Architecture A sanctuary in the shrubbery Architecture October 10, 2011 A sanctuary in the shrubbery Tucked into dense fynbos near the surfer’s paradise that is Kommetjie beach, Stephen and Sue Lennard have built a one-of-a-kind house — with outdoor bathtub and all — that’s almost entirely hidden from view. Full Article
Architecture Die gelukkige nommer 13 Architecture October 5, 2011 Die gelukkige nommer 13 Dertien is die eerste huis wat die vermaarde argitek Johann Slee vir homself en sy gesin ontwerp en gebou het — letterlik van begin tot einde. Full Article
Architecture VIVA SA architecture! Architecture September 30, 2011 VIVA SA architecture! On World Architecture Day (3 October), VISI salutes some of our best-loved architects and the incredible examples of their work in this country, as featured in previous issues of the magazine. Full Article
Architecture Good, better, BestWood Architecture September 28, 2011 Good, better, BestWood Renovating? You can’t go wrong with wooden floors. They’re naturally warm and durable, and no other flooring option adds so much character to a space. Full Article
Architecture KZN to host architecture congress Architecture September 26, 2011 KZN to host architecture congress Right now, representatives of the International Union of Architects Congress are winging their way to Tokyo to bring home the baton that will be passed on to Durban — the next city to host the prestigious Congress. Full Article
Architecture Shifting perceptions Architecture September 23, 2011 Shifting perceptions When you think of a Gold-Loerie-winning building, a police station wouldn’t be the first to spring to mind – not unless you’ve seen Makeka Design Lab’s Retreat railway police station, that is. Full Article
Architecture Alive architecture launched Architecture September 16, 2011 Alive architecture launched We’re excited to announce the launch of Alive Architecture, an initiative aimed at showing the “art in architecture” through pop-up galleries across the country. Full Article
Architecture Transparent Church by Young Belgian Architects Blends into the Landscape Architecture September 9, 2011 Transparent Church by Young Belgian Architects Blends into the Landscape Young Belgian architects Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout van Vaerenbergh collaborated to create this see-through church in the Belgian region of Haspengouw. Full Article