The latest news from The Arch Magazine, Cape Town. en-ZA http://www.thearch.co.za Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:35:23 +0200 ]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/65/fashion/intoxicating http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/65/fashion/intoxicating http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/65/fashion/intoxicating#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:25:32 +0200 ]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/79/business/arch-happenings http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/79/business/arch-happenings http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/79/business/arch-happenings#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:31:45 +0200 Frozen Strawberry Margherita Ice cold Olmeca Extra Aged Edición Black tequila is whipped up with wild strawberry extracts, freshly squeezed lime juice and strawberries. Get it at Grand Central.Situated on the sunny Melrose Arch Piazza, Grand Central Café, Restaurant and Bar with its glam retro, award-winning décor, inspired by New York’s Grand Central Station,  is...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/75/food/bottoms-up-baby http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/75/food/bottoms-up-baby http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/75/food/bottoms-up-baby#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:30:55 +0200 GRILLED SKEWERED ORANGE CHILLI PRAWNS WITH QUINOA CRUNCH SALAD An unusual sweet orange twist with a hint of chilli makes this dish a summer lunch party winner. Serves 6Ingredients36 prawns (deveined and cleaned)6 navel oranges18 dried apricots1 cup quinoa1 medium red onion1 of each red, yellow and orange sweet peppers2 tablespoons dried pomegranate arils (optional)3...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/77/food/irresistible http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/77/food/irresistible http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/77/food/irresistible#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:54:38 +0200 On a particularly chilly morning, over scrambled eggs and smoked salmon at Tashas Melrose Arch, Greg Maloka is tracking his metamorphosis from preteen DJ wannabe to his current status as MD of Gauteng’s fastest growing radio station, Kaya FM 95.9. “When I was a kid, I used to tape my own radio show on a...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/73/business/radio-revolutionary http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/73/business/radio-revolutionary http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/73/business/radio-revolutionary#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:26:00 +0200 Designed by Werner Van Der Meulen of Nico Van Der Meulen Architects, to take full advantage of the spectacular view, frameless stacking doors fold away to create a seamless indoor/outdoor sensation - the pool actually juts into the living area when the doors are open. The original house was north-facing, but built on an extremely...]]> Architecture http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/71/architecture/just-this-side-of-heaven http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/71/architecture/just-this-side-of-heaven http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/71/architecture/just-this-side-of-heaven#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0200 Our winning cover was designed by Jono Garrett and Simone Rossum of BlackRiver FC. Jono and Simone are part of a young trio of designers at BlackRiver FC, a boutique design and advertising agency. Started in 2005, the agency prides itself in creating work that is not only remarkable, but worth remarking about. They find...]]> Artist http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/69/artist/arch-winners http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/69/artist/arch-winners http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/69/artist/arch-winners#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:06:49 +0200 ]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/63/fashion/sweetie-darling http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/63/fashion/sweetie-darling http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/63/fashion/sweetie-darling#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:05:11 +0200 Lalesso is: a range of summer resort fashion in skin caressing cotton and chiffon silks. Who’s behind the label? Alice Heusser (pictured above) and Olivia Kennaway (based in Kenya).Inspiration: The captivating beauty of the East African ‘khanga’, also known as ‘lesso.’Lalesso is defined by: Flowing, easy-to-wear styles in striking, exotic prints, each bearing a singular,...]]> Artist http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/67/artist/out-of-the-box http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/67/artist/out-of-the-box http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/67/artist/out-of-the-box#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:53:41 +0200 Welcome to the magical world of Everything Alice, where nothing is quite as it seems. Alice's fantastical adventures in Wonderland provide the inspiration for a charming and original collection of 50 craft makes, ranging from a hand-sewn white rabbit toy and pompon-decorated slippers to paper-craft tea party invitations and cut-out-and-keep dress-up dolls. Decorate your home...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/60/a-unique-take-on-tea-parties http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/60/a-unique-take-on-tea-parties http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/60/a-unique-take-on-tea-parties#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:49:59 +0200 @font-face {"Times New Roman"; }@font-face {"Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt;"Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } In 1946 the Minnetonka Moccasin "stepped" onto the scene and made its indelible mark on fashion history. And still today, Minnetonka, is a mainstay of American style. Minnetonka's famous...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/61/minnetonka-moccasin-launches-in-south-africa http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/61/minnetonka-moccasin-launches-in-south-africa http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/61/minnetonka-moccasin-launches-in-south-africa#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:45:25 +0200 Forever New, Australia’s fashion success story, is inspired by the resplendent costume design and lyrical romanticism of the Oscar winning motion picture ‘Age of Innocence’ for its newest collection of the same title. The ‘Age of Innocence’ collection uses flowing fabrics of silk, tulle, chiffon and lace in blushing tones of wild rose, peach and...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/58/forever-new-age-of-innocence-collection-launching-in-stores-today http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/58/forever-new-age-of-innocence-collection-launching-in-stores-today http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/58/forever-new-age-of-innocence-collection-launching-in-stores-today#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:16:25 +0200 Grab your mates and join the fun while you catch this weekends big Tri- Nations game on the Big Screens at Melrose Arch on the Piazza and Square.27 August 2011Australia vs. New Zealand (11h00)MTN Lions vs Sharks (17h00)]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/59/catch-this-weekends-big-tri-nations-game-at-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/59/catch-this-weekends-big-tri-nations-game-at-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/59/catch-this-weekends-big-tri-nations-game-at-melrose-arch#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:46:28 +0200 2011 is the year of the princess! Princess Victoria of Sweden married Daniel Westling, Catherine Middleton married Prince William of Wales, our very own Charlene Wittstock married Prince Albert II of Monaco, Zara Phillips married Mike Tindall, and Edgars partnered with Jo-Ann Strauss and The Princess Project to help young ladies from disadvantaged backgrounds to...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/55/fit-for-a-princess http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/55/fit-for-a-princess http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/55/fit-for-a-princess#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:47:01 +0200 The horse carries many stories on its back. It appears as a potent symbolic and iconic presence in many cultures from deep antiquity to the present day. This is testament to its variety of energies that the horse holds for us both socially and psychically. Harnessed for war, peace, agriculture, travel and transport the horse...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/56/horse-multiple-views-of-a-singular-beast http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/56/horse-multiple-views-of-a-singular-beast http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/56/horse-multiple-views-of-a-singular-beast#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:37:21 +0200 “Wear the bracelet and shake the world!” This is the message behind the Millennium Bracelet, which is being launched by Edgars in association with the Rainbow Collection and Africa!Ignite. Representing the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations in 2000, the Millennium Bracelet is going to be available in 40 Edgars stores around the...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/57/edgars-to-sell-the-bracelet-that-will-shake-the-world http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/57/edgars-to-sell-the-bracelet-that-will-shake-the-world http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/57/edgars-to-sell-the-bracelet-that-will-shake-the-world#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:30:02 +0200 Vanish, South Africa's trusted stain remover, is partnering with PinkDrive to educate and raise awareness of breast cancer in South Africa.You and your girlfriends are invited to join us at the Trust Pink Campaign Launch event to find out more about this partnership. Look for the Vanish Pink V-land. The PinkDrive's mobile testing station will...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/54/the-vanish-pinkdrive-at-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/54/the-vanish-pinkdrive-at-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/54/the-vanish-pinkdrive-at-melrose-arch#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:34:30 +0200 @font-face {"Times New Roman"; }@font-face {"SimSun"; }@font-face {"Mangal"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt;"Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt;"Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } While The Venue at Melrose Arch sparkled with vibrancy and colour as it hosted the impressive launch of Swedish designer Nina Jarebrink's 2012 'Spring Collection', I was left quite...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/52/nina-jarebrink-brings-2012-spring-collection-to-melrose-arch-at-star-studded-event http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/52/nina-jarebrink-brings-2012-spring-collection-to-melrose-arch-at-star-studded-event http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/52/nina-jarebrink-brings-2012-spring-collection-to-melrose-arch-at-star-studded-event#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:33:07 +0200 Thursday August 4, 2011 saw the unveiling of the new Range Rover Evoque at the Melrose Arch Piazza, VIP guests and celebrities were invited to witness the lavish affair as Kevin Flynn (CEO of Land Rover) unveiled the new Range Rovers.A shower of tinsel confetti descended on the guests and the doors opened to reveal...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/53/unveiling-of-the-new-range-rover-evoque http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/53/unveiling-of-the-new-range-rover-evoque http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/53/unveiling-of-the-new-range-rover-evoque#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:30:10 +0200 @font-face {"Times New Roman"; }@font-face {"SimSun"; }@font-face {"Mangal"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt;"Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt;"Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Who said that the Rand Club in central Joburg was reserved only for stuffy WASP elitists and stoic formality? Au contraire! In fact the regal surroundings of this...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/49/the-belle-poque-is-brought-to-life-at-elle-macpherson-intimates-lingerie-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/49/the-belle-poque-is-brought-to-life-at-elle-macpherson-intimates-lingerie-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/49/the-belle-poque-is-brought-to-life-at-elle-macpherson-intimates-lingerie-launch#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:07:10 +0200 Your day just went from ordinary to really NICE with the launch of the new stunning HAND hair and beauty salon in Parkhurst!Present your copy of The Arch Magazine receive a 5% discount on R500 or 10% on R800. HAND, which is an abbreviation for 'Have A Nice Day' (clever isn't it?), is the second...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/51/have-a-nice-day http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/51/have-a-nice-day http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/51/have-a-nice-day#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:20:44 +0200 Don’t miss the "Transience", award winning photographer Michael Meyersfeld’s new exhibition at the INTOTO Gallery from 4th - 30th August 2011. The Gallery hours are 9-5 Mondays to Fridays and 9-1 on Saturdays. The Gallery number is 011 447 6543 and their website address is www.intotogallery.co.za Michael shot the covers for the Autumn and Winter 2011 issues...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/50/don-t-miss-michael-meyersfeld-s-new-exhibition http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/50/don-t-miss-michael-meyersfeld-s-new-exhibition http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/50/don-t-miss-michael-meyersfeld-s-new-exhibition#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:48:00 +0200 The Square at Melrose Arch will be abuzz with Sony PlayStation gaming consoles from the 1st August to 15th August 2011 and gamers will be excited to know that there will be an array of the latest Sony PlayStation gaming including the all new PlayStation Move motion controller gaming. You will finally be able to...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/48/play-play-play http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/48/play-play-play http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/48/play-play-play#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:56:42 +0200 @font-face {"Times New Roman"; }@font-face {"SimSun"; }@font-face {"Mangal"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt;"Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt;"Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } I was one of the lucky ones to get an opportunity to see the gorgeous and überdazzling international star Elizabeth Hurly at Melrose Arch on Friday at a...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/47/liz-hurley-thrills-fans-at-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/47/liz-hurley-thrills-fans-at-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/47/liz-hurley-thrills-fans-at-melrose-arch#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:47:25 +0200 @font-face {"Times New Roman"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt;"Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt;"Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } The Arch blog is compiled and written by Chris Meklis. As a freelance lifestyle journalist covering theatre, arts, design, literature, travel food and wine, Chris has a knack for being...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/46/the-arch-blog http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/46/the-arch-blog http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/46/the-arch-blog#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:58:27 +0200 ]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/45/food-shoot-behind-the-scenes http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/45/food-shoot-behind-the-scenes http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/45/food-shoot-behind-the-scenes#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:29:33 +0200 We’ve had such a positive response to our ‘make your mark on The Arch’ competition. Agencies and designers around the country are vying to have their designs on our cover and enjoy a four-page feature in the magazine. See our albums for more competition details. Hurry up, entries must reach us by July 25!!]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/7/keep-those-entries-coming http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/7/keep-those-entries-coming http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/7/keep-those-entries-coming#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:33:09 +0200 Fiona Royds was nothing short of inspirational to work with. She shot our Spring fashion on the rooftops at Melrose Arch. We can't wait to publish it. Roll on Spring!]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/8/behind-the-scenes-on-the-spring-shoot http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/8/behind-the-scenes-on-the-spring-shoot http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/8/behind-the-scenes-on-the-spring-shoot#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:56:37 +0200 The third phase of the Melrose Arch mixed-use development has been launched with two penthouses already sold for R25,5 million each. There are 59 units ranging from one-bedroom apartments to über luxury penthouses. The 59 unit apartment building, Forty on Oak, is worth R400 million and will comprise of 59 units ranging from one-bedroom apartments to...]]> Blog Topic 1 http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/9/blog-topic-1/luxury-melrose-arch-apartments-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/9/blog-topic-1/luxury-melrose-arch-apartments-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/9/blog-topic-1/luxury-melrose-arch-apartments-launch#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:33:21 +0200 Look at more pics of the MA Luxury Apartments and Penthouses. Contact Peet Strauss of Pam Golding Properties on 011 6842996 or email via email for more info.]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/44/luxury-melrose-arch-apartments-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/44/luxury-melrose-arch-apartments-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/blog/44/luxury-melrose-arch-apartments-launch#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:10:11 +0200 DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKELETSCrunchy, smooth and delightfully rich, these show-stopping little gateaux are well worth the effort.Makes 10IngredientsBISCUIT BASE1 box (200 g) of Romany Creams, crushed50 g butterCHEESECAKE MIXTURE180 g good quality dark chocolate625 ml cream cheese190 ml castor sugar15 ml custard powder3 large eggs3 large egg yolks160 ml sour creamCHOCOLATE GANACHE250 g good quality dark...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/16/food/desserts-to-diet-for http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/16/food/desserts-to-diet-for http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/16/food/desserts-to-diet-for#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:00:06 +0200 Joburg based artist Gary Stephens looks set to do for braided hair what the legendary Bo Derek did for it in the movie ‘10’ three decades ago - highlight its intricate beauty. Only this time, it will appear as art, worn by South Africans, and executed in Gary’s unique style.A major South African law firm,...]]> Artist http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/10/artist/streets-ahead http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/10/artist/streets-ahead http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/10/artist/streets-ahead#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:30:47 +0200 I meet Palesa Mokubung a week after SA Fashion Week Summer 2011, and she’s still sparking with all the hype of the event which she says was “a bomb!” A jumbo sized braid, fashioned into a bold, pointed arrow is poised just above her forehead, so it resembles a garrison cap, and she’s wearing one...]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/15/fashion/no-ordinary-girl http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/15/fashion/no-ordinary-girl http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/15/fashion/no-ordinary-girl#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:35:16 +0200 ]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/14/fashion/this-way-please http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/14/fashion/this-way-please http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/14/fashion/this-way-please#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:34:21 +0200 THE SHORT AND THE LONG OF ITResearch is on our side! A study at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine compared two groups of exercisers -those who did short bouts, multiple 10-minute workouts, and those who did longer bouts, 20-40 minutes of continuous exercise. Interestingly they found that the short session exercisers were able to...]]> Health http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/17/health/express-fitness http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/17/health/express-fitness http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/17/health/express-fitness#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:34:05 +0200 With its fine restaurants, world class luxury hotels and top-end retail offerings, Melrose Arch is home to a niched community of blue chip residential and corporate tenants. Inspired and indeed compelled by the precinct’s award-winning architecture, interior designers have more than stepped up to the mark.Possibly the most challenging aspect for an interior designer is...]]> Decor http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/13/decor/working-space http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/13/decor/working-space http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/13/decor/working-space#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:33:24 +0200 Hugues Witvoet (pronounced in the French way as ‘oogh’ - it’s a soft g) is a sucker for shoes, well cut Italian clothes, Dior fragrances, and Louis Vuitton luggage, with which, he reveals he’s been blessed to travel much of the globe. As former president of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy fashion group for Asia...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/11/business/vive-la-difference http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/11/business/vive-la-difference http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/11/business/vive-la-difference#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:33:07 +0200 In a recent deal that values Melrose Arch at approximately R4.5 billion, developer Amdec has bought out the remaining half of the mixed-use precinct from Property Partners. “The deal means we’re going to be increasingly focused on rolling out new developments more speedily,” says Amdec CEO James Wilson. To date, less than 60% of Melrose...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/12/business/count-down-to-more-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/12/business/count-down-to-more-melrose-arch http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/12/business/count-down-to-more-melrose-arch#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:38:09 +0200 Amdec and Melrose Arch Development Company entertained 300 jovial guests at Madame Zingara, Melrose Arch.]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/40/madame-zingara-event http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/40/madame-zingara-event http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/40/madame-zingara-event#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:37:58 +0200 Well wishers flocked to Melrose Arch to toast the newly opened Boardmans exclusive concept store. It is the first Boardmans exclusive in South Africa and stocks the very best of Boardmans.]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/5/boardmans-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/5/boardmans-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/5/boardmans-launch#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:54:11 +0200 I never used to dread my birthday, but as the years pass, I'm less and less moved by the impending day. And it's not because I'm getting older, that's fine, I'll happily be the old lady dressed in magenta, wearing a trendy, but sensible shoe and a striking pair of specs on my extended nose...]]> Decor http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/3/decor/what-do-you-want-for-your-birthday http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/3/decor/what-do-you-want-for-your-birthday http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/3/decor/what-do-you-want-for-your-birthday#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:37:44 +0200 Elegance at Melrose Arch hosted the launch of the 46664 Bangle Program 2011 where Tokyo Sexwale, Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Resource Mobilisation Committee and member of its Board, proudly unveiled the 46664 Legacy Bangle Book and the 2011 Legacy Bangle. The book tells the unique story of the 46664 bangle program since its...]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/39/in-the-spirit-of-diversity http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/39/in-the-spirit-of-diversity http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/39/in-the-spirit-of-diversity#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:54:53 +0200 It may not be quite as quirky as its Cape Town counterpart, but the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch is certainly not short on whimsy. For starters there’s that distinct ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moment as you step into the lobby and stand dwarfed by the giant high backed chairs - actually few guests...]]> Architecture http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/1/architecture/black-white-and-bling http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/1/architecture/black-white-and-bling http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/1/architecture/black-white-and-bling#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:14:20 +0200 BLOODY HOT MARYSA twist of chilli and a wicked little splash of vodka make this classic gazpacho the perfect ice-breaker.Makes 8Ingredients1 kg roughly chopped Roma tomatoes2 diced red peppers4 peeled and roughly chopped shallots1 sliced red chilli1/2 bulb peeled garlic2 Tbsp olive oilsaltpepperhandful freshly torn basil leavesvodkaMethodPlace the tomatoes, red peppers, shallots, chillies and garlic...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/24/food/turn-up-the-heat http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/24/food/turn-up-the-heat http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/24/food/turn-up-the-heat#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:07:04 +0200 When Michael Meyersfeld looks at you from behind those YSL-style specs, chances are he’s taking in a lot more than the colour of your eyes and your cheek bones or lack thereof. He sees the world in a constant play of light, shapes, textures and composition - he always has. This is a man who...]]> Artist http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/20/artist/man-with-a-view http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/20/artist/man-with-a-view http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/20/artist/man-with-a-view#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:25:24 +0200 When it comes to making real changes to save the planet, people must have a desire to take action as opposed to a niggly feeling of obligation. This is the line of thinking which spawned the fluid lines of South Africa’s first electric car, the Joule, which as most of us will proudly recall, wowed...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/22/business/heartfelt-design http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/22/business/heartfelt-design http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/22/business/heartfelt-design#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:25:02 +0200 Deborah Bell is a fraction of the size of her Artemis, the bronze sculpture strong men have groaned under as they loaded her onto lorries, into a foundry and onto a gantry to hoist her to a Circa Gallery view over Joburg.The huntress, whose image has been captured by some of the world’s finest artists,...]]> Artist http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/21/artist/the-huntress-captured http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/21/artist/the-huntress-captured http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/21/artist/the-huntress-captured#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:24:22 +0200 When award-winning husband and wife team, architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens designed this house in the Kruger Park, they set out to complement what Silvio sees as “the choreography of daily life in the bushveld.” And they didn’t miss a beat - it’s nothing short of a tour de force!The show begins at sunrise,...]]> Architecture http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/19/architecture/another-perfect-day-in-africa http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/19/architecture/another-perfect-day-in-africa http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/19/architecture/another-perfect-day-in-africa#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:23:59 +0200 Melrose Arch resident, Hans Beijers says he only ever leaves the precinct to go on holiday. “I have everything I need here; shops, the gym, restaurants and an office at home,” says the architect, whose clients prefer to meet him at Melrose Arch. “They enjoy coming here, so most of my meetings are over a...]]> Architecture http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/18/architecture/arch-style http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/18/architecture/arch-style http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/18/architecture/arch-style#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:22:10 +0200 ]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/23/fashion/measured http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/23/fashion/measured http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/23/fashion/measured#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:35:43 +0200 The new Audi A1 Sportback concept got hearts racing when it was launched at Melrose Arch in January. Grand Central hosted an unforgettable red and white party to mark the occasion.]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/41/audi-a1-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/41/audi-a1-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/41/audi-a1-launch#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:01:25 +0200 Sue Greig makes entertaining effortless with fresh bread, and a huge variety of mouthwatering mezze from the Saturday morning Melrose Arch Mediterranean Market.Shopping listTurkish SourdoughMezze from Melrose ArchMediterranean MarketBaby truss tomatoesTender stem broccoliButternutPumpkin seedsWoolworths Greek PestoCourgettesBaby spinachFresh asparagus1 tin chickpeas1 small piece fresh parmesanLemonsChocolate pecan meringuesStrawberries2 x Crunchies1 carton fresh creamROASTED VEG WITH GREEK PESTO...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/31/food/tossed-together http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/31/food/tossed-together http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/31/food/tossed-together#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:50:39 +0200 There is a Garfield cartoon that epitomises that end-of-year feeling. The lasagne-loving cat is battling to reach a crumb with his outstretched tongue and Jon asks why he doesn’t just move. Garfield then replies ‘I assume you’re talking to the crumb...’ The tiresome round of annual office parties is bad enough, but heavens, do we...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/28/business/money-mutters http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/28/business/money-mutters http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/28/business/money-mutters#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:45:56 +0200 It’s long after lights out on a Thursday night, and northern suburbanites appear to have gone to ground, all except for the throng who’ve gone underground, and look set to party till dawn at the most anticipated monthly event in town - Analogue Nights. Two levels below the street at Moyo Melrose Arch, homeboy rapper,...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/27/business/sky-guy http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/27/business/sky-guy http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/27/business/sky-guy#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:22:02 +0200 Apartheid’s architect Hendrik Verwoerd must be shuddering in his grave as a supremely pitch-black maid dances, in voluptuous Victorian gowns, all over his once ‘white by night’ downtown Joburg.Massive billboard images, so huge they’re easily visible from the city’s garland of flyovers, depict artist Mary Ntombikayise Sibande’s ‘Sophie’ - now South Africa’s most famous domestic...]]> Artist http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/26/artist/all-maid-up http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/26/artist/all-maid-up http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/26/artist/all-maid-up#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:14:13 +0200 Derick Henstra is no stranger to the lens, nor does he flinch when I rush over to powder away a gleam that’s appeared on his temple this particularly muggy spring day in Cape Town. “I used to model you know, back in my varsity days - I’m used to all this,” he says. Today, his...]]> Architecture http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/25/architecture/a-thoroughly-modern-man http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/25/architecture/a-thoroughly-modern-man http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/25/architecture/a-thoroughly-modern-man#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:01:13 +0200 Sunset in Jozi, the traffic on the M1 is completely backed up and taxi hooters puncture the air, still heavy with the heat of the day and the reek of diesel. Do yourself a favour and give it all a miss - take the Atholl Oaklands off-ramp, swing into Melrose Arch and head for the...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/32/food/mmm-moyo http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/32/food/mmm-moyo http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/32/food/mmm-moyo#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:32:37 +0200 ]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/30/fashion/theatre-of-dreams http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/30/fashion/theatre-of-dreams http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/30/fashion/theatre-of-dreams#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:31:53 +0200 ]]> Decor http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/29/decor/light-relief http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/29/decor/light-relief http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/29/decor/light-relief#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:39:53 +0200 Well wishers gathered at The Venue, Melrose Arch to toast the launch of The Arch magazine.]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/42/the-arch-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/42/the-arch-launch http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/42/the-arch-launch#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:53:35 +0200 “When the phone don’t ring, you’ll know it’s me.” That’s Warren Buffett, the best investor in the world, quoting a line from an old Country & Western song. He says it expresses his extreme aversion to investing in new ventures, turnarounds, or auction-like sales - indeed, in any company that will not offer value in...]]> Business http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/33/business/brilliantly-boring http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/33/business/brilliantly-boring http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/33/business/brilliantly-boring#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:50:23 +0200 Architect Graham Wilson, of Osmond Lange Architects and Planners, who was largely instrumental in the design of Phase One - which incorporates the old Square up to Whitely Road - grew up in what was then Salisbury, before leaving to study architecture at Natal University in Durban. During his ‘practical year-out’ he toured Europe by...]]> Architecture http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/34/architecture/the-place-maker http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/34/architecture/the-place-maker http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/34/architecture/the-place-maker#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:30:14 +0200 Kettle Bells ring in the changes far quickerApparently anyone can work out with Kettle Bells, but not everyone wants to. Although experts and current users say that results can be achieved with regular Kettle Bell sessions lasting just 15 minutes a day, this is not a quarter of an hour for sissies. Do the workout...]]> Health http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/38/health/shapeshifters http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/38/health/shapeshifters http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/38/health/shapeshifters#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:15:26 +0200 At Grand Central Café-Bar, retro décor reminiscent of old subways and authentic New York diners, combines with an encyclopaedic cocktail menu and no-nonsense, top quality grub. Known for their superb steaks, lamb, chicken and salmon dishes, generous salads, hearty filled baguettes and easily the best burgers in the country, Grand Central pulls in the crowds...]]> Food http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/37/food/meet-me-on-the-piazza http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/37/food/meet-me-on-the-piazza http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/37/food/meet-me-on-the-piazza#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:10:42 +0200 It may not be quite as quirky as its Cape Town counterpart, but the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch is certainly not short on whimsy. For starters there’s that distinct ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moment as you step into the lobby and stand dwarfed by the giant high backed chairs - actually few guests...]]> Decor http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/35/decor/black-white-and-bling http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/35/decor/black-white-and-bling http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/35/decor/black-white-and-bling#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:26:12 +0200 ]]> Fashion http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/36/fashion/make-a-wish http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/36/fashion/make-a-wish http://www.thearch.co.za/articles/36/fashion/make-a-wish#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:36:42 +0200 Melrose Arch absolutely rocked during the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup, and was home to a constant stream of VIPs, celebs and fans galore.]]> http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/43/fifa-world-cup http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/43/fifa-world-cup http://www.thearch.co.za/socials/43/fifa-world-cup#comments