Step into the world of contemporary mirror design with a Cape Town studio making waves globally. We explore how years of R&D turned mirrors into an architectural material, their bold expansion into the US, a landmark 85-piece installation in San Diego, and why working with light, colour and reflection feels almost spiritual.

Discover how cutting‑edge AI, bold furniture design, and human creativity collide in this episode of Apax Empowered, presented by House of Apax. Designers Colin and Mike from Hey Schlau share how they use emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to fast‑track architectural visualization and product design, while protecting their unique creative voice. They dive into branding‑led architecture, statement furniture pieces, crafting versus quick trends, and how to build a design practice that balances commercial appeal with authentic individuality.

Discover the future of Airbnb in Cape Town! Rudolph from House of Apax chats with Roydon Macrae from Rest Easy, revealing how his interior design work for Roydon’s clients has transformed their Airbnb spaces — with stunning results.

In this episode of Apax Empowered we delve into the intricate world of trauma care with Dr. Gerbrand Lindeque, a seasoned trauma doctor navigating the high-pressure environment of South Africa’s hospitals.

We sit down with the adventurous minds behind African Jacquard, a design powerhouse redefining textiles. Discover the story behind their creative journey, the challenges they’ve overcome in the design world, and the exciting details of their newly launched range.

This conversation takes you behind the scenes of planning a medical practice. Marius shares his journey as an entrepreneur and practice owner, and how his thinking was shaped by interior design.