Exhibiting the design
More than 35 000 visitors flocked to Decorex Cape recently, proving that the Cape's interior industry is alive and well. Melanie Froneman, director of Decorex SA, says: "By all accounts this year's exhibition has been the best ever, with a record number of local and international trade visitors attending the show.
"The quality of exhibitors was the key to the success of the show. Not only did they present themselves and their products in the most creative and aesthetically pleasing way, but attention was also given to the smallest detail and practical issues relating to exhibition stands."
A further indication of the overall standard was the record number of stands awarded for excellence by the judging panel.
"We are also happy with the successful Cape debut of Talk Show, a multi-disciplinary discussion forum which featured leading architects, trend forecasters, concept developers, an environment designer, décor stylists and magazine editors.
"It is most encouraging that designers now find inspiration in the world around them to create the extraordinary. Local materials, culture, craftsmanship and technology all work together to create a truly South African design vernacular."
Lehopo Lichaba from Cape Craft & Design Institute became the first Cape recipient to receive top honours in the Sanlam Young SA Thinking Ahead design awards with a lampshade woven from recycled tin.
Best stand awards Decorex Cape 2005
The Decorex Cape Best Stand Awards recognize exhibitors with distinctive experience-driven brand spaces. The judges were Anne Roselt, Plascon colour manager, interior designer Christo Barnard and architect Roger Martin.
Best Overall Stand: Mustard seed and Moonshine
Best Décor Stand: Casa Interiors
Best Kitchens & Bathrooms Stand: Procraft Interiors
Best stand in the Fine Finishes category: Glasstile & Eurocasa
Certificates of excellence
The many certificates of excellence presented to exhibitors are testament to the overall high standard of the show. The recipients are:
Pepper Plum Designs
Tsai Designs
House & Leisure magazine
Alexandra Pama for SAGID
Mark Rielly for SAGID
Mandy Buton for SAGID
John Autard for SAGID
Virginia Garnham for SAGID
Cape Craft and Design Institute
Revelstone (Cape) & Schulzer and Watson Gardens
OKHA
Shower Concepts
Ambiente Luce
SMI & Stable Marketing
MORSØ SA
Belgotex Carpets
EpiPla
Musikhaus W.Heuer
