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.

THERE REALLY IS NO EXCUSE FOR BAD DESIGN.

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HOME MADE • Carefully crafting a home filled with local design helped MARUPING MANGWEDI tackle grief and build a life she loves.

CUTTING A FINE CLOTH • Eternally dapper KALIM RAJAB waxes lyrical about the importance and beauty of bespoke tailoring.

BROKE - WITH VERY EXPENSIVE TASTE • Writer and creative S’BO GYRE contemplates his perfect couch – and why he would happily blow his salary on a divine divan.

VISI Stories • CIRCULAR DESIGN, AI FASHION, INSPIRING ARCHITECTURE & ART DECO BOOKS

1 MAKING THE CIRCLE BIGGER • With their goal of making SOUTH AFRICA the gateway for the circular economy in Africa, the CIRCULAR SQUARED COLLECTIVE is a new initiative that VISI is proudly partnering with.

2 A LINE OF STRIPES • While they never really go out of style, there is no doubt that STRIPES are back in vogue in a huge way. This season, Europe’s runways abounded with a DANCE OF LINES that ranged from minimal and sleek to bold and daring. Whether you fancy TIMELESS NAUTICAL stripes, brash CLASHING COLOURS or muted EARTH TONES, get out there and stripe up your life!

3 EXPORT QUALITY • Western Cape fans of much-loved design studio TONIC are in luck – they’ve opened a showroom in CAPE TOWN at last.

4 FLAMING HOT • The Joburg-based spiritual home of NANDO’S recently underwent a spectacular, PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN update.

5 FLAVOUR FLAV • Whether you are city-bound, on safari or at the seaside, a GIN AND TONIC is the perfect pick-me-up. While a classic G&T will always be a popular choice, why not branch out and try a FLAVOURED OR INFUSED gin to jazz things up? Here is VISI’s pick of the bunch.

6 EVEN MORE WELCOME • As the first in its Guest Curation series, ALWAYS WELCOME invited interior design company HK STUDIO to reimagine their Cape Town showroom. VISI editor-in-chief Steve Smith sat down with ANDREA KLEINLOOG to find out more about the project.

7 BUILDING AN ICON • Veld Architects’ GILLIAN HOLL was recently introduced to the architectural wonders of DOMBEYA, built by artist ALEXIS PRELLER, when she was called on by its new owners to help restore some of the buildings. She takes us through the story of the almost-mythical complex – and the two men who conjured it.

8 DIVINELY DECO • The first modern – and genuinely global – design movement of the 20th century, ART DECO still fascinates and inspires today. We’ve rounded up three BEAUTIFUL BOOKS that explore its glamour and glory.

9 TWICE AS NICE • A smart revamp of classic 1973 PRETORIA APARTMENTS shows how cool HIGH-DENSITY LIVING can actually be.

10 DESIGNED BY AI AND A HUMAN CALLED THATO • What you’re looking at here is the sneaker designed by THATO SCWEBU, winner of the inaugural VISI/MONKEYDONKEY AI DESIGN CHALLENGE.

11 THE FAST AND THE LUXURIOUS • There’s no better way to experience the all-new RANGE ROVER SPORT than on a road trip that echoes all the elements of this ARISTOCRATIC SPORTSMAN.

12 KNOCK ON WOOD • Know your cedar from your oak, or the difference between cherry and walnut? Then you’re probably as WILD ABOUT WOOD as we are. Here’s a roundup of innovative...