Lush Life: Ginger & Fig in South Africa - Remodelista
After working 10 years in IT, Pretoria, South Africa, native Zane Figueiredo decided to shift gears. After further honing his skills at some of the best restaurants in Cape Town, Figueiredo returned home to Pretoria, where, with the help of KA.AD Architects and Studio Number 19, he opened his own place, Ginger and Fig. KA.AD (KA + Architecture and Design) of Pretoria was responsible for the design and styling of Ginger and Fig... ...which includes floors tiled in an outsize herringbone pattern, and custom furniture and lighting by Studio Number 19 in Johannesburg. The black and white interior is contemporary and spare but alive with geometric patterns. Photograph by Marsel Roothman. Simple materials, including standard white tiles and wooden food bins (plus a friendly staff), add up to a very inviting counter. A spot for two with stools and Prouvé-esque lighting designed by Studio 19. The interior is peppered with bit of lush greenery. Image by Marsel Roothman via The Pretty Blog. Image by Marsel Roothman via The Pretty Blog. Chef and owner Zane Figueiredo himself adheres to the black and white palette. A wider view of the dining area reveals witty detailing by KA.AD, such as electrical wiring used to create a striped wall graphic. More details by Studio 19; the wire shelving echoes the grid pattern of the wall tiles. Materials and goods were locally sourced when possible and present a fresh take on industrial modern design. Heading to Pretoria, Cape Town, or other parts of South Africa? Have a look at the posts in our South Africa Travel Guide. Below: Ginger and Fig is located at Shop no 5, Brooklyn Centre, 751 Jan Shoba street (corner Lynnwood and old Duncan), Brooklyn, Pretoria.