Design Open sesame Design August 8, 2013 Open sesame The Open Design Cape Town festival runs from 21 to 31 August and hopes to ignite the enthusiasm for the World Design Capital 2014. We asked the brains and passion behind the festival, Y Tsai from Tsai Design Studio, a couple of questions. Full Article
Lifestyle August 2013 Diary Lifestyle July 31, 2013 August 2013 Diary Winter’s almost over and we’re excited for spring, so best to make the most of the last few chilly indulgences. It’s also Women’s Day this month with lots of parties and exhibitions celebrating the fairest gender. Full Article
Decor Cross-stitch queen Decor July 30, 2013 Cross-stitch queen Lauren Fowler describes herself as an illustrator, graphic designer and thing-maker. VISI caught up with Lauren at her Woodstock Foundry studio, Lost Is A Place Too, to see what kind of things she’s made of… Full Article
Architecture Inside outside Architecture July 30, 2013 Inside outside One of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets is its pop-up summers that brighten up the otherwise weepy winter. Especially when we get to spend them at the De Wet 34 residence in Bantry Bay, designed by SAOTA. Full Article
Decor Sleeping beauty Decor July 24, 2013 Sleeping beauty In the VISI 67 Country edition we wrote about how Hästens pull out all the stops when making their beds. We sent our editor-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo to the Taj Hotel to “test sleep” a Hästens bed. Full Article
Lifestyle Pop-up “foresees” future Lifestyle July 23, 2013 Pop-up “foresees” future The latest in Cape Town’s ongoing flood of pop-up restaurants is the 4C Soup Apartment, running Wednesdays and Fridays until 14 August. Delicious food in a sophisticated environment, but does it have a deeper meaning? Full Article
Decor Agter geslote deure Decor July 22, 2013 Agter geslote deure Paul Duncan se nuwe boek, Hidden Cape Town, wys hoe 30 van Kaapstad se geboue binne lyk. Alhoewel meeste daarvan oop is vir die publiek, is dié plekke van die Moederstad se minder bekende juwele. Ons gee drie kopieë weg. Full Article
Decor Behind closed doors Decor July 15, 2013 Behind closed doors Paul Duncan’s new book, Hidden Cape Town, showcases the interiors of 30 Cape Town buildings. Mostly open to the public, these places are some of the lesser-known gems of the Mother City. We’re giving away three copies. Full Article
