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hen i started writing this letter, things
were very different.
the process is simple enough: the
words are almost always composed by
iPhone on my daily walk to the office,
early in the morning as the city comes
to life around me. there’s inspiration
there, between the routine and all the
possibilities and opportunities presented by the
new day played out by a fellow cast of commuters,
stony-faced suits and starry-eyed tourists, food
vendors, tattooed baristas, buskers – and me. it
gives me perspective and helps me write these
words, every month, for you.
today, there are no commuters. the suits and the
starry eyes are somewhere that isn’t here and the
city holds its breath as if going through a tunnel,
wishing for footfalls.
like all of you, i’m at home, writing with a new
perspective. we wanted to do a colour-themed
issue because colour, especially at home, is personal.
You’ll often hear people say, “colour makes a happy
home.” but colour isn’t always happy. it can be
challenging, comforting, transporting, calming. it’s
what you need it to be for you – and in this issue, we
wanted to explore that.
Personally, the walls of my apartment are a shade
of pistachio, not so much by design but by totally
missing the mark on a paint swatch. it’s not the
achingly cool petrol green i imagined, but it has,
purely by accident, become my favourite colour.
when i started writing this letter, we were very
different. and, by the time you read it, we could all
be back to normal-ish. or not. but there are several
things that will not have changed: our tenacity,
our humour, and our unfailing hope, just to name
a few. You could even say we’re always looking on
the bright side. Either way, whether you’re outside
again or not, you’re still in very good company.
stay safe.
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Architectural Symphony
On his tireless mission to create beauty through space and light, architect
Miguel Ángel Aragonés has created a visual masterpiece in Mexico City
text gabriela estrada photography joe fletcher
26 house garden may/june 2020

Trends
W ith a passion for light and form, architect Miguel Ángel aragonés
has dedicated a lifetime – almost 38 years – to the exploration of spaces,
particularly in terms of the perception of beauty within geometry.
This, his recently completed rombo IV house, in Mexico city, is
perhaps his most daring statement yet: part manifesto on the quiet power
of spatial composition, part chromatic symphony that borders on the
spiritual. The home forms part of a larger residential project comprising
four buildings – including Miguel’s workshop – that today serve as
a testament to the architect’s unfaltering obsession with refining even
the most micro of details to achieve complete interior purity. For Miguel,
there is no division between interior architecture, furniture and decor;
instead, these elements are merged into one concept – take the dining
room table, for example, an elegant flat plane that simply extends from
the wall.
‘In essence, this is a hyper-artisan home, where the furniture is part of
the architecture and the architecture is part of the furniture.
Upon entering for migUel,
the room, the being an Importantly, light also travels freely between the volumes, transforming
glass that architect is the home into a larger-than-life lightbox,’ says Miguel. ‘sometimes, you’d
divides the to ‘prodUce
exterior from beaUty based think you’re looking at a model, much like in the photographic works of
the interior on space and Thomas demand that have this sense of enigma, of things not adding up
dissolves, and it light, in optimal until you realise what you’re looking at. similarly, this space has that
seems that the conditions and
garden is within at the lowest surreal feeling, of being both strange and yet completely familiar, like the
the space possible cost’ feeling of déjà vu.’ Miguel goes on to quote Michelangelo, saying ‘man is
nothing else but what he sees, what he hears and what he lives.

That information is processed and, later, he thinks he has discovered the
golden thread when all he is doing is recreating the experience.’
The ground floor volumes present themselves along a central access
corridor: a patio, living and dining rooms, kitchen, yoga studio, cinema
and service areas. The middle level contains four en suite bedrooms and
a private lounge. Finally, the uppermost level is reserved for
entertainment and recreation and includes a pool, sundeck and outdoor
kitchen facilities.
It is at dusk, in the gloaming light, that the house sheds its monastic,
bone-white appearance, bursting into a dynamic, polychromatic light
show. By inserting stained glass into the walls, Miguel has found a way to
animate the architecture in the traditional Mexican medium of colour,
but this time instead of paint it is light that he uses to pay homage to
the country’s pioneering architects. ‘Mexico is colour, and the Mexican
architecture that interests me is colourful,’ he says. ‘Barragán was such a
lover of roses, yellows and purples that today it is almost as if he invented
those shades. similarly, Legorreta also possessed an impressive capacity
for colouration. What these architects achieved in flat planes we have
done with light, which means the pigments have become infinite. Light
becomes the space, and the space becomes colour.’
Moving through the spaces of rombo IV generates a mix of emotions:
a sense of protection, isolation and harmony. a ‘ rchitecture is the search
for space in accordance with light within which to live surrounded by
beauty,’ says Miguel. ‘My obsession is what I consider beautiful. If 95
per cent find it scary, that’s fine. I don’t look for universality; I look
only to stay true to my ideology.’ What is irrevocable is that Miguel has
created a harmonious refuge, in line with the light and the environment,
through which the legacy of Mexico’s architects is powerfully – and
simply – illuminated. Miguel Ángel Aragonés
n
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Show
of Hands
The local creatives to support
after the national lockdown
Mash. t desigN stUdio
WHO Thabisa Mjo WHAT Furniture and lighting design that has carved
a distinctly African niche in the global marketplace. For Thabisa, design is a form
of storytelling that empowers others WHY ‘The reason I work with craftspeople
is that we must document our heritage and share the arts and the innovation that
African people have always possessed,’ says Thabisa, whose studio collaborates with
local artisans to produce its pieces.
 mashtdesignstudio.co.za afri ModerN
WHO Sifiso Shange

WHAT Inspired by his Zulu heritage,
Sifiso’s range of furniture pieces has
a distinctly Afromodernist edge with
international design appeal WHY A ‘ fri
Modern prides itself in the preservation of
authentic African stories, specifically stories
of my culture,’ says Sifiso. ‘I want to make
sure I preserve them for the future.’
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F r a n C e s V. h m o h a I r r u g s B Y m I C k Y h oY l e , m a s h .t D e s I g n s t u D I o B Y a n n a l I Z e n e l ,
W o r D s p I e t s m e DY a n D e D Wa I n s t e e n k a m p ; p h o t o g r a p h s : C a r a s aV e n s u p p l I e D ,
m o n g e Z I n C a p h aY I s u p p l I e D , m u n g o s u p p l I e D , s I F I s o s h a n g e B Y k a r l r o g e r s
MUNgo
WHO Stuart Holding

WHAT Colour and pattern
collide in Mungo’s various
textile ranges, including
towels, linen, blankets and
apparel WHY ‘We are
humanists not industrialists,’
is as much an ethos as
it is a daily practice at
Mungo’s mill, just outside of
Plettenberg Bay, where the
collections are produced on
traditional looms. All pieces
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COMMUNITY
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Wall desigN
WHO Cara Saven

WHAT Wall art, including
wallpaper, vinyl, framed prints
and canvases for residential and
commercial spaces
WHY Since the studio’s
inception in 2006, Cara Saven
and her team have created
many distinct wall designs,
offering a full service from
custom artwork and printing
to installation.
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WHO Mongezi Ncaphayi

WHAT Large artworks with a distinctly graphic quality
WHY In 2019, Mongezi won the Africa First Art Prize, which led to a solo
exhibition at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, as well as the Stellenbosch Triennale.
His art stands out from his peers’ for his ability to capture and convey deeply
abstract qualities.  smacgallery.com
farah herNaNdeZ
ceraMics
WHO Farah Hernandez

WHAT Highly
decorative porcelain and
ceramic objects
WHY After moving to
South Africa from Spain
in 2004, Farah began to
explore the fundamentals Cape, empowering local
fraNces V.h
of pottery. This evolved Mohair rUgs communities through
into a fascination with artisanal craft
porcelain, as well as WHO Frances van Hasselt WHY ‘We are committed
the establishment of WHAT Using Angora to preserving and
her studio seven years wool from its farm in developing the skills of
later. Today, her work is the Karoo, all Frances traditional textile workers,’
informed by illustration, V.H Mohair Rugs are says Frances.
which has helped Farah handwoven in the Eastern  francesvh.com
carve a niche in the local
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sometimes clashing colours work best

together. These pairings aren’t just about
luck or good taste; it turns out there is
a lot of biology behind it too, involving
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a tonal approach
There is something calming about
tonal colours. Perhaps it is the peace
and stability they bring to an
increasingly busy world, or it could be
the desire for an updated take on
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decorating
Bigger is better
The effect of warm tones, such as red and
orange, is difficult not to feel: they make
a space more intimate and help stimulate one’s
appetite, making them suitable hues for living
rooms and kitchens. The ‘assemblage’
wallpaper by de gournay comes in a less
intimidating red tone with a large abstract
pattern, making it appropriate for everyday
spaces. de gournay wallpapers are available at
Mavromac and gatehouse.
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Golden era
Luxurious, metallic tones such
as gold and copper create
a spacious feeling in a room.
They also stimulate feelings of
happiness, but when used in
large spaces, the effect can be
overstimulating. The ‘rateau’
wallpaper by de gournay
balances a striking metallic with
a matte chocolate brown.
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decorating
Primary focus
In this setting, gubi celebrates the
calm and meditative atmosphere that
blue can create. complement the
strong colour with pieces in warm
hues such as yellow, orange
and terracotta.
8 cremadesign.co.za

Design solutions
True to
Just a touch
Introducing a bold colour to
a room is enough to induce
a substantial amount of
second-guessing and doubt.
remember to start small:
armchairs, ottomans and
cushions are a great way of
tone
when it comes to seating,
turn to the colour wheel
easing into a new colour
without committing to for inspiration
a complete palette overhaul.
8 molteni.it
t e x t: e d wa i n s t e e n k a m p ; p h o t o g r a p h y: s u p p l i e d
design
know-how anD Decor Details that make the look

5
4. ‘ICON’ SOFA IN GREEN, POR,
NATUZZI; 5. ‘FORENZA TAPESTRY’
UPHOLSTERY FABRIC, POR, ROMO;
6. ‘BURROWS’ SOFA, R19 590, SHF
4
MAXALTO SOFA BY B&B ITALIA
Forever colourful
even indoor furniture can suffer
because of the elements. direct
sunlight, humidity or extreme dryness
can change and fade the colour of
3
fabrics such as velvet. Place valuable
furniture where there is just enough
light and fresh air, so as to not reduce
the longevity of each piece.
2
8 bebitalia.com
1. ‘GRAVITY’ COLLECTION FOUR-SEAT
SOFA, R24 500, ENZA HOME; 2. ‘INFINITY’
UPHOLSTERY FABRIC IN OLD ROSE, POR,
HERTEX; 3. ‘ENDERLIN’ SOFA IN INK, POR,
ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE
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1 LIVING ROOM SETTING BY CASSINA
Design solutions
6
7. HANS J. WEGNER ‘CH72’ SOFA, R50 966, CARL
HANSEN & SØN; 8. ‘PRIMUS 17’ UPHOLSTERY
FABRIC, FROM R610, U&G FABRICS; 9. ‘CLAM’
SOFA BY DUBREIL & PILATO, POR, LIGNE ROSET
7 8
FLOU ‘OLIVIER’ LOUNGE COLLECTION
Make it count
choosing the right upholstery fabric is as important as deciding
on the shape of the sofa. as is the case with bed linen – thread
count is crucial. With upholstery fabric, the higher the
thread count and denser it is means it can withstand
a lot more wear than thinner options.
8 hertex.co.za

the royal treatment
Jewel tones are always a breath of fresh
air in the home. These richly saturated
colours are bold and make a statement,
especially on luxurious fabrics such as
velvet. If intense colour is too much for
your personal taste, opt for slightly
desaturated tones. Increasingly popular,
these colours allow you to experiment
with daring hues such as purples and
greens, while still having a muted,
considered quality that also makes the
pieces the room’s focal points.
8 truedesign.co.za
p h oto g r a p h : C o u rt e sy o F Ca s s i n a
FRANCO ALBINI ‘TRE PEZZI’ ARMCHAIR

AND RODOLFO DORDONI ‘DRESS-UP!’
SOFA FOR CASSINA, AVAILABLE
FROM TRUE DESIGN
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Design solutions
1
1. ‘BERLIN’ CHAIR, R2 700, MR PRICE HOME;
2. ‘TRIPLE SANDWICH’ STOOL, R7 749,
KARE DESIGN
2
3
4 3. ‘JOSEPH’ ARMCHAIR IN
PURPLE , FROM R26 000,
TONIC DESIGN
4. ‘VASO GOLD & PHANTOM’

OCCASIONAL CHAIR, R5 990, SHF;
5. ‘DOVE’ CHAIR IN BLUE, POR, NATUZZI
5
6. ‘TRAVELER
AMERICAIN’ ARMCHAIR
IN GREEN, R234 660,
6 7. ‘ROC’ TUB CHAIR IN BLUE, FROM R14 878,
ROCHE BOBOIS; OKHA; 8. ‘SOPHIE’ ARMCHAIR IN PINK,
R90 500, CASARREDO
8
7 Sidekicks
standalone pieces of furniture such as ottomans, stools and
side tables are a clever way of bringing colour into a room.
But these should not only serve as statement pieces –
ensure they are functional too. should the design of the
room change, you will still be able to keep them or move
them into another space. 8 okha.com
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showroom
A lounge setting designed by

La grange Interiors featuring
a hanging fireplace.
1. ‘ATLANTIC 603’
8 lagrangeinteriors.co.za
WOOD-BURNING
STOVE, FROM
R20 300, BEAUTY
FIRES; 2. FIREPLACE
SET IN GOLD,
R5 350, CALORE
3. ‘EARTHFIRE’
WROUGHT IRON
FIRE SCREEN,
R735, GC FIRES
PLAYING
With fire
t e X t: e D Wa i n s t e e n K a M p ; p h o t o g r a p h s : s u p p L i e D
With the cooler months fast approaching, 5

4. MY BUTCHER’S
bring a touch of warmth into your home BLOCK FIRE
STARTER
BELLOWS, R699,
CAMP & CLIMB;
5. MEGAMASTER
LOG HOLDER,
4 R530, BUILDERS
WAREHOUSE
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new flames
With the Dovre series, available at Home Fires, you can make The Charnwood ‘C-Eight’ Closed Combustion Fireplace
your fireplace the ultimate focus piece. The ‘Vintage 35’ is integrates the latest in design innovation into a classic design,
a visual feast thanks to its enamel finish. to deliver a surprisingly clean and effective burn.
8 homefires.co.za 8 beautyfires.com
Lighting a fire need not be a chore. Calore’s range of The Carbel ‘Atenea’ free-standing fireplace makes the most of
automated fireplaces makes heating your home easy and the visual ambience created by burning wood with
quick so you can spend more time cosying up. the view from its large combustion chamber.
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showroom
opting for a wood-burning

fireplace makes you less
dependent on other energy
resources. And with more
sustainable options available,
you are in complete
control of the way you
heat your home. In this
setting, a majestic fireplace
is complemented with
furniture from okha.
8 okha.com
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GARDEN
Cascading ground overs
Clipped evergreen planting
Climbers to wall
start-up
Gardens
We usually start and end our gardening lives with
small spaces, often courtyards and potted balconies.
Both can be wonderfully rewarding if one gets the
basics right before one even buys the first plant
Resources fertilising seasonally, especially The plants

Be sure you are clear about the number of in confined spaces like planters Only now are you ready to think about
resources you have to input the garden. and courtyards. which plants you want in your space.
The most important of these are space, Irrigation and drainage Besides what they look like and how
time, water and money. They all have If you travel or your attention to the they live together visually, you need
a huge bearing on the design of what you garden is erratic, consider an irrigation to understand their needs and pair
do and the plants you select. There is no system. Most irrigation systems will plants with similar requirements in
point in spending a packet on gorgeous save water, particularly if one can install terms of water, sun, soil types, and so
plants if you have no intention of devoting drip systems, or weather- or moisture- on. Consider their fully grown shape
water and time to the project. monitoring devices. Know that the and size and understand how you will
Handbrakes settings should be changed to suit the have to prune them if they are going
Understand and accept the handbrakes. seasons of the year, check the system often to grow too large for their position.
Almost every garden project has and have it serviced every spring. At the Also, consider how the plants will look
limitations – these can be wind, soil, same time as providing water, think about throughout the seasons. For example,
extreme sun or shade, or lack of water. drainage – rainwater and excess irrigation there is no point in planting
One needs to work within these water will need to be able to move away in a deciduous plant as a screening hedge,
parameters, otherwise, one will a controlled manner. but losing leaves in winter may
be disappointed. Design be good for a pergola allowing light
Ground prep and soils When designing your courtyard or into the rooms adjacent during
Plants are 100% reliant on the soils that balcony, suitable space should be allocated miserable winters.
they grow in. Plants need nutrients and for people to use first. Work out how A personal rule of thumb:
water repeatedly. If the soils are unable your partner, family members or guests I often write down a long list of all the
to provide nutrients or hold water, the will gain access to tables and chairs, and plants that I think would look good.
i L L u s t r at i o n : F r a n C h e s C a Wat s o n
plants will suffer. Clay soils restrict how you will circulate through the space. Then I carefully and realistically go
nutrient uptake and hold water often Also, where it is best to appreciate any through the list and eliminate the
“drowning” the plants. It will be more views from, and where you may require ones that will not be suited for the
productive to provide good soils for screening or privacy. Then you can allocate conditions, or will grow too big.
smaller plants that will grow than buy space to the plants and plant containers. I make my final selection from the
larger plants that will perform badly in If you have enough space, a water feature plants that are left.■
poor soils. The adage that the money will always add magic – this can be as Franchesca Watson
should go into the ground is true. In simple as a lovely pot filled with water and ☎ 082 808 1287
addition to decent soils, plants will need water lilies.  franchescawatson.com
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Secret
Garden
The mystery and
intrigue of shady
garden pathways
are thoroughly
alluring. Here’s what
to consider and
how to plant them
text heidi bertish
photographs elsa Young

botany
Trees closely naTural sTone

abuT a garden pavers provide
paThway and a comforTable,
creaTe The level surface
subTlesT hinT of To navigaTe The
a Tunnel. iT is a gradienT and
magical effecT are TexTural
highlighTed enough To
by a carpeT of mainTain a
mondo grass. ‘foresTy’ look

There is liTTle we love more
Than a shady paThway fringed
t
wiTh a feaThery selecTion
of ferns. our favouriTes are
leaTherleaf fern (above),
blechnum species, maidenhair
fern and holly fern
planTs ThaT flower in dappled

shade provide an insTanT glow
To a leafy paThway.
wild iris (Top lefT) erupTs in
a profusion of summer blooms
wheTher in sunlighT or semi-
shade. The delicaTe blush and
pepperminT-coloured blooms
of helleborus (above)
hey lead us along rambling routes, ignoring your pretty, crafted pathway to
under tall trees and shrubbery, down traverse through a prized flowerbed.
designer avenues flanked with wide, To fight this is futile. rather, carefully
frothy flower beds and along mown consider how to incorporate these natural
grassy pathways. Whichever it might be, routes or use impenetrable plantings such
pathways can be categorised as either as a dense hedge or a more solid, built
practical or divertingly scenic and allow barrier to direct flow.
for sneaky access and great site lines however, it is the hidden pathways
Tall TexTural spires of
through the garden. we find most exciting. The ones that are AcAnthus mollis (above) and arching,
cerise-hued fuchsia (below)
The first step to laying down a path in footloose and fancy-free, or the shaded
your garden is to consider why you are ones that wind and curve, enticing one
putting it there in the first place. The towards a secluded bench or interesting
look and feel of the path should work focal point: be it a special tree, sculpture,
in harmony with the rest of your garden view or planter with tumbling flowers.
too. If your garden is a reflection of your These paths often function as handy,
style, so too will your pathway. Materials tucked-away access areas behind a wide
and plants exude a mood – and that mood bed that would otherwise be difficult
generally reflects your garden personality. to maintain, as well as private, dappled
analyse the pathways in a garden and you wonderlands with the primary aim of
can learn much about the gardener. are making one happy.
they straight and grid-like or curvy and When it comes to materials, no rule says
roving? Which surface materials have been that a garden path need be solidly covered.
used – paved and clearly delineated or Quite the contrary, spaced pavers or soft
loosely laid with gravel? surfacing such as bark, peach pips, gravel
Those using the garden – people and pets or laterite (compacted clay) is lighter on
alike, will eventually work out the fastest the land and keeps the ground permeable
route to the compost heap, herb garden by allowing rainwater to be absorbed and
and camomile lawn – even if it means return to the water table. n

botany
a jungle-like
clearing along
your paTh lends
a whiff of The
exoTic ThaT will
pracTically beg
your garden parTy
guesTs To follow
iTs meandering
conTours

The ediT Superb homeS and StyliSh gardenS
the stairs and

p h o t o g r a p h : e l s a yo u n g / b u r e a u x
balustrades of
fashion designer
lezanne viviers’s
joburg home
create a grid-
like pattern and
light, weightless
quality over the
rocky base and
lush garden
Full story overleaf

lotus House, as
owner lezanne
ViViers Has
dubbed tHis late
mid-century
Joburg gem, Has
its entrance at
tHe top leVel,
Via a wide
motor court
witH patterned
brickwork
paVing. lezanne
Has created
a striking
cactus garden
at tHe entrance,
and Has cHosen
brigHt primary
colours for
tHe planters
and walls
local
legend
An authentic late modernist gem of a home
in Joburg has been brought to life by local
fashion designer Lezanne Viviers
text graham wood Production Sven alberding PhotograPhy elSa Young/bureaux
it’s
not often that you stumble across a pristine example of
modernist architecture in Joburg. There are a handful of well-
known historical examples, but few unknown gems waiting to
From the inside, beautiful floor-to-ceiling wooden
windows and doors let the light spill in with
panoramic views over Joburg’s sprawling manmade
forest. ‘The light is incredible,’ affirms Lezanne.
Deep overhangs shelter the interiors from the sun,
so the light is never harsh, and lofty volumes keep
the rooms cool and airy. Balconies running the length
of the house fusing indoor and outdoor space in the classic
modernist fashion.
Lezanne and Walter were captivated. A bit of research turned
be discovered. up architectural drawings showing that the house dated back to
So, imagine fashion designer Lezanne Viviers and her husband 1960. It was designed by Kock & Orsmond Architects, but little
Walter Anderson’s surprise when they wound their way up additional information was available. The design, however, has
a steep, narrow driveway and discovered this late-modernist all the trademarks of the kind of regional modernism that was
beauty hugging the crest of the rocky ridge. gradually developing in Joburg in the Sixties, with influences
From the entrance, the house appears to be all low, horizontal from the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright and even hints of Japanese
forms as it hugs the ground and its flat roof seems to etch and Brazilian modernist architecture.
a delicate line above the crest of the ridge. From the other side, The house embraces texture, natural materials and decorative
however, facing the view, the house seems to cascade over the detailing. It’s sensuous rather than minimalist, rich rather than
edge of the rocky promontory. Its floating roof overhangs pristine and all-round better suited to the blue skies, open
and balconies cantilever dramatically over three levels as the spaces and sunshine of Joburg’s climate than the flat-roofed
garden drops steeply away and descends a series of paths and white boxes that first came to South Africa influenced by the
stone stairways to a swimming pool set among the giant rocks, Bauhaus and Le Corbusier.
almost like a natural pond. Another clear thing was that it was almost miraculously
Lezanne says it reminded her of Frank Lloyd Wright’s intact, with original details and fittings perfectly preserved,
Fallingwater. From the garden below, the house seems to grow from the closets in the bedrooms to various servers and shelves
organically from its rocky base, nestled among the big, friendly- in the dining and living space, panelling on what might be a
leafed delicious monsters, bamboo and mature trees. Its facade study wall, and even a hidden hi-fi and bar fridge.
is stitched together by stairways and a delicate lattice of low It had just two owners, which explains how so much original
steel and timber balustrades, creating a geometric mesh-like detailing survived. ‘We became its third owners,’ says Lezanne,
pattern over its front that contrasts with the organic jungle determined to continue the legacy. She and Walter have been
of the garden. very restrained in their refresh of the house,
60 HOUSE & GARDEN may/june 2020

oPPoSite Page, tHe floor of tHe
FroM LeFt sitting room is
LEZANNE VIVIERS softened witH
ON THE BALCONY dyed sHeepskins,
OUTSIDE OF THE a modular sofa
DINING ROOM, tHe keeps tHe space
drinks trolley open and tHe
witH an antiQue coffee table
Victorian is Vintage
epergne pink kartell and tHe
Vase and daVid ceramics are
reade glass ball from artisafire
‘I researched
which colours
were popular
in mid-century
homes during
that time and
chose the ones
that I liked’
leZanne vivierS
cLocKWiSe, stern Hangs aboVe

FroM toP LeFt tHe drinks trolley,
tHe kitcHen tHe sitting room
includes art by witH a built-in
lady skollie and unit tHat Houses
nico kriJno, long a Vintage Hi-fi,
balconies along ceramics on tHe
tHe House put dining table are
Joburg’s manmade a collection of
forest in full View, found obJects:
in tHe dining room a murano Vase and
artwork by irma ukrainian bowl

making an effort to preserve it rather than altering it. For
Lezanne, living here is about appreciating a 60-year-old
treasure. ‘All I can do is try to respect it,’ she says.
So, while the invisible work of maintaining the timber
and pulling up old carpets occupied a lot of their energies,
Lezanne did brighten up the interiors. ‘I researched
which colours were popular in mid-century homes during
that time and chose the ones that I liked,’ she says.
She brought in many treasured items of furniture
and art. It’s an eclectic selection – ‘things I’ve collected
over a long time, over six or seven years,’ she muses –
including many vintage mid-century pieces. There are
also contemporary and experimental pieces – many
designed by friends and collaborators – even ceramics she
made herself. Work by local designer August de Wet, for
example, who does the lighting for Lezanne’s shows, can
be found dotted about, alongside artwork by the likes of
Marlene Hettie Steyn, who she worked with on her
S/S 2020 collection and Lady Skollie, who has modelled
her designs.
The level downstairs was designed almost like a self-
contained apartment, and Lezanne set up her design
studio there, so she can live above the shop, as it were,
with just the right balance of home and work. She
collaborates with artists and performers, has clients for
fittings and entertains the steady stream of people that
comes with a bustling studio.
Her dream of sharing her and Walter’s remarkable find
has indeed been realised. Viviers Studio
■
 viviersstudio.com
For Lezanne,
living here
is about
appreciating
a 60-year-old
treasure. ‘All I
can do is try to
respect it’
leZanne vivierS
aBoVe
tHe main
bedroom
witH all of
its original
fittings intact,
including
built-in
cupboards
LeFt
tHe artworks
aboVe tHe
kitcHen
serVer are
tHe detoXer
and rain on
me by marlene
Hettie steyn
and gabrielle
kruger, on
tHe serVer
is green dog
by georgina
gratriX
right
tHe wicker
peacock cHair,
also in tHe
main bedroom,
adds flair
in a corner
alongside
tHe window

DESIGN NOTES
WOOL RUG, POR,

CORAL & HIVE
CERAMIC
VASE IN
BLACK,
R3 500,
ARTISAFIRE
HOODIA BY LADY
SKOLLIE, 2018,
CRAYON AND INK
ON FABRIANO,
POR, EVERARD
READ GALLERY
CERAMIC CYLINDER VASE
IN CERISE, R29.99,
MR PRICE HOME
STUDY FOR TOMATO PICKERS
BY IRMA STERN, 1962, FELT-TIP
PEN AND PASTEL ON PAPER,
POR, STRAUSS ART
‘FLYNN’ CHAIR IN
DUSTY ROSE,
R7 599,
SOFACOMPANY
‘PEACOCK’ CHAIR,
R9 258,
EIGHT DEGREES
SOUTH
‘ICELANDIC’
p r o D u C t I o n : Ja n I a D e l ey l a n DM a n , p h oto g r a p h s : s u p p l I e D
SHEEPSKIN
RUG IN OFF-
WHITE, R2 995,
WEYLANDTS
EE MEYER FOR
BINNEHUIS SOLID
IMBUIA 8-SEATER
DINING TABLE,
R10 500,
VAMP FURNITURE
DULUX PAINT IN DELHI

BAZAAR 3, FROM R179,
BUILDERS WAREHOUSE

In the historic
Parisian district
of Le Marais,
design duo
emil humbert
and Christophe
Poyet have
transformed
a former
watchmaker’s
workshop into
a seriously chic
family home
blues
TEXT ItzIar Narro
phoTographs fraNcIs amIaNd
brothers
april
may 2020 houseandgarden.co.za 000
67
I n the heart of Le Marais, the buzzing,
vibrant neighbourhood of Paris full of
antique dealers and vintage stores, emil
humbert and christophe Poyet, the
Franco-Monégasque design duo behind
the studio humbert & Poyet, have
undertaken the brilliant redesign
of a 250-square-metre duplex for
a young family of creatives. The building
in question: a seventeenth-century
townhouse that, 200 years later, had been

converted into a watchmaking workshop
before ultimately being abandoned. ‘We
redesigned everything,’ say emil and
christophe. ‘From floor to ceiling, we had
to rethink all the elements. We wanted
the interiors to have a certain patina, rich
materiality and the sensation of flowing
space. We wanted it to not only inspire,
but to tell a story.’
For the layout of the rooms, they
followed a classical scheme. The ground
floor houses the common areas: living and
dining rooms, a kitchen and bathroom,
which follow each other in an enfilade.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the
first floor.
For emil and christophe to truly
execute their vision, they opted to design
most of the furniture pieces themselves,
including the larger-than-life sapphire
blue sofa, the metallic hanging light in the
stairwell, and the bathroom and kitchen
clockwise, from
top left a le
corbusier ‘lc1’
chair and a jean
prouvÉ console
in the terrazzo-
floor hall; the
humbert & poyet
designed ‘grand
theodore’
sofa and gino
sarfatti sconces
in the living
room; artwork
by aaron young
in the master
bedroom;
designers
christophe
poyet and
emil humbert
previous page
in the living
room, the
fireplace and
marble-and-
brass coffee
tables were
designed by
humbert & poyet
shelves, mirrors and cabinets. They also of design but also in the consideration of For emil and christophe, the intention
reintroduced wall mouldings and custom colour. The profusion of blues and yellows was to create a family home that would be
wood-and-brass doors as well as finishes would no doubt have gained the approval elegant and timeless, but still be functional
in noble materials throughout, such as of ettore sottsass. ‘our interiors are and cosy. ‘It is a relaxed and fun space,
arabescato marble. ‘We are especially a statement in themselves,’ they say. where art and design are part of the life
inspired by the aesthetics of the Modernist ‘strong, and at the same time, refined.’ study of its inhabitants,’ they say. ‘We
Movement, art deco and Memphis art was another key element. They were inspired both by our own sensibility,
group, which we then juxtaposed with worked with the owners’ previous as well as the home’s rich history and
classic furniture pieces,’ say emil and collection and adapted design proposal, its location.’ It appears the inspiration
christophe. These elements are ever- such as günther Förg’s work that fills certainly paid off. Humbert & Poyet
n
present in the home, not only in terms the dining room. 8 humbertpoyet.com

in the kitchen,
a humbert
& poyet
‘asterios’
ceiling lamp
hangs above
the arabescato
marble island
opposite page,
top-down
a brass shower
and arabescato
marble sinks in
the bathroom;
in the master
bedroom hangs
a brass pendant
light from
magic circus
‘We wanted the
interiors to have
a certain patina,
rich materiality
and the sensation
of flowing space’
EmIL HumbErt aNd cHrIstopHE poyEt

a pierre paulin
‘mushroom’
armchair, eero
saarinen ‘tulip’
table and lÉon
wuidar artwork
in one of the
children’s rooms

DESIGN NOTES
VITRA ‘CONE’
CHAIR, R15 670,
CRÉMA DESIGN
UNTITLED BY ‘TRACTOR’
GÜNTHER STOOL, POR,
FÖRG, 2007, BASSAMFELLOWS
ACRYLIC AND
OIL ON CANVAS,
200X240CM,
POR, ALMINE
RECH GALLERY
DULUX PAINT IN 77BB

07/344, FROM R180,
BUILDERS WAREHOUSE
‘It is a relaxed and fun space,

where art and design are
part of the life study of its
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Sense
of Calm
Texture and symmetry meet tones
of bone and biscuit in this modern
monastic Madrid apartment
teXt rOcÍO LeY
pHotogRapHs MOntSe GarrIGa
in the livinG room,
A lACQuer-And-
brAss willy riZZo
tAble, ’70s linen sofA
by b&b ColleCtion
And A Pierre
JeAnneret dAybed
from ChAndiGArh
‘When it came to the
furniture, I focused
my attention on the
proportions of pieces,
as it is from here that
true beauty emerges
in a space’
Iker OchOtOrena
A ‘Goutte d’eAu’ opposite page

Aluminium the hAll
tAble by Ado feAtures
ChAle And A mArble tAble
ArmChAirs by AnGelo
from flemminG mAnGiArotti
lAssen in the with two
livinG room eiGhteenth-
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fontAnAArte AfriCAn iron
GlAss desk Anklets
t
here is a feeling of pared-back protection, flowing spaces filled with light from the
even an atmosphere of healing, that large windows and balconies,’ he says of his
has come to define the work of Spanish process. In fact, there was very little of the
architect Iker Ochotorena, founder and original interior that survived Iker’s decisive
director of the firm OOAA Architecture, reduction of the superfluous and overly
who headed up the renovation and precious. ‘I wasn’t trying to cover up the
recalibration of this 580-square-metre architecture but rather make it as pleasant
duplex in the heart of Madrid’s Almagro and comfortable as possible,’ he says. ‘I am
district. The ’40s building, comprising constantly looking for calm and silence in
of four bedrooms and six bathrooms, is an interior, a sense of timelessness borne
a classic example of the capital’s vernacular out of strictly symmetrical proportions.’
style both inside and out – and Iker had Iker’s choice of noble materials echoes
a plan to both restore its former glory while natural serenity: timber, stone, linen and
also giving it a decisive overhaul that would sheepskin enliven the interiors with a sense
place its design firmly in the present. of tactility. The monastic makeover is
‘Originally used as an office space, my completed with white oak floorboards and
first move was the complete removal of all walls painted in a bone-white lime mixture
interior corridors. This resulted in wide, that impart an artisanal quality.
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‘When it came to the furniture, Asked about art, he concludes simply

I decided to focus my attention on the and in line with his vision, ‘the only
proportions of the pieces, as it is from here painting in the house is a large canvas that in the dininG opposite page
that true beauty emerges in a space,’ he I commissioned and I actually do not room, A Custom nineteenth-
miCro-Cement Century Chinese
says. As a result, he opted for pieces by the consider it a serious piece of artwork. tAble, Pierre lACQuered
masters of modernist architecture, who Its purpose is to counterbalance an JeAnneret bedside
were designing for spaces with low ceilings. area of the room where a feeling of ‘Committee’ tAbles with
ChAirs And PAAvo belGiAn lAmPs
Here those pieces are re-textualised in tranquillity was needed.’ ■
tynell brAss in the mAster
a wide-open space. OOAA Architecture  ooaa.es CeilinG lAmPs bedroom
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‘I am constantly looking for
calm and silence in an interior,
a sense of timelessness
borne out of strictly
symmetrical proportions’
Iker OchOtOrena
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Into the Wild
on the top of a hill in California’s napa Valley,
landscape architect andrea Cochran has added the
latest layer to a naturalistic garden using grasses and
other plants, which blend into the scenery and thrive
in the challenging climate
text tim richardson photographs richard bloom

The garden
flows down
boTh sides of
a sTeep ridge,
merging wiTh iTs
surroundings.
grasses such as
elegia TecTorum
flank The paTh
To The guesT
house. exisTing
maTure naTive
oaks were lefT
in siTu To add
characTer
i
t is easy to get lost in the wooded andrea’s main intervention was
hills above the old town of st helena the creation of a straight walkway of
in california’s napa Valley. But there stone slabs from the parking area to
are worse places to lose your bearings the house. The route is waymarked
– the meandering roads on these steep by a single line of shiny stainless-steel
slopes climb through thick forests poles and flanking plantings of Elegia
of native coastal and evergreen oaks, tectorum, a reed-like south african
revealing countless secret valleys with grass. a number of pre-existing mature
boulders and sprouting native grasses. evergreen oaks have been retained,
a rather special house can be which add great character. The path
discovered at the end of one such opens out to generous terraces around
road, where the landscape architect both buildings, the edges of which
andrea cochran has enhanced seem to merge seamlessly with the
an existing garden with a series of hillside grasses. a metal figure by
subtle tweaks to the landscape. This antony gormley stands sentry by
approach is becoming popular with the guest house door, one of several
designers, with the emphasis on using sculptures – including pieces by anish acacia
baileyana
native or adaptive plants for a sense Kapoor and Jim hodges – around ‘purpurea’
of continuity with wider nature. The the property. underplanTed
word ‘adaptive’ is used for non-natives The californian designer and wiTh Lomandra
‘breeze’ edged
that can cope with the dry summers grass specialist John greenlee had wiTh fesTuca
and wet winters. earlier created meadow plantings mairei creaTe
conTrasTs
as andrea herself puts it, ‘our featuring tough grasses, such as Festuca of form and
work draws boundaries with mairei and Pennisetum spathiolatum, colour
a controlled palette of materials, and shrubs, including the california
creating permeable edges that blur fuchsia, Epilobium canum, with
the line between the natural and scarlet trumpet flowers. Working a sTone
built environment. This exercise with the owners, who have a strong sculpTure by
in restraint heightens a sense of interest in horticulture, andrea scoTT burTon
makes a simple
the elements – texture, light and augmented these with the more yeT eleganT
movement.’ That can be said about ornamental Muhlenbergia lindheimeri sTaTemenT
beside
this project, where the design subtly and ceanothus, with Carex pansa and The pool
draws attention to aspects of the sedums between the stone pavers on
landscape without it feeling like an the terraces.
ornamental addition. The steep slope below the property
The property consists of two single- had been planted with plum, apple,
storey buildings – the main residence citrus and pomegranate trees.
and a guest house – on a plateau on after replenishing the soil around
top of a ridge in an undulating them, andrea’s team replanted
landscape that falls away steeply on with Lomandra ‘Breeze’, salvias, Olea
two sides. a rectangular swimming europaea ‘Little ollie’, ceanothus and
pool at a lower level is hidden from rosemary bushes. a grove of magnolias
view. The buildings, by architect further down produces white blossom
Michael Maltzan, are rustic: rough in spring and groups of camellias
fieldstone walls and metallic-grey thrive under the oaks.
angled roofs conspire to create the Based in san Francisco, andrea
impression of agricultural buildings. is one of the most acclaimed garden
This aesthetic brings to mind Frank designers in the us, and is known for
Lloyd Wright’s words: ‘What is the designs that find a balance between
reason you want to build there? Find cool, artful composition and the
out! Then build your house so you may soul of the existing landscape.
still look from where you stand upon This plot in the napa Valley is
all that charmed you, and lose nothing a prime example. n
of what you saw before the house was Andrea Cochran Landscape
built but see more.’ Architecture 8 acochran.com

The modernist garden
Plants, hardscaping and accessories should
be carefully considered, so all elements have
room to shine in this pared-back, design-
centric look.
Clear design, a gentle colour palette and

repetition of plants create continuity and
a strong, structural backbone to the modernist
garden. Plants will often appear massed in
lines, swaths or drifts and limited to one or two
species – or as a stand-alone feature, such as
a sculptural tree, single pot or art piece, which is
allowed ample space and viewing from all sides.
Whilst modernist gardens rely less on colour
and more on texture and form, they do need
plants that are visually interesting and foliage-
focused. Think dramatic, spikey foliage plants
such as the Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena
draco), century plant (Agave americana)
or the Eastern Cape cycad (Encephalartos
altensteinii). Ornamental grasses such as
a row of elegia TecTorum Carex and Miscanthus soften hard surfaces and
divides The enTrance paTh add rhythm, movement – and often soothing
from The generous Terrace sound of grasses blowing in the breeze.
of The main residence The geometry of the garden is characterised by
bold shapes and clean lines and this aesthetic
is consistent from the choice of hard surfacing
through to decor and planting. Features that
Lomandra
‘breeze’ edges display the elements are important, such as fire
The paTh below pits, pools and water features, which add layers
The properTy of sensory experience with light, sound and
movement integral to a modernist-style garden.
designing with grasses

Grasses are the understated jewels of the
garden. Sophisticated, versatile and with many
local, drought-tolerant varieties, they can be
used in the garden in numerous ways. Towering
forms with striking foliage like our indigenous
restios provide swaying movement and
rhythm when planted en masse and break
up hard edges such as a fringing either side
of a long, sunny, garden path. Low-growing
sedges such as those in the Carex family of
grasses have fine, strappy leaves that curl
gracefully downwards in a gentle cascade,
softening any landscape. When planted in
a matrix arrangement – think camo pattern with
each shade representing a different variety
of Carex grass, they can create a spectacular
carpet of pattern and texture. Our top-rated
local varieties are the knee-high, ‘red-top grass’
(Melinis nerviglumis) for its beautiful shining,
pink, tufted inflorescences and ‘weeping
anthericum’ (Chlorophytum saundersiae) for
the meadow effect it brings to semi-shaded
garden areas and for its star-like, white flowers.
May/june 2020 houseandgarden.co.za 83

The link
beTween The
guesT house
and The main
residence
is sofTened
by low
planTings of
Carex pansa

rachel lamb
May/june 2020 houseandgarden.co.za 85

A Safe Space
With the exclusive Villa Maison Noir under
their belt, Jim Brett and Ed Gray’s new
sanctuary is just as calming and chic
text julia freemantle photography greg cox
chandeliers opposite page
and rugs with dense trees
plant prints surround villa
take centre verte, creating
stage in the the feeling
living and of a private,
dining rooms. enclosed
the open- space, as does
plan design is the house’s
amplified by circular
high ceilings structure
when Jim Brett and Ed Gray decided
to launch a sister property to their
exclusive-use Villa Maison Noir in
Hout Bay, Cape Town, it was with
the intention of creating yet another
sanctuary-like space that was inspired
and informed by the natural beauty of the
bordering Oudekraal Nature Reserve and
surrounding areas. To bring this vision
to fruition, the couple earmarked a plot
of land right next door to Villa Maison
Noir and dreamed of replacing the drab
’70s-style building housed on the site
with something much more memorable.
Their wealth of interior experience,
passion and expertise stood them in
good stead to dream up a property that
would do justice to the astounding
setting. Between them, Jim (previously
of Anthropologie and West Elm) and Ed
(who founded luxury furnishing store
Bruges Home) have a passion for design
and art. This new project provided
the perfect blank canvas on which to
continue the creative journey they started
with Villa Maison Noir.
Like Villa Maison Noir, Villa Verte – so-
called for its densely treed setting – was
to be a showcase for exciting furniture
design, artwork and craft. But first, the
structure had to be conceived, and to
achieve this, the duo enlisted talented
‘The circular elements represent
equality, inclusivity, unity, sustainability
and, of course, the circle of life.’
This approach extends from the
exterior architecture to the interior
design. ‘The use of curves rather than
corners throughout subliminally softens
the entire space, which puts people at
ease in a way that other places cannot,’
says Ed. From these organic forms right
through to the colour palette, wallpaper
and fabric textures, the experience is
designed to comfort and inspire.
Each of the four suites has a unique
interior treatment, outlook and layout.
Custom wallpaper by Cara Saven creates
cocoons of flowers or foliage out of
each space. Freestanding bathtubs and
showers with a view ensure that even the
bathrooms offer a striking experience of
the surroundings. The balconies leading
out from each of the rooms allow guests
to quite literally sit among the trees.
In the generously proportioned living
spaces and outdoor areas, the feeling is
one of space and light. While undeniably
comfortable, the open-plan living areas
are primarily a visual feast. Surface
treatments such as timber roof panelling,
metallic cladding on the kitchen island
and terrazzo floors all engage the senses,
while the furniture and objets d’art
local architect Thomas Leach. have been chosen to further stimulate
Echoing the same “village” structure with bold colour, interesting form and
of Villa Maison Noir, with its five peaked engaging textures. The entire interior
roofs that symbolise the five elements, serves to highlight and celebrate the
Villa Verte seamlessly combines private beauty and dynamism of nature – and
and open spaces. This thread continues more specifically, Cape Town itself.
strongly throughout the structure, with Trevyn McGown of the Guild Group,
private rooms cantilevered into the trees who collaborated with the owners on
making the space feel like a beautifully conceptualising the interiors, says that
appointed treehouse, exposing its she concentrated on the villa’s context.
occupants to the panoramic views of ‘From motifs in the custom-designed
the mountains surrounding them. The pieces to the colour palette and textiles,
expansive interior living spaces allow everything mirrors the plantings and
guests room to breathe. rocky outcrops surrounding the villa.
Further nods to nature include the It is a homage to nature. The space is
circular shape of the villa itself. ‘Curves also conceived as a deeply peaceful and
and circles are used throughout the serene spot, where you can truly escape,’
property, as nothing in nature is square she says.
or rectangular, even at its most cellular The Guild Group worked on
form,’ says Thomas. a collection of custom furniture for
88 housE & GardEN May/june 2020

the artwork and
wood panelling
is interior
designer trevyn
mcgown’s
homage
to nature,
combined with
contemporary
furniture
the villa together with Jim and Ed ‘The shapes and detailing needed to ‘As designing interiors, it’s always very
and these striking pieces set the new reflect Africa but also have echoes of important to us that they reflect the
hospitality offering apart as a design where Jim and Ed come from – their various aspects of a client’s personality.
and luxury destination – a space that apartment in New York City has We combine these elements to create
represents creativity and culture. a mid-century sensibility, so traces of a layered experience,’ she continues.
A combination of African, botanical this also come through. The furniture is Contemporary artwork serves to elevate
and mid-century influences informed bold, dynamic and “future-forward”. We the experience still further. ‘Our main
the designs of these contemporary wanted to create a scheme that reflected criteria were that the artists be South
furniture pieces. this,’ she says of the collaboration. African. We also chose pieces that we
90 housE & GardEN May/june 2020

loved and that would complement the And indeed, the intention from left is designed by
furnishings and, hopefully, pique the underpinning Villa Verte speaks loudly the circular cara saven.
form of the outdoor
interest of our guests,’ explains Jim. in the stakeholders’ execution. ‘Your house softens elements such
Jim and Ed are also avid art collectors, home is your story,’ says Jim. Yes, it’s told the space and as the metallic
so it was important that the work be local through the architecture and the interior adds to the kitchen
tranquility island’s sunny
and include both established and up- design, but, most importantly, it’s and serenity lighting and
and-coming artists. ‘The artwork needed about your soul shining through.’ n for villa terrazzo
verte’s guests, floors further
to be vibrant and engaging, to create an Villa Verte & Maison Noir 8 the custom bring nature
atmosphere of joy and calm,’ adds Trevyn. maisonnoir.co.za wallpaper indoors
May/june 2020 HOuSEANdGARdEN.CO.zA 91

‘The use of curves rather than corners
throughout subliminally softens the
entire space, which puts people at ease’
ed gray
views from
the private
bedrooms
expose the
guests to
panoramic
views of the
surrounding
mountains
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gOURMeT
InsPIrIng CuIsIne, TasTeFuL TraVeL
chestnut and
chocolate cake
midseason
T E X T: C L A U D I A R O D E N ; P H O T O G R A P H S : L I N E T K L E I N
Feasting
Inspired by the rich flavours of the Mediterranean, these dishes
will make the transition into winter a pleasant experience
May/june 2020 houseAnDgArDen.Co.zA 95

PUMPKIN
SOUP WITH
ORZO pumpkin soup
6 Servings with orzo
This is a minestra di zucca

from Mantua, where
pumpkins are exceptionally
sweet. You can add a little
sugar if your pumpkin does
not have enough flavour,
or use butternut squash.
If making the soup in
advance, add the cooked
orzo pasta only when
reheating before serving.
The crushed amaretti
(macaroons) add another
flavour of Mantua. Choose
crunchy, not chewy ones,
which guests can crush in
their hand.
For the soup:

900g pumpkin or
butternut squash, peeled,
deseeded and diced
2 chicken or vegetable 20 minutes, until soft. 2. At
stock cubes or stock pots the same time, cook the orzo
120g orzo in a saucepan of boiling salted
700ml full-cream milk water for about 10 minutes
A little caster sugar until it is al dente. Drain
(optional) immediately and set aside.
3. Blend the pumpkin or
to serve: squash to a cream with a stick
Ground cinnamon blender, then add the milk.
About 9 crunchy amaretti, Bring to a simmer (do not let it
whole or crumbled boil over) and season with sea
salt, black pepper and, if you
1. Put the pumpkin or like, a little sugar. 4. Add the
butternut squash in cooked orzo to the soup and
a saucepan with the stock serve hot. Pass around a tiny
cubes or stock pots and bowl of cinnamon and a plate
700ml water. Bring to of crumbled or whole amaretti
the boil then simmer, for your guests to scatter or
covered, over low heat for crush over their soup.

citrus salad
CITRUS SALAD
6 Servings
This is a most refreshing salad

to serve after a chicken dinner
and perhaps with cheese.
having a mix of pink and
yellow grapefruit is lovely and
gives it a joyful appearance.
1 large sweet orange

1 large or 2 small grapefruit
150-200g mixed small
salad leaves
Juice of half lemon
4t extra-virgin olive oil
Good handful of fresh mixed
herbs, such as chives, dill
and Italian parsley
1. Peel the citrus fruit using

a serrated knife – slice off the
tops, then cut down the sides,
making sure you remove the
pith with the peel. Then cut
them into slices and cut the
slices into quarters and arrange
them on a wide platter. spread
the salad leaves on top. 2. Mix
the lemon juice and olive oil,
season with sea salt and black
pepper, and pour all over the
salad. snip the herbs over the
top using scissors.

For the cAke:
125g cooked chestnuts
125ml full cream milk
125g dark chocolate, broken
into pieces, plus 5tbsp
freshly grated, to garnish
roasted root 125g unsalted butter, plus
vegetables extra for greasing
65g caster sugar
2t whisky
2 large eggs
For the toppInG:

200ml double cream
1-2t icing sugar
1/8t vanilla extract
1. heat the oven to 180°C.

Place the chestnuts and milk
in a saucepan. Cover and
bring to a boil over low heat,
then cook for a few minutes
until soft. remove from the
heat and mash the chestnuts
with a potato masher to
a rough purée.
2. Place the broken pieces of
dark chocolate in a heatproof
bowl. Place the bowl over
a small pot or pan with barely
simmering water – there
should be only a little water
so that the bowl does not
touch the surface of the
water. Add the butter and stir
occasionally as it melts with
the chocolate.
3. Add the sugar, melted
chocolate and butter, whisky
and eggs to the chestnut
purée in the saucepan.
Mix thoroughly. 4. grease
and line a 20cm non-stick
springform cake tin with
baking paper and pour in
ROASTED ROOT 1. heat the oven to 180°C. 3. roast in the oven for about the mixture. Bake for 30-35
VEGETABLES Peel the celeriac, sweet 1 hour, turning the vegetables minutes until slightly firm.
6 Servings potatoes and carrots, and cut over once, until they are Turn the cake out when it
them into 3cm chunks. Place tender and lightly browned. cools – it can be upside down.
1 celeriac these with the onions in a large 5. To make the topping, whip
3 sweet potatoes roasting pan lined with foil. CHESTNUT AND the cream with the icing
3 carrots 2. sprinkle on sea salt and CHOCOLATE sugar and vanilla extract until
2 red onions, peeled and cut freshly ground black pepper CAKE soft peaks form.
into 6 wedges and the herbs and pour over 6 Servings 6. To serve, cover the cake
3 sprigs thyme, leaves only the olive oil, turning the with the cream topping
3 sprigs rosemary, chopped vegetables to ensure that they This Catalan-inspired cake is and sprinkle with the
6t olive oil are well-covered. moist, rich and truffle-like. grated chocolate.

CHICKEN WITH 5. At the same time, heat the and turning the grapes over
SWEET WINE remaining oil in a wide frying until they have collapsed and
AND GRAPES pan and add the grapes. Cook their juice is reduced. Pour
6 Servings over a medium heat for about them over the chicken pieces
20 minutes, shaking the pan and heat through together. n
I discovered this Tuscan dish

in Florence in a trattoria-
fiaschetteria called Il Latini,
where it was served on a slice
of grilled polenta. one large
chicken thigh per person is
usually enough, but one or
two people may want a second
piece, so I use eight.
6t olive oil
chicken with
4 sprigs rosemary, leaves sweet wine and
only, chopped grapes
8 chicken thighs, skin on,
bone in
6 garlic cloves, peeled
30g butter (optional)
150ml sweet Muscat wine
750g seedless mixed white
and red grapes, rinsed
1. heat 3t of the oil in a sauté

pan or casserole dish wide
enough to hold the chicken
pieces in a single layer. Add
the chopped rosemary and
then the chicken thighs, skin
side down. 2. sprinkle with sea
salt and freshly ground black
pepper, and cook over medium
heat until lightly browned.
Then turn over the pieces
and season again, then cook
until the other side is lightly
browned. 3. Add the whole
garlic cloves. When they have
only just begun to colour
on one side, add the butter,
if using – it gives a lovely
creaminess to the sauce – and
pour in the Muscat wine.
4. Put a lid on it and simmer
over low heat for about 25
minutes, until the chicken
thighs are tender, moist and
juicy, turning them over at
least once and removing
the lid towards the end to
reduce the sauce. Taste for
seasoning – you need enough
salt and pepper to balance the
sweetness of the wine.

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a vision
with a view
The renovation of Johannesdal 1207

pays tribute to the farm’s rich history
and magnificent location
TEXT edwain steenkamp phoTographs stephané van eck

L ike most good stories, the one of
Johannesdal 1207 started with a group of
friends and a simple dream. Theirs was to
create an exclusive venue with spectacular
views to share with those closest to them.
and it was not that hard a dream to bring
to life considering the location of the farm.
set in the breathtaking mountain range
of the Banhoek Valley, the last century has
seen this area occupied by wild elephants,
the huguenot settlers and humble fruit
farmers. The rich and diverse history of this
stretch of the winelands was ultimately what
inspired architect Johann slee to turn the
simple farm into a premier destination for
holiday-goers.
righT
The mounTains
surrounding
The banhoek
valley
offer views
from every
corner of
The farm. The
enTrance To
‘die voorTuin’
leads direcTly
inTo The
Johannesdal
hall, a large
venue wiTh
floor-To-
ceiling
windows ThaT
can be used
for evenTs
The farm had existing structures,

including terraced orchards, ponds, cottages
and an old farmhouse, which served as the
centre of the renovation project.
‘The farmhouse had poorly executed
extensions,’ says Johann. a ‘ nd so it needed
a complete rebuild. From there, the other
existing structures could be renovated to fit
in with our vision.’
Wanting to ‘retain the ghost’ of the
original house, Johann designed what he
calls a ‘contemporary garden shed’, set
among the orchards and gardens. While the
result is striking, each element was carefully
considered and kept purposefully simple
and pared back.
‘The architectural palette is simple and
honest,’ he says. ‘The klompie brick floors,
timber-clad ceilings and internal walls speak
to that.’
Johann adds that while there is an air of
simplicity that resides on the farm, there
also exists an undeniable sense

travel
‘the architectural
palette is simple
and honest...
klompie brick
floors, timber-
clad ceilings and
internal walls’
Johann slee
opposiTE pagE farm. The room also

The ‘kardomom’ room has a balcony wiTh
is a secluded bedroom, uninTerrupTed views
ideal for a quieT and of The surrounding
inTimaTe sTay on The mounTains

travel
lEfT
‘onder-die-eik
Terras’ is an
open, paved
space ThaT
leads To
a waTer
garden
nearby. iT is
anoTher ideal
place for
funcTions and
gaTherings
bElow
The
‘silwerboom’
suiTe is
a privaTe
room wiTh
a large and
spacious
baThroom
ThaT opens
up direcTly
onTo a
verandah
of modernity and luxury. The farm has five

suites for guests to stay in. These rooms,
while boasting modern comforts (television,
Wi-Fi and a minibar), have for the most part
been kept simple, quiet and unpretentious,
perfect for those escaping the bustle of
city life. each room has a private verandah
where guests can take in the views in
complete quiet and isolation.
The renovation also saw the completion
of a function hall (with enormous floor-to-
ceiling windows, with space to seat around
200 people), the Blue room (which doubles
as a conference space or a cocktail venue),
as well communal breakfast areas named
‘die Veranda’ and ‘die stoepkamer’, which
are both also available to guests who are
staying overnight.
But, of course, the main attraction on the
farm is the outdoors, which Johann made
sure guests could enjoy to the fullest. The
terraces, water garden and lawns complete
the experience of this hidden gem, making
it the ideal place for an unforgettable and
picture-perfect getaway. Johannesdal
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