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there after five years to launch his own quality of the suppliers and workshops Rob Brydon, celebrated British actor
business. Gregory was recently joined by with whom we collaborate.” and judge of the Andrew Martin Interior
partner, Marc du Toit whose furniture Mellor continues: “We focus on how Design Awards 2023, notes: “I loved
design background has led to several our clients want to LIVE in their space, the clean lines, the colour palette, the
notable hospitality projects across Africa. so that the interior relates comfortably combination of textures and the sense of
Marc’s trained eye in creating authentic, in all ways – to its inhabitants and the the rooms being places to live in rather
layered designs makes him a valuable context. In order to achieve a timeless than simply to look at in admiration.
complement to the studio. quality, we aim to work with authenticity Having said that, there was plenty of
Reflecting on being awarded the and produce a result that is authentic. I admiration too!”
coveted Andrew Martin Interior Designer hope our work encourages, enhances or Founded in 1996 by Martin Waller of
of the Year Award, Mellor says: “It is contributes to the lifestyle of our clients. esteemed global design house Andrew
undoubtedly a crowning accomplishment We have a predominantly traditional Martin, the Andrew Martin Interior
to be acknowledged with this wonderful approach to our work but are unafraid to Designer of the Year award is the highest
and esteemed accolade, and for us to incorporate disparate elements. We are honour an interior designer can achieve
humbly join the ranks of our long-admired a happy and dedicated team; everyone on an international level. Celebrating the
design heroes. We are genuinely pinching gives their all with passion and integrity. globe’s most talented and extraordinary
ourselves in disbelief... and we are thrilled. I think this is felt intrinsically in the work interior designers, the likes of icons
It is also an opportunity to showcase we produce.” Kelly Hoppen, Axel Vervoordt, Thomas
what the interior design community can Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Pheasant, Nicky Haslam and Jamie Drake,
achieve here at the southern tip of Africa Martin comments: “Gregory Mellor’s it’s no surprise that the Award has come to
and, importantly, to be able to help shine a super relaxed look is so much more be known informally as the design world’s
light on the incredible workmanship and difficult to achieve than it looks. Effortless Oscars. dw
style requires discipline and precision.
Mellor nails it.” www.gregorymellor.com

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