Architecture The Cole and Dolce Vita Apartments Architecture May 13, 2026 The Cole and Dolce Vita Apartments Connecting our South African Modernist architects to the present is Robert Silke & Partners. Their latest project may be a building of two halves – The Cole hotel and Dolce Vita apartments – but in concept, build and location, it represents a link between past and present. Full Article
Design Keepsakes: Robert Silke Design May 11, 2026 Keepsakes: Robert Silke One of VISI’s favourite architects Robert Silke talks about the personal objects that have inspired and defined him. Full Article
Architecture Tropicana: A Colourful Art Deco-Inspired Gem by Robert Silke Architecture April 9, 2025 Tropicana: A Colourful Art Deco-Inspired Gem by Robert Silke Tropicana – a new Miami art deco-inspired hotel by Robert Silke & Partners – revels in a few playful games with its architecture, its interiors and, appropriately, its price tag. Full Article
Architecture Friday VISI Voices: Death in Tokyo Architecture December 6, 2024 Friday VISI Voices: Death in Tokyo Weaving together Surrealism, Modernism, bathing and the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower, architect Robert Silke tells the story of a trip to Tokyo. Full Article
Architecture 10 Bold South African Builds Featuring Brick Architecture August 12, 2024 10 Bold South African Builds Featuring Brick Face brick and breeze blocks are materials often associated with traditional structures, but in the hands of innovative architects, they become tools for creating extraordinary contemporary spaces. Full Article
Architecture George Meets Jungle Modernism Architecture October 6, 2023 George Meets Jungle Modernism Here’s a sneak peek at Arbour Nature Estate a new development in George penned by Robert Silke & Partners. If you’re familiar with Robert’s retro-modern work, you’ll know it’s something special… Full Article
Architecture Robert Silke’s New Project: Spindle Architecture May 12, 2023 Robert Silke’s New Project: Spindle Both a nod to PoMo and NYC’s tall-’n-skinny skyscrapers, Cape Town’s own skyline will have a new spike with the Spindle designed by one of our favourite architects, Robert Silke. Full Article
Architecture Sea Point Apartments: The Flamingo Architecture April 19, 2023 Sea Point Apartments: The Flamingo The Flamingo looks absolutely nothing like anything else on Sea Point’s Regent Road… but then again, what would you expect from the team who designed it? Full Article