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A holiday home poses a very particular challenge to a designer — it must be all things to all people. An oasis of calm, a beacon of fun, a showcase for signature style — it needs to tick all the boxes but not at the expense of any single one. This kind of task needs a cohesive team and a clear vision, and this particular beach house in Plettenberg Bay (one of the most popular and sought-after spots on South Africa’s

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