Nice Magazine 2nd Edition

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Design / Illustration / Best / Magazine

ISSUE 02 / The Space Issue


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Nicework showcase:Demographica

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tomas kral

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gass architecture DesigN stuDio

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spaces aND places

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FreuNDe voN FreuNDeN

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kyle poFF

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paul x johNsoN

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sam calDwell

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towNship typography

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paris vs New york

Hello

Welcome to the second issue of NICE, an initiat ive by Nicework to spread the word abouttalented creatives and their work. Thanks to your overwhelmingly positive response wewere able to generate another awesome issue of interesting creative work for you to feastyour eyes on. Thank you!

This issue we have decided to focus on places and spaces. This theme has beeninterpreted both literally and abstractly through the content and images included inthese pages. Needless to say, we think we have come up with a rather impressive line-up

of creative talents.

This issue we profile typographer and creative heavyweight Jessica Hische, Sam Caldwelland Paul X Johnson beautify our pages with their impressive illustrations, and industrialdesigner Tomas Kral shows us his unique design objects. Studio on Fire wows us withtheir flawless letterpress design. For those architecturally-minded individuals, wehave showcased GASS Architecture Design Studio and online magazine Freunde vonFreunden. Never fear gadget nerds, weve created a list of ten iPad applications that willentertain, educate and/or organise your life. Weve also included some regulars, like ourprint advertising round up and Ten Things feature.

Lastly, weve provided you with some city guides for Johannesburg, Durban and CapeTown. We hope these guides will help you eat, drink, party and explore your way throughSouth Africas major cities.

A big thank you to everyone involved. High fives all round.

SUBMISSIONS: If you are interested in being featured in NICE magazine please contact:[email protected]

All images copyright the respective contributors.

The utmost care has been taken to present the information in NICE as accurately as possible. If

there has been an inaccurate reporting of information please contact us and we will rectify it as best

as possible. All efforts have been made to contact copyright holders. Questions can be directed to

[email protected].

PUBLISHED BY: Nicework Communications

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jessica hische

EDITOR:

Catherine Green

DESIGN AND LAYOUT:

Arline Stoffberg

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

Ross Drakes

CONTRIBUTORS:

Sam Caldwell, Shane Durrant,Field Ofce, Freunde vonFreunden, Jessica Hische, WillHobson, Pedersen + Lennard, PaulX Johnson, Tomas Kral, KatrinLewinsky, Vahram Muratyan, KylePoff, Studio on Fire


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Freundevon

FreundenFreunde van Freunden, literally translated a s Friends of Friends,is a Berlin-based online magaz ine that profiles creative people bydocumenting their living and working environments.

click for link

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withiN these photographic DocumeNtatioNswe Deliver persoNal perspectives aNDimpressioNs oN cities, various art sceNes aNDiNterNatioNal urbaN liviNg

Freunde von Freundens photographs use the online platform to encapsulatethe zeitgeist of the time. From the dapper bow-tie maker to the musician orartist, each profile teases out a different cultural niche and brings it to life.

Go and visit the site. Its a feast for the eyes.

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CREDITS:

All images copyright Freunde von

Freunden

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Ailin Liefield

Philipp Langenheim

EDITOR:

Frederik Frede

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kylepoFFKyle Poffis a Texas-born graphicdesigner based in Chicago. He worksat creative agencyLeo Burnett, aswell as being involved ina number offreelance projects.

Kyle Poffs eclectic portfolio coverscorporate identity design, bookcover design, logos and packaging.Each creative project he tacklesexpresses a client-centric approachthat balances project-specic

requirements with a sophisticatedsense of design.

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Kyle Poff also has a great sense of humour. Here are a few words from the man himself:

i love aNimals so much, but i DoNt

kiDNap them at all. i like alcohol, but

Not so much that i pour it oN thiNgs aND

set them oN Fire with it. i woulD love to

oNe Day opeN a DesigN Firm that was also

a bar covereD iN tile -- that you recorD

music iN as well.

We hope you dreams come true Mr. Poff. Keep up the good work.All images copyright Kyle Po

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I MAKE PICTURES.

SOMETIMES PEOPLE

PAY ME TO MAKE

PICTURES FOR THEM.

PaulXJohnson

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Paul X Johnson has the name of afamous person. Its the type of namethat stands out - a Bond kind ofname. In many ways his illustrationsdo the same - they make you notice.

Johnson has a denite are forportraits, which range from beardedsensitive men to femme fetales.In each portrait, personalities are

not freely given away but rather situnder the surface, forcing you totake another look.

Having recently graduated,Johnson lives by the sea inNewcastle Upon Tyne on the north-east coast of England. He spendshis days creating and drinkingtea. He is represented by FolioIllustration Agency.

Be sure to check out his websiteand his blog Skin and Bone.

All images copyright Paul X Johnson

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samcalDwellSam Caldwellswork is something special.He creates illustrations and paintings thatyou want to step into. You want to meet theinteresting characters he brings to life withink, pencil and paint - exploring the landscapesthey inhabit.

Despite being a relatively new artist, Caldwellsevocative sense of colour and distinctiveartistic voice reveal ability that extends wellbeyond his years. He is currently studyingPainting at Edinburgh College of Art.
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When asked about his creative pro cess he replies:

All images copyright Sam Caldwell

My work tends to have a strong sense of

English gloom to it, using gritty textures and

washed out, dulled colours. I like to paint

people and often choose subjects who evoke a

sense of solitude and melancholy - themes that

seem to run throughout my work.Keep an eye on this artist. He is the next big thing.

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TownshipTypography

Shane Durrant is a jack-of-all-trades. Previously anadvertising copywriter, this talented fellow has sincemoved on to opening a successful coffee shop called

Wolves with his wife Angie. He also tours the world asthe lead singer of Desmond and the Tutus. Lucky guy.

Township Typography is one of Durrants personalcreative projects that explores the diversity of handdrawn typography in Africa.

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All images copyright Shane Durrant

I started my career as an advertisingcopywriter, but I soon discovered that drawing

words is way more fun than writing them anddeveloped a love for hand crafted type.

What I love about typography is that its souniversal, words are everywhere and everyoneunderstands (whether they realise it or not)the importance of well-designed type. I reckonit starts at around age 10 when they teach

you cursive at school. To me, this collectioncelebrates the all-embracing art form of letters.

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Paris vs. New York is an ongoingproject by art director and graphicdesigner Vahram Muratyan, wherehe creates visual comparisonsbetween the two cities of New Yorkand Paris. In each bold graphictreatment Muratyan teases out thedetails, clichs and contradictionsof these cities with a strong senseof visual wit. They are well worth alook, we hope you enjoy them.

Vahram Muratyan is co-founder ofViiiZ, an art direction and graphicdesign studio based in Paris.

PARISvsNE

WYORK

A tally oftwo cities

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2PRINTPERFECTRound TwoSince the print advertising round up went downso well last issue, we thought we would make ita regular feature. This issues selection coversa broad range of topics, from political activismto pencil crayons. But, we can assure youthat they are all splendid examples of grade Aadvertising. Go and have a look.


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Kiss RadioKiss Radios retro-style illustrated posters make

a play on song titles, musicians and band names,

to advertise the stations musical diversity.

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CREDITS:

ADVERTISING AGENCY:

Jandl , Bratislava, Slovakia

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

Pavel Fuksa

ART DIRECTORS:

Pavel Fuksa, Matus Nemcik

COPYWRITER:

Adam Rovny

ILLUSTRATORS:

Pavel Fuksa, Matus Nemcik

Published: January 2011

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CREDITS:

ADVERTISING AGENCY:

Jung von Matt/Elbe, Germany

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

Sascha Hanke

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

Jo Marie Farw ick, Tobias Grimm,

Jens Pfau

ART DIRECTOR:

Steffen Knig

COPYWRITER:

Fabian Koeniger, Ali Antzar

GRAPHIC:

Daniel Breining

CONCEPT PHOTOGRAPHER:

Francois Robert

ART BUYING:

Bianca Winter

ACCOUNT MANAGER:

Annette Krebs

Gesellschaf r

Bedrohte VolkeA disturbing campaign for the Gesellschaft fr Bedrohte Volke (The Society forThreatened Peoples) that uses harrowing compositions of weapons made out ofhuman bones to indicate the impact of gun violence.

Every 43 seconds someone dies fromgun violence. Your signature can help

in the ght against genocide.

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Faber-CastellFaber-Castell shows their ability to accurately create true colours byliterally transforming the inspiration for these colours into pencils. A greatexample of simple and effective graphic wit.

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CREDITS:

ADVERTISING AGENCY:

Serviceplan, Munich, Germany

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

Matthias Harbeck

CHIEF EXECUTIVE CREATIVE

DIRECTOR:

Alex Schill

ART DIRECTORS:

Andereas Balog, Marijo Sanje

COPYWRITERS:

Nicolas Becker, Lorenz Langgartner

GRAPHIC DESIGNER:

Fabian Halder

Published: December 2010

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GranimatorThe Granimator application is a touch and sound wallpaper creatorfor your iPad or iPhone, designed by digital design studioustwo.

You can create your own wa llpapers from a wide rang e of graphics,sounds, tools, shapes and backgrounds. Alternately you can pickfrom a wide variety of free wallpapers designed by selected artists,designers and illustrators.

TweetMagTweetMag generates content from the links on your twitter feed tocreate simple magazines to read on your iPad. These magazines canbe curated according to categories, users, hash tags or lists. Contentincludes articles, images and videos, which can be shared on avariety of online for ums. Watch thisvideo to find out more.

ThingsDo you struggle to manage your time? Things is an intuitive taskmanagement application that uses a simple interface to help youget things done.

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TweetDeckTweetDeck is a free application that allows you to manage yourtwitter accounts, view links from your twitter feed, as well ascomposing tweets, retweeting and sending DMs.

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Desktop ConnectDesktop Connect is a universal application that turns youriPad into a full-featured desktop browser. You can view andcontrol Windows, Mac OSX and Linux computers on your localnetwork with ease. Launch and view any application on yourdesktop, remotely control media players and access your businessdocuments in one easy application.

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Nomad BrushThe Nomad Brush is an artists paintbrush specifically designedfor the iPad that allows you to create digital paintings. This niftygadget is due for release in February 2011. Watch thisvideo to seethe Nomad Brush in action.

NetixNetflix allows you to stream the latest movies and television seriesdirectly to your iPad. We wish this application was available SA.Look out satelite TV your days are numbered.

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Flight Control HDIf you value your social life and work productivity you probablyshouldnt buy this application. Flight Control HD is an extremelyaddictive game where you take on the role of an air trafficcontroller whose task it is to safely land a variety of aircrafts onmultiple runways.

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Google EarthWith the Google Ear th iPad application you can litera lly explorethe entire world with the touch of a finger. Navigate high-resolutionsatellite and aerial imagery, browse geo-located articles andphotographs and brush up on your general geography.

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ScrabbleThe classic board game for erudite folk has been revised forthe 21st century. This iPad application allows you to have 25multiplayer games at a time, features HD graphics and canbe used in both portrait and landscape modes. Go forth andincrease your vocabulary!

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We asked Field Ofce manager and head chef WillHobson to give us more information about the place.

How did Field Ofce come into being?Pedersen and Lennard wanted to find a happy mediumbetween a showroom for their designs, as well as creatinga place for creative people in the East City of Cape Townto meet and potentially work together. The one way theythought this would be possible was to collaborate withDeluxe Coffeeand various foodies to draw people in toenjoy the space and use the furniture.

Who are the people behind Field Ofce?Luke Pedersen, James Lennard and Will Hobson

What makes Field Ofce different from your averagecoffee shop?It is a place where one could network with youngdesigners and artists, look at or buy art, furniture,

jewellery and clothes, and eat awesome sa rmies like yamamma used to make.

Field Ofce provides a venue for art installations andevents by local designers and artists. Are there anyfuture exhibitions or events to look forward to?Currently Paul Senyol and Andrew Breitenberg areslamming the wall with paint. Then we have an eventcalled Cold Pizza which is the best leftovers from thegraduate shows of Michaelis, Stellenbosch and Rhodes.

What is the best sandwich on the menu?Todays special is often great, but the haloumi andMexican salsa sandwich with rocket and cream cheese isalso awesome. For meat eaters, the chorizo, cream cheeseand rocket sandwich is the best.

For more information visit their:website, facebook page or twitter feed.

All images copyright Field Oce

As the new kid on the block, Field Ofceis already makinga name for itself as a different breed of coffee shop.

This cool location combines a communal creative spacewith all the bells and whistles of a good coffee shop:

1. Great coffee and food (courtesy of Deluxe Coffee andWills Sandwiches)

2. Good location (right in the East City of Cape Towns CBD)

3. Nice social atmosphere

4. Friendly service (no Obrigados, just genuine humaninteraction)

5. Wifi

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All images copyright Studio on Fire

Studio on Fire is an exceptional design studio and letterpress-printing workshop, based inMinneapolis, Minnesota. They collaborate with creative companies, printers and individualsto produce work that expresses the tactile craftsmanship of letterpress printing with adistinctly modern edge.

Each of Studio on Fires projects display a meticulous eye for detail, beautifully executedusing their full, in-house letterpress printing capabilities. Each line, impression and colourhas been carefully considered with an acutely honed sensitivity to design. In short, theirwork is a sight to behold.

The Studio on Fire letterpress calendar has been an annual publication for nearly ten years.Each year Studio on Fire invites 5 independent creatives to create designs for two months ofthe year inspired by a loose general theme, colour palette and paper choices. Studio on Firecreates the two final artworks to make up the entire 12 months.

The 2011 calendar employs the talents ofAdam Garcia, Brian Gunderson,Jessica Hische,We Make It So and Aesthetic Apparatus. The theme for 2011 was Letter Form Genusand departs from the usual graphic illustrations of the previous calendars for moretypographical treatments.

We think its safe to s ay that their calendar is awesome.

Our unique workspacemarries design, art and craft.Its like having cream andsugar in your coffee.

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JessicaHischeJessica Hisches work combines equalparts design, typography, illustration,

brown sugar, and heavy cream.

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If you are an appreciator of typography or hand-drawn lettering, chances are you know of JessicaHische. This Brooklyn-based creative has quicklybecome one of the most respected typographersaround for her unique approach to typography.

While completing her BFA in Graphic Design at theTyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Hische developedan interest in hand-drawn type. This interest waspartly grown out of necessity (not being able to affordnew fonts) and partly by the fact that it made projectsmore cohesive and special.

After graduating, she worked at Headcase Designbefore taking a position as a Senior Designer athighly respected creative rm Louise Fili for two

and a half years. Hische identies this time as havingthe biggest impact on her creative work, particularlydue to her exposure to Filis amazing collection ofvintage type ephemera.

When asked about the value of typography and whypeople are passionate about it, Hische replies:

I think people generally love language,words, phrases, and quotes so to seea great word illustrated appropriatelytypographically can be beautiul.

Illustrated type is a very accessiblekind o art. People with no backgroundin art or design can look at a reallybeautiully drawn word and appreciate

it and you dont have to be on somehigher cerebral plane to get themeaning o it.

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Since 2009, Hische has become a full-timefreelancer, working with a number of prestigiousclients including The New York Times, Tiffanyand Co, Forbes, American Express, GQ andthe Harvard Business Review. She has alsolaunched a phenomenal website called theDaily Drop Cap, where she creates a decorativeletter each day for approximately 12 alphabets,

which are freely available for non-commercialuse. Its typography porn at its classiest.

And i you were wondering what her avourite

letters are, they are R and K.

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Global Acquisitions, now known as Demographica, is an online marketing company with a database of over 3 million people and a broad network ofinuential corporate clients. Nicework was approached to rename and rebrand the company, as well as integrating that design into a new website.

NRKSAS

DGRAANAME

The three requirements of the new company namewas that it should be easy to spell, represent thecompanys dynamic character and indicate theirservice offering.

After a rigorous discovery process, numerousbrainstorming sessions and user testing,Demographica was chosen. The name derives fromthe word demographics: statistical data relating tothe population and particular groups in it.

Demographica encapsulates the companys abilityto target specic markets through their extensivedatabase. The shape of the characters in the wordalso lent themselves beautifully to the CI design.

CORPORATE IDENTITY

People are at the heart of Demographicas service,so the design process began with strategies toinclude people in the lettering. Using a form ofgraphic wit was also a fun and appropriate wayto meet these objectives. The font Din, which isa master font in informational design, lent itselfto the incorporation of human characters thatpopulate the closed letters of the company name.

Simplicity of design was integral to balancinga reputable business prole with an accessibleapproach. The bold design treatment expresses aplayful attitude while communicating the brandsservice orientation.

Colour choice was carefully considered. Wewanted to make the brand as colourful as possiblewithout using too many colours. Therefore brightblue and pink were strategically chosen for theireye-catching and friendly connotations.

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WEBSITE

The website had to clearly expressDemographicas main services in acomprehensive, yet concise manner.

To maintain user interest, each serviceis listed under a specic tab in the mainnavigation so that information is easyto digest. The separation of servicesalso indicates the companys ability tooffer individual services as well as acomprehensive service set.

Strong colours and design elementssupplement the clearly marked tabs thatwork together to create a smooth andeasy user journey.

THE RESULT?

An aptly named, beautifully brandedcompany whose corporate identityexpresses its young and progressivebusiness prole. More importantly, wewere rewarded with a happy client:managing director Warren Moss said:Nicework hit the nail on the head.

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Tomas Kral is a product designer based in Lausanne,

Switzerland, who specialises in creating innovative

design products, lighting and furniture.

Monster

TOMAS KRAL

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Clown nose

Tomas Kral was born in Slovakia in 1979. He graduatedfrom the Ecole Cantonale DArt De Lausanne in 2006 witha Bachelors degree in Industrial Design. He went on tocomplete his Masters degree in Industrial Design in 2008and his diploma in luxury design in 2009.

Krals aesthetic is focused on materials and the processesof manufacture. Using traditional materials like glass, corkand ceramic- he creates unusual and humorous objectsthat express unexpected ideas. His creative approachshows a respect for craftsmanship, articulated in beautiful

yet simple design objects.

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Upgrade

Upgrade is one such

project where traditional

glass cutting and

engraving techniques,

usually employed or fne

crystal glass, are used on

industrial glass containers

like milk bottles or tomato

sauce jars. The humorous

result is a perect balance

between high-end

cratsmanship and low-end

mass production.

Krals awards includethe Leitz Innovation& Design Award, anExcellent Prize in the9th International BicycleDesign Competition andthe Swiss Federal DesignAward in 2010.

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Johannesburg-based architectural design studio GASS, crafts quality

objects and buildings with an environmentally-conscious focus. nspiredby context, each of their buildings reect a distincti vely South Africanaesthetic that balances a contemporary design approach wi th localmaterials, colours and textures.

GASSs philosophy is to create liveable, usable spaces, that enhance andcompliment a clients lifestyle or needs through rational and practicalarchitecture. They aim to incorporate sustainable environmental practicesinto all their designs to improve and enhance local environments.

GASSArchitectureDesign Studio
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SWELLENDAM

Located in Swellendam, on the doorstepof the breathtaking LangebergMountains GASSs design for thisresidential home employs simple formsand materials that allow the house to liegently on the landscape.

The architectural design uses largely localtextures and materials reminiscent ofthe buildings distinctly Southern Africanorigins. All the water used in the houseis harvested from the site itself, makingthe house self-sustaining, as it has noconnection to the municipal water line.

The house is composed of three discretebox structures forming the three edges ofa private courtyard. The largest boxform that contains the public areas,features a glass faade and uplifted roof,which opens itself up completely toits surrounding environment.

In contrast, the smaller boxes, ankingeither side of the courtyard, include theprivate domains of the bedroom andbathrooms, and on one side, a movieroom. These buildings are made of thickmasonry walls and concrete roofs, whichcreate cave-like, intimate spaces whereone can retreat for solitary quietude.

The buildings that comprise the house areintentionally oriented on the site to engageits scenic surroundings. The line of themain roof structure ascending towardsthe sky, is in direct dialogue with GodsWindow (the locals description for theLangeberg Mountains) - as if the earthwere communing with the heavens.

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HOUSE KILIAN

House Kilian is a new private dwellinglocated on Monaghan Farm nearLanseria, in the north of Johannesburg.The architectural design is a contemporaryinterpretation of the traditional farmhousebecause of its simple forms and large,open volume.

From a formal perspective, the designconsists of two large rectangular volumes

joined in T shape. The r st volume,oriented towards the Crocodile River,contains the public spaces of the house.The living room features large exposedtruss volume and oversized doors that slideaway leaving the main volume completelyopen to the valley. The open roof terracecan be used as an alternative entertaining

space, with an uninterrupted panorama ofthe Magaliesberg mountains, valleys andfarmlands. The second volume containsthe smaller, more private bedroomsand bathrooms, oriented towards theMagaliesberg mountains. A generousplayroom is located at the end of thevolume for children, which opens outonto an enclosed courtyard.

The nishing materials used in thehouse consist of earthy colours andnatural textures juxtaposed with rened,contemporary nishes. A massive coarse-grained brown wall runs the length of thetwo volumes, separating the public areasfrom the private. This wall is contrastedwith the smooth, white screed oors,large aluminium glazed doors andwindows and the slick lacquered nishof the kitchen and bathrooms.

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Given that this issue focuses on places andspaces, Nicework has compiled a list of coollocations to visit in South Africas three majorcities: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.

We have tried to cover the bases:

Places to eat and drink Places to socialise Places to shop Places where you can look at things and learn about things Places to explore

This list is by no means exhaustive*. Our list is more a personal selection of placeswe like to or want to visit. We hope you nd it helpful when you are complainingabout having nothing to do on the weekends. Use it, dont use it- its up to you.

We invite you to explore your cities. Go forth and eat, drink, shop, your w ay throughit. Its sure to be an adventure.

Allocated visualkeys for eachcategory:

Nicework

MAPS

EXPLORE

EAT & DRINK SOCIALISE

SHOP LEARN

*Sorry if we left your shop/restaurant/bar out- we are sure its super cool

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Durban BeachfrontSince being revamped forthe 2010 FIFA World Cup, thebeachfront boasts a new 4kmpromenade that is perfectfor scenic views, jogging andwalking.

Street Scene ToursAll tours depart rom Cityzen

Internet Ca, Cnr Florida and

Gordon Roads, Morningside

Passionate DurbaniteRichard Powell runs anawesome alternative tourcompany that offers tailor-made tours suitable to your

interests. A great way toexplore the city.

Umhlanga RocksFor great swimming, walksand a picture postcardstriped lighthouse- visitUmhlanga Rocks for someseaside recreation.

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Thanks to Amelia Smith and Robyn Cook for their helpful suggestions.

Aubergine Bistro20C Hillcrest Centre, 40-42 Old

Main Road, Hillcrest

This award-winning bistroconsistently serves up greatfood and good service in awelcoming environment.

Colombo FineBeverage Co369 Gale Street, Umbilo

This trendy coffee roasteryserves excellent coffee, aswell as running the DurbanWholefoods Night Marketonce a month.

Corner CafCorner Brand and Cromwell

Roads, Glenwood

Run by husband and wifeteam, Judd and JeanieCampbell, Corner Caf is anice neighbourhood spot torelax and enjoy some coffeewith friends. Try the eggsbenedict on a potato rosti.

Freedom Caf37-43 St Marys Avenue,

Greyville

Freedom Caf is thebrainchild of multi-talentedcreative Neil Roake, locatedin the boutique hotel complex,The Concierge. This hipsterhot spot is housed in aconverted shipping containercreated by Egg Designs andsurrounded by picturesquegardens.

Little Gujarat107 Prince Edward Street, City

Centre

You havent experienced

Durban until youve sampledsome delicious Indian cuisine.Little Gujarat is a vegetarianIndian restaurant where youcan enjoy tasty food on abudget. Try the samosas.

Market40 Marriott Road, Greyville

Great al fresco dining underthe shade of leopard trees,this restaurant has great foodand even better ambience.

Unit 11190 Stamord Hill Road

Unit 11 is the combinationof a bar, club and social hallreplete with ping pong tablesand free popcorn. Located ina converted warehouse, thissocial hot spot serves up thebest alternative and indiemusic for a good night out.

Critical Mass DurbanMoses Mabhida Stadium,

Durban Beachront Promenade

On the rst Friday of eachmonth, cyclists meet at theMoses Mabhida Stadium to

cycle the promenade andraise awareness for greentravel. A great initiativeworth supporting.

Moses MabhidaStadiumMoses Mabhida Stadium,

Durban Beachront Promenade

The Moses Mabhida Stadiumis a new landmark in Durbanthat hosts a variety ofsporting and cultural events.

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Ikes Books andCollectables48A Florida Road, Morningside

A treasure trove of Africana,

antiquarian books, South African

novels, art books, biographies

and historical books.

I Heart Market5 Dli Avenue, Greyville

An independent market held on

the rst Sunday of each month

featuring clothing and jewellery

from local designers. Eat some

speciality foods and hang out with

the citys trendiest people.

MooiCnr Clarke and Bulwer Roads,Glenwood

Mooi employs the maxim:

restore, revive, recycle,

which stocks vintage clothing,

accessories and objects andranges from local designers.

Well worth a visit.

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artSPACE Durban3 Millar Road, Stamord Hill

Comprising of three galleriesand a studio space, thisconverted warehousefunctions as a creative hub tohelp develop artists careers,encourage networking andhost exhibitions.

Durban Art Gallery2nd Floor, City Hall, Smith Street

Explore a wide range of artand artefacts from Africa,Asia and Europe, datingfrom the 15th century to thecurrent day.

KZNSA Gallery166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood

This gallery showcasescontemporary South Africanvisual culture through artevents, installations andperformances. The galleryalso has a caf and gift shopto peruse for some retailtherapy.

Surrey Mansions323 Currie Road

Durban houses some of thebest examples of Art Decoarchitecture in the country.Surrey Mansions is a well-maintained Art Deco styleapartment block, designed byLangton & Barbourne, thatis well worth a visit for itsarchitectural detailing.

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Goodman Gallery176 Sir Lowry Road, between

Lewin and Nelson Streets,

Woodstock

An established South Africangallery that showcasescontemporary African art.

IZIKO South AfricanNational GalleryGovernment Avenue, Companys

Garden, Gardens

The IZIKO museum houses agreat permanent collectionof African, British, French,Dutch and Flemish art, aswell as examples of textile

art and beadwork. If you havetime, explore the gardens thatsurround the museum andmeet the squirrels.

Michael StevensonBuchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry

Road, Woodstock

A progressive South Africangallery with a talented stableof contemporary South Africanartists. Their exhibitionspace is spacious andusually very well curated.

Whatiftheworld208 Albert Road, Woodstock

(Gallery)

11 Hope Street, East City Centre

(Design Studio)

Whatiftheworld consistsof a gallery space and designstudio. The gallery functionsas an platform for emergentartists to exhibit theirwork, while the designstudio is a project space fordesigners from a variety ofdisciplines to work on projects,commissions and residencies.

Boulders BeachKleintuin Road, Simons Town

Walk along the scenic boardwalkand swim with Boulderscolony of African Penguins.

Kirstenbosch NationalBotanical GardensRhodes Drive, Newlands

Known as one of the mostbeautiful botanical gardensin the world, this naturaltreasure contains over 7 000plant species. Go for a walk,havea picnic and enjoy thefauna and ora. Outdoormusical events are also

hosted there periodically.

Lions HeadLions Head

Located between Table Mountainand Signal Hill, this location isperfect for a short climb andscenic sundowners at the top.

Table MountainLower Cable Station,

Taelberg Road

If you are an athletic type,put on your hiking bootsand climb the mountain. If youare looking for a more relaxedand scenic experience, take thecable car for epic views of CapeTown and its surrounds.

Sea Point PromenadeSea Point

Perfect for a bicycle ride on a hotsummers day, cycle the stretchfrom Bantry Bay to Mouille Point.There is also a great publicswimming pool to cool off in.Look out for Marike Prinsloosseries of 18 sculptures.

District Six Museum25A Buitenkant Street, East City

Learn about the historicallandmark District Six, whichwas a mixed community ofslaves, artists, labourers andimmigrants. The apartheidgovernment destroyed thearea under the policy ofseparate development.

Rhodes MemorialGroote Schuur Estate, Table

Mountain National Park

Enjoy sweeping views ofCape Town from HerbertBakers beautifully designed

memorial dedicated to CecilJohn Rhodes on the scenic

location of Devils Peak.

Robben Island MuseumRobben Island

A must-see for South Africansand tourists alike, visit theprison where Nelson Mandelawas incarcerated for 18 years.

South African JewishMuseum88 Hatfeld Street, Gardens

The museum documentsJewish history in South Africathrough bold architecturaldesign, interactive multimediadisplays and an inventivecuratorial vision.

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Charlys Bakery38 Canterbury Street, East City

Visiting Charlys Bakery is likestepping into the MadhattersTea Party. Cakes and cupcakesof every shape, size and colourabound in this quirky bakery.

El Burro81 Main Road, Green Point

If you are a fan of Mexicanfood, this restaurant will giveyou a good dose of tacos,enchiladas, chilli and tequila.Loud and vibrant, whichis exactly what a Mexicanrestaurant should be.

Field Ofce37 Barrack Street, East City

Field Ofce is a coffee shopand designer showroom wherelocal creatives can networkover a cup of coffee. Perusetheir offering of designerproducts, buy a vintage bicycleor sample their delicioussandwiches.

KalkysKalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay

The best sh and chips inCape Town.

Minato Sushi4 Buiten Street, City Centre

This little restaurant is arelatively unknown treasureserving the best sushi inCape Town. If you are up for achallenge try the Crying Roll,a maki roll with a thick wasabicentre. For a more deliciousdining experience try thedeep-fried tempura rolls.

Olympia Caf and Deli134 Main Road, Kalk Bay

A slightly messy, bohemian hangout with a changing daily menuof seafood, freshly baked breadsand seasonal produce. Laid backfood at its best.

Origin28 Hudson Street, De Waterkant

Origin Roasters are the trueconnoisseurs of coffee. Thisartisanal coffee roastery stocksand serves a variety of coffeesfrom all over the world. If youare passionate about good coffeethis is your place.

Royale Eatery273 Long Street, City Centre

If you are a burger, fries andmilkshake kind of person,this trendy eatery is just upyour alley. Their double thickmilkshakes and tasty gourmetburgers will hit the spot.

Superette218 Albert Road, Woodstock

Beautifully designedneighbourhood caf that sellsseasonal food and locallysourced produce. A great placeto go for breakfast- try theirFrench toast, its sublime.

Brewers & UnionSt Stephens Church,

110 Bree Street

& Union is a local boutiquemicrobrewery that servesartisanal beers and lightmeals in a brasserie-stylecontext. It is a great place tohang out with your friendsafter a long working week.

Evol69 Hope Street, Gardens

An indie hotspot for all thingsalternative- expect a mixtureof alternative, electro, rockand punk music from DJs and

local bands.

JulepVredenburg Lane, Corner Green

Street, just o Long Street,

City Centre

A stylish cocktail andtapas bar.

NeighbourhoodRestaurant, Bar andLounge163 Long Street, City Centre

A relaxed pub-style bar witha wide selection of local andimported beers. Sit on thebalcony and enjoy the buzz ofLong Streets nightlife.

The Waiting Room273 Long Street, above the

Royale Eatery, City CentreLocated above Royale Eatery,this bar is a hot spot for artstudents, hipsters and otherinteresting types. It has agreat roof deck that shows offthe best views of the city.

a storeShop 2, Mooi Kloo Centre, 34 Kloo

Street, Gardens

Specialist lifestyle store thatstocks limited edition sneakers,clothing, books and otherassorted design objects.

Church12 Spin Street, City Centre

Church concept store is thebrainchild of Peet Pienaar, co-owner of South African designstudio The President and editorof Afro Magazine. Each monththe store takes on a new theme,replete with new look and content.

Well worth a visit.

The Book Lounge71 Roeland Street, City Centre

A great selection of hard-to-ndbooks, knowledgeable staff andcomfortable seating makesThe Book Lounge a perfectlocation for book lovers.Highly recommended.

The NeighbourgoodsMarket373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock

Start your Saturday with a BloodyMary and a sampling of deliciousgourmet foods from over 100speciality traders at the OldBiscuit Mill in Woodstock. Clothingand jewellery by local designersare also available.

OrmsRoeland Square, corner Roeland and

Canterbury Streets, City Centre

Orms is the mecca for SouthAfrican photographers. Find awide range of analogue and digitalphotography equipment, lm,camera accessories and printingservices all under one roof.

You, Me and Everyone WeKnow MarketThe Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street,

Gardens

A new fashion, design and artmarket that showcases the creamof Cape Towns creative crop.

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