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29/05/2026

Fabiani at Menlyn Park was designed around one idea: the experience of dressing well.

Expanded product displays, a streamlined cash desk, a fitting room podium to view the full look, and a dedicated styling area all work together to create a more considered retail journey.

A curved blue couch in the footwear section adds a moment of comfort and quiet luxury along the way.

Because the best retail spaces don’t just showcase products. They create an experience.

25/05/2026

Good retail design doesn’t stop at the city limits.

Wherever retail happens in South Africa, you’ll find us there. We’re currently on site in Makhado Crossing Mall, bringing the same level of detail and intention as always. Watch this space.

Think you know what’s coming?

22/05/2026

Retail design isn’t always about starting from scratch.

For Cape Union Mart at Mall of Africa, it was about bringing an existing store into the present. The focused refresh included new backpack and footwear walls, updated cash desk, and refreshed graphics, but with considered detail throughout.

The standout detail? A faceted cash desk and backwall that draws directly from the geometry of the shopfront portal, adding a layer of considered design that ties the space together. Timber finishes add warmth and a quiet nod to the natural environments the brand is built around.

Focused scope. Considered detail. A store that feels current, without losing its character.

08/05/2026

More in tune with its surroundings.

Amber Villa at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge was reworked as an extension of the suite refurbishment, building on the same thinking, just on a larger scale.

Rather than starting over, this was about editing. Pulling things back, rethinking how the spaces connect, and making the overall experience feel more seamless.

Openings were clarified, transitions softened, and the flow through the villa now unfolds more naturally, guiding you from one space to the next without interruption.

Less a collection of rooms, more a continuous experience.

Grounded, immersive, and closely tied to the landscape around it 🌿

07/05/2026

There’s a quiet power in places that hold more than one layer of history.

The Claremont is set in one of Cape Town’s earliest developing suburbs. Once part of the agricultural land along the Liesbeek River, the original building began its life as a private residence, reflecting the Cape’s gradual shift from farmland to residential estates.

But the building itself carries a particularly remarkable legacy.

It was designed by Magdalena Gertruide Sauer, one of South Africa’s first female architects. At a time when the profession was almost entirely male-dominated, she quietly made her mark through work that was thoughtful, contextual, and deeply rooted in place.

Her design for the original home drew on the Cape Dutch Revival style, reinterpreted through a distinctly local lens, balancing heritage with an emerging modern identity.

What began as a private home has since evolved through time but the foundation remains: a building shaped by pioneering vision, and by a woman who helped redefine what architecture in South Africa could be.

This is where the story of The Claremont begins.

05/05/2026

Not your typical retail space.

For the Granny Goose Sleeplab in Hermanus, we started with a tricky building and reworked it into something that just makes sense.

Working closely with the client, the focus was on flow — how you move, pause, and discover as you go. No clutter, no confusion. Just a space that feels easy to be in.
A soft palette, warm materials, and a clear layout do the heavy lifting in the background.

So instead of thinking about the space… you’re free to experience the brand.

30/04/2026

The doors are open. ✂️ Proud to have brought Old Khaki’s vision to life at the brand new Prince Buthelezi Mall. From shopfitting to construction, our turnkey team delivered every detail true to the brand, right down to the last finish. Welcome to the new store. 🏬

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24/04/2026

The goal with this project was to take these iconic structures and infuse a sense of sophisticated luxury.

With refined finishes, and a softened palette, we reworked each space to feel more connected to its surroundings.

The result is a serene space with clean lines, that offers guests a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the safari experience. A place where you can recharge and refresh, ready for the next game drive.

If you’re considering upgrading or repositioning your lodge, we’re always open to a conversation.

29/03/2026

Fresh space, same iconic style.

Old Khaki at East Rand Mall is officially open and ready to welcome you.

Designed to feel easy, relaxed, and true to the brand — it’s a space that’s all about comfort, simplicity, and everyday wearability.

Come through and enjoy the new space.

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27/03/2026

Hello again from , ✨

Fri-yay at Poetry and the doors are officially open — reimagined and ready to be explored.

We’ve loved bringing this space to life — from the first idea right through to the final details. It’s warm, elevated, and so uniquely Poetry.

And the celebrations are just getting started…
A live DJ is setting the tone, with a special in-store activation running until 29 March. There’s a Stanley charm-making station, a Plato Coffee pop-up, fresh flowers and plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.

Pop in, take it all in, and enjoy the new Poetry 🤍

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Black River Park
Cape Town

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+27713808295

Website

http://www.dakotadesign.co.za/

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