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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GOOD OLD DAYS • Scratching off old price stickers might not sound glamorous, but for furniture maven MAGRIET THERON, the tacky task conjures good memories.

KITCHEN-FLOOR KINTSUGI • For award-winning wordsmith KARIN SCHIMKE it is the cracks and imperfections of life and how we live that beguile.

MAKE DO AND MEND • For writer SAM BECKBESSINGER, creating beautiful spaces requires ingenuity, imagination and some power tools.

Stories • ICONS, FURNITURE, WALLPAPER, WATCHES, GARDENS & ELECTRIC CARS

1 SIDE PIECE • Patterned and polished, colourful and chic, high-gloss and matte – this round-up of SIDEBOARDS AND SERVERS offers some STANDOUT PIECES for your living space.

2 RISING STAR KRISTIN HULDA • Artist and designer Kristin Hulda's work is a seamless blend of both disciplines, resulting in spaces and pieces that exude BALANCE AND HARMONY.

3 SUPER NATURAL • WALLPAPER is making a new statement in interior design – and we're all about the latest colours, textures and patterns of wall coverings INSPIRED BY NATURE.

4 ANATOMY OF A CHAIR • Outlining exactly what goes into making a high-end piece of designer furniture, OKHA's designer and director ADAM COURT tells us about NAUT, the studio's new Brutalist armchair.

5 SOAK IT UP • Create your own SPA BATHROOM at home, to relax and unwind in style.

6 GROW GET IT!

7 GARDEN OF DELIGHTS

8 RETRIEVE THE WEAVE • AFRICAN JACQUARD is a heart-filled local brand to be proud of, and their SPECTACULAR TEXTILES are perfect to collect and cherish.

9 THE CHANGE AGENT • We speak to design disruptor DEL MAR about his novel approach to BRAND ARCHITECTURE.

10 LOCAL GOES GLOBAL • SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHITECTS have been an impressive force at this year's VENICE ARCHITECTURE BIENNALE.

11 ELECTRIC SCANDI VIBES • Following the launch of the VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE last year, a sleeker, sportier version with a coupé-like silhouette and the kilowatts to back it up is now available. So put on your black polo-neck and titanium-framed glasses: let's meet the VOLVO C40 RECHARGE, and talk automotive design.

12 BACK IN TIME • In an age where digital dominates, these retro-inspired analogue SPORTS WATCHES offer a unique fusion of NOSTALGIA and CONTEMPORARY STYLE.

13 DESIGN-A-DRINK • You've got the cool cooler and the Scandi-brand backpack – now all you need is an equally GOOD-LOOKING BEVERAGE for your hike, family braai or camping getaway. These NEW DESIGNS caught our eye.

14 BUILDING AN ICON • Join architect JOSHUA MONTILE as he heads to the land of sun, sea and sexy architecture, continuing our series on South Africa's MOST ICONIC BUILDINGS. This time, Durban's marvellous Mid-century NETHERLANDS BANK is the focus.

ELEGANT HARMONY

DELICIOUS DINING AWAITS • Host a spectacular event and LEARN TO COOK healthy meals at Discovery's VITALITY HEALTHYFOOD STUDIO – a prime Sandton venue with rooftop views.

A DESIGN COMPETITION WITH 100 000 REASONS TO ENTER • The SWITCH DESIGN COMPETITION is an ACDC Express initiative that encourages up-and-coming South African designers to establish their personal...