COLOUR FOCUS

Sitting in the middle of the visible spectrum, green is about balance, harmony and imparting a soothing influence. In these anxious and v olatile times, this colour of nature and earth is a key hue in our current zeitgeist and it’s one that’s been

picked up in the colour of objects and the source of material s.

“Best Furniture Design”

WINNER at 100% Design South Africa 2019.

1. PRESERVATION BENCH

Admired for their re-imagining of Scandinavian folk spindle furniture, Phillip Hollander and Stephen Wilson of Houtlander were awarded the 100% Design South Africa 2019’s “Best Furniture Design” for their otherworldly piece, Preservation Bench. Pushing the boundaries of timber’s capabilities and in partnership with the American Hardwood Export Council, the piece shows the versatility of thermallymodified American red oak.

houtlander.co.za

2. THE BOOK OF TREES

Beautifully and humorously illustrated, this encyclopaedic book by awardwinning author Piotr Socha chronicles trees from the time of the dinosaurs to the current day. Answering questions like “what’s the tallest tree in the world?” and “where can you stay in a treehouse hotel?” with a light, witty touch, he looks at the role trees have played in history and legend.

R459, exclusivebooks.co.za

3. ORNITHOLOGICAL RCHITECTURE

Just in time for spring, a charming new collection of bird boxes inspired by architecture has been released by Studio Stirling. One of our favourites is a take on an eco-estate complete with roof garden, lap pool and rim flow. They are made out of Scandinavian birch ply and ideal for outdoor use in your garden or on a porch.

R1 670, studiostirling.co.za

4. M’ FRIQUE OUTDOOR COLLECTION

M’Afrique is a project by Patrizia Moroso of Italian brand Moroso and this blend of international design and local manufacturing offers a series of furniture and accessories out of its M’Afrique Atelier in Dakar, Senegal. This Husk series, designed by Marc Thorpe, is inspired by the outer shell of corn.

POA, truedesign.co.za