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A night to remember : David Krynauw in conversation with Alma Viviers, features writer for VISI.| -
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A night to remember : Anthony Keyworth handing over the main prize of a trip to Paris or London to attend a Paul Smith Fashion show, sponsored by Paul Smith.| -
A night to remember : Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens with Li Edelkoort.| -
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A night to remember : Li Edelkoort congratulating Silvio Rech, with Jacquie, editor of VISI, behind.| -
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A night to remember : Silvio Rech, one half of the winning duo.| -
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A night to remember : Ntokozo Sibande and Mbongeni Buthelez.| -
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A night to remember : The ABSOLUT VISI Designer of the Year trophies.| -
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A night to remember : The ABSOLUT girls made sure everyone had a good time.| -
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A night to remember : Andrea and Annalie Kleinloog.| -
A night to remember : The Fibre Designs team with Lesley Carstens.| -
A night to remember : Sarena van Schalkwyk and Alwijn Burger from Coord Event Direction.| -
A night to remember : Ellen and Jeremy Rose.| -
A night to remember : Barbara Huang and Dieter Brandt.| -
A night to remember : All the nominees and winners of the ABSOLUT VISI Designer of the Year Awards.| -
A night to remember : Greg Gamble and Philippe van der Merwe, from Tonic, receiving their Special Award from Jacquie Myburgh Chemaly, editor of VISI.| -
A night to remember : Daryl McGregor and Kevin Macintosh.| -
A night to remember : Angus Campbell, Kerry van Jaarsveld and Jason Wells from PG Bison.| -
A night to remember : Julian and Trewyn McGowan.| -
A night to remember : Lorenzo Nassimbeni and Cameron Barnes.| -
A night to remember : Greg Gamble, Sanche Frolich and Philippe van der Merwe| -
A night to remember : Saint Francis Tohlange and Siya Ngcobo.| -
A night to remember : Yelda and Porky Hefer.| -
A night to remember : Winners of the evening, Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstons.| -
A night to remember : Lucrezia Wolfaardt and Shirley Quinlan from New Media Publishing, with bloggers Lucas Adams and Talya Goldberg| -
A night to remember : Warren Spiro and Heath Nash who designed the A4 lamp that every reader receives for free with the new issue of VISI 53.| -
A night to remember : André Uys and Pieter Malan.| -
A night to remember : Wanda Smith and Martin Kruger.| -
A night to remember : Chloe Snyders and Tanya Sturgeon| -
A night to remember : Daneel Malgas, Priscilla Daniel and Johann Schwella.| -
A night to remember : Africa Melane from Cape Talk and comedian Siv Ngesi.| -
A night to remember : Annemarie Mientjies.| -
A night to remember : Emmanuelle Linard, Li Edelkoort and Sophie Lattes.| -
A night to remember : Nicky Lennox and Jules Illing.| -
A night to remember : Dieter Brandt.|
PHOTOS: Willie Lategan and Marlize De Lange | WORDS: Remy Raitt
The 2011 ABSOLUT VISI Designer of the Year Awards, which took place at the Chavonnes Battery Museum at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, brought together the great minds of the design world to celebrate its top achievers.
The ultra-chic party featured cocktails by ABSOLUT, beer by &Union, furniture by the Twiice Group, decor elements by Doktor and Misses and trendy beats by Balkonology.
The culmination of the glitzy affair was the awards ceremony where international trends forecaster Li Edelkoort announced architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens as the 2011 winners for their work on Braamfontein.
VISI would once again like to congratulate the winners and all the nominees for their superb contributions to South African design.
The above picture gallery captures the glitz and glam of the evening.

