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A beautiful project for the Isaac Shongwe Boutique Conferencing Centre at The Pines in Johannesburg, designed by Tracy L...
20/10/2026

A beautiful project for the Isaac Shongwe Boutique Conferencing Centre at The Pines in Johannesburg, designed by Tracy Lynch from CLOUT/SA in partnership with Tuami Zulu from Proportion | Interior Architecture SA Interior Design Studio.

For this space, we designed and manufactured custom diamond-shaped cork ceiling panels, patterned cork wall panels, a cork and ceramic plaque, and cork low stools.

The cork ceiling and wall panels were specified not only for the material’s natural warmth, texture and sustainability, but also for its exceptional thermal insulation and sound-absorbing properties. These functional qualities make cork particularly well suited to meeting rooms and conferencing environments, where acoustic comfort is just as important as the overall design.

The project also celebrates the work of The Keiskamma Art Project, whose large-scale embroidery, The Resilience Piece, tells the story of a rural Eastern Cape community and its response to COVID-19.

We love seeing design bring together different disciplines, materials and communities, creating thoughtful spaces with meaning and purpose beyond their interiors.

Project Credits:
Photography: Greg Cox
Creative direction, interior design and styling: Tracy Lynch, Tracy Lynch, CLOUT/SA
Interior design collaboration: Tuami Zulu, Proportion | Interior Architecture SA
Carpets: Siyanda Mbele, PINDA
Occasional chairs, side tables and sofas: DOKTER AND MISSES
Cork ceiling and wall panels, cork furniture and ceramic plaque: Laurie Wiid van Heerden
Lighting: Mash.T
Kitchen, servers and screens: Studio Kalki
Chairs: Naturalis
Planters: Plantr
The Resilience Piece embroidery: The Keiskamma Art Project
Additional art curation: Spier Arts Trust
Outdoor furniture: Douglas & Douglas, TheUrbanative™, Hope Garden Furniture

13/10/2026

I’ll bring the focus onto the bespoke experience, quality and craftsmanship, while keeping Riaan’s story and the artwork central.

Two custom w**e units created for longstanding client Riaan Erasmus and his specialised w**e boutiques in Nigeria, Lock Stock & Barrel - W**e Boutique.

At Wiid Design, we work closely with clients around the world to create pieces that are personal to them and the spaces they inhabit. Each commission brings together function, art and carefully considered materials, with an emphasis on quality, craftsmanship and an experience that cannot be bought off the shelf.

Made in our Cape Town studio, these freestanding units combine coated stainless steel, aluminium, natural light and dark cork, and brass. Designed to stand side by side, they incorporate w**e storage at several levels, with open spaces for ice buckets, objects and retail displays.

To reflect Riaan’s passion for South African art and design, he commissioned Gerick Terblanche to create two original oil paintings for the upper panels. Alongside these paintings, his collection of rare w**es from renowned vineyards becomes part of the composition.

A truly personal commission, celebrating the w**es, the art and the experience of discovering both.

08/10/2026

Part of our collectable range, the Hyena Skull is hand-carved from solid cork by our head carver, Dumisani.

For over a decade, our studio has explored the sculptural possibilities of cork, creating an extensive collection of hand-carved works, from intricate seashells, birds and animal skulls to life-size pangolins and monumental 2.8-metre crocodiles.

The Hyena Skull forms part of this ongoing exploration of cork as a sculptural medium. Each piece is carved entirely by hand, celebrating the natural texture and character of the material. No two pieces are ever exactly alike, making each a unique collectable.

Available in both dark and light cork, with custom sizes on request.

Vondeling at Vrymansfontein, set in the picturesque Paarl region of the Western Cape, is an excellent example of how our...
01/10/2026

Vondeling at Vrymansfontein, set in the picturesque Paarl region of the Western Cape, is an excellent example of how our studio works closely with interior designers, architects and clients to create considered pieces that complement a space in both form and function.

For this project, our work ranges from large-scale cork pendants and smaller custom Angled Pendants to w**e coolers, as well as bespoke ceramic and cork containers created specifically for their w**e and Lindt chocolate pairing experience.

It is incredible to see such a broad variety of our work brought together in one location, while each piece remains distinctly different. The project reflects the versatility of our studio, our materials and our product collection, demonstrating how we can adapt our work across different scales, functions and environments.

For hospitality projects such as Vrymansfontein by Vondeling W**es, the design process begins long before a piece leaves our studio. We work closely with the project team from the early stages, considering the brief, the architecture, scale, materials, production requirements and the realities of a working hospitality environment.

The result is not simply a collection of individual products, but pieces that become part of how the space is experienced.

A bar stool that brings together natural materials and thoughtful design.Combining the natural texture of cork with the ...
23/09/2026

A bar stool that brings together natural materials and thoughtful design.

Combining the natural texture of cork with the solidity of concrete or the beauty of solid French Oak, each bar stool is paired with engineered steel and a smooth swivel function.

With years of experience in furniture design and making, we bring an appreciation for the finer details to every piece, creating furniture for both residential and commercial spaces.

Designed for 900mm or 1000mm counter heights, these bar stools are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, with darker cork grades recommended for outdoor settings.

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15 Baker Street, Observatory
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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 15:00

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