CANNED-ART SOLUTIONS cc. was formed in 1986 in Durban.The business  has successfully built and renovated numerous homes, many of which have featured in the centre pages of newspapers, and have achieved record sales prices.

Candice has a very creative approach to home renovations and her houses are beautiful but practical. Her philosophy is to ensure that every space has a clearly defined use, and that the flow of the rooms must be efficient, user friendly and more importantly must best suit the lifestyle of the owner.

Candice and Stewart Horne have always shared a love of architecture and design, and soon after their marriage 32 years ago found themselves drawn to creating a business out of their passion. This married couple enjoy working together and each brings several skills to their partnership.

The business has three major arms: Commercial, Residential and Industrial. These operate separately but share competencies.

Stewart has a B.Sc. (Hons) building degree and Candice has a BA (Hons) HDE as well as  design training from Sheffield.

Canned-art Solutions is a member of the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals and the Association of Construction and Project Managers.

The Commercial wing was founded in Durban, with construction of numerous factories and warehouses for clients such as Alex Carriers and Desjuan and Deshud Investments.

Relocation to Johannesburg saw Stewart approached by BFH Project Managers to take up a leading role in the R2,4 billion reconstruction and upgrading of the OR Tambo International Airport in time for the 2010 World Cup. This project was a serious challenge but was completed on time; facilitating the arrival of millions of people to SA. The airport has subsequently won numerous awards. Stewart was involved in all aspects of its development, including the prestigious OR Tambo  International  Transit hotels and VIP Protocol lounges.

On completion of this project Stewart moved on to a new R700million project, undertaking the development and construction of 5 massive new distribution warehouses for Barloworld and the Ellerines Group in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Kwa-zulu Natal.

On completion of these Stewart took on the R 600 mil project of the  refurbishment and upgrading of the 3 buildings at the University of Johannesburg‘s Doornfontein Campus as well as 3 Buildings on the Kingsway Campus with individual values  ranging from R15 million to R360 million.

Current projects include a mixed–use project (1200 housing units, shopping centre and industrial sector in Roodepoort) and new shopping centres in Cato Ridge; Mokomeni; Orange Farm; Moloto; Albermarle; valued between R150 mil and R200 mil.

Candice started renovating and building houses in 1985, and has subsequently renovated 15 houses and built 3; initially in Durban and later in Johannesburg. Several houses have featured in full page newspaper editorials and record prices have  been achieved.

One house was selected as the set for a series filmed by M-Net called Angel Song, and featuring several well known South African actors including Brandon Auret (currently starring in Elysium).

Candice is meticulous and perfectionist in her renovations, which include all aspects of design; landscaping and interior décor. She sets very high standards both for herself and her staff.