African Design Magazine May 2015 | Page 36

TOUCH A The latest addition to the revival of the Muizenberg beachfront in Cape Town, South Africa, is a sensitively refurbished new headquarters for earth and water sciences consultancy Umvoto Africa. T house in Muizenberg. With a burgeoning number of staff, and a stream of young interns from South Africa and abroad, they decided to invest in this larger property. Kommetjie-based Lennard & Lennard Architects and Planners, who designed the refurbishment, aimed to restore the historic building to its original glory, while creating a stimulating and creative work environment.