There can be little doubt that summer is the season when Spain comes alive. Blessed with a lovely climate and an exquisite natural environment, the best part of summer is the time one gets to spend outside. Although there is a plethora of outdoor activities one can engage in during the summer, spending time outdoors does not necessarily need to …
Timber Products and Material
Apart from being specialists in creating bespoke timber structures, Cape Reed International also offers a wide range of ready-made timber products and timber material to the public. These products are available to clients across Europe and the Middle East. Our durable timber landscaping items are designed to allow you to shape your outdoor living space to suit your unique needs …
Clear Treated Eucalyptus Timber
Clear treated eucalyptus timber introduces softer colours and adds a modern touch to our timber and thatch outdoor living structures. Since we’ve started to incorporate this species of timber to our structural designs and proposals, it has proven itself to be a hugely popular option, especially amongst our residential clients in the Middle East as well as Europe. In stark …
Creative Garden Design Ideas For Environmentalists
If you are lucky enough to have a garden, then it should be seen as your opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint through creative, eco-friendly designs. For instance, up to 29% of carbon emissions are directly linked to the food industry. By designing a garden based on feeding your family, you are significantly reducing your environmental impact while creating an interesting and …
Embracing Sustainable Landscaping For Your Garden Design
A report by Global Green Growth Institute shows environmental degradation costs governments and landowners over $10.6 trillion a year, translating to 17% of the world’s GDP. The natural resources have been overlooked and under-protected, leading to considerable economic and social impacts. Environmental sustainability cannot be separated from commercial viability. Both elements must be embraced to create an eco-friendly world. If you’re dreaming …
Cape Reed Tribute Project
It has been six months since we started our very special tribute project in honour of our late founder, Louis vd Vyver. Progress has been steady, and it is quite exciting to see Louis’ dream and vision of this property realized, bit by bit. To kick off the project, we first had to clear the building of all existing interior …
Light Your Deck Like a Pro: 6 Tips & Ideas
When thinking about deck lighting, a lot of people consider it to be a finishing touch or an afterthought of deck design. The truth is, if you light up all the right spots on your deck, there’s very little left for you to do. Just throw in a decent-looking table and a few durable chairs, and you’ve made yourself an …
Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica
Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica will be a hideaway resort that will rank amongst the best in its class in the Caribbean. The resort is surrounded by the Cabrits National Park, an area best known for its natural beauty. Home to 365 rivers, waterfalls and hot springs, the Commonwealth of Dominica is renowned for its natural beauty and eco-tourism. Located …
Bluewaters
Bluewaters is a man-made mixed use island located off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residence. Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, forms the unique centerpiece of this development that is poised to become one of the world’s largest tourism hotspots. With an exclusive selection of premium apartments, penthouses, and townhouses available for the very first time, Bluewaters is a …
Las Dunas Park Costa Del Sol
Located on the beach in Estepona (Spain), Las Dunas Park is an upscale urbanization in the heart of the Costa del Sol. Situated alongside the beautiful beach is a communal swimming pool and garden with 12 poolside cabins as well as a beach bar. These structures were recently revamped and all of the roof structures replaced by authentic cape reed …
Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Jumeirah Golf Estates is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious golf developments with two 18-hole golf courses designed by Greg Norman. Set across 1,119 hectares of lush green landscape, Jumeirah Golf Estates is an unrivalled destination offering attractive investment opportunities and world-class amenities. As host of the annual DP World Tour Championship until 2020 and home to the …
A Tribute To Founding Member, Louis Van Der Vyver
Cape Reed international is embarking on a very special, year-long project in tribute to our (late) founding father, Louis van der Vyver. #CapeReedTritube During the following year, we will completely renovate and remodel his private residence in Cape Town, South Africa which will also include an office block that will become the new home of the local Cape Reed office. …