Architecture International Union of Architects Architecture July 17, 2014 International Union of Architects The 25th International Union of Architects (UIA) world congress is coming to Durban from 3 to 7 August 2014. It is a major gathering of architects that happens every three years in a different city — and this will be its first time in Sub-Saharan Africa. Full Article
Architecture Park life Architecture July 17, 2014 Park life “The greenest building is the one already built,” first stated by US architect Carl Elefante, has become a slogan of contemporary urbanism, as we retrofit our cities for our 21st-century needs. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: Shine on Me Decor July 17, 2014 Smart Idea: Shine on Me Take those seven years of bad luck and stick it to a lampshade. Full Article
Design We’ve got our beady eye on that weave Design July 17, 2014 We’ve got our beady eye on that weave Three of the biggest worldwide trends — geometrics, Africa and handmade — converge on a very sweet spot that has our eyeballs dancing. To make it even sweeter, beads and weaves are best made right here in our backyard. Local is baie lekker! Full Article
Architecture At home with the Fagans Architecture July 16, 2014 At home with the Fagans The Fagans are as much an institution in South African architectural circles as the buildings Gawie has designed in the course of his 70-year career. With no sign of stopping just yet, the couple concedes that they’ll consider retirement when they reach 100. Full Article
Design VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 60 Design July 15, 2014 VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 60 From wire sculptures and shadow illusions to puzzle furniture and crotchet-covered earthenware animals, not to mention a devilishly designed Aston Martin and some fab, quirky lighting solutions. Feast your eyes on this week’s team picks! Full Article
Architecture The Baby Grand Architecture July 14, 2014 The Baby Grand Interior decorator Francois du Plessis took six years to turn this compact City Bowl Victorian into a white oasis with a heart of green. Full Article
Design Hands-free kitchen Design July 14, 2014 Hands-free kitchen These advancements in technology will make you feel as if Cinderella’s fairy godmother stepped out of the screen and into your kitchen. Full Article