Lighting in Design Q1 2022

A city nightscape as lighting inspiration

Parama is a modern, minimalist apartment in Cape Town, with lighting which mimics the city’s evening lights T his Cape Town pied-à-terre, near to the V&A Waterfront’s Silo Precinct, was conceptu- alised as a blank canvas for the owner’s markers include views overlooking the marina on one side of the apartment and natural landmarks such as Devil’s Peak (part of the city’s iconic Table Mountain) on the other. Inevitably, these contextual prompts flavoured ARRCC and OKHA’s approach to the interiors.

growing collection of South African and African art. The precinct is anchored by the Zeitz MOCAA, which is not only the most significant art museum in the world dedicated to artists fromAfrica and the diaspora but is also a local architectural landmark designed by the UK’s Thomas Heatherwick. Much of the district’s artistic and creative character de- rives from its presence. Other significant cultural and geographical

The client brief specified a strictly minimalistic approach. With the long rectangular shape of the apartment in mind, ARRCC opted to create a unified inner shell rather than a series of separate rooms. Integrated cabinetry makes it possible to conceal storage and present sleek, uncluttered

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