Architecture Handmade in Africa Architecture March 27, 2014 Handmade in Africa Winner of the Best Safari House in Africa 2014, Leobo Lodge in the Waterberg is a adobe-style marvel by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens that is redefining the fatigued bush lodge aesthetic, one extraordinary feature at a time. Full Article
Design 10 reasons to love wood Design March 26, 2014 10 reasons to love wood Bet you never counted on the day you’d see a wooden tile, camera, coffee filter, sticky note or Sodastream machine! That and much more is why we just love wood. Full Article
Decor Handmade Merc Decor March 26, 2014 Handmade Merc Usually associated with ultra high-strength, high-tech steel, we couldn’t help but crack a smile at this life-size beaded replica of the brand new Mercedes Benz C-Class. Full Article
Decor Urban skins Decor March 25, 2014 Urban skins The words “manmade”, “fake” and “faux” are officially passé. The term de rigueur for describing artificial fur is “urban”. And it is no longer only seen draped over sofas and beds. This winter, everything in the home can grow a second skin. Full Article
Decor Rhino-style Decor March 25, 2014 Rhino-style The plight of our rhinos is heart-breaking and, despite citizen campaigns and renewed government efforts, it is estimated that a rhino dies every 16 hours in South Africa. Some of the country’s designers have taken up the cause! Full Article
Architecture Architecture for yoga Architecture March 24, 2014 Architecture for yoga Named the second-biggest fitness trend of 2014, yoga has come a long way since India. People are calling it a lifestyle choice and, with centres like The Yoga Republic in Sandton also pushing architectural principles, we can see why. Full Article
Design Refocus Design March 24, 2014 Refocus Here at VISI, we love it when individuals who are superbly talented in their field try their hand at something completely different, and succeed – like two of our favourite photographers, David Ross and David Pastoll, who are branching out into design. Full Article
Design Picks of the Week Design March 24, 2014 Picks of the Week Kickstart your week right here with the team’s creative highlights ranging from the sublime social hammocks to the ridiculous hamster-wheel apartment, with crystal rock lights, walking lamps and more in between. Full Article