For The Freshest South African Design Talent, Look No Further Than These New Kids On The Block.
JESSE EDE
A designer, maker, crafter and artist who is drawn to seemingly ‘unfinished’ natural materials, Jesse is the co-owner of Jesse James, a Cape Town based initiative that delivers tailored design solutions for homes, spaces and brands.
What’s your favourite material?
At present, aluminium – it’s so lightweight, malleable and easy to work with.
Is there such a thing as ‘South African style’?
Of course! It feels like we South Africans are severing all ties with European and American influences and really celebrating our culture.
What’s ugly?
Nothing. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Who is your design hero?
My late artisan father, who taught me the foundations of the skills I have today. jessejames.co.za
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LUNCH IN THE GARDEN with siblings Bronwyn and Jonathan Cane
Alfresco gatherings are the order of the day at this updated century-old semi – the home of a design-centric sister and brother in Brixton, Joburg
THE TRADITIONAL KITCHEN
The perfect piece to pull together a country-style kitchen is a beautiful wooden table that will age with time and hold its place in the memories made around it.
IN THE FRAME
'The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.’
THE MODULAR KITCHEN
DECOR TIP Modular elements like these USM Haller systems are a great way to create interesting, non-permanent storage that can be customised to your needs.
BREAKING BREAD
The pendulum has swung back for this nutritious, crusty staple of flour, yeast, water and time – the much-beloved artisanal loaf
SNACKS ON THE TERRACE with sisters Vicky Crease and Maira Koutsoudakis
The traditional Cycladic home of dynamic sisters Vicky Crease and Maira Koutsoudakis on the island of Serifos is a reminder of what it means to be a part of a close-knit family
Beijing, A Brave New World
China’s dynamic capital city of Beijing is a place of fascinating contradiction – where counter cultures exist in chaotic yet contemplative harmony
PLANTATION ROAD
Bordering the city edge and mountain, this Cape Town abode’s split personality is more than just a product of its environment
WAYS OF SEEING
A Milanese-South African design duo recently spent time in the Conrad Hicks design residency to reimagine the perception of Southern Africa’s ubiquitous corrugated metal.
Playing with Proportion.
Intelligent design and progressive thinking comes together in this inner city holiday cottage, as husband and wife team combine their creativity and knowledge to create this family home-away-from-home in the heart of London
