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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
A Look Inside Fashion Designer, Marianne Fassler’s Eclectic Art-Filled Home
Interiors | South Africa

A Look Inside Fashion Designer, Marianne Fassler’s Eclectic Art-Filled Home

Byatelier55 21st August 20199th December 2019

Marianne Fassler is a doyenne of the South African fashion industry. Her brand Leopard Frock is a…

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Tour of Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency By Kehinde Wiley
Architecture | Art | Interiors | Senegal | Travel

Tour of Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency By Kehinde Wiley

Byatelier55 24th July 20199th December 2019

American artist Kehinde Wiley has opened the doors to Black Rock in Dakar Senegal, a multi-disciplinary artists…

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Royal Mansour a Palace Where Exceptional Hotel Experience and Glamour is Redefined
Interiors | Morocco | Travel

Royal Mansour a Palace Where Exceptional Hotel Experience and Glamour is Redefined

Byatelier55 12th June 201923rd April 2021

It’s hard to believe that Royal Mansour only opened in 2010 the Moroccan palace hotel has a…

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AMWA Designs Patterned Textiles Bring A Touch of African Wisdom to a Corporate Restaurant
Ghana | Interiors | Textiles

AMWA Designs Patterned Textiles Bring A Touch of African Wisdom to a Corporate Restaurant

Byatelier55 20th March 201920th May 2020

On Friday 8th March I got to unveil the new look atelier 55 to a group of…

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Bisate Lodge Showcases Contemporary Rwandan Design
Design | Interiors | Rwanda | Travel

Bisate Lodge Showcases Contemporary Rwandan Design

Byatelier55 10th October 201814th July 2020

Blending into the steep hillside of an eroded volcanic cone that overlooks the Bisoke Volcano is the…

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A Peaceful Weekend Home In Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills
Architecture | Interiors | Zimbabwe

A Peaceful Weekend Home In Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills

Byatelier55 30th June 20179th December 2019

  Matobo also known as Matopos in the southern region of Zimbabwe is an area of outstanding…

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YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana
Ghana | Interiors | Lifestyle

YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana

Byatelier55 28th April 20179th December 2019

  The launch of luxury tea brand YSWARA’s Johannesburg tearoom has been joined by the opening of…

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Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric
Africa | Interiors | Masterclass | Textiles

Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric

Byatelier55 17th March 20179th July 2020

African textiles offer a fascinating array of colours, patterns, and textures that can instantly transform an interior. But with…

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4 Ways To Incorporate African Style Into Modern Interiors
Africa | Africa Inspired | Interiors | Masterclass

4 Ways To Incorporate African Style Into Modern Interiors

Byatelier55 24th February 20179th July 2020

As the seasons change thoughts often turn to a new look or refreshing an existing one. To…

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Architecture | Decor | Interiors | South Africa | Travel

Mhondoro Game Lodge Spotlights African Design

Byatelier55 3rd November 20169th July 2020

Mhondoro Game Lodge in Welgevonden Reserve, South Africa opened in early 2016 and seeks to move beyond…

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Decor | Design | Interiors | Lifestyle | South Africa

Drink: YSWARA Unveils A Tranquil Tearoom To Savour Precious African Teas

Byatelier55 14th October 20169th July 2020

There is nothing I love more than a good cup of tea, the stronger the better. Anytime…

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Design | Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: Nando’s Central Kitchen Brings Together the Best of South African Design

Byatelier55 27th January 201613th July 2020

Nando’s Central Kitchen Revamp [South Africa] South African restaurant chain Nando’s unveiled a revamped interior for their…

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Africa Inspired | Interiors

Interiors: Modern African Interior Design Style Showcased in Peponi House

Byatelier55 2nd June 201514th August 2020

Studio [D] Tale – Peponi House [Image credits: Studio [D] Tale, Peponi House Terrace – Sam Churchill…

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Books | Interiors

Books: Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul

Byatelier55 21st November 201312th June 2020

AphroChic – Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul [Image credit: Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and…

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Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: Truth Coffee’s Steampunk Inspired HQ

Byatelier55 18th November 201312th June 2020

Truth Coffee Interior by Haldane Martin [South Africa] [Image credit: Truth Coffee Interior – Haldane Martin] The Steampunk aesthetic…

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Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: A Minimalist Home in South Africa

Byatelier55 19th July 201311th June 2020

Minimalist Home [South Africa] [Image source: Minimalist House, South Africa – Home Trend Design] When I first…

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Interiors | Nigeria

Interiors: Modern African Style by DO.II Interior Design

Byatelier55 29th May 201311th June 2020

DO.II Designs [Nigeria] Creating customised high-end innovative, yet timeless interior design solutions that showcase contemporary African style…

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Cote D Ivoire | Interiors | Travel

Travel: Hotel Particulier A Chic Boutique Hotel

Byatelier55 26th March 20133rd July 2020

Hotel Particulier [Côte d’Ivoire] [Image credit: Hotel Particulier] Hotel Particulier is French word denoting an elegant private…

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Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: Nandos Leigh’s Bustling South African Market Vibe

Byatelier55 25th March 201310th June 2020

Nandos – Leigh, UK [Africa Inspired] Nandos flame-grilled Portuguese/Mozambican style chicken, is a favourite in my household, not…

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Interiors | Morocco

Interiors: Swimwear Designer Liza Bruce’s Stylish Moroccan Home

Byatelier55 13th March 201310th June 2020

Liza Bruce [Morocco] [Image credit: Liza Bruce Moroccon Home – Elle Decor/Simon Upton] The Moroccan home of…

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