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From teeny-tiny life-like cities and submerged vases that float like jellyfish to a slanted stool that you can actually sit on, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 174.
1. Franklin Mountain House
“This striking home in El Paso in the US was designed by architects Hazelbaker Rush,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The three-storey home, which was built with materials inspired by the local surroundings, sits below an old quartz mine. I just love it!”
Image credit: Casey Dunn via Archdaily.com
2. Joshua Smith’s Miniature Cities
“Australian artist Joshua Smith has a flair for the microscopic and builds these realistic recreations of urban areas,” explains Freelance Content Producer Cheri Morris. “His work is so meticulous that you need a magnifying glass to see all the details.”
Image credit: boredpanda.com
3. Nendo Jellyfish Vases
“This year’s Milan Design Week will see new vases from Nendo be submerged into an aquarium so that they give the illusion of real swimming jellyfish,” says Assistant Editor Tracy Greenwood. “What a unique idea!”
Image credit: dezeen.com
4. Tom Dixon Slant Stool
“You would think that this little guy isn’t very comfortable, but he sits just right,” says Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink. “I just love the piece of steel at the base that imitates a shadow.”
Image credit: tomdixon.net
5. Delos Mid-Century Pieces
“Furniture company Delos, from Woodstock, Cape Town are bringing Mid-Century back with these gorgeous wooden pieces,” says Acting Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “A modern twist on an old classic.”
Image credit: delos.co.za
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