Architect and Builder December 2019 | Page 92

INTERIORWATCH THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE COMMERCIAL INTERIOR INDUSTRY NEWSWORTHY MAGNOLIA SOCIAL DINING LOUNGE OPENS AT ERINVALE HOTEL FLAME CUT GLOBES CREATE DRAMA Touchstone Lighting is proud to present a new collection of large flame cut lighting globes created by designers Olgoj Chorchoj, Michal Fronek and Jan Nemecek in cooperation with Bomma. These giant hand-blown crystal domes were originally created to house Tim Burton’s animated movie characters at his Prague exhibition. The light followed this theme and became an instant Magnolia Social Dining Lounge has opened its doors at the Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, adding a third restaurant offering to this prestigious property. With bespoke custom-made pieces and soft ambient lighting, Interior Designer, Clinton Savage, has created an interior that promises to offer diners a visual sensory delight. Clinton Savage worked closely with architect, Arnold Shewan and Landscaper, Alan Dawson to ensure a functional flow for guests by blending the creative with the historic buildings and the natural environment. Emerald green and burnt orange are the focal palettes of the interior, and combined with the bespoke lighting and hexagonal brass fittings they work together resulting in an informal social dining club – a beautifully redesigned space with a bold and unique identity. Inspired by the Epicurus quote: “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink”, the idea of Magnolia Social Dining Lounge was to revolutionise dining by creating a comfortable and inviting space for diners to interact with others. “We are delighted to reveal Magnolia Social Dining Lounge, a striking modern twist to our current offering, and reviving the social dining concept again, as we believe this will be an exciting new hospitality trend for our guests to enjoy.” says Urs Kern, the Swiss born General Manager of Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa. success at Salone del Mobile 2015. Each piece is entirely hand-blown weighing up to 30kg and available in 3 different sizes. This unique collection is created using glassmakers’ skills and strength combined with the purity and clarity of the crystal. The collection consists of three sizes of crystal domes in the form of droplets with dimensions of 70cm, 50cm and 45cm. The lights may be combined with three types of mountings: polished nickel, copper coating and black matte effect. Sizes are not precise as each piece is hand-blown without the use of moulds. The larger globes weigh over 20kg and the smaller ones approximately 16kg. www.touchstonelighting.co.za 92 Interior Watch