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**ELLE DÉCOR FRANCE** / MAY 1, 2023
Transformée en appartement par les architectes Alexander McGee et Reanne urbain – agence urbain McGee – et les décorateurs Adri et Vincent Clery – Atelier interiors –, elle n’a rien perdu de sa superbe. Tout a été pensé pour coller aux proportions grandioses des lieux – sept mètres de hauteur et près de vingt mètres de long.

**HOUSE & LEISURE** / AUGUST 1, 2022
‘The design intent behind this unique residential renovation was to create a travelled and lived-in aesthetic that was both bold and functional as well as a continuation of the legacy of the space,’ says Adri.

**ASPIRE MAGAZINE USA** / MARCH 1, 2022
Adri and Vincent Clery of Atelier Interiors were soon working closely with Urbain McGee to reenvision the odd cluster of spaces as a home. “It’s both captivating and daunting, walking into a space this steeped in history,” pronounces Adri.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 15, 2020“You had to have both a real imagination for the future and a willingness to go very far into the past, wherever it takes you,” says the Cape Town-based architect Alexander McGee, 39, of Urbain McGee, w… — **THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE** / NOVEMBER 15, 2020
“You had to have both a real imagination for the future and a willingness to go very far into the past, wherever it takes you,” says the Cape Town-based architect Alexander McGee, 39, of Urbain McGee, who, with his partner, Reanne Urbain, also 39, was hired by the siblings in 2016 to undertake the nearly three-year project, working with Atelier Interiors, a local firm run by 36-year-old Adri van Zyl and Vincent Clery, 33. They were dedicated to restoring as much of the original detailing and fixtures as possible while turning the space into a contemporary home.

THE NEW YORK TIMES ONLINE / NOVEMBER 14, 2020Working with Atelier Interiors, a local firm run by 36-year-old Adri van Zyl and Vincent Clery, 33. They were dedicated to restoring as much of the original detailing and fixtures as possible while turnin… — **THE NEW YORK TIMES ONLINE** / NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Working with Atelier Interiors, a local firm run by 36-year-old Adri van Zyl and Vincent Clery, 33. They were dedicated to restoring as much of the original detailing and fixtures as possible while turning the space into a contemporary home.

ICON DESIGN ITALY /SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The interior designers, Adri and Vincent Clery, of Atelier Interiors contributed to the industrial-chic house by adding warm textures to the environment, transforming it into a welcoming space.

ELLE DECOR / MARCH 1, 2018DECO asked leading designers and decorators to share their inspo and tips for a stylish, but attainable interior update – ‘Accentuate your surfaces’, advises Atelier Interiors. — **ELLE DECOR** / MARCH 1, 2018
DECO asked leading designers and decorators to share their inspo and tips for a stylish, but attainable interior update – ‘Accentuate your surfaces’, advises Atelier Interiors.

KOHLER / SEPTEMBER 14, 2017'Adri van Zyl, founder, and Vincent Clery, director, of Atelier Interiors South Africa shared their views on global trends with our team in South Africa. Adri and Vincent basically narrowed the trends down to one: collabor… — **KOHLER** / SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
'Adri van Zyl, founder, and Vincent Clery, director, of Atelier Interiors South Africa shared their views on global trends with our team in South Africa. Adri and Vincent basically narrowed the trends down to one: collaboration.’

ELLE DECOR / AUGUST 1, 2017‘Stick to calmer palettes and furniture pieces that appease your sensibilities. You can always bring in depth with interesting textiles and scents.’ — **ELLE DECOR** / AUGUST 1, 2017
‘Stick to calmer palettes and furniture pieces that appease your sensibilities. You can always bring in depth with interesting textiles and scents.’

ELLE DECOR / JUNE 17, 2017‘Make a subtle statement with strong, unusual lines sheathed in a tonal palette evocative of a misty mid-winter's day.’ — **ELLE DECOR** / JUNE 17, 2017
‘Make a subtle statement with strong, unusual lines sheathed in a tonal palette evocative of a misty mid-winter's day.’

DESIGNING WAYS / MAY 1, 2017

‘Designer Profile: The Cape Town-based interior design and architectural studio, Atelier Interiors, is run by Adri van Zyl and Vincent Clery.’

VISI / FEBRUARY 1, 2017‘Another highlight on the programme is Collaborative Roomsets, which will see creatives from about 15 interior design and architectural studios – some of whom are pictured above.’ — **VISI** / FEBRUARY 1, 2017
‘Another highlight on the programme is Collaborative Roomsets, which will see creatives from about 15 interior design and architectural studios – some of whom are pictured above.’

HOUSE AND GARDEN / FEBRUARY 1, 2017‘Among the top South African décor brands participating at the inaugural Design Joburg, Gauteng’s new premiere contemporary design show, is a strong female show of force...’ — **HOUSE AND GARDEN** / FEBRUARY 1, 2017
‘Among the top South African décor brands participating at the inaugural Design Joburg, Gauteng’s new premiere contemporary design show, is a strong female show of force...’

DESIGNING WAYS / JANUARY 1, 2017‘Vincent Clery, together with his partner Adri Van Zyl’s theme is SANCTUARY.’ — **DESIGNING WAYS** / JANUARY 1, 2017
‘Vincent Clery, together with his partner Adri Van Zyl’s theme is SANCTUARY.’

HOUSE AND LEISURE / DECEMBER 1, 2016‘Jewellery designer Famke Koene has unveiled her idiosyncratic new concept store. Visit as much to admire the chic interiors as the goodies inside. Kitted out by Atelier Interiors, the store has a modern Memphis f… — **HOUSE AND LEISURE** / DECEMBER 1, 2016
‘Jewellery designer Famke Koene has unveiled her idiosyncratic new concept store. Visit as much to admire the chic interiors as the goodies inside. Kitted out by Atelier Interiors, the store has a modern Memphis feel, where you can browse Famke’s eponymous range.’

YELLOWTRACE / NOVEMBER 15, 2016‘Atelier Interiors have designed Mulberry & Prince – a white-wash restaurant and bar in Cape Town, South Africa.’ — **YELLOWTRACE** / NOVEMBER 15, 2016
‘Atelier Interiors have designed Mulberry & Prince – a white-wash restaurant and bar in Cape Town, South Africa.’

WORLD INTERIORS NEWS / NOVEMBER 17, 2016‘To compliment the modern style of share-cuisine, Atelier Interiors wanted the design of the space to have an understated elegance.’ — **WORLD INTERIORS NEWS** / NOVEMBER 17, 2016
‘To compliment the modern style of share-cuisine, Atelier Interiors wanted the design of the space to have an understated elegance.’

HOUSE AND LEISURE / OCTOBER 1, 2016‘Eclectic and courageous’ is how Adri and Vincent describe the work that they do at Atelier Interiors. ‘I’ve wanted to be an interior designer since I was seven years old,’ says Adri...’ — **HOUSE AND LEISURE** / OCTOBER 1, 2016
‘Eclectic and courageous’ is how Adri and Vincent describe the work that they do at Atelier Interiors. ‘I’ve wanted to be an interior designer since I was seven years old,’ says Adri...’

EAT OUT MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 15, 2016‘Our next contender for the 2016 Boschendal Style Award is Mulberry & Prince... Here’s why it deserves its nomination as the most stylish restaurant in SA.’ — **EAT OUT MAGAZINE** / SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
‘Our next contender for the 2016 Boschendal Style Award is Mulberry & Prince... Here’s why it deserves its nomination as the most stylish restaurant in SA.’

VISI / SEPTEMBER 8, 2016‘The design of the store was informed and inspired by the modern Memphis movement. Atelier Interiors came in to bring the whole thing to life and did a spectacular job.’ — **VISI** / SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
‘The design of the store was informed and inspired by the modern Memphis movement. Atelier Interiors came in to bring the whole thing to life and did a spectacular job.’

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST RUSSIA / SEPTEMBER 2, 2016‘Atelier Interiors have designed Mulberry & Prince – a white-wash restaurant and bar in Cape Town, South Africa.’ — **ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST RUSSIA** / SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
‘Atelier Interiors have designed Mulberry & Prince – a white-wash restaurant and bar in Cape Town, South Africa.’

WALLPAPER MAGAZINE / AUGUST 25, 2016‘A taste of the Big Apple in the heart of the Mother City.That’s the idea behind Mulberry & Prince...’ — **WALLPAPER MAGAZINE** / AUGUST 25, 2016
‘A taste of the Big Apple in the heart of the Mother City.That’s the idea behind Mulberry & Prince...’

PRIVATE EDITION / AUGUST 4, 2016'This new restaurant in Pepper Street, Cape Town, with a French retro chic interior, is something to behold.’ — **PRIVATE EDITION** / AUGUST 4, 2016
'This new restaurant in Pepper Street, Cape Town, with a French retro chic interior, is something to behold.’

HOUSE AND GARDEN / JULY 1, 2016

‘Atelier collaborated with Trevyn & Julian McGowan from Source SA to create this unique Cape Dutch inspired shop design. Odeon is a high-end tableware brand situated in The Waterfront and Mall of Africa.’

ELLE DECOR / JUNE 17, 2016Reading Room – shot on location at Honest Chocolate Cafe. — **ELLE DECOR** */ JUNE 17, 2016*
Reading Room – shot on location at Honest Chocolate Cafe.

REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE / MAY 1, 2016‘Which object/space do you wish you’d designed?” Sketch restaurant and art gallery in London – the entire place is dusty pink and completely bourgeois.’ — **REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE** / MAY 1, 2016
‘Which object/space do you wish you’d designed?” Sketch restaurant and art gallery in London – the entire place is dusty pink and completely bourgeois.’

HOUSE & LEISURE / MAY 1, 2016‘Understated elegance’ was the brief for interior designer Adri van Zyl of Atelier, who put together a palette that makes heroes of the marble, stone and wood of the interior. — **HOUSE & LEISURE** / MAY 1, 2016
‘Understated elegance’ was the brief for interior designer Adri van Zyl of Atelier, who put together a palette that makes heroes of the marble, stone and wood of the interior.

HOUSE AND GARDEN / MAY 1, 2016‘We wanted something bright with accents of wood, marble and natural stone... ” They teamed up with Atelier Interiors to make the space, located just off Cape Town’s Bree Street, a showcase of local design.’ — **HOUSE AND GARDEN** / MAY 1, 2016
‘We wanted something bright with accents of wood, marble and natural stone... ” They teamed up with Atelier Interiors to make the space, located just off Cape Town’s Bree Street, a showcase of local design.’

ELLE DECOR / MAY 25, 2016‘Young, vibrant and undeniably fresh, Mulberry & Prince is the cool new kid on the block.’ — **ELLE DECOR** / MAY 25, 2016
‘Young, vibrant and undeniably fresh, Mulberry & Prince is the cool new kid on the block.’

DECOR AND DESIGN / APRIL 27, 2016‘Atelier Interiors transformed 12 Pepper Street with an air of understated elegance in mind so as to complement this modern take on American cuisine.’ — **DECOR AND DESIGN** / APRIL 27, 2016
‘Atelier Interiors transformed 12 Pepper Street with an air of understated elegance in mind so as to complement this modern take on American cuisine.’

VISI / APRIL 18, 2016‘Mulberry & Prince Kitchen and Bar, situated on Pepper Street in between Bree and Loop in Cape Town’s CBD, features (seriously) pretty interiors...’ — **VISI** / APRIL 18, 2016
‘Mulberry & Prince Kitchen and Bar, situated on Pepper Street in between Bree and Loop in Cape Town’s CBD, features (seriously) pretty interiors...’

ELLE DECOR / APRIL 13, 2016‘A beautiful place to indulge in everything chocolate. Lose yourself in the beautiful Parisian style chocolate café, or venture outside to a fairytale courtyard.’ — **ELLE DECOR** / APRIL 13, 2016
‘A beautiful place to indulge in everything chocolate. Lose yourself in the beautiful Parisian style chocolate café, or venture outside to a fairytale courtyard.’

AFRICAN DESIGN MAGAZINE / MARCH 1, 2016‘What would you say is the most noticeable feature of Work Shop New Town? AvZ:“...The central archway: By playing with the scale of the arches, constructing them in a modern, almost gallery like way, and using … — **AFRICAN DESIGN MAGAZINE** / MARCH 1, 2016
‘What would you say is the most noticeable feature of Work Shop New Town? AvZ:“...The central archway: By playing with the scale of the arches, constructing them in a modern, almost gallery like way, and using big glass windows we created an aura of grandeur and drama.’

HOUSE AND LEISURE / FEBRUARY 22, 2016‘...Source worked tirelessly with Adri van Zyl from interior design and decor company Atelier to build a shopping arcade that would speak to Newtown’s history...’ — **HOUSE AND LEISURE** / FEBRUARY 22, 2016
‘...Source worked tirelessly with Adri van Zyl from interior design and decor company Atelier to build a shopping arcade that would speak to Newtown’s history...’

VISI / FEBRUARY 1, 2016‘Julian worked with Adri van Zyl of Atelier Interiors to achieve a contemporary environment that would attract tenants and push boundaries in terms of both display and store identity.’ — **VISI** / FEBRUARY 1, 2016
‘Julian worked with Adri van Zyl of Atelier Interiors to achieve a contemporary environment that would attract tenants and push boundaries in terms of both display and store identity.’

HOUSE AND GARDEN / JANUARY 1, 2016‘Discoveries: The hottest people, happening places and best products to know now. “We drew inspiration from the surrounding architecture,” says Adri van Zyl, design director at interior design studio Atelier.’ — **HOUSE AND GARDEN** / JANUARY 1, 2016
‘Discoveries: The hottest people, happening places and best products to know now. “We drew inspiration from the surrounding architecture,” says Adri van Zyl, design director at interior design studio Atelier.’

SUNDAY TIMES / DECEMBER 6, 2015‘Designed in collaboration with Atelier: ‘Mon Âme is home to some of our favourite creatives…’ — **SUNDAY TIMES** / DECEMBER 6, 2015
‘Designed in collaboration with Atelier: ‘Mon Âme is home to some of our favourite creatives…’

REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 6, 2015The shed was a beautifully restored century-old historical railway shed on the square of Johannesburg’s Newtown Junction, a new shopping mall, which would house the market. — **REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE** / DECEMBER 6, 2015
The shed was a beautifully restored century-old historical railway shed on the square of Johannesburg’s Newtown Junction, a new shopping mall, which would house the market.

VISI / AUGUST 14, 2015‘WORK | SHOP | NEW | TOWN and the greater Newtown Junction will ensure that this legendary neighbourhood takes its place amongst other rejuvenated inner-city centres...’ — **VISI** / AUGUST 14, 2015
‘WORK | SHOP | NEW | TOWN and the greater Newtown Junction will ensure that this legendary neighbourhood takes its place amongst other rejuvenated inner-city centres...’