Decor Dramatic driftwood Decor August 20, 2013 Dramatic driftwood These startlingly animated animals are made of driftwood and nails by Bryan Cusack and Natasha Deary of Woodshack in Durban. The pair have taken driftwood sculptures to the next level, producing larger-than-life figures out of discarded material. Full Article
Architecture Durbs to host global architects in 2014 Architecture July 29, 2013 Durbs to host global architects in 2014 Durban is hosting the world congress of the International Union of Architects in 2014. The what? Georgia Chennells brings us the lowdown on the 6 000 architects due to descend on Durbs next year. Full Article
Decor Sister act Decor June 28, 2013 Sister act By applying their creative vision to craft projects, Durban-based sisters Janet and Angela Shaw hope to elevate the status of master craftsmen in South Africa. VISI love the contemporary energy that they are infusing into Zulu craft. Full Article
Design High-performance design Design June 27, 2013 High-performance design A world-class high-performance training facility, featuring a Scandi-inspired modernist design scheme by Richard Stretton of Koop Design, is hidden in the heart of Durban. Full Article
Decor Ruilhandel is koning Decor April 26, 2013 Ruilhandel is koning “Samewerkende verbruik” — die verskuiwing in verbruikersgedrag om goed nie te besit nie maar slegs toegang daartoe te hê — is volgens Time een van die tien idees wat die wêreld gaan verander. Lauren Wallet van A Good Exhange in Durban vertel meer. Full Article
Design Bartering is back Design April 22, 2013 Bartering is back Collaborative consumption — the shift in consumer values from owning things to accessing them — is one of Time magazine’s “10 Ideas That Will Change the World”. We talk to Lauren Wallet who runs A Good Exchange in Durban, based on this concept. Full Article
Lifestyle Past present Africa Lifestyle March 28, 2013 Past present Africa Showing until 7 April at the KZNSA Gallery in Durban is graphic design legend Richard Hart’s art exhibition, en route to New York. Indeed, the surfer has swapped his mouse for a paintbrush. Georgia Chennells finds out what the exhibition is about. Full Article
Decor Highlights from Decorex Durban Decor March 25, 2013 Highlights from Decorex Durban Our Durban correspondent, Georgia Chennells shares her highlights reel from Decorex Durban, held this past weekend. Full Article
