Visi

Visi is a celebration of living well. It is committed to bringing readers the best of South African design, decor and architecture, together with the latest international trends. The innovative magazine prides itself on quality and integrity in design and editorial content. Readers enjoy news about today’s decor and design trends, new products and ideas, as well as features on South Africa’s most beautiful homes and spaces.

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THE NIGHT OWL • When the kids are in bed, the lights are dimmed, and everything goes quiet in the house, ENTREPRENEUR AND SOCIAL MEDIA QUEEN FEHMZ JORDAAN gets truly productive.

IT BEGAN WITH A BARSTOOL • Cofounder and director of acclaimed furniture brand PEDERSEN + LENNARD LUKE PEDERSEN casts his mind back to a seminal moment in his journey as a designer.

A LEGEND IN THE BAKING • Baker and owner of Melville's coolest new spot DE BABA EATERY, ANSIE VAN DER MESCHT, contemplates the daily delight and drudgery of making the perfect pastry.

VISI Stories • COOL INTERIORS, TOP TILES, GRAFFITI ART & AFROCENTRIC BOOKS

1 IN THE ROUND • Whether they're the TRUE KIND – round enough to please the most pedantic geometry buff – or of the more ORGANIC variety, CIRCLES are everywhere. From a zany statement rug to a chic handbag and the frenetic pattern of classic polka dots, here is a fun roundup of CIRCULAR-INSPIRED OBJECTS and design.

2 BRAND STORY INCANDA FURNITURE • INCANDA FURNITURE's range, handmade from leather and wood right here in South Africa, offers high-quality HEIRLOOM PIECES of timeless design that'll serve you for years to come.

3 LET THERE BE LIGHT …AND FURNITURE • South Africa's design maverick HALDANE MARTIN, the creative force behind the Haldane brand, has just opened a new studio and SHOWROOM together with his partner in work and life, DANIELLE.

4 MILES OF TILES • From FULLY TILED POOLS making a comeback to an abundance of PATTERNS, here are this year's essential tile trends, as seen at EXPO REVESTIR in São Paulo, Brazil.

5 ANATOMY OF A CHAIR • Founders of local furniture brand PEDERSEN + LENNARD, Luke Pedersen and James Lennard, talk us through the inspiration and design process behind their new TULBAGH CHAIR.

6 IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE • Before you purchase that STATEMENT FIREPLACE, here are some essential tips from Signi Fires’ MD ANDRÉ COETZEE.

7 THE VANGUARD FAYE TOOGOOD • The first in a new series focusing on the NEW WAVE of INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS, this inaugural Story looks at the work of multidisciplinary British designer FAYE TOOGOOD.

8 IN STUDIO WITH ZYDIA BOTES • For the powerhouse behind SOMETHING GOOD STUDIO and ROMARIA KNITWEAR, it's all about collaborative design, making connections and a calm, happy workspace.

9 RISING STAR KHOSI LETEBA • Furniture designer and founder of BUPA STUDIOS Khosi Leteba strives to connect people with products that evoke positive experiences, wwseamlessly blending TRADITIONAL INFLUENCES with contemporary design.

10 LARGER THAN LIFE • Four South African MURAL ARTISTS are transforming the local URBAN LANDSCAPE, one attention-grabbing wall at a time.

11 OFFICE FURNITURE AS ART • UPCYCLE, a unique showcase that recently took place at the V&A Waterfront, required a group of local makers and artists to reimagine the future world of work through CIRCULAR DESIGN.

12 HIGH FASHION AND HERITAGE • The RESTORATION and RENOVATION of a historic building in Bree Street in the Cape Town CBD has created the perfect home for HAUTE...