MŪVEK

Monocle Design Special

“Design studio Mūvek finds inspiration in cultures across the globe. A case in point is its MŪ11 bed, inspired by the torii gate often seen at the entrance of a Shinto shrine. “There’s that sense of a spiritual gateway from one way to the next, of entering into...

2023 CIfA Award for Architecture

The Mountain House, designed by Chris van Niekerk, received an award of excellence from the Cape Institute for Architecture. What an element of surprise, the architect was given a brief by a couple to design a holiday home. As one enters the house, the building opens...

Mountain House on Dezeen

“Cape Town-based architect Chris van Niekerk has completed Mountain House, a minimalist retreat in the rugged landscape of South Africa’s southernmost city. The house is located in the foothills of Steenberg Ridge, a group of mountain peaks to the south of...

Sunday Times 28 May 2023

“Cape Town-based furniture brand MŪVEK’s pieces find expression at the confluence of art and industrialism. It’s unsurprising then that the Hungarian word “müvek” means “works”, as in industrial or art works. With function the driver, its bold designs are laden...

House and Garden May/June 2023

“MŪVEK’s multidisciplinary roots give its pieces versatility and artistry, while never straying too far from their intended function. The arts have always benefitted from a little overlap – the magic that happens when mediums meet and each gains from the...