Design Northern light Design August 19, 2011 Northern light Aaron Kearney hails from Northern Ireland and has settled on our shores, adding his active design mind to the pool of Cape Town talent. We’re in love with his slick, geometric Octahedron collection — and that delightful accent, of course. Full Article
Architecture SA buildings take on the world Architecture August 19, 2011 SA buildings take on the world Here at VISI, we’re well aware that SA architecture is world class and the 2011 World Architecture Festival Awards shortlist, released this week, proves it once again. Four local buildings are in the running in three different categories. Full Article
Architecture Middellandse kapel Architecture August 19, 2011 Middellandse kapel Met die Stonehaven Lodge-kapel in die KwaZulu-Natalse Middelland het die argitek Richard Stretton bloekomhoutpale losgemaak van die landelik-Suid-Afrikaanse cliché’s van grasdakke en klipmure — en dit weer sy regmatige plek in die kollig laat inneem. Full Article
Architecture Ways with shutters Architecture August 18, 2011 Ways with shutters Tired of dust-collecting curtains and blinds? Think shutters, writes Cape Town architect Nathalie Pencrec’h. Full Article
Design African design in NYC Design August 18, 2011 African design in NYC In a brilliant new collaboration, New York-based gallery and showroom, Amaridian, has teamed up with Cape Town’s Design Africa to showcase and promote excellence in African design. Full Article
Design Bunking with blue Design August 18, 2011 Bunking with blue News about J&B Woodworking’s Lluc bunk bed, sent to us by VISI reader Kim Snook, is sure to have you dreaming in blue. Full Article
Design Our blue moodboard Design August 16, 2011 Our blue moodboard In planning VISI 56, we collected many images to make up our virtual blue moodboard. Now it’s your turn to be inspired. Watch our video. Full Article
Lifestyle Essque Zalu, Zanzibar Lifestyle August 16, 2011 Essque Zalu, Zanzibar A generous dose of blue sky and sea, and more space than you’ll know what to do with, await you at Essque Zalu, a brand-new five-star resort on the African coast. Full Article
