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.

Ed's LETTER • I have a conflicted relationship with the term “think outside the box”.

SHELLEGANCE • The latest from CARA SAVEN WALL DESIGN is a collaboration with artist LUCIE DE MOYENCOURT: Shellegance, a striking collection of wallcoverings.

Contributors • If you could own any piece of art, what would it be – and why?

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(UN)EARTHED • The latest public exhibition by the STELLENBOSCH OUTDOOR SCULPTURE TRUST connects archaeological shards and contemporary works to explore CERAMIC ART in South Africa.

STITCHING A STORY • Founder of design studio The Ninevites NKULI MLANGENI-BERG rekindles her childhood love of textiles.

MAKING MEMORIES • The studio, the workshop, the atelier. Spaces that oscillate between creative chaos and productive order. For as long as architect JOSHUA MONTILE can remember, the workshop has been a part of his life.

A STEP AWAY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION • Alone or with friends, art media specialist and keen cook BRONWYN COPPOLA finds happiness in walking.

VISI StorieS • DESIGNER INTERIORS, DECOR COLLABS, ARCHITECTURE, BOOKS & FANCY WHISKIES

1 BOLD FORMS • BRUTALISM has many a devotee – and just as many critics. With unusual shapes, rough surfaces and a focus on powerful forms, the mid-century architectural movement is both striking and unapologetic. If this utilitarian style tickles your fancy, be brave and incorporate a little Brutalist design into your life, with RAW MATERIALS such as wood and concrete, robust ORGANIC SHAPES, strong GEOMETRIC PRINTS and a MONOCHROMATIC PALETTE.

2 MAGUGU IN THE HOUSE • A COLLAB between renowned furniture and homeware retailer WEYLANDTS and celebrated local fashion designer THEBE MAGUGU celebrates African craftsmanship and design.

3 ARDMORE ADORNED • Artist SYDNEY HADEBE, Ardmore's WISEMAN MPOFU and FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL have collaborated to create a magnificent new suite.

4 MIX, DON'T MATCH • If you're looking to add ANTIQUES to your contemporary interior, THE CROWN COLLECTION is ready to provide you with the perfect pieces - and some styling tips.

5 ANATOMY OF A CHANDELIER • Adam Hoets, founder and creative director of bespoke lighting makers WILLOWLAMP, talks us through the design process of his STALACTITE ART PIECE CHANDELIER.

6 IN STUDIO WITH JAMES MUDGE • Known for handmade, solid-wood furniture that pairs CONTEMPORARY design with TRADITIONAL craftsmanship, the man behind JAMES MUDGE FURNITURE STUDIO gives us some insights into his work.

7 THE VANGUARD MIMINAT SHODEINDE • As part of our series on a new wave of international designers, we look at the VERSATILE ART, DESIGN and ARCHITECTURE of Miminat Shodeinde.

8 RISING STAR TANISHA NEILL • N I S H, Tanisha Neill's Cape Town-based FURNITURE DESIGN STUDIO, is getting a lot of attention – especially with its inspiring collaborations. She talks to us about her DESIGN PHILOSOPHY and CREATIVE PROCESS.

9 THE ACCIDENTAL WOODWORKER • SUZI McAFEE of MONARCH WOODWORX proves it's never too late to follow your passion, create beautiful things and uplift others while doing it.

10 BUILDING AN ICON • As part of our ongoing series, principal architect at Open City, BETTINA WOODWARD, talks to...