Auberge Hollandaise is a boutique hotel that I have always admired and notice on a daily basis on route to my studio. It is set behind large gates and high walls so from the road is quite understated. But enter as would, the discerning corporate traveller or both local and international leisure traveller, and be amazed by this location of fine indulgence. With views of the … [Read more...]
Car Showrooms
August 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One of the aspects of a building that I often feel really enhances the photograph is large expanses of glazing ie. big windows. The lighting from within the structure shows off the interior so well in the blue hour too. This is normally always the case when it comes to car showrooms and I absolutely love showcasing them - especially those of the luxury brands. Below are, in … [Read more...]
Lifestyle on Kloof
August 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
World-renowned for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and eclectic retail offering, Kloof Street in the Cape Town CBD is a bustling little neighbourhood in its own right. Lifestyle on Kloof is conveniently located at the heart of this beautiful area and has an interesting array of stores to satisfy your needs. The centre is marketed by the full service brand solutions company, Brands … [Read more...]
BMW Hochland Auto
July 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
Hochland Auto, the premier BMW dealership in the Eastern Free State in the town of Bethlehem, was a beautiful location to showcase. I was so warmly greeted by the wonderful staff and the more-than-accommodating dealer principal. If this is how they treat an outsider to their business I could only image the top quality customer service you'd receive from Hochland Auto if you … [Read more...]
A View of Simbithi
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This magnificent home, designed by Hans Coetzee Architect and the interior spaces by Union 3, is set back on the higher hills of Simbithi Eco Estate with majestic views across the estate to the Indian Ocean in the distance. The big clouds brought in by the overcast weather added wonderful drama to the low-light exterior elevations of the home. … [Read more...]
Ocean Reef Hotel
June 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
The beautiful seaside town of Zinkwazi on the Kwazulu Natal North coast boasts a hidden gem of a hotel that stands proud above the breakers crashing onto pristine beaches. Ocean Reef Hotel is a perfect getaway for quiet unspoilt surroundings in either the main hotel or the self-catering two and three bedroom chalets. The Bamboo Food Workshop restaurant overlooking the pool deck … [Read more...]
The Pearls of Umhlanga Revisited
June 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
What a joy it was to return to The Pearls of Umhlanga for an updated commission of new photographic media for the marketing agents Wakefields. Structurally this is one of my favourite buildings in Durban and the challenge to capture it perfectly with added drama was something that I took to heart. Since the last visit I have significantly upgraded my Canon Pro equipment and … [Read more...]
Open Plan Splendour
June 4, 2013 by 3 Comments
Following on from the Urban Park project, I was in store for another sensational residential interiors project by the designers at Union 3 who teamed up with architect Mark Leslie-Smith, who designed this one of a kind home, in all of its well-proportioned, open plan splendor. The understated entrance to the home allows you experience the grand double volume space but then as … [Read more...]
Cockade and the Elephant
May 31, 2013 by 11 Comments
After many hours of planning and researching, a group of 5 guys were ready for another multi-day hike in the Drakensberg with the aim to reach a peak of the area. We were keen on an area to which we hadn't been before and the Cathedral area was the choice. Initially we were keen to head up towards Cathedral Peak and across the Bell Traverse but had heard that in the winter … [Read more...]
Down at the Cotswolds
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Ries Architects are a practise whose work I very much appreciate and enjoy to showcase. This home, designed by Peter Ries Architects, is situated in the Cotswold Downs Estate in Kwazulu Natal. Having previously photographed two other sites for magazine editorials by the same architect in the estate I was excited by the prospect that this home would offer and it certainly … [Read more...]