Architect and Builder Sep 2022 | Page 60

INTERIORWATCH

THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE COMMERCIAL INTERIOR INDUSTRY
NEWSWORTHY
CEO Thuso Koboyatau and MD Thato Setati
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT COMPANY GETS INVESTMENT BOOST
The Vumela Fund , established by FNB Business and Edge Growth , recently announced a new investment in TSK Interiors , one of SA ’ s leading blackowned commercial interior fitout and construction companies . The funding is expected to help unlock additional liquidity to allow TSK Interiors to capitalise on larger and more resource intensive opportunities in the market , with job creation being a direct result of more opportunities and larger projects across the continent . TSK Interiors specialises in building , shop-fitting , construction management , tenant installations , and furniture relocations . With over 11 years in the business , TSK provides quality services backed by a strong and capable management team . Key clients , industry certification and a track record of exceptional customer satisfaction , provide TSK with a distinct competitive advantage . “ This facility has come at a critical moment , and we at TSK are extremely pleased to be able to expand our continental presence and to upgrade our CIDB ,” said Thuso Koboyatau , TSK Interiors ’ CEO . “ We hope to create more jobs at a time when our people need it most . We are excited to continue investing in our communities and give back by providing employment and business opportunities .”
www . tskinteriors . co . za
STRIKING DESIGN FOR JOZI GIN BAR
Principia Design were approached to design a striking and colourful , art-deco inspired space for the newest Jozi Gin Bar at Cedar Square in Fourways .
The brief from the client was to capture the essence of ‘ Jozi ’ – its rainbow nation roots , mixed culture , vibrancy and industrial heritage – and incorporate it with artdeco inspired vintage glamour . The designers used a mix of raw materials , rusted sheet metal , gold accents and bespoke ceramic tiles . The inspiration was a kind of old glamour train station meets working class street life .
The main feature bar was to replicate the opulence of the art-deco era but still remain true to the eclectic industrial look and feel of the brand .
Drawing inspiration from bars and venues of the time , Principia added some light industrial touches with rusted steel , a striking ‘ fan / clock ’ feature at the centre of the main bar with gorgeous accent lighting to further enhance the attention to detail .
Salvaged corrugated metal sheeting and steel window frames with coloured glass bring a sense of township colour and vibrancy , seamlessly blending into the vintage glamour . The end-result is a bar and restaurant that brings together people from all backgrounds and cultures , creating a true reflection of the real Jozi .
About the Design Team Principia Design are an internationally active , award winning , interior architecture and design firm specialising in luxury hospitality and retail spaces . They design and realise bespoke spaces that captivate , inspire and successfully solve the needs of their clients . This is achieved by offering a seamless , end-to-end , project implementation solution , with an unrelenting desire to strive for perfect customer service and perfect project delivery . Their design philosophy is to experiment with texture , colour and era and combine them all in an eclectic yet cohesive way . They have a multi-skilled team of designers , architects , graphic designers , industrial designers and artisans who collectively bring projects to life . www . principiadesign . co . za
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