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A Tapestry Woven Across Continents
For thirty years, Ivy League Interiors has stood as Johannesburg's most discerning design atelier, cultivating spaces that transcend geography and trend. Founded in 1993 by Italian-South African visionaries Patrizia and Giuseppe Di Pasquale, our studio emerged from a singular belief: that truly transformative interiors must honor both their architectural lineage and the lives they shelter.
What began as a shared sketchbook between two design savants—she with Florentine artistry in her blood, he with African material wisdom in his hands—has flourished into a legacy of spaces that whisper rather than shout their luxury. From our early days restoring Johannesburg's heritage homes to crafting award-winning contemporary villas, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to design as a narrative art form.
The Alchemy of Intention
We practice design as a slow art, rejecting the disposable in favor of the enduring. Each commission unfolds through three sacred principles:
Listening as Design Tool
Before pencil meets paper, we immerse ourselves in your world—studying how light falls in your morning routines, where conversation naturally flows, what textures bring you quiet joy.
Material as Memory
We source surfaces with biographies: limestone from the same quarry as Michelangelo's David, hand-forged ironwork by Botswana's last traditional artisans, silks dyed exclusively for our clients.
Space as Legacy
Every hinge, every sightline, every play of shadow is orchestrated to age with grace. We design for the family gatherings not yet had, the artworks not yet acquired, the lives not yet lived within these walls.
Our Design Ethos
Discover the design ethos that has shaped extraordinary spaces for three decades.
Founded in 1993 by Italian-South African designers Patrizia and Giuseppe Di Pasquale, our studio blends Old World craftsmanship with contemporary African vibrancy. With projects spanning Italy, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa, we bring a truly international perspective to every commission
The Origin of Elegance
How a Florentine dream and African soul converged to redefine luxury interiors.
The Founders’ Story
Patrizia Di Pasquale – Creative Visionary
“A childhood surrounded by Florence’s Renaissance architecture taught me that beauty should be lived in, not just admired. My designs always balance grandeur with warmth.”
Giuseppe Di Pasquale – Master of Execution
“Having managed large-scale projects across continents, I bring precision to every detail. My passion is sourcing extraordinary materials that tell their own story.”
1993 – Studio founded in Johannesburg
2005 – First international project in Milan
2012 – Launched commercial design division
2020 – Expanded to virtual design service