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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FRAME YOUR GREATEST DESIGN IDEAS • How Maps Transformed his Living Space with the new Samsung Frame TV

Vision • INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIONS AND LOCAL INSPIRATIONS

FUTURE OUTDOORS • With the pandemic making us all think about alternative ways to take a holiday this summer, we started to rethink the humble tent. And as it turns out, many smart designers have been doing so too…

The Influencers’ Influences JO NOERO • Ever wondered who inspired our current generation of architects? In the first of our series, Jo Noero of Noero Architects explains how the work of PANCHO GUEDES shaped his refreshingly pragmatic approach to design.

JOY FROM AFRICA • In celebrating the festive season, the V&A Waterfront is spreading light and hope through community, craft and a commitment to sustainability.

PARK VAN HERE • Whether you camp, glamp, slackpack or live the van life, adventure writer Jacques Marais picks five hideaways you have to visit this summer.

A SOWETO CHRISTMAS • Forget plastic fir trees and fake snow, writes chef LESEGO SEMENYA: for most South Africans, the festive season is all about the coming together of hopes and goals.

SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE • After spending much of 2020 dealing with “long Covid”, novelist HELEN MOFFETT is determined to turn the tables on long-standing traditions and make this Christmas festive.

THEIR FAVE (FAKE) RICH AUNTIE • One of the festive season’s biggest treats, says RHODÉ MARSHALL, is taking stock of your life through the lens of your extended family – even if the way they see you isn’t entirely accurate.

Buffelsbaai Home • FAMILY GETAWAYS ARE RELAXING B Y DESIGN A T THIS ARCHITECTURALLY INNOVATIVE HOLIDAY HOME, W H I C H I S LOCATED I N T H E TRANQUIL BEACHFRONT VILLAGE O F BUFFELSBAAI.

Hout Bay Home • THE CAPE TOWN HOME OF THIS CREATIVE CLAN IS AS MUCH A BLANK CANVAS FOR THEIR UNSTOPPABLE COMBINED CREATIVITY AS IT IS A FAMILY SPACE FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER AND PARODY.

great outdoors • LEAVE NO TRACE, THEY SAID – NOT ONE. AND THAT’S PRECISELY WHAT THE REMARKABLE NEW ANGAMA SAFARI CAMP, A ROVING WILDLIFE ENCAMPMENT IN KENYA’S LEGENDARY MAASAI MARA, HAS MANAGED TO ACCOMPLISH.

BREATHING ROOM • A MARINE-MEETS-MODERN BEACH HOUSE ON THE WEST COAST EMBRACES OPEN SPACES AND A PEACEFUL PALETTE FOR THE ULTIMATE LOW-KEY RETREAT.

SIMPLEXITY IN THE CITY • PIETER MATHEWS OF MATHEWS + ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS HAS DESIGNED A DISTINCTIVE, SCULPTURAL FLEMISH BARN-INSPIRED HOME IN AN IRENE ESTATE THAT UNDOES BINARY PRECONCEPTIONS TO CREATE A BOLD BUT LAYERED LIVING EXPERIENCE.

COUNTRY PRESERVE

City Bowl Apartment • MAYBE CORPACI AND RODAN KANE HART’S INNER-CITY CAPE TOWN APARTMENT IS A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING WORK OF ART THAT REFLECTS THE COUPLE’S PASSION FOR FURNITURE FINDS AND INNOVATIVE USE OF SPACE.

“GREAT DESIGN is the FUSION of FUNCTION, FORM and FEELING.”

1 FLAME GAME • Finally, a local brand that allows all candle lovers to feel the burn: the team at Okra Candle combines witty design touches (and product names) with quality craftsmanship.

2 DESIGN JOURNEY • Joburg designers Greg Gamble and Philippe van der Merwe are celebrating Tonic Design’s 21st birthday this year....