Architecture Cool Spaces: Esse’s New HQ Architecture July 3, 2023 Cool Spaces: Esse’s New HQ Richard Stretton’s new building for skincare brand Esse is a gem of progressive design in the KwaZulu-Natal farmlands. Full Article
Architecture Living Theatre: Dukkah Restaurant & Bar Architecture February 27, 2023 Living Theatre: Dukkah Restaurant & Bar The award-winning Dukkah Restaurant & Bar on Florida Road in Durban, designed by Koop Design, is a play on the relationship between street and restaurant, and public and private space. Full Article
Design Local Designer Guide Design December 3, 2018 Local Designer Guide At VISI we are driven to celebrate and champion local designers and artisans. To this end, we’ve put together a list of some of the names that come to mind (this list will be updated continuously) when we think of local design. Full Article
Architecture KZN Midlands Farmhouse Architecture November 14, 2018 KZN Midlands Farmhouse It took the owners of a KwaZulu-Natal farm 10 years to collect the reclaimed timber and stone ultimately used to build their dream home. Full Article
Architecture Winners: 2018 Corobrik SAIA Architectural Awards Architecture May 10, 2018 Winners: 2018 Corobrik SAIA Architectural Awards The winners of the 2018 Corobrik SAIA Architectural Awards have been announced. Here are the five buildings and structures that received top honours. Full Article
Architecture Alexander Forbes Head Office is a Winner Architecture October 13, 2014 Alexander Forbes Head Office is a Winner The AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture 2014 (Built Work Category) went to the 4-star Green Star rated Alexander Forbes headquarters in Sandton. Full Article
Architecture Green solutions rise from the ruins Architecture July 21, 2014 Green solutions rise from the ruins That the Hopewell Conservation Estate, a nature reserve on the edge of Port Elizabeth, is home to an elegant eco-friendly, award-winning building, should be a clue to its ground-breaking vision. 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