Decor Kartell Cape Town — a hit Decor February 9, 2012 Kartell Cape Town — a hit We have one question for the Cape Tonians who have not yet visited the new Kartell store at De Waterkant; “why not?” Full Article
Architecture AfriSam-SAIA awards open for entry Architecture February 8, 2012 AfriSam-SAIA awards open for entry Concrete is, after water, the second most used product on the planet. This building material has established a reputation as the foundation of economic development and is in high demand by society for use in various infrastructural developments. Full Article
Design Toffie Pop poster competition Design February 8, 2012 Toffie Pop poster competition For the last couple of weeks, every time I take the elevator to and from the VISI offices I’ve attempted to decipher the bold red-and-white Aztec-esque design of the poster for this year’s Toffie Pop festival. And now it all makes sense! Full Article
Design Swedish design collaboration Design February 8, 2012 Swedish design collaboration Last night two Swedish design stalwarts, production house Offecct and starchitects Claesson Koivisto Rune, celebrated 15 years of collaboration. Full Article
Lifestyle ‘Tiger and Turtle’ is a walking rollercoaster Lifestyle February 8, 2012 ‘Tiger and Turtle’ is a walking rollercoaster Since the end of last year, the sleek, curvaceous folds of a rollercoaster have adorned the peak of a park in the south of Duisburg, Germany. The dynamic sweeps and twists of the alien construction inscribe themselves into the scenery like a signature. Full Article
Design In the spotlight Design February 7, 2012 In the spotlight French Designer Inga Sempe takes centre stage at the 2012 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair as this year’s guest of honor. Full Article
Design Skinny La Minx in the mood for love Design February 7, 2012 Skinny La Minx in the mood for love Heather Moore, the terrifically talented designer behind Skinny La Minx, has updated her storefront in time for Valentine’s Day, decorating the windows of her 201 Bree Street store with an intricate papercut design rendered in vinyl. Full Article
Design From Stockholm with love Design February 7, 2012 From Stockholm with love Exciting young Swedish design studio Form Us With Love launched an exhibtion last night to kickstart the Stockholm Design Week. The exhibtion entitled Form Us With Friends aims to highlight collaborations between the studio and some of their producers. Full Article