Architecture Boxing clever Architecture January 21, 2013 Boxing clever This story of community spirit and some really cool design captured our hearts! An orphanage in Midrand, constructed using 28 shipping containers, has changed the lives of those who live in it — as well as those who created it. Full Article
Decor A dog’s life Decor January 18, 2013 A dog’s life Oscar Lefson was an extraordinary hound who travelled the globe to highlight the plight of homeless dogs, and VISI is heartbroken to hear of his untimely death. We first met him in VISI 61, when Sam Woulidge visited him at his Tamboerskloof home. Full Article
Lifestyle Foodie wishlist for 2013 Lifestyle January 17, 2013 Foodie wishlist for 2013 Eatout.co.za’s editor Katharine Jacobs counts down her foodie wishlist for 2013 – more veg, craft cider, virgin drinks, delicious desserts, unheard-of pasta, unusual crockery, local parmesan, speciality restaurants, experiential eating and food fabric. Full Article
Architecture Top 17 architectural designs of the year Architecture January 17, 2013 Top 17 architectural designs of the year The London Design Museum has announced its 90 nominations for Design of the Year 2013, across seven categories. Here are the 17 awe-inspiring finalists in the architecture category. Full Article
Design Top 12 furniture designs of the year Design January 16, 2013 Top 12 furniture designs of the year The London Design Museum have announced their shortlist for Design of the Year 2013. Here are the 12 furniture finalists. Which is your favourite? Full Article
Design Top 22 product designs of the year Design January 16, 2013 Top 22 product designs of the year Here are the 22 exciting products that have been shortlisted for Design of the Year 2013 by the Design Museum in London. Full Article
Design Haute Lumière Light Awards Design January 15, 2013 Haute Lumière Light Awards The aim of the Haute Lumière Light Awards is to push designers towards innovative and inventive ways of thinking about artificial light, far beyond basic illumination, says lighting guru and competition judge, Paul Pamboukian. Full Article
Decor Last-minute summer Decor January 15, 2013 Last-minute summer Make the most out of the last few summer weekends with these indulgent outdoor loungers and shades. Full Article