Decor Wonderboy for everyone Decor February 26, 2014 Wonderboy for everyone The work of Wonderboy Nxumalo, one of Ardmore Ceramic Art’s most iconic ceramicists, has been translated into a vibrant African fabric and homeware range launching at Design Indaba Expo. Full Article
Decor Colour chameleon Decor February 25, 2014 Colour chameleon It’s one thing to have a first-rate interior-design firm whose landmark projects are globally renowned. It’s quite another when this firm’s singular talents are also directed at helping disadvantaged communities. Full Article
Architecture Block party in Jozi Architecture February 25, 2014 Block party in Jozi The Johannesburg skyline’s newest addition is an apartment block made of shipping containers balanced on an old silo building! The eye-popping architectural development in Newtown has been customised as affordable student housing. Full Article
Decor Here’s to Catharina! Decor February 25, 2014 Here’s to Catharina! Constantia Valley’s oldest farm, Steenberg, recently had its restaurant Catharina’s renovated. The project wasn’t only inspired by contemporary interior decor trends, but also the remarkable story of the restaurant’s feisty owner, Catharina Ras. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: Funnel vision Decor February 25, 2014 Smart Idea: Funnel vision Want to light up your space quickly and inexpensively? It’s easy, but you need to do some alternative shopping, says deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes. Full Article
Architecture Thinking inside the box 2: Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens Architecture February 24, 2014 Thinking inside the box 2: Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens Containa ® by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens is a digital game for those who want to design their own homes, or for architects seeking design solutions. Never before has the planning of architectural spaces been so easy — or so much fun. Full Article
Architecture Semi-urban bliss Architecture February 24, 2014 Semi-urban bliss The spaces between living and working are merging, as VISI explored in The Office issue last year. Now Designboom have picked up on the “floating” building in Pretoria’s leafy Menlo Park that we featured. Full Article
Design VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 43 Design February 21, 2014 VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 43 Rev up those eye candy sugar levels with this week’s team inspiration. Ranging from delicately embroidered skulls and interactive lego calendars to sleek Alfa Romeo bicycles and inkless pens, there’s something for everyone. Full Article
