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30/03/2026

Pinstripe whirlpool bath? Yes please.

From inspo shower image, to sourcing and installation.

30/03/2026

From vision to reality… and even better than expected.

So satisfying seeing a concept come to life. View the reference image at the end, design work then realisation! It’s even more romantic than I pictured ✨

This sandstone pool started off as the wrong colour—but it transformed into the most beautiful soft turquoise once settled. Set within the cork oak orchard, the stone-edged pool now feels completely immersed in nature. You can swim right out and be amongst the trees—exactly as imagined in the original concept.

20/03/2026

Here we go again! 💋✨Official opening of the Scape Awards Entries today. Standing next to my hugely accomplished landscape architect friend Amy from who we have just started collaborating on some big projects together. It’s been immensely fun!

Looking forward to entering some projects this year!

09/03/2026

One of my favourite outdoor showers we have done! ✨

For this project, we commissioned artist .day.ct . I had the initial idea and design brief and she hand painted the custom mural to life! Each tile had to be carefully transported and installed, some tiles don’t make it out the kiln and had to be redone, some tiles broke on site 🙈👀 It was a lot of work and lengthy process to get right but I am thrilled for this unique piece for our lovely Newlands client ❤️

25/11/2025

First ever episode with Gardener & Friends on DSTV 😊 Enjoy!

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16/11/2025

Have a read for this months issue!

https://www.houseandgarden.co.za/travel-leisure/top-5-garden-and-poolside-design-trends-shaping-summer-2025-1ab70232-3063-435f-a561-b7201303e513

16/11/2025

New entrance with feature boulder and LED signage by ✨ Definitely catching your eye better!

Then just a few more pictures to scroll through at your leisure.

Thanks for watching!

16/11/2025

Integrated seating areas in level changes ✨

Beachside materials and quality furniture ✨

Raised planters made into seating areas and yoga platforms ✨

Making use of every sqm of space!

16/11/2025

16/11/2025

The President Hotel is a landmark project — a 250-year-old, much-loved Cape Town institution rich with history. The previous pool area felt dated, built with inexpensive materials and shaped by a corporate atmosphere. My intention was to soften the hard lines and create a sense of wonder inspired by the lush, immersive gardens of Singapore.

Working within a compact space and beneath the vertical weight of the building, the goal was to introduce dramatic greenery and blur the boundaries between planting and circulation. Curved walkways, organic deck shapes, and boulder-stepping moments allow guests to move through the planting, creating an integrated, nature-immersive experience.

The aesthetic draws from Saunders Rock — sculptural boulders, white sand, and a crisp white pool surface to evoke an authentically Cape Town environment. Level changes in the decking open up the space, offering varying perspectives and avoiding the typical “row of sardined loungers.” Materials like timber, cargo-style shade netting, and palladina flooring bring a relaxed, coastal character.

Overall, the design creates a diverse, engaging, and calming outdoor environment filled with intimate nooks to pause and enjoy — a space that reflects the hotel’s character while offering a refreshing, contemporary experience.

Enjoy this BEFORE/AFTER series I have prepared for you! ❤️

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