spirit

M’Afrique by Moroso.

There is an image, an idea of Africa that lives deep in human imagination. Its form often transcends the power of the word and its profile lies under layers of conscious retrieval. It is alive within each one of us on a primordial level, inexplicable yet undeniable. Maya Angelou

the making of Madame Dakar by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birse

The reasons behind a project centred around Africa are explained to us by Patrizia Moroso, who devised the event and asked Stephen Burks to design the installation in Moroso’s Milan showroom in Via Pontaccio:

“multifaceted, modern Africa deserves to be known and sustained for the originality of the creative languages with which it enriches global culture. The African continent is extraordinarily rich in creativity, materials and ideas that are sources of inspiration and nourishment for us. When applied to design, they engender products which exude tradition and modernity, innovation and history, form and beauty. I think there is so much of Africa and in this event my intent was to showcase the creativity of a few of the great artists and personalities of contemporary African culture. Going beyond the stereotypes that present Africa as a tragic or, at best, exotic experience, we want to highlight some aspects of contemporary African culture, which is in effect comparable to global culture. Looking at Africa through the eyes of contemporary art, photography, architecture and design is perhaps the most appropriate way of approaching this vast, powerful continent, so creatively rich and diverse that today it is still one of western modernity’s greatest sources of inspiration”. Patrizia Moroso

Shadowy collection by Tord Boontje

The event presented a few examples of Africa’s power and beauty in the work of some of its leading artists.
Fathi Hassan, who expresses symbolism in various forms through the written word: a tray is like an eternal container that holds and keeps the word. Nubian calligraphy is unusual in that it is composed of symbols, like the leaves of the desert or a nomad’s baggage. Another unmissable installation features the scarab beetles of ancient Egypt which eat precious dust to become immortal.
Soly Cissé, on the other hand, expresses the contrasts of African culture in his work: modernity contrasts with conservatism, the amazing cultural diversities which made the continent artistically rich yet, at the same time, burdened it with a controversial and in some ways mysterious history. His sticky tape-covered chair is a mystic object which belongs to both the past and the present.

Shadowy collection by Tord Boontje

The exhibition rounded off with the beautiful photos of Mandémory, a self-taught photographer who rejects the concept of an ethnographic-realist characterisation of Africa and prefers suggestions, details and portraits in which colour and light intertwine and generate energy.
Then there is David Adjaye, one of the best-known, widely acclaimed architects on the world scene and also a keen photographer. For M’Afrique he presented his photographic documentation of five African cities (Dakar, Addis Abeba, Harare, Pretoria, Bamako), part of a bigger, highly successful exhibition held at Harvard in 2007. His photos are part of a study of new urban planning models and were taken in order to show the key characteristics of the urban – and, if possible, suburban – layout, without the ambition of providing an exhaustive photo study of each city.
David Adjaye was recently appointed by Moroso to design its new main office building in its time-honoured Udine headquarters.

bench by Patricia Urquiola

Madame Dakar by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birse

 

Products made in Africa by local craftspeople:
Last year Moroso started using a hand-weaving technique employing the plastic threads traditionally used for making fish nets. This created the success of Tord Boontje’s Shadowy collection, which we present today in its entirety: chairs, armchairs, loungers and a stool/table in light, light-hearted shapes.
The same technique is now used by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birsel who created a wide range of attractive, softly rounded products, such as Madame Dakar, a enormous armchair as enveloping as a hammock.
Then there’s Patricia Urquiola’s “bench” that sits on the sand like a tree trunk, accompanied by a smaller, single-seat twin and by a low table. Stephen Burks’s creations are equally beautiful: a chair, an armchair and a range of pouffes in various sizes.

Binta by Philippe Bestenaider

Binta by Philippe Bestenaider

 

New products inspired by Africa:
By Philippe Bestenaider, an armchair, Binta; a sculptural form with the solid, heavy look of the baobab rooted to the ground. Binta is upholstered in multicolour patchwork wax prints. Plus the Bogolan Pouffe, made of a very distinctive material – a tyre recycling by-product – printed with decorative motifs.
Patricia Urquiola designed Rift, a range of contract seating inspired by a rift valley. The seating is composed of various, superjacent layers which give the impression of division.

Bogola pouffes by Philippe Bestenaider

Classic products reinterpreted in an African version:
On this occasion, some of Moroso’s iconic designs are upholstered in African fabrics: Ron Arad’s Victoria & Albert and Do-lo-rez, Patricia Urquiola’s Antibodi, Fjord, Bohemien and Lowland; Princess by Nipa Doshi & Jonathan Levien, and Tokujin’s splendid Bouquet chairs.

Do-lo-rez by Ron Arad

Do-lo-rez by Ron Arad

Fabrics:
Another special aspect of African society is its fabrics, which are not simply textiles to buy and sell or to use for clothes. Their decorative motifs convey a kind of text which embodies the people’s social and religious identity. There was no written word in ancient African society and communication was solely oral, therefore each sign conveyed a meaning.
The greatest number of this kind of textiles is designed and made in Senegal. Its strategic geographic position, between the desert, the savannah and the ocean, made the country one of Africa’s main trading bases, transforming it into a rich commercial and cultural workshop. A cross-fertilised universe of styles in which Western-style clothing, most appreciated in urban areas, mixes with traditional ethnic fabrics and costumes.
The fabric African women choose for their typical costume, the boubou, is very important because its richness indicates the family’s social status. Nowadays, the classic fabrics, called pagne, are usually made and printed on an industrial basis. The Dutch firm, VLISCO, leads this particular market; in fact its vast collection of African prints was used for many of the Moroso collection designs.
Other visually stunning fabrics are those designed and made by the Senegalese textile artist Aissa Dione, a symbol of African women’s successful creativity and managerial skills. She applies her pictorial talent to the creation of cotton and raffia textiles.

textiles by Aissa Dione

Lastly, the collection also uses a range of new batik fabrics made by local craftspeople and purchased directly in Africa.

Shadowy collection by Tord Boontje

Shadowy collection by Tord Boontje

Shadowy collection by Tord Boontje

Stephen Burks’s armchair

Stephen Burks’s pouffes

toogou by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birse

bayekou by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birse

bayekou by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birse

Nopolou by Bibi Seck and Ayse Birse

sources: Moroso

3D Deco and 3D Dome manifest geodesic fabric architecture

It is here and it's now - the real McCoy! 3D Dome, powered by Pacific Domes, has perfected the function and beauty of portable geodesic domes, bringing 3D Dome to the SA events market.

Combining the sacred geometry of R. Buckminster Fuller with 3D Dome's progressively designed covers gives birth to this futuristic and synergetic structure. It is a perfectly created environment which is pleasing and natural to the eye and the human body since these structures have the same structure as living molecule in our bodies.

3D Domes provide a unique environment for every use, offering a modular concept for any event or exhibition. All elements of a 3D Dome can be perfectly combined with each other, from connection tunnels between the structures to Deco and AV.

This offers maximum flexibility in the realisation of individual and innovative event ideas - Mobility and Versatility, Interior Freedom, Portability, Climate Control, Energy Efficiency - “the strongest, lightest and most efficient means of enclosing space, yet known to man" states Buckminster Fuller.

Domes are nature's perfect structure which provides a unique environment for any use, also creating state-of-the-art venues for events, expo stands launches etc. anywhere and everywhere. 

Mobility and Versatility

All membranes come with circular doorways offering more flexibility. Every doorway can be connected to another through the 3D Deco developed waterproof tunnel system which allows a combination of several domes to create a domescape. Window openings can take many varying applications such as PVC airing vents or a climate control tubes.

Interior Freedom

The entire dome interior is open to your creativity! Our geodesic dome frames are freestanding with no support poles to obstruct your valuable floor plan!

Structurally Sound

The steel tubing framework is extremely strong and can handle any wind or rain loads. Not only is the dome aerodynamic, but it has a dynamic center of gravity that stands strong against wind.

Anchoring the Frame

Your dome frame comes with the appropriate anchors to secure it to the ground.

Portability

3D Dome frames pack down into small bundles that are easy to ship and handle! The membrane consists of a double sided PVC coating with or without black out. 3D Deco can guarantee an outer skin that is 100% water tight in every tiny detail.?Lycra Branded cover can be stretched over any of 3D Deco's membranes. A wide variety of flooring can be provided upon request from our reliable partners.

Heating and Cooling

3D Domes can be heated or cooled in the same way as a conventional marquee. Our domes in summer are 10-15 C cooler that outside temperature due to a low pressure zone that happens inside the dome just by opening a few windows in the right places. Domes can also come with insulation for the really cold days.

Energy Efficiency

"Only an energy-efficient, resource-efficient design could work for everyone," - R. Buckminster Fuller. There are two reasons domes are energy efficient. The ambient airflow inside the dome is continuous, with no stagnant corners, requiring less energy to circulate air and maintain even temperatures. The energy required to heat and cool a dome is approximately 30% less than a conventional building. The second is the high volume-to-surface-area ratio, requiring less building materials to enclose more space.

Experienced partners in 3D Projections and Audio Technology, climate control and interior planning can be included in the entire planning process in order to realise any product, expo or event world.

Source: http://www.3ddeco.co.za/

Issued by: 3D Deco

From Barrydale to Washington

Earlier this year, US President Barack Obama and Mrs Obama acquired two chandeliers for their new home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Apart from the fact that they paid for them personally rather than using the White House budget, two things set them apart; they come all the way from the tiny Overberg town of Barrydale, and they’re made almost entirely from ‘junk’.

Magpie Design Studio, essentially an art collective run from an old double storey building in the heart of town, started operations in 1998. Six years ago they moved to Barrydale where they promptly set up recycling bins on the veranda and invited the public to drop off recyclable materials. While they have historically used a lot of repurposed materials in their creations, it was in Barrydale that their materials base shifted to the PET bottles, glass, plastic, tins and paper dropped off by the community to make their artistic creations.

Their multi award-winning work represents their belief that their approach makes a difference to the environment and brings about a new aesthetic aligned to the ethics of the ever-increasing numbers of consumers concerned with their personal carbon footprints. As a result more and more of their clients are turning to energy efficient lighting and changing other lifestyle habits to have a lower impact on resources.

Magpie’s design team tries to use the best lighting solutions for creative designs that speak to the ethics and aesthetic desires of a growing, sophisticated clientele. They are best known for their chandeliers and lighting installations although they do produce other furniture items and accessories.

The two pieces bought by the Obamas – the La Riche Ella and the Princess (pictured) – are regency inspired and lean towards a classical interpretation of a chandelier, but they also create a number of unique designs for sale in their own gallery, as well as offering a bespoke service, creating installations for private homes, restaurants and offices worldwide.

Shane says, “Chandeliers are extrapolations of people’s ideals. A great deal is said about the person who owns a chandelier as it represents much of the best of what they idealise and see as representing an object of beauty in addition to it being a practical piece that lights a room.” He adds that the Obama’s purchase paves the way for a new aesthetic, where an appreciation for what is, is valued more than what it is made of; it’s more to do with what the object represents or symbolises.

The business includes a strong social responsibility aspect – the Rooi Doppies Project, www.rooidoppiesproject.moonfruit.com – that includes the development of a craft project to help locals generate income, rather than just being employed. They are trained to reproduce designs either marketed as stand alone pieces or as components of larger, more elaborate installations. Magpie also offers technical support to NGOs in the district that focus on health, human rights and social development.

They believe all businesses should behave ethically and that forming relationships with state service providers is essential to help develop the capacity and quality of life of others. Every December 16 sees a ceremonial tree lighting ceremony (the best LED technology is used) with dancing, singing and performing around their Christmas tree installation made of alien wattle and repurposed PET decorations, which are made by children from an NGO called NET VIR PRET.

Shane says it is their way of thanking the village for its support. Aside for the Christmas tree, they host annual exhibitions and parties and showcase new trends with different, fun themes. They are hoping the planned 2010 Masked Ball will draw visitors from near and far. Their creations are evocative and stunning testimonies to what is possible with innovation and inspiration.

Source: Life in Balance

Visit Magpie Design Studio at 27 van Riebeeck Street in Barrydale, call 028 572 1997 or visit Magpie

Rooms On View - Get the 2010 furniture A-list

Good furniture selection is the pivotal make-or-break element in any good interior composition.

As the home’s evolution to become an organic haven and refuge of peace and serenity gathers speed, furniture design has followed suit. Tranquility, harmony and an abundance of natural materials are at the top of the wish-list for 2010’s top furniture trends.

Made by hand

Handcrafted furniture is probably the hottest design trend currently sweeping through the home market. Items that are particularly in demand are ones that are carefully fashioned from natural and unusual materials, and which feature intricate detailing. Home-made accents are back as well – anything that echoes handcrafted or traditional will be hot property this year.

Visual interest is achieved by combining various textures together. Popular combinations include leather and fabric, various fabrics with completely different textures such as silk and calico, wool and suede, and glass and rope for example. The sky is the limit with regards to creating interesting combinations.

Mother Nature rules

For quite some time now, the influence of nature and all things organic has seen a marked influence on the exterior and interior design of our homes.

This year it is no different, but 2010 sees the roll-out of some new and exciting nature-inspired colour palettes. These hues tend to encompass the more vibrant jewel tones, incorporating bold shades of red, green, turquoise and purple, which are perfectly offset by the more neutral shades of brown, beige, sand, grey and black.

It would be best to complement organically inspired furniture with décor accessories that are also made from indigenous materials, such as various natural textiles, reeds, hardwoods, clay and bamboo for example.

Ethnic revival

The influence of today’s multi-cultural society is trickling down to influence the furniture we live with. Never before has the furniture and home décor market been influenced by so many varied ethnic trends – in particular Asia, Africa and South America.

Representative of our global village – it is not uncommon to find pieces of furniture in your neighbourhood from the world over. The trendiest looks today are achieved by artistically blending items from various cultures and places.

Less is more

If any element were to define the essence of furniture trends in 2010, it would be “simple, yet elegant”. Furniture design today centres around comfort and relaxation, and hence the inspiration of a stylishly simplistic and elegantly uncomplicated haven will be at the forefront of furniture design. Clutter is out – selecting well-appointed furniture is in.

Space conservation

Modern homes are getting smaller and smaller, and as such, furniture designs are accommodating this trend by making space conservation centre stage. This is evident in various furniture designs, but probably the most noticeable are the influx of raised beds that create work/play space under the bed, the increased popularity of counter-height dining sets and compact, multi-functional furniture, such as sofa-beds, desk/dining tables, and compactable garden furniture for example.

When we were young

Of late there has been a huge increase in the choice of furniture for kid’s rooms – from baby’s nurseries, rooms for toddlers through to teenagers – today’s little people have a lot to choose from. Gone are the boring bunk-beds of the past – today children’s rooms have been given a whole new dimension, allowing many parents to take a few steps back and bring out their inner child as well.

Old antique styles are currently very much in vogue – the question is, did they ever really go out of fashion? Rich, opulent jewel colours, indulgently decadent fabrics, ostrich feathers, mirrors, chandeliers and crystal are the name of the game here – furniture that imitates the lavishness of days gone by, combined with modern day comforts and streamlined, contemporary designs and materials.

Pictures courtesy of:

Rooms on View: www.roomsonview.co.za.

Source: Property24

Graypants; they also like to use their hands, designing and building things like chairs and light fixtures.

2010 has been an incredible year thus far for graypants and it’s our second year exhibiting at ICFF in new york! if you’re in town, swing by the javits center to see us in action unveiling new designs! We’re ecstatic about the upcoming show and our new introductions into the graypants line of products!

they also like to use their hands, designing and building things like chairs and light fixtures.

seth and jonathan first crossed paths at kent state university in cleveland, honing abilities to endure long winters and earning degrees in architecture + design. now, eight years of collaboration and spirited adventure has landed them in seattle, where graypants, inc. was forged from a desire to make a difference through design. it’s also here that their great friend jon joined the team, bringing a fresh energetic spark and experience from north carolina and seattle.

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we strive to come up with designs and ideas that are thoughtful and have an impact, whether it be furniture, lighting, architecture or graphics. each one of our projects has a unique story and we try to explore new ideas to redefine how design can have a greater impact. most importantly, we have fun doing it! we enjoy collaborating with all walks of life – that is where we find true inspiration. we want to let the beauty of what we love be what we do.

Source:Graypants

Heat Up Your Winter with Trendy Decor Tips

This winter, why not put all that extra time spent indoors to good use and redecorate your home or office?

Looking for some ideas? Plascon’s colour manager, Anne Roselt shares some great tips and trends to help turn any chilly interior into a cosy hideaway.

Tips and trends:

- Warmer colours like purples, reds, oranges and yellows are ideal for cooler climates.

Simulating the essence of fire, ‘hot’ colours create an ambience of heat and energy.

- If these colours are too bold for you consider using them on a feature wall to create warmth and energy. Choose a colour that matches or contrasts the colours in your fabric, flooring or accessories. Some inspiring hues include Burgundy Berry, Sienna Sky and Hot-n-Spicy.

- Or you can go natural! Last year there was an abundance of browns, tans and light browns. And this is set to stay for a while. As the world moves towards a consciousness of sustainability and green-living, so do our colour choices and décor palettes. If brown or green don’t do it for you, consider creating a feature wall or accessorising with paint techniques like stencilling. And, to finish off the look why not decorate your space with flowers, bark, wood or pot-plants.

- Suede finishes are great for winter as they exude a feeling of warmth and texture. Complement your walls with beautiful suede finishes like ottomans, throws or pillows and relish in the luxury. To create the look at home, try Plascon’s Suede range.

- Metallics are big this season. Lovely for glamming-up bland furniture, pearl paint gives a beautiful shimmer to a surface, creating depth and opulence. You can also use silvers, golds and bronzers to create a similar look. Look out for Plascon’s Designer Range and choose from metallic, pearl and suede finishes. 

Trend Talking

Jonathan Barnett Interiors was established over 20 years ago in Los Angeles. His approach to design reflects his clients’ personalities, maintains the integrity of the architecture and respects the space. It is a winning modus operandi, one that has led this Jozi-born interior designer to work on the homes of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Sally Field, Rob Lowe, Jane Seymour, Kirk Douglas, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, and Dr Dre, to name a few. Jonathan’s current projects include a home in Bantry Bay in Cape Town, and a commercial development in Jo’burg. But the project that really makes his eyes light up is a wine estate in Santa Ynez, southern California, owned by billionaire Tom Barrack, number 347 on the Forbes 2009 list of the 400 Richest Americans.

The Property Magazine gets the creative low-down on Jonathan Barnett.

What do you enjoy most about SA now that you’ve returned?

Jonathan Barnett: The warmth of the people and positive response from those in the industry upon my return. Gail Behr, owner of The Grand Café & Rooms in Plettenberg Bay, has been particularly good to me. Oh, and the climate, of course. You can’t beat a Cape Town summer.

What are some of the interior trends you currently identify with?

JB: At the moment my design preferences are in a state of flux. For the last 10 years I’ve been a fan and proponent of a clean, contemporary design aesthetic, but recently I’ve been very drawn to the concept of eclecticism. I enjoy the dialogue between antique furnishings in contemporary spaces, for example.

I also have a fondness for Oriental interior pieces and try to incorporate them in many of my projects, where appropriate. There is something about Eastern philosophy that resonates with me. I’m a feng shui enthusiast and have been consulting with a specialist in the field, David Cho, for the last couple of years. I like the idea of approaching space from an energy point of view, that you can transform people’s moods and lives when creating the spaces they live in.

What has been your most challenging project to date?

JB: Having to complete and fully furnish six large homes in a gated community in Bel Air within four weeks. The time-frame was tight, considering that every piece of furniture for each house was custom-made; nothing was purchased from a shop floor. It was nerve-wracking!

Which piece of furniture do you regard as iconic?

JB: To choose only one is difficult, but the first that comes to mind is the Breuer chair, designed by the legendary Marcel Breuer over 50 years ago. It has been described as ‘the world’s most popular chair’, which is probably due to its simple design, which hasn’t dated.

Whose work do you most admire?

JB: There are so many, but if I had to choose one I’d say American architect I.M. Pei for the clean spaces he created. He is also the man responsible for one of my favourite buildings in the world, the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.

Where do you stay when abroad?

JB: When I stay in New York I always check into the Gramercy Park Hotel. Conceptualised by Ian Schrager, it is a throwback to the city’s renowned Studio 54 nightclub. That’s exactly how it feels walking through the corridors –  like you’re in a nightclub.

In Paris, I love to stay at Hôtel Costes. With its design maxim of, ‘All things in excess’, it really is an indulgent place to reside.
When I’m in London I stay at Covent Garden Hotel in Soho, as the West End theatre district is on its doorstep.

Your design motto?

JB: ‘Style without noise.’ The props that I use to enliven an interior should never overpower the space. Whoever lives there should be the dominant energy.

What do you consider to be the most essential extravagances?

JB: Delectable soaps and bath products from French brand Côté Bastide, clothes by Marc Jacobs and American Apparel, and some of my favourite reads are by Isabel Allende.
When it comes to cars, I’m a sucker for Land Rover 4x4s, but my alter ‘eco’ ego loves the Toyota Prius. Before I left LA I had one of those.    +27 (0)72 845 3427,
www.barnettinteriors.com

 Words Genevieve Fisher

Photographs Joanne Markland

Source: The Property Mag

V&A to use Ocean for Cooling

The V&A Waterfront Property Company is looking to use the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean to cool its buildings, according to a note circulated on Tuesday by Simply Green Online, a South African website focussing on green news and information.

Colin Devenish, executive manager of the company's services department, is expected to present a proposal to shareholders for a R4.6m project to achieve this.
Devenish spoke late last year at the Green Building Council Convention in Cape Town where the Council's environmental ratings system for buildings, Green Star SA, was launched.

Devenish said that the V&A Waterfront Company's 85 buildings were valued in the region of R7bn. While seawater is already used in the Waterfront residential units, the proposed project will use seawater for the air-conditioning in the retail sector.

Of the company's energy bill, 40%-50% is for air conditioning while 17% to 25% is for lighting.
An audit by specialised contractors of the entire electrical and water services is underway and is also expected to highlight ways to conserve water in toilet flushing systems as well as the recycling of water. The company will be going out to tender for a recycling operator in the near future.

Source: GreenBuildingSA

Furnspace3D: Professional Interior Design Software

 

The ability to produce outstanding presentations for your clients under tight deadlines fast and efficiently is where Furnspace's various software solutions excel. Whether you are working on commercial, residential or retail projects our software will produce CAD plans and photo realistic renders with amazing speed. 

With 15 years experience in the International market and 3 years in the South African market, Furnspace's experienced and team offers outstanding service and solutions to its clients from its offices in Cape Town, Durban and Guangzhou. Furnspace 3D is the only accredited YFCAD partner in Africa, representing their range of Interior Design software solutions who's customer base constists of more than 200 000 users world wide.

The creative process is forever changing and designers need to tackle impossible deadlines, demanding clients and high expectations. Using Furnspace 3D software will give you unlimited creative control and possibilities.

Products are ideally suited to :

Interior Designers

Architects and Property Developers looking for superior photo realistic renderings

Kitchen manufacturers and retailers looking for a design and selling tool that’s cost effective easy to use with high quality 3D renderings

Furniture Retailers and Manufacturers looking for customized “virtual showrooms” with easy to use presentation and quotation tools

Recently launched in South Africa Furnspace 3D software has been developed around the following core principles:

Ease of use (CAD based)

Cost effective and customizable software solutions with extensive country specific and international 3d product libraries

World leading rendering technology used to provide photo realistic visualizations in a fraction of the time of comparable products.

Source: Furnspace3D