permanent collection of the renowned Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris , France . She also happens to be one of the very first winners of the Nando ’ s Hot Young Designer Talent Search ( HYD ).
In all , the atmosphere reflects South Africa ’ s triumphant creative spirit . Amplifying this , is the sensitivity to the past and the significance of Flame Studio ’ s location . Constitutional Hill used to be the place where South African Struggle heroes were detained ; this troubled history is acknowledged by leaving the exterior untouched and the passageway upon entry untreated . Within , sections of exposed brick and broken cement have been left visible between the vibrant panelling and furniture pieces .
“ Respecting the heritage and history of the spaces was a key design focus . Sections of the walls and floor in the studio area were framed and left exposed , revealing the aged walls , which were then beautifully lit to highlight the magnificent patina of the architecture and remind all of the building ’ s powerful history ,” says Lynch .
The message is undeniable : the past has been honoured by integrating it into this space of profound change . The overall result is a celebration of South African contemporary design and proof of what can be achieved through South African vision and creativity .
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