Architecture West Coast Cottage Architecture April 8, 2015 West Coast Cottage A quotation by Leonardo da Vinci sums up the spirit of Kobus van der Merwe’s tiny farm cottage near Paternoster: “Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind, large ones weaken it.” Full Article
Design Facebook’s MPK 20 HQ by Frank Gehry Design April 8, 2015 Facebook’s MPK 20 HQ by Frank Gehry Search for MPK 20 on Google and one of the first results that pops up is #mpk20 on Instagram. It’s allowed us to get a first look from within Facebook’s new Frank Gehry-designed 40 000 sqm headquarters in California. Full Article
Design VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 9 Design April 7, 2015 VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 9 From a hilarious Suzelle DIY video on ironing and insane typography to spliced photographs, here are the VISI team’s favourite picks for the week. Full Article
Architecture Energy-Saving Prefab Home in Melbourne Architecture March 31, 2015 Energy-Saving Prefab Home in Melbourne This carbon-positive prefabricated home designed by ArchiBlox creates more energy than it uses. Full Article
Architecture Federico Babina’s ARCHIZOO Architecture March 25, 2015 Federico Babina’s ARCHIZOO ARCHIZOO is a series of illustrations by Italian architect, Federico Babina. In the series, he reimagines zoo animals in familiar architectural forms. Full Article
Design Q&A: KAIA’s 3D Designer Nick Smith Design March 25, 2015 Q&A: KAIA’s 3D Designer Nick Smith Durban-based 3D designer Nick Smith chatted to us about his design inspirations and the real difference between 3D renderings and photography. Full Article
Architecture Fresnaye Heritage House Architecture March 25, 2015 Fresnaye Heritage House It wasn’t love at first sight when Cara Saven viewed a Fresnaye heritage house while searching for a new family home, but a growing sense of belonging and an avo tree sealed the deal. Full Article
Lifestyle 5 Stylish South African Restaurants Lifestyle March 23, 2015 5 Stylish South African Restaurants A restaurant’s ambience really can make or break an evening. In no particular order, here are 5 SA dining spots with top-notch interiors (and delicious food, of course). Full Article
