Johannesburg: The two are obviously inspired by South Africa’s cultural traditions, but living in Johannesburg has affected their work in more subtle ways. “It’s not like the skyline makes us make lampshades,” Hugo points out. Even so, the two have always loved this 1960s reinforced concrete Sentech radio tower, which hovers above their home in Brixton. “It’s the first thing I look for when I come home from far away,” says Hugo. “This picture was taken from our backyard, and I’ve lived in the same house for 10 years. My whole career as a designer has happened here.”