Francois Steyn and fellow director Lisa Bridgeford were instrumental in establishing dhk Interior Design (dhki) as an interior design firm within the dhk Architects group. The studio’s portfolio spans projects across the hospitality, commercial, education and residential sectors. Though he typically prefers to remain behind the scenes, Francois recently shared insights into his professional journey…
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Since dhk Interior Design (dhki) launched at the end of 2022, the team has created several memorable hospitality venues. Their focus is to help clients enhance the experience for hotel guests, drive occupancies and attract revenue. Here’s a selection of some notable projects the team has worked on – some of which have been delivered…
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dhk Interior Design (dhki) is a leading interior architecture and design firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. The studio’s portfolio spans projects across the hospitality, commercial, education and residential sectors. The studio stands out for many reasons, one being its team of accomplished designers who are adept at translating each client’s unique needs into…
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dhk Interior Design (dhki) is proud to have conceptualised contemporary interior spaces for The Signature in Mauritius. The Signature is a pioneering 24 000m2 mixed-use development project in Mauritius, comprising 95 apartments, ground floor retail space, offices and a basement with parking and service areas. Located within the Mont Choisy smart city, which is in Grand Baie,…
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MySpace @Drostdy, the first project combining the expertise of dhk Architects and dhk Interior Design (dhki), is a complete reimagining of the Stellies student experience. Bold and colourful, the co-living hub is the third addition to MySpace Residence’s repertoire, joining MySpace @Dorpstreet and MySpace @Paradys in the family. Here, modern design meets comfort and convenience,…
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dhk Interior Design is proud to have created a compelling vision for the interiors of The Paradigm, a new premium mixed-use residential development on the edge of one of Cape Town’s most picturesque historical areas. Located on the western periphery of the vibrant CBD, The Paradigm is ideally located on a city block with street…
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dhk Architects and dhk Interior Design combined forces on a project for Sun International to revitalise a grand old lady, The Grand Hotel, located at Grandwest in Cape Town. The original building was modelled on the historic, Grand Hotel located on the corner of Strand and Adderley Streets in Cape Town. It was built in…
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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…
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The latest project completed by dhk Interior Design (dhki) is an elegant and functional customer service desk located at the centre of Canal Walk, Cape Town’s largest shopping centre. The design is inspired by the movement and flow of people in the busy centre. dhki is a leading interior architecture and design firm working across…
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Lisa Bridgeford’s journey to today, as Head of dhk Interior Design, takes a winding road from the campus of the University of Port Elizabeth in Gqberha, via Johannesburg, to the dhk office in Cape Town. Her first introduction to architecture was, in her words, not what she expected: “I was more idealistic, not expecting how…
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