Leading the Way
A portfolio by Shae Gaffney · Interior Design / 2026
Hey-hey, I'm Shae Gaffney. An aspiring interior architect drawn to places that feel as though you've stepped into a storybook.
Travel, mythology and the natural world shape my imagination. I love creating spaces that invite people to explore, feel and connect.
A little about me ↗Find your way through the work
From botanical escapes and theatrical encounters to spaces built around the senses.
Brand revival · HospitalityAn imaginative rebrand brought to life as a botanical brewery and eatery. Botanical Buzz draws on South African flora, the art of giving flowers, and the connection that grows around shared moments.
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Adaptive reuse · PerformanceCreated for the 2026 PG Bison competition, The Lion’s Den reimagines the abandoned lion enclosure at Cape Town’s former Groote Schuur Zoo as a place for theatre, gathering and artistic expression.
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Workplace · Brand identityA proposed interior design studio where the everyday gives way to the unexpected. Inspired by Alice’s journey into Wonderland, a labyrinth leads visitors towards a colourful, imaginative oasis for work, collaboration and discovery.
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Hospitality · SpeakeasyA hidden lounge beneath Shepstone Gardens, imagined as a continuation of the celebration. Rich materials, moody light and the rhythm of jazz make room for a more intimate, unpredictable after-hours experience.
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Education · Environmental designSet within Lapalala Wilderness School in Limpopo, the Curator House and Biodiversity Centre invites young visitors to discover nature through a sensory journey inspired by how animals navigate their environment.
Enter this world ↗“The prototype would have been the labyrinth.”
