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LIGHT ● IN THIS ISSUE Fittings from Spazio have been used
with creativity and innovation to
CONTENTS light this contemporary masterpiece
on the Cape West Coast. Read more
● ● ● WELCOME 7 on page 34.

IMAGE WIANÉLLE BRIERS ● ● ● SHOP WINDOW 9

The latest lights, news from the
industry, the Little Black Chair,
and more...

● ● ● COMPETITION 23

Win a Tilt LED desk lamp!

● ● ● BY DESIGN 24

Andrew Merrington from
Source IBA has a passion for
design with soul and personality.

● ● ● BATHROOM BREAK 28

Long overlooked, bathroom
lighting is at last receiving the
attention it deserves.

● ● ● WEST COAST WONDER 34

Visit a stunning beachfront home
that embodies the interplay
between architectural design and
ultramodern lighting.

● ● ● TRAVELLING LIGHT 42

The all-new Zebula Guest Lodge
in the Limpopo bushveld provides
the ultimate in relaxation and
calm for guests who want to get
away from it all – in luxury.

● ● ● WORK OF ART 48

Italian lighting brand iGuzzini
is showing the world how to
turn the everyday and the
extraordinary into works of art.

● ● ● LIGHT SHOW 55

Lighting specialist Paul
Pamboukian talks lighting
exterior spaces, plus all you need
to know about warranties.

● ● ● ADRESS BOOK 62

Love what you see in this issue?
Then get the contacts to connect
with the right people.

● ● ● LAST WORD 64

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LIGHT ● WELCOME

SPAZIO I recently survived a renovation. Once again in this issue,
MANAGING DIRECTOR And by survived I mean I am we consulted interior
Francesco Abbate never renovating again. Ever. design experts to get their
MARKETING MANAGER I shouldn’t be so dramatic. Yes, it lighting commandments.
Moynene Bredenkamp was a very long four months, but I This time the focus is on
CUSTOMER SERVICE, am actually really smug about the bathrooms. Where lavatory
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING transformation and enjoying my lighting was once fairly
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In the first issue of LiGHT in the possibilities and the decorative lighting
●●● early 2017, I mentioned the woeful lighting available. Get inspired on page 28.
situation in our kitchen: weak puddles of light On the topic of inspiration, this issue is
NEW MEDIA on the floor nowhere near any task areas. brimming with beautiful products, global
PUBLISHING I was so inspired by the advice of experts in trends, great ideas, and sensational spaces,
Editor Amelia Brown Issue 1, it completely informed my lighting like the stunning cover story of a dreamy
Managing Editor Samantha Charles selection and its location, and now I have beach house on the Cape West Coast
Art Director Lené Roux both accent and task lighting on different (check it out on page 34).
Copy Editor Vanessa Vineall switches. In my bathroom, pictured below, I Have an exciting transformation with
chose both pendants and wall lights. Layered Spazio lighting? It could be featured in our
Group Account Director Cat Anderson lighting really is the key to ambience and new ”Where Spazio Was Spotted”section.
Senior Account Manager practical application. Our feature on Zebula Find out more on page 20.
Cecilia du Plessis Guest Lodge on page 42 shows the potential
Group Managing Editor of smart layered lighting to give guests full Amelia Brown, Editor
Chantel Kleinsmidt control and set the scene for relaxation.
Production Manager Shirley Quinlan
PORTRAIT SHAVAN RAHIM IMAGE JASON BROWN Contributors Annemarie Meintjes, ●●●
Cheri Morris, Jacques Smit, Lilly Quin,
Marijke Willems, Martina Polley, I chose Globe pendants
Mathew van Niekerk, Michaela Stehr, for my bathroom.
Natasha Dawjee Laurent, Nomfundo Find more options
Nkambule, Paul Pamboukian,
Wianélle Briers on page 28. I couldn’t
resist featuring my
EXECUTIVE TEAM namesake lights: the
Managing Director Aileen Lamb
Commercial Director Maria Tiganis Amelia bollards! Turn to
Content Director Andrew Nunneley page 14 for the latest
Chief Financial Officer Mark Oaten
Chief Executive Officer outdoor lighting.
Bridget McCarney
Executive Director John Psillos GLOBE
Non-Executive Director Irna van Zyl
Opal glass shade,
Reproduction by New Media available in chrome and
Publishing sand black, and 4 sizes

Printed by Novus Print from R588.
Published on behalf of Spazio by
New Media Publishing Pty Ltd, AMELIA BOLLARD
New Media House, 19 Bree Street,
Cape Town, 8001 Resin body with opal
PO Box 440, Green Point, 8051 PMMA di user, includes
+27 (0)21 417 1111
[email protected] lamp, IP55, available
newmediapub.co.za in black and 2 sizes

from R486.

DISCLAIMER Published by New Media Publishing (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Spazio. All prices include VAT, unless specified, and were correct at the time 7
of going to press, but may be subject to change and stock availability. While all precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of information,
neither the publishers, nor the editors, nor New Media Publishing can be held liable for any inaccuracies, injury or damages that may arise.

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SHOPWINDOW
A ROUND-UP OF THE SEASON'S LIGHTING, DESIGN AND INDUSTRY
NEWS, PLUS THIS ISSUE'S NOT-TO-BE-MISSED COMPETITION

#IT I TEM PARIS
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available in sand 9
black, sand white
and satin copper
from R2 407 each.

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HALO SHOP ● WINDOW

LED desk lamp, BIS
available in black and
white from R431 each. Polycarbonate shade
from R2 487.

RING LONE PAR 30

Dimmable LED pendant Pendant for use with
with aluminium body and replaceable PAR30 LED
lamp, available in black
polycarbonate di user, and white from R1 337
includes LED driver,
each.
available in black and white
from R5 652.

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VANNA

Plywood shade,
available in white
and natural oak

from R3 836.

LUCIA

Aluminium shade,
available in

black and white
from R1 290.

ROMA

Aluminium shade, available in
black and white from R1 443.

MODERN MONOCHROME

The decor world may have shifted from LUMIA
strict chessboard interiors in favour of
colour, yet strip-it-down, blank canvas Fabric shade,
minimalism never goes out of style. available in black
The season’s tubular shapes, soft curves
and streamlined, organic lines are perfectly and white and
captured in black and white, and will blend grey and rose gold

seamlessly into a modern interior. from R1 306.

STROKES RANGE 11

Aluminium shades
from R1 019 each.

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ANELLI 2 ANELLI 1

Aluminium pendant with silica gel di user, Aluminium pendant with silica gel di user,
available in chrome from R2 489. available in chrome from R1 984.

ANELLI 3 ANELLI 4

Aluminium pendant with silica gel di user, Aluminium pendant with silica gel di user,
available in chrome from R4 356. available in chrome from R2 645.

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NORDIC

Aluminium shade,
black with copper trim

from R993.

GLOSS

Plated glass shade, available
in chrome and copper from

R2 281 each.

METALLICS

Warm metals, such as copper and rose gold,
and satin-finish chromes continue to bring an
elegance to interiors. These shapes are sleek and
understated so you can introduce a metallic
element without it being overpowering. And,
thanks to the lightweight, mouldable possibilities
of LED, chandeliers are reinterpreted into delicate

modern halos that appear to float.

TUBE DITO 5 FIORE

Aluminium LED pendant, Aluminium holder with wood trim, lamps not included, Metal pendant, suitable for Gu10 LED
includes LED driver, available in available in various colours from R503 each. lamps, available in various colours
various colours from R906 each. from R477 each.
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CUBE

Die-cast aluminium frame with frosted
glass di user, IP54 from R1 310.

“WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT A GARDEN OR COURTYARD, YOU NEED A PLAN
IN ORDER TO LAYER LIGHT WITHIN THE SPACE SO THAT THE FINAL RESULT
WILL READ COHESIVELY.” — LIGHTING DESIGNER AND SPECIALIST PAUL PAMBOUKIAN

Read more expert advice on how to light your outdoor areas on page 56.

* All lights available through Spazio.

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CAVO BOLLARD

Aluminium body, includes LED driver,
IP54, available in sand black from R1 806.

PACE LED

Aluminium body and frosted glass
di user, includes LED driver and recessed

housing, available in black and white
from R1 050.

INTAKE SQUARE

Polycarbonate body and di user, includes LED driver,
IP65, available in black and white from R475.

BEPPE

Resin body, 2.5m pole and 3m total
length, includes high-power LED E27

lamp, IP65 from R5 687.

OUTDOOR

AMELIA WALL Form now meets function with modern
outdoor lighting that looks as good as it
Resin body with opal performs. From bollards to wall lights to
PMMA di user, includes streamlined spots, light up your walkways and
lamp, IP55, available in patios and accentuate architecture as you gear
up to spend more time outdoors this season.
black from R517.

LUNA SQUARE TETRIS

LED footlight, aluminium body, Aluminium frame
includes LED driver, CRI>90, with clear glass
di user, includes
IP54, available in black and white silicone gasket, IP54,
from R993. available in black
and white from
MINITOMMY
R1 310.
Resin body with PC di user,
includes lamp, IP55, available

in black from R571.

FRANCA MARTA 160

Ceiling-mounted Resin body, polycarbonate
tting with resin di user, IP55, available in
body, includes
lamp, IP55, various colours with
one- and two-light
available in black options from R623.
from R397.

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By Patrick Norguet By Niko Kralj for
for Pedrali, POA. Rex Kralj, POA.

1960 CHAIR

By Niko Kralj for
Rex Kralj, POA.

THE LITTLE BLACK CHAIR
A little black chair in the home is like a little black dress in the wardrobe, an elegant eye-catcher.
VISI Deputy Editor and LiGHT's regular columnist Annemarie Meintjes rounds up the most glamorous
collection of black chairs on display in the Spazio showroom.

PROJECT CHAIR

By Marjan Žitnik for Rex Kralj, POA.

MOSQUITO * All chairs available through Spazio.

By Niko Kralj for
Rex Kralj, POA.

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LIGHT+BUILDING

Every two years, Light + Building presents the latest lighting, electrical engineering and home
and building automation products at a week-long trade show. This year, 220 000 visitors from 177
countries made their way to Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. Here are some of the highlights

O ver 2 700 manufacturers from improve your motivation, wellbeing and IMAGE COURTESY DAVIDEGROPPI.COM
55 countries showcased new productivity. Manufacturers are embracing IMAGES COURTESY OF LIGHT + BUILDING/PETRA WELZEL
products at this year’s Light + enhanced colour temperature and light
Building, organised by Messe Frankfurt. level control and customisation.
It continues to be one of the largest
platforms for industry manufacturers and With more than 850 000m2 of exhibition
designers to meet and present innovative space, there is a lot to see. iGuzzini’s Light
products and new technology. Experience room displayed a 20-minute
light show and drew some of the largest
When it comes to innovation, LEDs were crowds of the fair. (Turn to page 48 to
on everyone’s lips at the 2016 show, and find out more about iGuzzini's innovative
while they were in clear evidence in 2018 design approach.)
and their potential continues to be proven,
this year the buzz among manufacturers Rather than lighting companies
and the lighting industry is the Internet releasing wide product ranges annually,
of Things (IoT): connected devices and the overall impression is a shift to focus
human-centric lighting. on developing and improving technology
and rather launching fewer, more
Human-centric lighting can adjust comprehensive new products. The next
to your daily rhythms and is said to show will be held in March 2020.

●●●

At this year’s Light + Building Fair, the focus was on the ”smartification of everyday

18 life” and “aesthetics and wellbeing in harmony” with the industry presenting
intelligent networked solutions, future-oriented technologies and design trends.

TRADE FAIR HIGHLIGHTS 2018

Deputy Editor of VISI magazine Annemarie Meintjes looks back on the big global influences of the year

T his year’s lighting design focus at both settings, but in the main it was all about
Maison&Objet in Paris and Ambiente in lampshades – metallic mesh domes, rice paper
Frankfurt was mostly décor accents. Floor and and silk balls, bamboo globes and bowl designs.
table lamps in rose gold or copper, strategically The highlight for me were the new chargeable
placed, gave a glamorous touch to room table lamps and lanterns – long overdue!

MAXIMUM IMPACT RECHARGEABLE TABLE LAMPS BIRDIE FAMILY’S NEW BABY
Mesh, paper, silk and bamboo shades Ideal for game lodges, restaurants and summer The design duo Ludovica and Roberto
concealing Edison-style filament lamps Palomba are the creators of Foscarini’s
suspended from the ceiling is a simple entertaining, these elegant chargeable table Birdie, a reinterpretation of the classic
and impactful way to get the“look”. lamps are winners. The Giravolta lamp by lampshade with a contemporary twist.
Popular with decorators and first-time Pedrali has a flexible head that can turn 360
homeowners, the focus here is more The“Piccola”, Italian for small, is the
degrees, and is available in black, grey, yellow, latest addition to the floor, table, wall
form than function. green, red and brushed steel. The Fontana
and ceiling Birdie family.
SILK 3 Lamp, with its classic proportions and pleated
shade, is set to be a bestseller.
Pendant with
fabric shade
from R1 431.

GIRAVOLTA FONTANA BIRDIE

By Alberto Rechargeable By Ludovica and
Basaglia and table lamp in Roberto Palomba
Natalia Rota aluminium, for Foscarini, POA.
available in
Nodari for
Pedrali, POA. black and
white from

R1 799.

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WHERSEPOSPTATZEIDO WAS
A snapshot of some cool new spaces featuring Spazio fittings

THE ORIENT
East meets West in a
contemporary, Asian-
inspired restaurant
in Melrose Arch.
The lighting had to
be functional while
contributing to a
relaxed atmosphere
and sophisticated
decor scheme. Ryan
Ashford-Smith from
Triac Lighting chose
understated fittings
to accent focal points,
such as the handrail
on the staircase.
A combination of
square and round
downlighters was
used, as well as Lone
Track spots.

DISCOVERY IMAGES WIANÉLLE BRIERS
MENLYN MAINE
Laird Adam from Diva
Luce consulted on
the lighting of this
new-look Discovery
store where health
and fitness checks are
performed. To create
a focal point in the
entrance, Laird chose a
custom-specced T-Uni
cut to size for the space
with a colour changing
LED-RGB. The DMX
controller gives staff
the ability to change
the hue and the mood,
or let the colours scroll
and fade automatically.

Have you spotted a Spazio fitting or used our fittings in a project? Let us know by tagging
@spaziolighting on social and using the hashtag #wherespaziowasspotted or email us at [email protected].

SEATTLE COFFEE
COMPANY
This national chain of
coffee shops recently
underwent a makeover
and Dave Alhadeff of
DM Agencies consulted
on the lighting design.
Working closely with
the owner and taking
into consideration the
corporate identity,
Dave went on an energy
saving campaign,
switching from 60W
filament lamps to 4W
LED lamps (above), which
offer the same effect but
are longer lasting and
more energy efficient.
Simple Flip All Over
spots (left) complete the
lighting line-up.

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the midnight oil over your laptop, excellent lamp, available
task lighting is a must. Now imagine a desk in black and
lamp that pivots into the perfect position white from
to offer you just the right angle of superior R1 012 each.
LED light and one that's dimmable, too.

The Tilt comes in three different colour
temperatures from 3 000K to 6 500K,

and its stylish, modern design will
complement your space.

LED provides the ideal light quality for
close work, meaning less eye strain. What’s
more, LED lamps are energy efficient and
last far longer than traditional ones, giving

you thousands of hassle-free reading
(or work) hours.

To enter to win a Tilt LED desk lamp
from Spazio, visit www.spazio.co.za/
competition. The competition closes
on 30 November 2018. Ts & Cs apply.

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INTERVIEW ● SOURCE IBA

BY DESIGN
WITH MORE THAN THREE DECADES IN THE INDUSTRY,
DESIGN DIRECTOR AT SOURCE INTERIOR BRAND ARCHITECTURE
ANDREW MERRINGTON HAS A PASSION FOR DESIGN THAT HAS

SOUL AND PERSONALITY

WORDS AMELIA BROWN IMAGES MARIJKE WILLEMS & ANDREW MERRINGTON

●●●

Opposite: Andrew Merrington of Source Interior Brand Architecture at the
Spazio Showroom in Johannesburg.

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INTERVIEW ● JASON ERLANK ARCHITECTS

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INTERVIEW ● SOURCE IBA

“I ’m inspired by the art ago that inferred that the word “nice” was ● LIGHT: How do you approach a project to
of storytelling and the a cop-out and safe. Design should evoke upgrade a space?
philosophy behind a emotion and words like “wow”, “awesome”, ANDREW: I’m never without my ideas
design,” says Andrew “remarkable”! bible: My Moleskin journals are always close
Merrington, who by to sketch out an idea or write a note, and
co-founded Source ● LIGHT: Where do you turn for inspiration? are always a reference point for new projects.
Interior Brand Architecture (IBA) in 2002 with ANDREW: I have been fortunate to travel
his partner Jeremy Stewart. Since its inception, and to be exposed to different cultures ● LIGHT: From corporate developments
the company’s hospitality portfolio has and cities. Visiting exhibitions has always to hotels, how important is lighting in
flourished, with clients that include Westin, been a great source of inspiration for me. these spaces?
Tsogo Sun and Radisson Blu, although the I have recently returned from Amsterdam ANDREW: “Beauty lies not in objects, but in
dynamic design studio, with offices in Joburg where I visited an amazing exhibition at the the interaction between the shadow and light
and Cape Town, works in the corporate and Stedelijk Museum entitled “Coded Nature” by created by objects,” is one of my favourite quotes
retail sectors too. We chatted to Andrew to Amsterdam-based Drift Studio that creates from In Praise of Shadows by Jun’ichiro Tanizaki.
find out more about his approach to design. multidisciplinary site-specific interactive Light transforms. It gives mood and ambience,
installations, sculptures, objects and films. and it renders a space.
● LIGHT: What does great design mean I revisited the Rijksmuseum and was once
to you? again awed by the way the masters, such as ● LIGHT: What’s an important lighting
ANDREW: It’s inspiring, thought-provoking. Rembrandt and Vermeer, captured a scene technique and how can people use it more?
I believe design should be expressive and and how they have influenced contemporary ANDREW: Accent lighting is very important
evoke emotions. There was a car advert years photography today. in design. It helps define a space, create borders
without having a physical element, or to
highlight something.

● LIGHT: What is the most exceptional IMAGES ANDREW MERRINGTON PORTRAIT MARIJKE WILLEMS PRODUCTION ANNEMARIE MEINTJES
transformation project you have worked on?
ANDREW: SOI Restaurant at the dusitD2
Hotel in Nairobi, an office space converted into
a restaurant. I relished the challenges of the
existing structure and being able to transform
the space by creating dramatic design elements
that reflect light in the space.

● LIGHT: Why do you choose Spazio products?
ANDREW: Spazio is reliable and offers quality

and a wide variety of ranges covering all aspects

of lighting, from general through to decorative

and technical.

● LIGHT: What are some key lighting and

design trends you have identified in 2018?
ANDREW: More personalised spaces in the

age of the millennial. Generally though, I have

shied away from trends. Personally I believe in

the longevity of design.

●●● ● LIGHT: What do you love about what
you do?
Saturn Slim ANDREW: Exploring new ideas and
downlights developing concepts. Sometimes I colour
offer functional between the lines; sometimes outside.
lighting and
● LIGHT: What Spazio piece would you put in
multiple your home or office this year?
Spazio Circ LED ANDREW: The Flip Twice or the Flip Thrice
pendants create – I love the simplicity of the shape and the
a dramatic effect tubular spot. ●

at the new
Mbabane Hilton

Garden Inn in
Swaziland.

●●●

A private dining area in the SOI Restaurant at the vibrant and chic dusitD2 Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, features this
cluster of Nube, Ricami, Poppy, Len, Locus and Grano plywood pendants from Spazio.

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BATHROOM BREAK
THE BATHROOM IS FINALLY GETTING ITS BREAK! AS THE DESIGN
POSSIBILITIES MOVE FROM PRACTICAL UTILITARIAN TO STYLISH AND
VARIED, LAVATORY LIGHTING IS BEING AFFORDED THE SAME CREATIVITY

AND CUSTOMISATION AS THE REST OF THE HOME

WORDS AMELIA BROWN

PENDANTS

Pendants o er personality and can create soft, flattering lighting around the vanity or mirror

ORGANIC 2 SADDLE 160mm IMAGE NATASHA DAWJEE LAURENT

Pendant with ASK AN EXPERT: Pendant with
cement shade 3 SMART LIGHTING cement shade
COMMANDMENTS and black/brown
from R704. leather strap
1. Bathroom lighting from R1 008.
ORGANIC 1
should first and foremost SADDLE 360mm
Pedant with be practical. Ensure that the
cement shade positioning of the fittings Pendant with
cement shade
from R676. won’t cast unnecessary and black/brown
shadows, especially leather strap
28 from R1 889.
when standing in front of
the mirror.

2. Choose fittings with

clean lines and defined
proportions.

3. Incorporate a dimmer

circuit on certain fittings
or independent circuits –
lowering the light intensity
is a great way to create
mood. Concealed LED strip
lighting in a shower or bath
niche is another great way to
introduce atmosphere.
George F. Pieterse, Senior Architect
at Anthrop Architects and owner of

The Stoep Collective.

RESIDENTIAL ● INSPIRATION

●●●

“The choice of fitting is
an opportunity to say
so much in a bathroom,”
says George. Here he
chose the Organic 1
pendant from Spazio
for the guest bathroom
of a duplex apartment

in Pretoria.

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RESIDENTIAL ● INSPIRATION

SURFACE & CONCEALED

Pretty and practical, LED strips under countertops and around mirrors highlight your fittings, o er subtle
mood lighting and, in the case of mirrors, o er functional lighting too

CURVE WATERPROOF
LED STRIP
Aluminium body, 25° tilt, dimmable, includes
LED driver, IP54 from R671. 220V, components

GRINGO sold separately,

Aluminium body, 8° tilt, dimmable, anti-glare, includes IP67 from R4 255
LED driver, IP40 from R755.
per 50m roll.
2303
ASK AN EXPERT: CABINET LED STRIP KARDAN 2
Aluminium body and glass di user, 3 SMART LIGHTING
waterproof, IP65 from R194. COMMANDMENTS Available in various Metal body, suitable
sizes, components sold for Gu10 LEDs
1. A flush or surface separately from R175. from R776.

mounted ceiling light
can make a bathroom
feel open and spacious.
Sleek, clean lines and a
white, frosted diffuser will
seamlessly blend with the
architecture of the room.

2. In a small bathroom,

it’s important to create
a lighting arrangement
that fully illuminates the
whole space but doesn’t
overpower the room and
cause it to feel cluttered.

3. Avoid using directional

lights that cast reflections
or shadows, especially
over a vanity mirror.
Fredrick Wilson is an Interior

Designer at iSpaces Interiors in
Johannesburg.

“THE NEW TREND FOR BATHROOM LIGHTING IS TO THINK CREATIVELY: IMAGE GETTY IMAGES
TO MOVE AWAY FROM TRADITIONAL BATHROOM LIGHTING SUCH AS VANITY LIGHTS,

AND INSTEAD FOCUS ON BATHROOM LIGHTING FIXTURES THAT ENHANCE
THE DESIGN AND OVERALL ILLUMINATION.” – FREDERICK WILSON

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Illuminate your
staircases for
aesthetic e ect
in addition to
simply lighting
your way.
●●●

Large, bulky lights can make a space feel smaller and don’t
always give you the desired lighting levels. Flush or surface
mounted lights are practical and highly e ective at
lighting the room.

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Bathroom lighting should be layered to create ambience, define the various task “zones” and, in the case of accent
lighting, highlight interesting details or enhance something specific. The light can still be a feature in itself

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Aluminium COMMANDMENTS Aluminium body,
body, adjustable, tempered glass
suitable for Gu10 1. Avoid using a single di user, 10°/36°
LEDs from R517. beam, black/white,
light to illuminate the includes LED driver,
FLIP ALL OVER whole space and ensure IP40 from R1 555.
there is enough light to
Aluminium body, reach the floors to avoid LONE SURFACE
various colour dark, shadowy corners.
Aluminium body,
options, suitable 2. Task lighting is suitable for Gu10
for Gu10 LEDs LEDs, black/white/
from R424. important around a vanity,
but a light on the wall sand gold
SATURN SLIM above the mirror can from R279.

Various sizes available, recessed surface cause glare and dramatic PORTICO
mounted, with trim rings (rings sold separately) shadows on your face.
Aluminium body,
from R167. 3. Watch out for lights tempered glass
* All lights available through Spazio. di user, 24° beam,
reflecting in the mirrors, includes LED driver,
especially pendants, and IP54 from R1 633.
avoid bright non-diffused
LONE SQUARE
light bulbs. Recessed SURFACE
fixtures can eliminate
glare and reflections. ● Aluminium body,
Benedict Zwane, Interior available in black/
Architect at Brand DNA. white with black
insert, suitable for

Gu10 LEDs
from R397.

“THE USE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIGHTING IN A BATHROOM
CREATES A LUXURIOUS ATMOSPHERE AND MAKES IT LOOK AND FEEL MORE LIKE A SPA.”

– BENEDICT ZWANE

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Hidden lighting below vanities
creates a beautiful ambience

and soft light at night.

WWOESNTDECROASTOUTDOOR ● INSPIRATION

WHEN THE OWNERS OF THIS MAGNIFICENT SEASIDE HOME IN
MELKBOSSTRAND IN THE CAPE RETURNED TO SOUTH AFRICA AFTER
HAVING LIVED ABROAD FOR 20 YEARS, THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT
THEY WANTED OF THEIR WEST COAST DREAM HOME

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The lighting
design

incorporates
various elements
to highlight and

complement
the overall
architectural
design. Neo Large
buried uplights
from Spazio
paint the walls
with light and
cast interesting
shadows through
the timber

screens.

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RESIDENTIAL ● MELKBOS BEACH HOUSE

P erhaps one of the most throughout the home were the pillars of GSQUARED ARCHITECTURE AND
extraordinary ingredients the couple’s vision. It called for a restrained INTERIORS' Interior Architect Murray
of living on the West Coast colour palette and the inclusion of natural Farquharson believes that lighting is one of the
of the Cape Peninsula is and raw finishes so that the home resides most essential qualities of a home’s aesthetic.
the iconic view of Table harmoniously within the landscape. The “If a home has good lighting design, it can
Mountain on the horizon. architectural brief was answered with clean, highlight architectural elements and allow for
Another constant is the luminous West Coast contemporary lines, open spaces and plenty the design to be brought to life,” says Murray.
light that makes the sand appear whiter and of glass. “It can also make a difference to the way a
the blue of the sea so much more intense. home owner lives and uses a space.”
All in all, it’s a pretty special backdrop for Renato Graca, Managing Director of
expats returning to South Africa after two Cape Town-based GSQUARED Architecture In order to achieve this, Murray was guided
decades overseas. The plot that meets the and Interiors, interpreted the client’s brief and by the house’s architectural and design
dunes of Riebeeckstrand boasts unobstructed the architectural practice worked on both the characteristics, which include a cantilever
panoramic sea views towards Robben Island exteriors and interiors, which contributes to pergola, white walls and wooden flooring,
and Table Mountain. the home’s cohesive design. timber screens and natural stone-clad walls,
Its proximity to nature played an integral and a glass front door and glass sliding doors.
part in informing the brief. Establishing With the ambient lighting filtering in “The approach to the lighting that I followed
that connection and maximising sunlight from all angles, the artificial lighting had was to highlight important architectural
to be carefully considered and seamlessly design elements around the home while still
integrated.

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With ambient lighting filtering
in from all angles, the artificial
lighting had to be subtly and

seamlessly integrated.
Opposite: In the kitchen,
Spazio’s 2223 tilt downlights were
incorporated into the architectural
detailing by recessing them

in a trough.

providing functional lighting that works on a lights were used such as strip lights, uplights a more direct angle and the lights double as
day-to-day basis,” he says. and downlights, incorporated with spots and features and light sources.
low-hanging pendants. Each light fitting was
Lighting supplier Ryan McCarthy from Hyper positioned strategically to accent or highlight Uplights were used in the entrance walkway,
Lighting says the key to striking a harmonious architectural features significant to the home’s entrance hall and outside to create interest
balance between lighting for show and for overall look and feel, such as the bulkhead and drama. Vertical timber screens at the front
practical purposes is to tackle general lighting ceilings or polished concrete staircase landing. and back of the property filter both ambient
first. “The main thing is the functionality and and artificial light sensationally.
the design. If you can combine the two, it ties In the living area, the use of recessed trough
the light and home features together. One had lighting gives the ceiling a clean, minimalist Ultimately this beautiful beachfront
to consider the lights’ ability to create different finish and allows for interesting shadows home embodies the power of subtraction:
moods and, as a result, add to the luxurious to be cast. Feature spotlights were used to illuminating and subtracting anything
feel of a home,” explains Ryan. emphasise artwork as well as to illuminate extraneous until you’re left with elements that
the striking floating staircase and double- make the most impact. And the same goes for
INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS volume ceiling. Adjustable spotlights in the the lighting. During the day, when the home
were favoured, an approach that Murray kitchen highlight the timber shelving while is flooded with natural light, they recede and
considers to be crucial. “The way we live is also providing functional light for the kitchen’s
evolving and so must the way we apply and work surfaces. Downlights over task areas were .form part of the ultramodern architecture.
use lights in spaces,” he says. Various Spazio recessed in a 50mm trough. The beams have
As the sun sets, the lighting comes into its own
and these discreet fittings illuminate, highlight
and transform the space.

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Clockwise from above: Subtle Spazio 2223
tilt downlights in the bedroom accent

architectural features without detracting
from the views.

The spacious walk-in wardrobe is lit
with Spazio strip lights and Lone surface

downlights recessed in a trough.
Spazio Waterproof strip lighting housed
in a Petite profile provide warm, subtle
lighting in the master en-suite bathroom.
Neo buried uplights from Spazio highlight

the feature stone-clad wall.

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Opposite: Strip lighting below the polished
concrete base of the staircase makes it

appear to float, while Spazio Neo uplights
in the hallway create interest and drama

on a bare wall.

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AS THE SUN SETS THE
LIGHTING COMES INTO ITS
OWN, HIGHLIGHTING AND

TRANSFORMING.

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Neo buried uplights from Spazio
illuminate the timber walkways
alongside the living area. In the
living area itself, recessed trough

lighting and pairs of simple
2223 tilt downlights, echoed
in the outdoor patio, give a
clean, minimalist finish and cast

interesting shadows.

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AMID THE MAJESTIC WATERBERG MOUNTAINS LIES
ZEBULA ESTATE. AWE-INSPIRING SURROUNDS,
CALM INTERIORS AND RESTFUL LIGHTING COME
TOGETHER TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE IN
RESTORATIVE HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

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Opening spread: The simplicity of Spazio downlights ensures an unobstructed view.
Above: The varied use of subtle and indirect light fittings, like Spazio Lone spots, coupled with a calm interior dressed in neutral hues and

touches of black makes for a relaxing yet sophisticated home away from home in the bushveld.

S urrounded by 1 600 hectares of Scandinavian-with-a-South-African-bushveld furniture, pieces of art and charcoal-coloured
largely undisturbed Limpopo twist. “The house has a very specific style. accent walls.
bushveld and the evergreen As it’s in the bush, it required an earthy colour
lawns of manicured Zebula golf scheme but also needed to be updated to suit “We avoided too much direct light in the
estate is the all-new Zebula any type of guest,” says Jacques. “It’s a modern double volume upstairs and used Spazio Lone
Guest Lodge – an interior design love affair approach to bushveld living.” Square spotlights shining upward against the
that balances interior and exterior landscapes. white ceiling to create a warm atmosphere
Armed with total carte blanche, Jacques Smit The design of this stellar vacation lodge below,” says Jacques. These spotlights sit subtly
of JS Design Consultancy and Claudine Viviers allows the setting of expansive green-brown between wooden beams, positioned to reflect
of Cocochine Lighting and Interiors took plains, punctuated only by bodies of water indirect light off the white ceiling and cast a
to redesigning Zebula Guest Lodge after a and free-roaming wildlife, to be the hero gentle glow that is not overpowering yet is
devastating bolt of lightning struck the thatch of your holiday. still effective and cosy in an entertainment
roof and set it alight. area. Those same spotlights fulfil a functional
FOCAL POINTS HAVE BEEN lighting role in the bedrooms, bathrooms
With nature-proofing in mind, a metal CREATED with Spazio Solo downlights, and kitchen to assist with wardrobe choices,
roof was chosen which then introduced the which showcase the stunning interior and applying make-up or prepping dinner. Spazio
possibility of a more modern design approach architectural design features such as exposed Lone Squares function as bedside lamps for
for the rest of the lodge. Zebula Guest Lodge beams and brick, raw wood, double-volume those nights spent curled up with a much-
is simultaneously homely, contemporary and ceilings, steel elements, cabinetry and anticipated holiday read.

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BLACK HAS BEEN USED AS A lighting allows for the statement pendants TO FURTHER FACILITATE A RANGE
CONSISTENT ACCENT throughout the used in the kitchen to really stand out but OF ATMOSPHERES guests have layered
lodge, which makes for a harmonious dance not overpower the space,”Jacques notes. lighting options. Rooms offer ceiling, hanging,
between architectural finishes and lighting surface and/or standing lights, allowing
schemes. The subtle black Solo downlights No getaway space is complete without guests to adjust, control and combine them
highlight the natural wooden hues and pop restful lighting and this is exactly what the as they please. “Guests come to find peace
of the red-brick facades. Display cabinetry in design team has considered. “The key to and relaxation, and lighting plays a big role
the kitchen is also lit with the Solo light. Their creating a natural, relaxed atmosphere is in a person’s mood,” explains Claudine. “We
sleek design means they appear to blend in indirect lighting,” says Claudine. gave visitors various options so that they can
as part of the display. control the lighting themselves depending
“Downlights may not be the most
Up-and-down Block wall lights from Spazio impressive light fitting, but they will always .on the mood they want to create in a space.”
in the kitchen have the dual effect of making be the heroes. Regardless of which area With the mood met and the ambience set,
the kitchen appear larger while also functioning downlights are used in, they are an amazing guests at Zebula can truly unwind and lose
as a direct light. “The repetition of understated light source as they can be dimmed and are themselves in the captivating surrounds.
easy to maintain.”

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In the upstairs area of the double-volume space, Spazio Lone Square spotlights shine upward against the white ceiling to create a warm atmosphere.
Set subtly between wooden beams, they cast a gentle glow that is effective yet not overpowering in this relaxation space.

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Uncomplicated light fittings like Spazio’s Solo downlights allow statement pendants like the Spazio Nube pendants over the dining table to feature as
impressive decorative centrepieces. Up-and-down Block wall lights from Spazio feature low-wattage LED Gu10 lamps to make the kitchen appear larger

while also providing a direct light source when rustling up post-game-viewing snacks.

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The calm aesthetic is enhanced with simple, consistent design choices, and the same light fittings used for different purposes. For instance,
Spazio's Lone Squares function as bedside lighting as well as providing light in the luxurious bathrooms.

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DE SIGN ● IN N OVATION

WORK OF

AN ITALIAN LIGHTING BRAND IS ILLUMINATING PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SPACES AND PROVING THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO PAINT

WITH LIGHT BY TURNING BOTH THE EVERYDAY AND THE
EXTRAORDINARY INTO WORKS OF ART

ART

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