Picks of the Week

picks of the week

From an architectural beauty in Chile by Felipe Assadi and Annie Sloan brush sets to a new Kirsten Sims print and a floral installation, these are the VISI team’s top picks of the week.

1. Casa H by Felipe Assadi Arquitectos

“Designed by Felipe Assadi, Casa H is located in Zapallar, Chile,” says Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink. “It’s a reinforced concrete building made up of beams layered together, creating a singular structure. I could move in tomorrow!”

Image credit: Fernando Alda via Archdaily.com

2. Detail Brush Set by Annie Sloan

“These detail brushes from Annie Sloan have been designed to give you complete control and help you achieve simplified mark-making while painting,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “The collection will be released in mid-June and is made up of small and large round brushes and small and large flat brushes.”

Image credit: anniesloan.com

3. Kirsten Sims for 50ty/50ty

Popular Cape Town-based artist and illustrator Kirsten Sims recently released her first piece for 50ty/50ty prints, entitled Bear With Me,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “Fans of her work will love this screen print, showcasing her distinct playful style. There are only six left from the limited-edition run of 50, so if you want to snap one up, don’t delay!”

Image credit: 50ty50typrints.com

4. OH OK and btny Plant/Tee Collab

“New Cape Town-based multi-disciplinary clothing brand OH OK and online nursery btny have collaborated to create two limited-edition T-shirts that you can purchase with a matching plant,” says Content Producer Mary Garner. “I think it’s a clever, fun idea.”

Image credit: Nick Gordon

5. Locus Amoenus Flower Installation

“This beautiful installation by ENTER Studio and OBR was spotted at international flower show Euroflora 2018 in Genoa, Italy,” says Features Editor Amelia Brown. “The interactive installation is made up of more than 1 000 pinwheels that surround a circular patio.”

Image credit: enterstudio.net