Design The armchair reinvented Design February 21, 2011 The armchair reinvented Forget lumpy velour armchairs. The new alvisilkchair by alvidesign has brought elegance back to this traditional piece of furniture. Full Article
Design Playfulness on a pedestal Design February 18, 2011 Playfulness on a pedestal Gerhard Swart and Anthony Harris have created a ceramics wonderland at their Johannesburg home, where their creations for Ceramic Matters pay homage to the design of life. Full Article
Architecture The Paarman paradise Architecture February 17, 2011 The Paarman paradise High in Constantia, under an age-old leafy blanket where three years ago there stood a dilapidated shed, the Paarman family now lives and works with abandon. Full Article
Design Elsje van der Merwe Design February 16, 2011 Elsje van der Merwe Cape Town-based graphic designer Elsje van der Merwe has succeeded in doing what few are brave enough to attempt: turning her hobby into her day job. Full Article
Design Flowermill Design February 15, 2011 Flowermill The Flowermill team, Deborah Inkson, Roxy Barlow, Robyn van der Toorn and Ingrid Blohm, is adding unique flair to the design of gift accessories. Full Article
Design Ricky and Lesley Aylward Design February 14, 2011 Ricky and Lesley Aylward These brothers-in-design put the fun into functional with their deliciously surreal, collectable pieces. Full Article
Architecture Veld school Architecture February 11, 2011 Veld school There’s a quiet revolution taking place in the Free State, where a designing duo has a vision for South African architecture that references the landscape, pays tribute to the past and looks to the future. Full Article
Design Roy Clucas Design February 9, 2011 Roy Clucas Graphic-design guru Roy Clucas has always infused his work with artistic integrity — despite his dog-eat-dog working environment. Now he’s won the highest international recognition. Full Article