Architecture Architecture 2012 highs and lows Architecture January 10, 2013 Architecture 2012 highs and lows The Velodrome, Aquatic Centre, Gardens by the Bay, the Red Museum and more… We take a whistle-stop tour through the architectural highlights and low points of 2012, in South Africa and the world. Full Article
Architecture SA wins Building of the Year 2012 Architecture December 10, 2012 SA wins Building of the Year 2012 Jo Noero’s Red Museum in Port Elizabeth has been named global Building of the Year 2012 by Icon magazine in London, writes Charl Blignaut. Full Article
Architecture Durban deconstructed Architecture December 5, 2012 Durban deconstructed The KwaZulu-Natal leg of the Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Award celebrated projects that explored Durban’s inner city. Full Article
Architecture Artscape revisioned Architecture November 29, 2012 Artscape revisioned A R1.5-billion plan to revamp the Artscape Theatre Centre into an iconic cultural precinct, as part of the renewal of Cape Town’s Foreshore, has been unveiled. The plan is the work of a team led by architect Andrew Flint of Gapp Architects. Full Article
Architecture Best house in Africa Architecture November 8, 2012 Best house in Africa Cape Town studio Kritzinger Architects have won an African Property Award for best architecture for a single residence for their Makana House. The project has also been shortlisted for the “World’s Best” at the International Property Awards. Full Article
Architecture 10 awesome skyscrapers Architecture November 1, 2012 10 awesome skyscrapers Year after year, buildings climb higher and higher, in an impossible attempt to connect the earth to the skies. An exciting new show on Discovery Channel inspired us to collect together the 10 most striking skyscrapers around the globe in 2012. Full Article
Architecture Exhibition of top architecture students Architecture October 31, 2012 Exhibition of top architecture students The 17 best architectural theses completed by South African students in 2011 are showing at the Slee Gallery in Stellenbosch through the month of November. Full Article
Design 11 Loeries award-winning designs Design October 24, 2012 11 Loeries award-winning designs When we think Loeries, we think advertising. However, the Loeries also recognises outstanding South African interior design, architecture and packaging design. VISI thought that it was only right that these under-appreciated winners get a second look. Full Article