Polished Performance

A trove of jewel tones and metallics make for an entertainer’s high-shine dream

- Tracy Lynn Chemaly

On Cape Town’s mountainside stands a striking building by renowned local architecture firm SAOTA. Inside, meanwhile, a treasure trove of gem-like materials and custom furniture pull together a brief for ultimate comfort within high-functioning entertainment zones: a profusion of metallic surfaces meets warm wood and splashes of bright colour. Designer Nina Sierra Rubia, whose team at ARRCC Interior Design Studio is behind this invocation of dynamic living, explains, ‘The walnut panelling reflects the warmth seen throughout the rest of the home, while the metal fleck ceramic by Chantal Woodman for OKHA, standing on a suspended black swing server, tells you that there’s fun to be had inside.’ Marble-like flooring and a custom-designed geometric woollen rug are complemented by ceramic art by Hennie Meyer, each unique piece inviting closer inspection.