transparent Archives | Visi https://visi.co.za/tag/transparent/ SA's most beautiful magazine Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:57:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.11 https://visi.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-ICO-32x32-Black-1-1-32x32.png transparent Archives | Visi https://visi.co.za/tag/transparent/ 32 32 In living colour https://visi.co.za/in-living-colour/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:05:45 +0000 https://visi.co.za.dedi132.flk1.host-h.net/decor/in-living-colour-2/ Transparent decor is gaining more and more popularity. Think of it as putting rose-tinted glasses on your home accessories. Not only does it make spaces feel more organised and open, but allows for cheerful splashes of colour as well.

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]]> Transparent decor is gaining more and more popularity. Think of it as putting rose-tinted glasses on your home accessories. Not only does it make spaces feel more organised and open, but allows for cheerful splashes of colour as well. Make sure to look after it well though! Here are some handy cleaning tips:
  • Stay away from household detergents that contain oil when cleaning glass, perspex or plastic items to prevent them from looking dull.
  • Always use a soft cloth or sponge to avoid scratches.
  • Get rid of watermarks on glass items by washing in a solution of warm water and white vinegar, then allowing it to dry completely before wiping it with a soft cloth.

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]]> Designer schools https://visi.co.za/designer-schools/ Tue, 29 May 2012 14:51:10 +0000 https://visi.co.za.dedi132.flk1.host-h.net/architecture/designer-schools-2/ Since the fall of Apartheid, and more specifically the coming into effect of the 1996 Constitution - which guarantees the right to education - improving schools has been one of the government’s top priorities.

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]]> Since the fall of Apartheid, and more specifically the coming into effect of the 1996 Constitution – which guarantees the right to education – improving schools has been one of the government’s top priorities. They are most certainly putting their money where they mouths; the Department of Education currently receives the biggest allocation of government budget.

With a national drive such as this, it is little wonder that new schools are popping up and that many of the country’s top architectural firms are involved with the design of public education institutions.

Meyer and Vorster is one of them. Their most recent project, the Northpine Technical High School in Brackenfell, is an example of high quality, low maintenance architecture that combines clever design with practicality.

The building is no-frills and understated, but incorporates all the necessary features to allow the school to shine as a beacon of educational excellence: hall, library, laboratories and trade workshops amongst others.

The configuration of the school complex had its origins in the traditional enclosed courtyard notion – it was designed as a “citadel” similar to an enclosed city to create defensible space. Not only does this protect learners from the harsh South-Easterly winds during breaks but is also create a safe space for them to play and interact.

Sustainability and climate control were key factors when considering the design; multiple features manipulate sunlight and the distinct roofshape harvests rainwater for use on sports fields and food gardens.

In South Africa, property developers often seem to perceive good design as discordant with profit. It is encouraging then that despite limited funds, progressive, sensitive architecture is nevertheless being applied to the development of institutions as fundamental as educational facilities.

More info: www.meyervorster.co.za

 

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