Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2015 | Page 76

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THE RUG COMPANY - NEW
CAPE TOWN SHOWROOM

The Rug Company, the leading
name in contemporary handmade
rugs, opened the doors of a new
showroom at 34 Bree Street in
Cape Town recently.
Established by Christopher Sharp
and his wife Suzanne in 1997, The
Rug Company works with some
of the world’s most talented
designers including Paul Smith,
Vivienne Westwood, Alexander
McQueen and Tom Dixon, to
create collectable pieces that are
beautiful, durable and unique.
The Rug Company understands
the importance of service and the
sales team not only have an expert
understanding of the rugs but also
how to best use and place them, and
will happily bring the rugs for the
client to see in situ before making a
decision with its Approval Service.
The Rug Company encourages its
customers to explore the endless
possibilities of rug design with
its Bespoke Service. Any rug can
be customised to suit special
requirements, or an entirely new
design can be commissioned, with
the help of its experienced in-house
design team.
www.therugcompany.com
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AFRICAN DESIGN GETS AN ITALIAN VENEER
African architects and designers are giving local projects and interiors an Italian
veneer following the introduction of Tabu’s decorative dyed and reconstituted veneers
(certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)) in South Africa.
Offering a fashionable alternative to natural wood species, Tabu’s veneers provide
architects with both classical solutions and fashionable proposals for uniquely exciting
design possibilities.
Their extensive range of multilaminar woods (MW) provides the ideal structures,
patterns and shades for the most up-to-date interior design. The use of veneers already
considerably reduces the total volume of solid wood used, therefore reducing tree
felling operations, with the company sourcing its raw material from environmentally
friendly origins.
Tabu’s new MW ECOZERO range offer certified sustainability and non-toxicity as
they are manufactured using 100% FSC Pure wood and formaldehyde free glues.
The FSC trademark identifies products containing wood which comes from wellmanaged forests, according to strict environmental, social and economic standards.
The exclusiveness of these “new woods” is to be found in their composition: they
are created from thin sheets of different wooden species which are first dyed one by
one, then made up and finally assembled. This way we obtain solid wood from which
it is possible to slice veneers. The end product is wood in all aspects, with perfectly
consistent structure, sound absorption and visual intensity for a uniquely striking
design statement.
To obtain Tabu samples or prices, or view a portfolio of products, call Puzzle
Agencies exclusively on 011 682 2438 or Stefano Madies on 083 458 2160.

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