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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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Vision • INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIONS AND LOCAL INSPIRATIONS

HIBERNATION/REJUVENATION • “Poetry… takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity,” wrote the English Romantic poet William Wordsworth in 1798. The Romantics were early proponents of the idea that reconnecting with the natural world is essential for city dwellers. To make sense of life, we need spaces in which to experience peace, serenity and stillness – and the three unique spas featured here are a good place to start.

OUT OF THE WOODS • How do you celebrate the joy of making without using unsustainable raw materials? We’re looking to wood – and ANNEMARIE MEINTJES rounded up some of her favourite designs.

The Influencers’ Influences EARTHWORLD ARCHITECTS • Ever wondered who (and what) inspires our current generation of architects? For Pretoria-based architects André Eksteen and Braam de Villiers, the muse presents itself through history and technology, materials and craftsmanship – and visionaries like the late LOUIS KAHN.

Travel TREAT YOURSELF • These secluded properties may take a little more effort to reach, but you’ll be rewarded for your undertaking with thoughtful design, never-ending vistas and the space to really clear your head. It’s time to escape.

THE WONDER OF REJUVENATION • Last year’s enforced hibernation resulting from the pandemic, writes poet and performer NATALIA MOLEBATSI, turned out to be a lesson in accepting that we are never in control – but can still shape our lives in creative and productive ways.

THE PLACES WE COULD GO • Where and what exactly is home, wonders editor and writer ZODWA KUMALO-VALENTINE: is it a specific place and time? Or could you take it along with you when you get out for some much-needed exploring of the wider world?

FEELING BROODY • While she’s not a fan of the notion of hibernation, novelist CLAIRE ROBERTSON believes we still need a concept to describe the unique – and creative – process of “drawing inwards” that winter in the southern hemisphere brings.

ABOUT LOVE • A MONOCHROMATIC EXTERIOR CONCEALS A CELEBRATION OF COLOUR, CREATIVITY AND REMEMBRANCE IN THIS PLAYFUL AND JOYFUL APARTMENT.

MAKING A STATEMENT • INSPIRED BY ITS SPECTACULAR COASTAL LOCATION, THIS FAMILY HOME IS A DARING ARCHITECTURAL MARRIAGE OF ART, SCULPTURE AND ENGINEERING.

ON THE EDGE • A 100% OFF-THE-GRID ECO-CABIN OFFERS RESPITE FROM CITY LIFE FOR ITS CAPE TOWN OWNERS AND GUESTS, AS WELL AS PANORAMIC MONTAGU MOUNTAIN VIEWS FOR SWITCHING OFF COMPLETELY.

LIVING IN DESIGN • A LOVE OF ART AND GALLERY SPACES PUT THIS COUPLE AHEAD OF THE CURVE WHEN THEY RENOVATED AND CURATED THEIR COLOURFUL, LIGHT-FILLED MELBOURNE HOME.

FRENCH CONNECTION • FOR ENTREPRENEUR MARTI HEYNS-FOSTER AND HER BEAGLE GARÇON, HOME IS A TIMELESSLY ROMANTIC VILLA IN THE HEART OF FRANSCHHOEK.

VIEW POINT • COMBINING THE ULTIMATE IN HOLIDAY EASE WITH A CLEAN-LINED, CONTEMPORARY AESTHETIC, A NEW HOME ON THE EDGE OF PLETT’S GLORIOUS KEURBOOMS LAGOON IS PERFECTLY SUITED TO STYLISH DOWNTIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

SENSE & ENSIBILITY • COMBINING GLAMOUR AND HUMOUR WITH AN UNDERLYING SENSE OF A NEW, EMERGING LIFESTYLE, INTERIOR DESIGNER JULIA DAY CARRIED OUT A...