Humble Materials Get an Elevated Treatment in a ’70s-Inspired Home in Cape Town

For his longtime friends, architect Michael Lumby works magic by investing in craftsmanship over expensive finishing and materials.
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Sometimes the key to making something great out of an imperfect situation isn’t optimism, but ingenuity. That was true for Robyn and Clinton "Clint" Campbell, a Cape Town couple who, after living in a studio apartment for five years, were ready to purchase their first property. 

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Tiffany Jow
Tiffany Jow is a writer and editor specializing in art, design, and culture.

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