In the media Minenhle Ntuli Durban-based creative Minenhle Ntuli is a qualified architectural technologist from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has two years experience working at SVA (Stauch Voster Architecture) International in Durban. Ntuli has gained knowledge of both commercial and industrial architecture styles in this short time.
What were your sources of inspiration for your Polo Village suite? The source of inspiration was the context and surrounds of Val de Vie: from the mountains, down to the forests and vineyards and the green grass of the polo fields. My favourite room is the master bedroom, which is where I feel I found my feet in the
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competition – and it happens to be the first task I won. I’m most proud of this room because I feel I covered most of my clients’ (the judges, sponsors and mentor) briefs with the risk I took on the Plascon distressed wall, which is inspired by the Val de Vie scenery, to the luxurious walk-in closets that double up as a feature and also offer ample storage to add value to the saleability of the space.
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