SD Issue 25 Digital

Aerolite

AEROLITE is a thermal and acoustic glass wool and is non-carcinogenic according to the International Agency
ceiling insulation that maintains a comfortable for Research on Cancer.
living environment, keeping you cooler in summer,
warmer in winter and safer, quieter, friendlier and happier all Aerolite is made of 80% recycled glass and our factory based
year round. in Springs, Gauteng is CFC and HCFC free and saves more than
100X the energy consumed and CO2 emitted from manufacturing,
A typical un-insulated home gains or loses up to 35% of its energy transporting and disposing – so you are on the right side of a
through the ceiling which results in a home that is uncomfortably sustainable future.
hot in summer and cold in winter. Aerolite insulates your ceiling
and dramatically slows down heat loss or gain resulting in a Aerolite blankets are easy and safe to install, supplied in resilient,
comfortable home. The growing energy crisis and cost has forced flexible compression packed rolls for easy maneuvering and
a need to conserve energy and reduce electricity usage. Aerolite cutting inside your roof. Simply lay Aerolite on top of your existing
offers a payback in less than 2 years thanks to the home’s ceiling. Make sure to use protective wear in order to minimize
reduced energy requirements with continued savings thereafter. dust inhalation and prevent injuries in older roofs. Also, don’t
work in the roof during the heat of the summer, and be careful not
Aerolite also has exceptional acoustic insulation and to step through the ceiling.
soundproofing properties; it enhances your indoor environment
by absorbing noise from the inside and outside resulting in a Aerolite is manufactured by Isover, a division of Saint-Gobain,
quieter home. founded in 1937 and has been operating in South-Africa for
almost 60 years. Isover manufactures a wide range of insulation
Aerolite is the safer option; unlike many competitive products solutions, ranging from applications in residential, commercial
that are combustible, Aerolite is a certified non-combustible and industrial buildings. Products include glass wool, mineral
product which means it won’t burn, smoke, or melt in a fire as wool and EPS (expanded polystyrene) solutions. For more
it’s made from glass wool. It also poses no proven health risk, information, visit their webpage at www.isover.co.za.

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Sandalwood Lodge – Phase
2 - New Accommodation
And Facilities

words: Michael Nott

photos: J C Williams and Sandalwood Lodge

plans: Mirko Tucakov

After two years of planning and
renovations Sandalwood Lodge first
opened in 2014 in Mount Pleasant
conveniently situated close to the University
and several shopping centres and with easy ac-
cess to the city centre. The Lodge was originally
a private home designed by local architect An-
thony Wales Smith and built sometime in the
1970s. The house had a luxurious landscaped
garden with many established trees, both
indigenous and exotic. The original house has
been preserved, although somewhat altered,
and the garden has been lovingly maintained
and further developed. In fact, in both the origi-
nal alterations and the subsequent extensions
great attention was paid to preserve as many of
the established trees in the garden as possible
and where absolutely necessary a few trees
were carefully transplanted.

The initial renovations in 2013 transformed C.TILES
the old house, fashioning three en suite rooms
(including the executive suite) and opening Wooden Deck
up the floor plan to create lounges and dining
areas. The renovations, largely designed, Poolside Dining _ Floor Plan
planned and executed by the owner and
manager Abed Khalatbari, preserved and
enhanced the flavour of Wales Smith’s original
design. An additional six rooms were built
around a central courtyard at the side of the
main house bringing the number of rooms to
a total of nine. The renovations also included
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ence centre adjacent to the main front veran- their high standard of personal service and separate, self-contained two storey loft style
dah and overlooking the pool and the garden. attention to detail. Khalatbari conceived of apartment designed for extended stays, and
a plan to build a new wing of six additional a dining gazebo overlooking the pool. Kha-
The boutique lodge quickly became so popu- rooms (of which two would be self-catering). latbari worked with architect Mirko Tucakov
lar that they were unable to accommodate all The rooms would have a central entertain- to draw up the final plans. Tucakov grew up
the demands for their potential guests. After ment space which would include a bar, and in Zimbabwe, trained in Venice, and is now
extensive research Khalatbari concluded that each room would have a private entrance back in the country working a number of
around 15 rooms would be the ideal capacity with a small covered porch overlooking the local commissions. (Khalatbari and Tucakov
for the lodge so that they could cope with garden, as well as elegantly appointed en worked together on the designs for the new
the increased demand and still maintain suite bathrooms. The plan also included a Café Nush at Borrowdale Walk.)

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Wooden Deck Khalatbari designed the interior décor for the
original nine rooms with careful attention to
W DW detail and elegant finishes. He has continued
the interior design of the new rooms in a har-
F monised fashion. The formula he devised for
the existing bedrooms worked so well that he
C.TILES Wooden Deck has carried it through the new sections. The
rooms have solid teal floors (supplied and
Executive Suite _ Ground Floor Executive Suite _ Mezzanine fitted by Pride of Africa) in keeping with the
floors in the old house and the other existing
rooms. The ceilings have exposed beams and
are clad in tongue and groove timber painted
white like the high ceilings in the main house.
While most of the bedroom walls have been
kept in neutral colours feature walls have
been painted in Plascon Stone Grey for a
touch of added drama. The headboards
are similar to those in the other rooms – a
generously sized padded section surrounded
by a deep Cherry wood wall cladding. Fitted
bedside tables and desks are custom made
in the same timber.

All the new rooms have spa-like en suite
bathrooms. The bathrooms in the self-cater-
ing rooms have a large walk in shower while
the other rooms have a shower and a tub.
The bathrooms feature ultra-chic matt black
taps and fittings from the Triumph range
supplied by Halsteds – a new and exclusive
range recently introduced to the Zimbabwe-
an market.

The Loft apartment is a completely
self-contained unit designed for guests
planning a longer term stay. Although the
Loft apartment is connected to the rest of
Lodge it has its own private entrance from
Alvord Road. There’s covered parking as
well as a small private garden space on
two sides and an outdoor deck for relaxing.
The ground floor combines a well-appoint-
ed open plan kitchen and lounge area. An
interesting feature is the kitchen island
(which also serves as a dining area) clad in
a textured non-polished granite – called a
leather finish. Part of the ground floor seat-
ing area is double height as the mezzanine
floor only covers the kitchen space. The
extra volume makes the space feel larger
and big windows set in the exposed brick
feature wall let in loads of light and allow a
view of the greenery outside.

An industrial style staircase of steel and
brown and white striped timber with steel
cable bannisters leads up to the bedroom
and bathroom space above where the
exposed brick, industrial design theme
continues. The bedroom and bathroom are
a combined open plan space with the free
standing bath placed within the bedroom
area and a low wall to separate the shower,
basin and toilet.

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or manual), curtains and furnishings. We offer a full turnkey the senses in a gentle and calm environment. The beautifully
and design service, with links to our South African procurement manicured gardens give one the sense of being in an oasis, though
company. Owner Sam Hofmeyr originally met the Khalabatri you are literally minutes from city centres. Every need is catered
family in 2014, working on the first phases of the ever evolving for, and the food is amazing!
Sandalwood Lodge. The property has always been unique, and
a large part of its charm the Khalabatri family themselves, who The Sandalwood property reflects the desire of the family to
are incredibly charming, warm and eloquent people. always do things properly, and with an elegant, charming and
modestly elegant. As a supplier to many hotels, restaurants and
Our business dealings with the Khalabatris has continued homes in Zimbabwe, we are grateful to have been involved in the
through the years as they grow their business empire. It project from the beginning. It has been gratifying to see our eldest
is enormously satisfying to see their latest additions and daughter (and Sales Manager) Johanna’s input in the property
renovations to the Sandalwood property, which reflect the and we look forward to our families working together on the next
panache of their son Abed, a natural talent with an inherent design phases!
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Apart from the additional rooms the new extensions
includes a dining pavilion with a teak deck overlooking
the pool. Bi-fold doors open the dining area up
completely to the garden, or they can be shut during
the coldest evenings to create an enclosed dining room.
The dining room was built to accommodate extra guests
from the new rooms as well as to provide a space away
from the other rooms. Previously late diners sometimes
disturbed the other guest. The dining room has a high
ceiling with exposed trusses and glass gables. During
the day it feels light and airy but at night it becomes
an enchanting space overlooking the garden lit with
discreet lights and romantic candles and lanterns.
Although the dining room mainly caters for the Lodge’s
guests tables can be booked for outside diners who
want to treat themselves to a delicious meal in a
magical setting.

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