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
Architecture Lucky number 13 Architecture August 16, 2011 Lucky number 13 Dertien is the first house for himself and his family that renowned architect Johann Slee has designed and built from scratch. Full Article
Architecture Timmer-truuk Architecture August 15, 2011 Timmer-truuk Agter een van die karaktervolle ou Victoriaanse kothuise in Oranjezicht, Kaapstad, skuil deesdae ’n verrassend kontemporêre aanbouing, maar jy sal dit nooit raai nie — tensy jy ingenooi word. Full Article
Architecture The Blue House Architecture August 12, 2011 The Blue House With a dramatic coat of paint, the architect couple Johan and Gardiol Bergenthuin have reinforced the main design concept of their Gordon’s Bay holiday home: that of go-between for mountain, sea and sky. Full Article
Architecture I love New York Architecture August 12, 2011 I love New York The unconventional High Line urban park in New York City not only offers city dwellers a welcome respite from the harshness of the concrete jungle but also a post-industrial view of nature. Full Article
Architecture Shanghai’s green heart Architecture August 1, 2011 Shanghai’s green heart Dion Chang takes a peak at green conciousness in China. Full Article
