About Us
We’re a small but mighty team leading the revolution, spotlighting the disruptors, visionaries, and boundary-pushers who are reimagining the future of the industry…
Chanel Besson
Director & Editor-in-Chief
Growing up, I danced: everything from ballet to contemporary, tap to jazz. I wanted to be a choreographer— for a long time, that might have been the journey. I fell in love with cinematography too, and theatre, the stage, all of it… I was sure I’d land somewhere in the arts. But a journey into architecture and design was meant to be — and it didn’t happen by chance; I don’t believe in that. It happened as a route to this special brand. This deep love for the creative field led to Scape. In many ways, it’s all interlinked.
The other drive I’ve always had is in publishing. I remember, at around five years old, knowing that I wanted to start my own magazine title one day, and knowing that it needed to matter. I also remember about five years ago, someone I admired asked me, ‘Hey, don’t you want to be an editor of like a major magazine brand?’ I answered, ‘I already have a major magazine brand — it’s called Scape.’ I think that sums up my passion for what we do. It’s something I have always believed in, and so watching Scape flourish is a real moment of ‘Yes, we’re doing this!’
Since launching around ten years ago, I’ve looked for collaborators and teammates who share this passion for Scape and our architecture and design community. Innovative, passionate people who come from different backgrounds and offer our community so much. We’re collaborative by choice, and a diverse and dynamic brand by nature. I’m so proud to stand alongside past and present collaborators as we embrace our industry and her many nuances. And, to think our journey is only just beginning, and that there are endless possibilities for this platform, that’s what excites and drives us!
our community.
Meet the team
Annual Offering
Audience
Our community welcomes everyone in the industry. If you’re as in love with the world of architecture and design as we are, you can sit with us.
What We do
We’re all-rounders, offering a comprehensive list of services that deliver to our audience the diversity they deserve.
Brand Offering
Who We work with
Rolex holds an unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise. Since 1905, they have designed and manufactured world-class, responsibly made watches that stop the industry in its tracks.
Redefining luxury with elegant Italian furniture since 1934, Molteni&C has built a legacy on expert craftsmanship. The brand holds global acclaim for their ranges that have revolutionised the industry.
As the largest importer of premium real oak flooring and cladding in Africa, Oggie installs luxury into every space, providing only the best in quality and service.
The finest engineered surface for architecture, interiors, and tailor-made solutions, Infinity Surfaces makes perfection a reality. Their range of stone slabs is made exclusively in Italy.
Contemporary furniture crafted for a life of elegance. This French brand is the epitome of high-end. Roche Bobois operates on a vision of responsibility, sustainability, and the best quality for elevated living.
As Africa’s leading manufacturer of clay paving and face bricks, Corobrik is building South Africa through iconic clay pavers, a modern take on a classic, both functional and aesthetic.
Safal Steel is the expert’s choice for roofing and cladding material, offering more longevity, better thermal efficiencies, and longer-lasting beauty. Watch as they build Africa with pride.
For over 150 years, Geberit has innovated sustainable solutions for water and sanitary systems. Their leadership in technology makes them the obvious choice for professionals across the globe.
Distributing sophisticated, durable stone flooring systems in South Africa since 2002. This environmentally friendly and sustainable brand is unrivalled for its hygienic, scratch, and stain resistant flooring.
Designing and manufacturing quality floors that endure the speed of life, Belgotex serves the industry with premium carpets and vinyl products of the highest calibre. In every setting, Belgotex delivers excellence without fail.