Hello 2009

Jossi Design opened this Monday 12th January 2009 and we are looking forward to an exciting and prosperous year. No time was wasted in getting back to work with current and potential projects keeping us busy and capturing our imaginations.

Client's holiday apartment Umhlanga - showing view

We are working on 2 new holiday apartments on the North Coast both with gorgeous views of the sea. As the client's are located in Johannesburg Jossi Design has been given the task of design, project management and decorating so the clients can arrive for their holidays later in the year to brand new, comfortable and elegant interiors. We are looking forward to the outcome of these exciting new projects.

Other projects in the pipeline are a restaurant in PMB and the possibility of converting a fishing ship into a luxury research vessel. I will keep you updated on any new developments.

Please look out for one of our interiors being featured in the Get It Magazine!

Royal Palms Estate Clubhouse

The Clubhouse at Palm Lakes Estates has opened to the public and is a wonderful addition to the booming estate.

The loungers are in place by the pool, there are various types of seating to provide visitors with options: Low couches; cafe tables and chairs; bar stools; outdoor furniture.

The views from the clubhouse are magnificent and the gardens are stunning, we feel that this clubhouse is going to allow homeowners within the estate a wonderful place to get together, relax and enjoy hours by the pool with friends and family.

The large outdoor lounger from MBM creates a unique feature on entering the clubhouse, and is extremely comfortable.

Jossi Design sourced and supplied the furniture for this Clubhouse. DZM space has done a wonderful job on the architecture, and well done to the project managers, landscapers and all professionals involved in the project.

Surgery in Richard's Bay

The Surgery in Richard's Bay is underway with the space being stripped of all fittings, brick walls being demolished and ceilings and drywall removed from site.

It is now a race against time to get the furniture and shopfitting manufactured, new drywalling, ceilings, flooring and all fittings installed by the end of November.

This very daunting task is being rather hampered by slow quoting by the various contractors making the finalising of the client's budget very difficult.

So things at Jossi Design are rather stressful right now, and I know it is the same with all the designers at this time of year, as deadlines are tight and the pressure is on. It is therefore all-systems-go till builder's shutdown and then we can relax over the Christmas Holidays.

New Office Project

We have been very busy with various projects the past few weeks, with a new Doctors Surgery in Richard's Bay and a residential project in Tinley Manor. But it is our latest office project has been keeping us very busy and below are some photos of the existing premises.

This 2 floor property management company requires a major revamp in terms of furniture and finishes. The renovation to the reception area is vital as this creates the first impression on entering the office.

The next area of importance is the ground floor boardroom/ meeting room. Yet most attention being paid to the first floor boardrooom where emphasis is being placed on the audio/ visual aspects as well as the ceiling and lighting designs.

We are looking to create a contemporary yet corporate atmosphere which will impress this company's current and future clients.

McIntosh Practical Completion

House McIntosh has reached practical completion and the result is a classically elegant home. The Guest Toilet makes use of a square contemporary basin, venetian silverleafed mirror and glass mosaics, therefore combining classic style with contemporary finishes and fittings.

The Mosaic behind the basin has been repeated behind the toilet for consistency and to create a low feature wall.

The Vanity in bathroom 2 is a ceasar stone floating top, square contemporary basin and a tall thin mirror cabinet, the lighting above still needs to be installed. The travertine tiles work wonderfully with vanity top to create an elegant finished effect.

Mosaics have been used again in the kitchen, this time behind this Smeg stove, which is a feature of the kitchen.

Again the kitchen is in a classic style but constructed of sprayed supawood and glass, and makes use of display shelves to create a contemporary feel and a play on old and new.

Look out for Jossi Design's new advert which will be going into the Ridge Magazine shortly!