Modern

Inspired living

By Trisha Harinath

The estate is renowned for its manicured fairways, wildlife, and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, making it the ideal location to build or buy a home that complements a way of life unique to its South African heritage.

For a location of this grand nature, it was only natural for the home owners to want some of the best people in the industry to aid them in creating a home that speaks volumes about them as well as their lifestyle. Working closely with renowned architectural firm, SBE Architects, the owners were guaranteed to obtain a home that suited their tastes, lifestyles and requirements.

Suzette Hammer and Johan Breytenbach, the architects responsible for designing this remarkable home, used the knowledge and skills that they acquired over the past 20 years to design an abode that not only complements its surroundings but serves as a platform for designing and decorating splendid interiors that offer a sense of luxurious living with a difference.

SBE Architects (011 807 3442) With an impressive portfolio behind its name, SBE Architects is a renowned architectural firm in South Africa. Over the years, the company has undertaken a variety of upmarket residential projects with end results that are architecturally outstanding. Owners and head architects, Suzette Hammer and Johan Breytenbach, ensure that every project SBE Architects undertakes is unique, visually transfixing and timeless in its appeal. This imposing home merges seamlessly with its surroundings, creating a home that is ideal for the contemporary South African lifestyle.Andrew Griffiths Construction (011 456 6902) Aiding in bringing this beautiful to home to life was the superlative construction company, Andrew Griffiths Construction – a firm renowned for its meticulous services. Working closely with the architects and home owners, the company was able to create a home that suited its residents’ lifestyle and requirements to the T.ANDREW GRIFFITHS CONSTRUCTION (011 465 6902) Andrew Griffiths Construction specialises in upmarket, luxurious residential homes for the distinguished few who are inclined towards sumptuousness and extravagance. The company provides a turnkey service, supplying all necessary building works, sub-contractors, project managers and interior decorators in accordance with specific client requirements. Andrew Griffiths Construction is celebrated for the variety of immaculate projects that it has undertaken over the years, and looks forward to handling more successful projects in the prestigious Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate.DE LA HALL KITCHENS (011 827 5813)With the best finishes and durable fittings, this kitchen displays high standards in quality and custom craftsmanship. De La Hall Kitchens, together with NH Manufacturing, created this elegant culinary space. With 13 years experience, this kitchen is testimony to De La Hall’s outstanding skill in producing kitchens in a variety of styles and designs.GLOBAL SOUND (082 906 0591)Ensuring that all the audio and visual needs are met for these residents was the responsibility of Global Sound. The company supplied and installed a wide range of state of the art, hi-tech products that were used for the home theatre and multi-room audiovisual central systems. Global Sound prides itself on creating custom-designed systems to satisfy every customer. CUSTOM FURNITURE (072 786 6030)Enhancing the home’s style is the cabinetry that was manufactured by Custom Furniture. The leather that the company uses in some of its products augments the luxurious appeal of the furniture. Bars made from white duco and leather, cabinets, pedestals and TV units are some of the made-to-measure products for which Custom Furniture is renowned.TILE AFRICA (0800 002 783)supplied the Purities Bianco porcelain floor tiles found in this home. The tiles are white and by using large format tiles, a spacious atmosphere was instantly created. Larger format tiles as well as neutral palettes are highly popular, fashionable and influential amongst designers. When combined with vibrant colour accents, the tiles create spaces that are charming in their appeal. The tiles from this range are extremely durable and offer an ideal flooring and decorative alternative in living spaces. LITE CENTER (011 516 0070)is a specialist importer, retailer and consultant in the lighting industry. With products from Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Lite Centre’s Bedfordview and Fourways showrooms offer an impressive and trendy selection of lights, fittings and accessories that will undoubtedly add a touch of glamour to any area that they grace.

THE AUTHOR

Trisha Harinath