Notes

The HUT x Always Welcome design challenge was launched at the 2024 Cape Town Furniture Week. Seven designers were invited to design limited edition pieces using material reclaimed during the refurbishment of the iconic Muizenberg beach huts.

Do you remember that moment when you sat on a weathered wooden bench, gazing out at the sandy shores, while a breeze carried the familiar scent of saltwater and suncream? It was the kind of memory that lingers, like grains of sand between your toes after kicking off your plakkies. Those were the days of building sandcastles, collecting seashells, and savouring endless cones of melting ice cream under the summer sun. And who could forget that rush of summer love, a stolen kiss shared with a tall boy whose smile made you blush?

The Tall Boy locker design is a homage to those cherished memories, inspired by the iconic Muizenberg huts that have stood the test of time, long enough to have witnessed your Ouma's summer crush on a tall boy as well. With its weathered wood finish and vintage charm, it captures the essence of lazy beach days and youthful romance, inviting you to reminisce about the simpler times spent by the sea. Whether it's storing your beach towels or stashing away souvenirs from summers past, the Tall Boy locker is more than just furniture, it's a vessel for nostalgia, a reminder of the fleeting moments that shape our fondest memories.

- Tandem House Design

*A portion of the proceeds of this sale will benefit The Beach Hut Trust, Muizenberg