Lifestyle Movember 2013 Diary Lifestyle November 1, 2013 Movember 2013 Diary Movember is fondly named after the moustache growing charity event in aid of mens health awareness. It is also the month signaling that the end of the year is in sight – hearts are lighter, we all breathe easier and the world is just a much better place. Full Article
Design WDC2014 accredits 450 pretty and gritty projects Design November 1, 2013 WDC2014 accredits 450 pretty and gritty projects The countdown to Cape Town officially reigning as World Design Capital 2014 has begun and 450 projects have been accredited on the authoritative programme, including — dramatic drumroll — VISI magazine! As well as a whole host of our other friend. Full Article
Design The world is watching Design October 31, 2013 The world is watching All design eyes are turning to South Africa at the mo, what with Cape Town about to step up as World Design Capital 2014. Louis Vuitton, Lonely Planet, Wallpaper and more… the globe is coming to us and it’s going to be a ball! Full Article
Lifestyle CT welcomes brand new art fair Lifestyle October 22, 2013 CT welcomes brand new art fair Lovers of South African art are in for a treat when the Mother City’s first ever contemporary art fair takes place at The Lookout at the V&A Waterfront from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 October. Full Article
Design Rock Girl bench at WDC2014 offices Design October 16, 2013 Rock Girl bench at WDC2014 offices The World Design Capital 2014’s pop-up office was featured in our SPRINGLOADED VISI 68. The most recent addition is a Rock Girl bench designed by architect Mokena Makeka. Full Article
Architecture CT skate park wins international award Architecture October 15, 2013 CT skate park wins international award A City of Cape Town team’s proposed skate park has won the top prize in the international Playscapes competition, which focuses on turning unused city spaces into interactive community hubs and, well, encouraging “playing”. Full Article
Lifestyle Art on track Lifestyle October 14, 2013 Art on track Filling the public spaces in our cities with art and design is something close to VISI’s heart as it invites us to engage with our surroundings — just like this is a quirky range of sport-inspired sculptures in Green Point. Full Article
Architecture And the Cape Architecture awards 2013 go to… Architecture October 9, 2013 And the Cape Architecture awards 2013 go to… Last night the Cape Institute for Architecture announced seven winners of its 2013 Award for Architecture, including VISI’s personal favourite Babylonstoren as well as the previously featured De Wet 34 house. Full Article