Architect and Builder August 2016 | Page 99

NEWSWORTHY HEAD INTERIORS COMBINES FUNCTION WITH SOPHISTICATION Head Interiors recently completed the interior design for their client, an investment management company, who were seeking a high quality, sophisticated yet functional workplace. The firm was enlisted to provide a full turn-key solution, and oversaw planning, design, detailing, furniture and fit out. High gloss walnut floor to ceiling storage cupboards at reception with upholstered wing back chairs in blue crushed velvet contrasted with grey arms reflect the sophisticated charm of this commission. The CEO’s office reflects a meticulous attention to detail spanning a leather and mahogany gloss table, molding details on the ceiling and the wild silk Japanese wallpaper flanking one part of the room, which features a more relaxed leather couch and fabric upholstered occasional chairs and ottoman coffee table. The eclectic style carries through into the general office which features full height glass panel walls contrasted with fresh white painted timber joinery and doors. A distinctive feature of the commission is the flamboyantly styled bathroom, with wallpaper wrapping around the ceiling, a gilded mirror and framed art, while the self-contained kitchen area with its timber floors, stone top and Duco timber cupboards doubles as a meeting room. www.headinteriors.com DURAVIT’S MODULAR MIRROR COLLECTION With its new mirror elements, designer bathroom manufacturer, Duravit, presents individual light sources for every bathroom. The correct light ensures ideal illumination of both the room and the user. In 2016, Duravit launched the Light and Mirrors product series, a new, modular range of mirrors that meets a host of requirements in terms of comfort and practicality. The light profile, switch system, size and mirror heating can be individually selected to meet personal needs. There are three different light profiles to choose from: ambient light on all four sides, an illuminated area at the top edge of the mirror or two areas at the sides for optimum lighting scenarios. State-of-the-art LED technology POWER UP COMPLETE POWER SUPPLY with ambient lighting along all The Power Up Complete Power Supply is Africa’s leading off-the-grid alternative energy solution. It is an affordable single, compact, high-tech unit that puts an end to unreliable power supply issues. The Power Up generator is the size of a standard laptop so as to be tucked discreetly away indoors – easily installed by an electrician next to your existing distribution board - while delivering twice the performance of other products of its kind on market. The system collects power from solar panels, a windmill, the grid or your generator. Energy harvested is saved to Crystal batteries, and is available for immediate use. www.powerupsupply.com light sources are attached to the Interior Watch four sides creates a so-called wallwasher effect: four homogeneous rear for uniform illumination of the wall surrounding the mirror. LEDs are also used in the two models with illumination at the sides. Here, a special profile deflects the light onto the matt lighting areas. This creates a homogeneous and rimless light source for optimum illumination. All three models are available in several designs and are available in four widths from 60cm to 120cm. www.duravit.com 97