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ZORORA OPENS NEW SHOWROOM IN KRAMERVILLE
Zorora , a leading name in luxury , locally crafted furniture , has officially opened its new flagship destination experience centre at 19 Dartfield Road , Kramerville . Known for challenging the high price tags of luxury furniture with top-quality , affordable alternatives , Zorora ’ s new space offers an immersive experience of its extensive collection in the heart of Johannesburg ’ s vibrant design district . The new Zorora showroom and experience centre is thoughtfully designed to cater to both retail customers and industry professionals . At the front of the store , Zorora Sofas ( Zorora ’ s retail offering ) invites the public to explore their collection in a commercial showroom setting . Further into the showroom , the Zorora Connect awaits - a space dedicated to the trade . This area is tailored for interior designers , architects , property developers , and retail clients to explore bespoke options and fully customise their projects . Through one-to-one consultations , professionals can collaborate with the Zorora team to personalise furniture and fabrics , making Zorora Connect a creative hub for those seeking unique and tailored solutions for their clients . “ We are thrilled to open our new experiential showroom in the design precinct of Kramerville ,” said Richard Andrews , CEO of Zorora . zororasofas . co . za
DHKI COMPLETES REFURBISHMENT FOR GOOD HOPE STUDIES
dhk Interior Design has successfully completed the refurbishment of a new campus for Good Hope Studies , an internationally accredited English language school located in the Cape Town city centre . The project exemplifies how workspaces in an existing , bustling inner-city older building can be reimagined to create a dynamic learning environment to facilitate contemporary learning .
The new facility , covering approximately 1,200m 2 , has been completely redesigned to ensure optimal comfort for students . The campus was previously used as a tenanted commercial office . The space has been redesigned to include 11 classrooms , a library , study break areas , a prayer room and a deli that caters for people with diverse dietary needs . dhki started work on the project in July 2024 and students moved into the new premises in late September .
This is the third educational-focused project for dhki , who has previously designed the MySpace residences in Stellenbosch , and a new academic learning centre for Bishops Diocesan College in Rondebosch .
The brief was to create a school campus that embodied the spirit of Cape Town . Good Hope Studies focuses on providing a relaxed , fun learning environment for foreign students . The goal was to create a contemporary educational space that also showcased Cape Town ’ s unique character and that would be instantly recognisable to international students . dhki Director Lisa Bridgeford explains : “ We ’ ve been deliberate in selecting materials , colours , and graphics to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of Cape Town ’ s CBD . Our design incorporates elements that refer to the cityscapes of Cape Town , the harbour and the fauna and flora of Table Mountain . These elements are translated into the forms , shapes and colours you see in the final design .” dhki was appointed to the project after successful response to a request for proposal . Alexander Kratochwil , Director for Good Hope Studies , noted : “ We wanted a designer who could make our students feel at home in their learning environment while far from their own homes . dhki ’ s design proposals reflected our full vision for the project , and their implementation on time and on budget has been a real asset to our expansion .”
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