Architecture A colourful canvas Architecture June 23, 2014 A colourful canvas This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired family home in Cape Town brims with a contemporary art collection that tells the story of the owners’ passion for beautiful things. Full Article
Decor Fresh Talent: Modern Gesture Decor June 13, 2014 Fresh Talent: Modern Gesture A new furniture, lighting and homeware design company, Modern Gesture is the brainchild of Candice Lawrence, a vivacious and multi-talented young designer or — in her own words — “a creative and spontaneous, wild piece of work”. Full Article
Architecture Ready, steady, go green! Architecture June 5, 2014 Ready, steady, go green! It’s World Environment Day today and we’re tuning into the eco-friendly vibes of Cape Town’s Ngewana family who were selected by the Green Building Council of South Africa to be retrofitted for the My Green Home Challenge. Full Article
Architecture This is the house that Xoma wanted Architecture June 4, 2014 This is the house that Xoma wanted Inspired by our Greenovation issue, we visited the Light House low-cost housing solution in Hout Bay and a thought-provoking conversation about how co-design can help shift the traditional role of saviour and victim in the rollout of housing ensued. Full Article
Decor Fresh talent: Victor Design Decor June 2, 2014 Fresh talent: Victor Design VISI is publishing a series of profiles on fresh creative talents during the month of June, in celebration of Youth Day 16 June. First up we have the duo behind Victor Design in Cape Town who are making magic with reclaimed wood. Full Article
Decor Retro rocks Decor May 26, 2014 Retro rocks Emma de Crespigny’s vintage shop in Woodstock, C20 Galerie, stocks all kinds of retro pieces dating back to the 20th century. She also produces her own line of furniture and custom-makes specific pieces for her clients. Full Article
Decor House awe Decor May 26, 2014 House awe We featured the welcoming home of Doreen de Waal and her jovial brood in our GREENOVATION issue. Having spent the past 20 years perfecting her family home, she is now turning every nook and cranny into guest accommodation. Full Article
Lifestyle They want your doodles Lifestyle May 21, 2014 They want your doodles The epic creative crowd-sourcing project that blew the Mother City away in 2009, 1 000 Drawings, is back and an official World Design Capital 2014 project. A series of public doodle sessions has been launched and, well, they want your doodles. Full Article
