Olivia Vergunst

5 days ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

Art Bureau 1/1 designs a Moscow apartment rich in memory, texture, and quiet nods to a family's French-Russian rootsIn the heart of Moscow, an apartment by Art Bureau 1/1 becomes more than a home - it becomes a story. Designed for a well-traveled client with French-Russian heritage, this space gently bridges continents, generations, and identities. Founders Lena Solovyeva and Ilya Klimov were tasked with combining three apartments into a family sanctuary, tailored to a life lived between cities.

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

Tucked one block from the Venice Beach Boardwalk, The Lighthouse is more than just a building - it’s a reimagined landmark and an entirely new concept in creative workspaces. Set within the former 1939 Venice Post Office, this pioneering 22,500-square-foot campus offers an ambitious blend of heritage and innovation, positioning itself as the first dedicated IRL hub built specifically for today’s digitally native creators.

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

There’s nothing expected about this limestone-clad townhouse tucked into a storied block of New York City’s Upper East Side. Behind its stately 19th-century façade lies a home that is anything but traditional - a 10,000-square-foot, seven-story sanctuary designed for a dynamic young family, and infused with both artistic ambition and real, lived-in joy. The family of five - parents and their three sons aged 12 to 17 - approached interior designer Christin Farrar of C.

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

These soul-warming soup recipes are easy, delicious, and perfect for cozy nights or elegant winter gatheringsFew things are as comforting as a bowl of steaming soup on a cold day. Whether you're hosting a winter dinner party or just curling up on the sofa with a good book, a hearty homemade soup can be the ultimate source of warmth and nourishment. These delicious recipes combine rustic ingredients with bold flavours - and best of all, they're simple enough to make on a weeknight.

2 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.za | Olivia Vergunst

Bergman Design House transforms a regal London home into a poetic blend of heritage, opulence, and modern eleganceJust steps from the iconic Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall, within the storied red-brick grandeur of Albert Hall Mansions, lies a home that redefines timeless elegance. Originally built in 1879 by famed architect R.