Decor Cross-stitch queen Decor July 30, 2013 Cross-stitch queen Lauren Fowler describes herself as an illustrator, graphic designer and thing-maker. VISI caught up with Lauren at her Woodstock Foundry studio, Lost Is A Place Too, to see what kind of things she’s made of… Full Article
Architecture Inside outside Architecture July 30, 2013 Inside outside One of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets is its pop-up summers that brighten up the otherwise weepy winter. Especially when we get to spend them at the De Wet 34 residence in Bantry Bay, designed by SAOTA. 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
Design Lego wat lewe Design July 29, 2013 Lego wat lewe Geen ander Lego-skeppings sal jou mond so wawyd oop laat val soos Nathan Sawaya se beeldhouwerke nie. Ons het ’n paar vrae aan dié nederige kunstenaar van New York gestuur om VISI-lesers meer te vertel oor sy kreatiewe visie. Full Article
Design Picks of the week Design July 26, 2013 Picks of the week The team drew inspiration from as far as Chile, as wide as houses made of baked sugar and as close as Sumien’s garden this week. Debbie and Anton elevated the status of their submissions to art, and Cat got in touch with her inner Hell’s Angel. Full Article
Design Life-like Lego Design July 25, 2013 Life-like Lego Lego surely doesn’t get more jaw-dropping than New York artist Nathan Sawaya’s sculptures. Blown-away, we popped him a few questions to bring our VISI readers the inside story of this humble man’s creative vision. Full Article
Decor Sleeping beauty Decor July 24, 2013 Sleeping beauty In the VISI 67 Country edition we wrote about how Hästens pull out all the stops when making their beds. We sent our editor-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo to the Taj Hotel to “test sleep” a Hästens bed. Full Article
Decor Decorex Joburg turns a blissful 20 Decor July 24, 2013 Decorex Joburg turns a blissful 20 This year marks the 20th birthday of Africa’s foremost decor, design and lifestyle exhibition, Decorex Joburg. It takes place from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 August and VISI is giving away three double tickets. Full Article