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SPRING ARRIVED EARLY AT THE VISI OFFICES!

We put this Spring issue together in the dead of winter as weather patterns were spiralling out of control in the Western Cape. That’s why we are all wearing black and wrapped in winter coats in the photos on this page (okay, not all of us). This is the drawback of print journalism; you are always working in the wrong season and there is no instant gratification to be had. Nonetheless, we have managed to bring you the best of spring living in this issue. The spaces we are featuring range from (very) large to (very) small, with a few in-between sizes for good measure. On the large side there is a “floating concrete box” on Silver Lakes Golf Estate in Pretoria, a dream holiday home in Llandudno, and Sir Richard Branson’s…

SPRING ARRIVED EARLY AT THE VISI OFFICES!

MARY GARNER, CONTENT PRODUCER Which spring trends are you ready to adopt? I love copper and wood in the home. Considering layout, decor, balance, comfort and the ability of a room to age well, these are two classics. What do you enjoy the most about the change of the seasons? You get to experience something of a refresher. The cold, for instance, is so jarring that it wakes me up and invigorates my thoughts. Describe your home in three words? Antique. Sunny. Minimalist. Your best-loved possessions? My husband’s grandmother’s 1970s dark wood coffee table, side tables and floral chipboard coasters. I appreciate the legacy behind the pieces. What’s your favourite app on your smartphone? I have a few; Cladwell is number one. It puts together three possible outfits for the day based on the weather, using everything that is in…

VISI-inspired day trip to the beautiful Bosjes Chapel! Definitely a wonderful day-trip idea and delicious lunch & wine at Bosjes Kombuis! #visimag #bosjes #capetownguide – @keziahhellen It’s a good kind of Blue Monday. Quick coffee and inspo break in between admin. – @boutiquestyling Happppppppppppppppppy Mother’s Day to my mom and all of the others – @bronwynbrown_ designphotography Best way to spend lazy autumn morning of Freedom Day – reading favourite magazine and drinking hot tea. @visi_mag – @ginger_and_honey Oh VISI how I love you! Getting my fix, my only monthly spoil. #visimagazine #interiordesign #inspiration #colour #autumn #neverdisappoints #metime #decor #southafrica @visi_mag – @design_haus_za How amazing is the architecture from architect Coetzee Steyn on this cover of @visi_mag, introducing the Bosjes Chapel? So gorgeous. #architecture #visimag #architecturelovers #goodread – @kay.human THE VISI TEAM’S TOP PICKS Every week, we scour the web…

VISI staffers Amelia Brown and Ashraf Booley picked their favourites from a roundup of trendsetting poufs at Casarredo in Kramerville, which stocks exclusive European furniture brands. Here’s what they think of these poufs. •casarredo.co.za MUFFIN AMELIA: “This pouf reminds me of those fancy chocolate foil cups. I like that it says so much despite being so simple.” ASHRAF: “The perfect pouf for a foodie – the pleated lines make it look like a cupcake case.” PEBBLE ASHRAF: “Is it a seat? Is it a side table? I’d say it’s double duty for this ambiguous pouf.” AMELIA: “Ergonomic and space-age… I think this could become a modern classic.” LIMBO AMELIA: “This is my first choice! I love the Baroque floral print on silk. It’s classic with just the right amount of personality.” ASHRAF: “The floral motif is exquisite; I have my…

DISCOVER WHERE QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE FLOW

In apartments big and small, in starter homes and stately manors, the kitchen is the core. No longer simply a place where food is prepared, it’s an opportunity to express your design signature. And more than ever – no matter a kitchen’s scale – the appliances and finishes can improve the experience for owners and guests. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bathrooms are the lungs: the place where you can take a deep breath and engage in a routine of relaxation or invigoration. Once again, the value of the time you spend there is amplified by the products that you use. Brands like Hansgrohe, Geberit and Duravit are on the cutting-edge of technological advances. Waterways stocks these brands and more and is continuously on the look out…

DISCOVER WHERE QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE FLOW

One of the biggest trends in bathrooms over recent years is the mixing of styles, applications and finishes to create a truly unique bathroom. To help facilitate this need for customisation, leading international bathroom brand Dornbracht recently introduced a system, which allows the client to choose from various spout and handle styles and combine them to create their own unique taps. Additionally, clients have the ability to choose individual colours and finishes from 10 different options – including chrome, brass, rose gold, black, champagne and white. With 18 ranges to mix and match, and a unified design across all Dornbracht products, there are no limits to the combinations of function and design that can be achieved. Contact Flush Bathrooms today to find out more about Dornbracht’s customisation options for your home. 021 511…

WHEN MY FAMILY MOVED TO PRETORIA I WAS A FIVE-YEAR-OLD GIRL EXCITED FOR AN ADVENTURE.We lived in a small township called Makwarela in the former Bantustan of Venda, now Limpopo. My mother went to Pretoria for a few weeks first to survey the lay of the land. She wasn’t sure whether to thrust her family into a new normal, a world we knew nothing about. When she recounts the story, she says I told her she was not allowed to leave us ever again. If she was moving, so were we. Initially my dad stayed behind to look for a job and, since my brother didn’t want to move, he stayed, too. We lived in Sunnyside for two years and then, in 1997 when my father and my brother officially joined…

THE PEOPLE’S CHURCH

THE REGINA MUNDI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SOWETO IS MY FAVOURITE BUILDING. IT IS GLORIOUS AND TIMELESS. ITS LATIN NAME MEANS "QUEEN OF THE WORLD", REFERRING TO THE VIRGIN MARY. It is the most significant church of black South African Christendom and its influence stretches beyond its walls. On the heart of the face brick wall and edifice of the church is a pure white cross of Christ. The cross and the building look down on the homes around it and in the valley in a genteel way – the A-line steeples seem to open up in welcome. On the cinders of the heated battles between the state and the people of South Africa, which culminated in the death of 69 people in the Sharpeville massacre, the church rose like a phoenix…

THE PEOPLE’S CHURCH

I WAS BORN BETWEEN 1965 AND 1976, SO I AM REGARDED AS A MEMBER OF GENERATION X, a generation that grew up with information technology and produced Google, YouTube, Amazon and Wikipedia. I, however, inextricably relate to the traits of Generation Z, or the iGeneration, born from the mid-’90s to the early 2000s into the World Wide Web with a digital bond to the Internet, mobile technology and social media. I am deeply drawn to this new world that’s free from previously imagined limits. A world that looks to a future where the Internet of Things (IoT) will be exploited to increase communication, intelligent connection and smart infrastructure. A world in which barriers to entry, like age, don’t exist because the internet offers a gateway to any demographic willing to…

SOMETIMES WE FIND A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. I FOUND IT WHEN I WAS FULL OF ANXIETY, UNSURE AND SEARCHING. I had quit a corporate career a year earlier, cut up all my clothes and saved only two tracksuit pants, two T-shirts and a jacket. I felt claustrophobic. My spirit yearned for more. I was full of uncertainty, yet my feet itched to walk the road for long days and nights. I experienced a pull that I couldn’t resist. Destiny whistled curious melodies drawing me to her embrace and I had to oblige. I took off my shoes and went across the Great Kei River to the rural heartland in the region of the Mpondo people, my people. The world didn’t make sense. I had to trust what cannot be seen.…

BAREFOOT LUXURY

“BAREFOOT LUXURY IS THE THEME OF THE VIRGIN LIMITED EDITION BRAND. RICHARD WANTED IT TO BE RELAXED AND LAID-BACK.”THE MONT ROCHELLE MANOR HOUSE IS A TRIUMPHANT BLEND OF COUNTRY CHARM AND TIMELESS ELEGANCE.IT IS ALL ABOUT SUBTLE TEXTURES AND EARTHY TONES. IN 1978 Richard Branson bought an island in the British Virgin Islands. (British Virgin Islands. Get it?) He didn’t know it then, but Necker Island was to become the first property in Sir Branson’s exclusive Virgin Limited Edition hospitality portfolio. One of the latest additions to this portfolio is Mont Rochelle, a luxury hotel in Franschhoek opened to the public in 2014. The estate came with an old Cape Dutch house, which Sir Branson converted into his own retreat among the vineyards. This was completed in April 2016. The Manor House is…

BAREFOOT LUXURY

THE SITE FUNDAMENTALLY INFORMED THE ORIENTATION, LAYOUT, LEVEL AND AESTHETIC OF THE HOUSE. “IT ALL STARTED WITH THE SITE,” says the owner of the remarkable floating concrete box in Pretoria’s Silver Lakes Golf Estate. Tucked away in a quiet street in one of the country’s premium residential estates, the house of glass and concrete looms above a steep bank of feathery grasses. Featuring the most elemental forms and honest materials, it’s a house that, despite its rarity, is too elegant to beg for attention, instead speaking to style through subtlety. “IN 50 YEARS THIS HOUSE WILL BE ICONIC, SO WE CHOSE TIMELESS DESIGN.” Architect Luke Chandler, whose work at Aevitas Group typically involves much larger property developments, describes the house as having an intimate connection to the koppie against which it resides. “The…

GREEN HOUSE EFFECT

THE OPEN-PLAN SPACE ALSO OFFERS FLEXIBILITY. IN THE FOUR YEARS THAT THEY HAVE LIVED HERE, THE HOUSE HAS GROWN WITH THEM.IT’S THE CREATION OF A WARM, COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE THAT GENERATES A SENSE OF CONTENTED WELLBEING.THEY ARE BOTH FURNITURE COLLECTORS. HISTORY IS IMPORTANT TO THEM.“WE SURROUND OURSELVES WITH PIECES THAT HAVE STORIES.” THE Danish word “hygge”entered the mainstream lexicon late last year thanks mostly to a charming book titled the Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking. Without a direct English equivalent, “hoo-ga” roughly translates as the feeling of cosiness. It is the creation of a warm, comfortable atmosphere that generates a sense of contentment and wellbeing, best shared with friends and family. Hygge is manifest in the home of Hannes and Tina Maritz, this in part thanks to its laid-back country locale.…

GREEN HOUSE EFFECT

WHERE SKY AND SEA MEET

“ACHA IS OUTGOING AND DYNAMIC, AND WE WANTED TO REFLECT HIS PERSONALITY IN THE DESIGN.”“I WANTED A HOUSE THAT’S MODERN BUT NOT OVER THE TOP.” WHEN A SENIOR EXECUTIVE LIVING IN JOHANNESBURG SOUGHT A HOUSE HIGH UP ON THE SLOPE OF TABLE MOUNTAIN overlooking the seaside suburb of Llandudno and the Atlantic Ocean, it wasn’t his dream house. But it had the potential to be. It had the location. In contrast to the fast-paced lifestyle and intensity of the City of Gold, Llandudno offered a quiet retreat that combined three elements Acha Leke had been looking for in a holiday spot: mountain, sea and views. Capturing as much as possible of the views offered by the property was central to his brief to Bomax Architects, who transformed the house into his dream…

WHERE SKY AND SEA MEET

“YOU COULD JUST FEEL THE HOUSE HAD SO MUCH SOUL.”“IT’S A REALLY OLD HOUSE. I JUST FELT IT NEEDED OLD THINGS TO BRING IT BACK TO LIFE.” ASKING ANETT JORMEUS TO DESCRIBE HER STYLE IS LIKE ASKING A PAINTER WHY THEY PAINT: THERE IS NO STRAIGHT ANSWER. Of course, it’s not difficult to see that Anett has an eye for accessible style and a wonderful ability to create appealing spaces. But, quite simply put, Anett is allergic to overly designed spaces and furniture. Her decision to renovate her home using salvage yard and junk shop finds is entirely pragmatic: “It is a really old house; I just felt that it needed old things to bring it back to life”. Situated in Green Point, Cape Town, the renovated Victorian is filled with perfectly imperfect…

THEY KNOCKED OUT ALL THE INTERIOR WALLS AND STRIPPED THE FLAT TO START AFRESH.THE RENOVATION EPITOMISES THE OPTIMAL USE OF A SMALL DWELLING. Walking through Ruhan Simon’s contemporary-chic bachelor pad in a complex on the lower slopes of Table Mountain, you cannot help but feel inspired by the way he has utilised the space – especially if you happen to live in a flat of a similar size. “Before the renovation, the flat had only an en-suite bedroom and kitchenette – no lounge area and a lot of wasted space,” says finance director Ruhan of his newly renovated place. With the help of a structural engineer, Ruhan and his team knocked out all the interior walls and stripped the entire flat to start afresh. By doing so, he was able to include a…

ROUND-ABOUT TOWN

SIX YEARS AGO, VISI FEATURED INTERIOR DESIGNER DAVID STRAUSS’S BLOUBERG BEACH HOUSE.DAVID HAS ECHOED TABLE MOUNTAIN’S SLATE HUES BY USING GREY AS THE ANCHOR COLOUR IN THE APARTMENT, SUBTLY ACCENTUATING THE CONNECTION.“IT’S MORE CHALLENGING TO DECORATE A SMALL PLACE.” A quote from it stands out: “My [wish] is for minimalism – not the sleek and cold version but rather something like the spare economy of a monastery: a simple bed with a wooden table and chair.” He has consummately brought this sentiment to life in his 29 m2 city pad. David knew he wanted the apartment as soon as he walked in. Despite a “disaster” of a kitchen, a bathroom with a little blue bath and a walk-in cupboard-cum-dressing room that made the living space small and cramped, he saw potential in…

ROUND-ABOUT TOWN

“I was gripped by a madness that has finally quietened down after 10 years.” Dylan Lewis looks out across the 7 hectares he has moulded into an undulating landscape that mirrors the contours of Stellenbosch Mountain towering above it. Dotting the garden are his sculptures of wild animals, shamanic shapes – some half-human, half-animal – and lately nudes too. All he started out to do was level some ground where his children could play, but something happened when he first set eyes on the huge earth mover he’d hired. “When I saw the potential of what that machine could do, it gripped me. “I spent almost two years with earth-moving equipment, these very large machines contouring the landscape, much as I would with the surface of a sculpture, using the same principles but…

THE ART OF CURATION

Whether you’re a moneyed corporate in one of the Silo District high-rises, a wealthy tourist looking for original African art or a budding artist reeling from the visual overload of the new Zeitz MOCAA and dreaming of your own career, the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District is going to be like catnip to a tabby. Slotting perfectly into the commercial, residential and cultural potpourri is GUILD, a gallery, concept store and studio driven by long-time African design pioneers The Guild Group. Southern Guild Gallery in Woodstock will be relocated to the new flagship design destination. For Trevyn McGowan, CEO of The Guild Group, it was a not-to-be-missed opportunity. “Mark Noble, who led the development of the Silo precinct for the V&A, gave us a tour of the site in March 2016. It…

THE ART OF CURATION

No 1 WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE MILAN

HOTEL CULTURE The spotlight was firmly on hotels this year. Zanotta launched a new bed range called Hotel Royal; and the Diesel Living with Moroso stand was transformed into a Diesel Living Hotel complete with mirrored elevator and red carpeted corridors with exit lights – except they read “Sexit”! But it was the installation A Life Extraordinary by Moooi at Via Savona 56 in Zona Tortona that had the creative crowds buzzing. WELLNESS LIFESTYLE The Personal Line designs are a collaboration between Technogym and world-renowned furniture designer and architect Antonio Citterio. FREE-FLOW SOFAS Sofas mutate depending on the user’s requirements. They may play a central role in the home or serve as an element in a public area, but there is no longer a clear separation. HARD AT WORK THE TABLES ARE TURNED The height of table legs…

No 1 WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE MILAN

No 2 IT’S GREGOR JENKIN’S YEAR!

IN August this year, at the invitation of 100% Design South Africa, Gregor Jenkin will unveil a range of beauties as part of his designation as the 100% Design South Africa Feature Designer of the Year. We here at VISI HQ are proud to announce that VISI is the official media partner to Gregor’s solo presentation at the show, which takes place at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9 to 13 August 2017. Every year, a highly respected figure in the design community is invited to participate in 100% Design South Africa as the event’s Feature Designer.“We are thrilled that Gregor has accepted the coveted title,“ says Laurence Brick, Creative Director of 100% Design South Africa. “His products and furniture are arguably some of the most sought-after local design exports.” Born in Johannesburg,…

No 2 IT’S GREGOR JENKIN’S YEAR!

No 3 FLOWER POWER

Floral designer Heike le Cordeur is the owner of Fleur le Cordeur, which conceptualises, designs and delivers floral installations and arrangements for weddings and other events, magazine articles, TV shows and more.“We started off doing normal-size events,” says Heike, “but we now specialise in delivering flowers and decor on a high-intensity, large scale. We’ve also branched out into custom homeware – tablecloths, cushions, place mats, napkins and curtains – photographing original floral arrangements and printing them on beautiful linen.” The inspiration to add floral tablecloths came when Heike had coffee with a friend who made a comment about how she would love it if Fleur le Cordeur’s flowers could be on her dinner table permanently. There’s a story behind every design. The first few started off with people close to Heike and…

No 3 FLOWER POWER

No 4 INSPIRED BY THE CITY

Le Creuset’s new Taste of the City line of cookware and accessories is bringing the outdoors in… and for once we’re not talking greenery. This contemporary range pays homage to city life, evident in its varied palette, from pure white to intense blue – a combination of existing colour ranges Cotton, Black, Mist Grey and Marseille, and the newly introduced Ocean. Channel your inner city slicker with these shades and new pieces like beechwood salt and pepper mills, decorative vases, copper knobs (sold separately) and the cast-iron signature marmite casserole. Get your hands on the new collection from 14 August 2017 – online and in store. •lecreuset.co.za GIFTS FOR YOU One VISI reader will win a black 24 cm signature round casserole with a copper knob, together worth R3610. Enter at VISI.co.za/win.…

No 4 INSPIRED BY THE CITY

No 5 A MARRIAGE OF TRUE MINDS

Interiors and design studio OKHA started the process of collaborating with artist and designer Atang Tshikare of Zabalazaa Designs on a furniture collection about a year ago, and the first product of this collaboration is already challenging traditional ways of production. “The Metsing table,”says Atang, “is proving unique in the way that the glass and bronze elements are combined in an abstract formation with a narrative connecting it to the collection.” OKHA Creative Director Adam Court says the studio’s modern design aesthetic and furniture craftsmanship combined with Atang’s graphic design and illustration skill-set work well to facilitate the narrative, that of attention to detail and a proudly African perspective on art and design. Together, Adam and Atang fine-tuned the design of the Metsing table and then worked with local artisans to produce it.…

No 5 A MARRIAGE OF TRUE MINDS

No 6 IT’S A WRAP

Sisters Korine and Sanet started KASSA Studio to offer their creative services as an architect and interior architect, respectively, as well as graphic design, product design and creative direction. Now, they have designed two beautiful blankets, with more designs in the range to come. The KASSA blankets are produced by Aranda Textile Mills in Randfontein, which has been making Basotho blankets for many years with the blessing of the Lesotho royal family. Geometric patterns are central to the style of the blanket designs. The sisters recognise the inherent beauty and clarity of simple shapes. The Matšeliso and Mofuthu blankets in the range are strikingly contemporary, yet have classic appeal. “Our background in architecture and interior architecture allows us to see the potential of any geometric shape, once combined, duplicated and overlaid, to become…

No 6 IT’S A WRAP

No 8 HOMAGE TO HERITAGE

Having spotted the bright motifs and bold colours of Lesego Maloka’s textile designs at Design Joburg in May this year, we were interested to know more about her inspirations and her newly established venture, Pone Creatives. What is your main source of inspiration for the designs? My core inspiration is African heritage stories, patterns, colour and shapes. If it has story, shape and melody, I have a strong desire to illustrate it and share it. My late grandmother, who was a seamstress and knitter, is my muse and my drive to design and produce. It all started with the question, “Who am I?” I learnt about my background and found out I am Montwane, raised in the Batswana clan and a granddaughter of the Ndebele. I am fascinated by my identity and want…

No 8 HOMAGE TO HERITAGE

No 9 WALK THIS WAY

Thanks to technological advances, there’s a hard-wearing, hygienic, stain-resistant, low-maintenance woven vinyl flooring for every need: non-slip for wet areas, anti-static for X-ray rooms, flame-retardant for industry sound-absorbing for noisy teens… The list goes on. Wayflor woven vinyl flooring, now available at Rebtex, is composed of vinyl yarns woven together on jacquard looms to create a textured 3D effect. Forget about “safe” neutral colours; there’s a vast range of on-trend hues and patterns, some with thin metallic threads woven in to add depth and intensity. The residential collection is water-resistant, allergy-free and insulating, with a comfortable feel underfoot, making it a good choice for high-traffic living areas. The striking vinyl carpet tiles are easy to install and reduce waste in terms of offcuts. They can be creatively mixed and matched to meet…

No 9 WALK THIS WAY

No 10 PLASTIC FANTASTIC

“I cannot remember a year at Salone del Mobile in Milan when there wasn’t a birthday celebration of an iconic design,” says VISI Deputy Editor Annemarie Meintjes, who attended this year’s fair in April (read her reportback on page 124). “But I can remember when Kartell was only available from office furniture suppliers in South Africa, and that’s where I bought my Componibili unit with my first salary cheque.” Kartell’s award-wining modular storage unit features in permanent exhibitions at MOMA in New York and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. In this one flexible, functional and practical piece, Anna Castelli Ferrieri revolutionised the design world with a unique approach to product engineering: modular furniture designed for assembly. Plastic was becoming the material of the future, and the Componibili captured the innovative spirit…

No 10 PLASTIC FANTASTIC

No 11 LIVING SCULPTURE

From thoughtfully designed original furniture to innovative collectibles, structures were a natural evolution for David Krynauw. All he needed was a project and the land. The first came with the planned wedding of Gideon Pieterse and Ane Combrink, two architectural technologists on the David Krynauw in-house design team. The chapel, designed by Gideon and developed and executed by the team, is made from saligna timber that was grown, cut and cured on the Krynauw family farm near Piet Retief, where David’s father had the foresight to plant Eucalyptus saligna trees. This method of building can be applied to anything, from a chair to a house, says David. “Pieces are designed to be modular and manufactured in-house to ensure assembling on site is as effortless as possible. The scale of the structure…

No 11 LIVING SCULPTURE

No 12 HOME-GROWN & WATER-WISE

Having fallen in love with dry gardens, Heather decided to create one of her own. The Roof Garden collection takes its design cues from the succulents, aloes, euphorbia and cacti on the rooftop of Skinny laMinx’s inner-city studio, a collection of mostly native plants that have managed to tough out the hot, dry weather. “I am excited to have such a wildly colourful print in the Skinny laMinx fabric book,”says Heather. Roof Garden sees the brand shift from its signature one- or two-colour prints to some interesting colour combinations, which have even brought older patterns in the Skinny laMinx repertoire back to life. The collection is made up of three colour-ways, named after imagined rooftop gardens from around the world. Rio is a mix of jungle-and forest-inspired greens with a hint of…

No 12 HOME-GROWN & WATER-WISE

No 13 SPRING FLING

“Blom”tall floor-standing planter (made of sheet metal with a wood backing) •R5445 •ryanmatchett.com Tan Gozo chair •R2 199 •home.co.za Teak bowl •R795 •lagrangeinteriors.co.za Gold beaded vase •R395 •weylandts.co.za Rose gold hanging fruit basket •R249 •home.co.za Frosted Batasha lamp •R8 995 •weylandts.co.za Glass and wood hurricane lamp •R550 •woolworths.co.za Modern tapered oak dining table (180 cm) •R5 999 •home.co.za Large chequered brown vase •R2995 •lagrangeinteriors.co.za Tile-embossed five-drawer box •R399,99 •mrphome.com Country Road Nomi ash table •R1 799 •woolworths.co.za Arkivio mirrors with a copper edge and chain •R499 each •superbalist.com Glass and copper rod lamp set •R699,99 •mrphome.co.za Natural Kate sofa bed •R5 999 •home.co.za GIFTS FOR YOU We have a R500 @home voucher, plus two Woolies hurricane lamps and two Weylandts vases featured on this page to give away. Enter at VISI.co.za/win.…

No 13 SPRING FLING

No 14 NOISES OFF

The sound-proofing panels designed by Ronel and made by women she has trained emulate the curves, lines and colours she experiences on walks in Table Mountain National Park. We found out more about the raw material that moves her, her policy on training and hiring women, and where she believes her wall panels would work best. What is it about working with wool that resonates with you? I am fortunate to have found a medium that has so many possibilities. I have fun working with wool, and I like the challenges that come with translating my ideas into a product that can be made by the women I’ve trained. Where do you think the panels would work best in the home? They‘re designed for commercial and residential use, and they work to best effect…

No 14 NOISES OFF

No 15 GOING VERTICAL

IT all started with one old pallet, salvaged from a municipal dump, says Melanie. She asked her husband David to turn it into a vertical garden that she could fasten to a wall and fill with terracotta pots. She posted a photo of it on Facebook, and received an order for two from a stylish friend. Then her friend posted pictures on Facebook, and the orders started to come in. Scores of pallet gardens later, the orders are still rolling in. “I am a journalist by trade,” says Melanie, “but I have always been into vintage clothing, furniture and collectibles. Our house is furnished with second-hand items. Repurposed pallets fit right in. “Through trial and error we’ve discovered what works best, and now use 80 cm x 120 cm EUR-pallets. They are…

No 15 GOING VERTICAL

No 16 MAGIC IN THE MAKING

The first Block & Chisel shop opened in 1987. Having become known for classic designs and traditional woodworking techniques, the company is now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Siblings Paul and Susan McAdam, Managing Director and Merchandising Director, respectively, shared some of the magic with us. What has made Block & Chisel a success over the past three decades? It’s all about continuous growth and being fearless. We got our spirit of resilience and tenacity from our mother, CEO Lynn McAdam. She started in Cavendish Square in the early days, and together we have since expanded to Illovo, Wynberg, Diepriver, Philippi and Kloof Street. It’s also been about Block & Chisel’s signature look. Our dad, Design Director Sibley McAdam, started designing English- and French-style country furniture in the ’80s. It was something different…

No 16 MAGIC IN THE MAKING

No 17 UPTOWN APPLIANCES

The new BSH showrooms in Bree Street, Cape Town and Joburg’s Kramerville design hub are a far cry from traditional appliance showrooms. At both venues the emphasis is squarely on customer engagement, education and communication around the Bosch, Siemens and Gaggenau brands. “At the BSH Brand Experience Centres we get to engage with customers on a personal level, discussing their needs over a cup of coffee,” says Gaggenau Communications Manager Elizabete Nelson.“These are purely experience centres where customers get the opportunity to see and touch the appliances – no products are sold here.” Innovative products to look out for are the Bosch range of ActiveOxygen washing machines, which operate efficiently at low temperatures, and the ultra-modern Siemens flexInduction hobs, which offer flexible cooking options on seemingly conventional cooker tops. The Gaggenau brand has…

No 17 UPTOWN APPLIANCES

No 18 MODERN CLASSICS

Woodbender specialises in the traditional craft of bending solid wood. All the products from this local family business are handcrafted in sustainable ash wood imported from North America, where the certified forests are so vast they replenish themselves. Bending generates less waste, as the wood can be manipulated rather than cut into shapes, and fewer joins mean less opportunity for weakness. Despite the application of an old-world craft, the designs are sleek. Hardwearing functionality doesn’t compromise style or quality. Dining chairs, tables, occasional seating and children’s furniture make up Woodbender’s core range. As with the chic minimalism of the new Oden occasionals, which is available in a tub (one-seater) and a two-seater in 15 different timber finishes, the graceful new Riga chair takes its cue from the minimalist elements of Scandinavian design.…

No 18 MODERN CLASSICS

No 19 A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Living in South Africa for five years, Anke and Wiebren Bergsma became fascinated with our local creative talent. So when they returned to the Netherlands, they decided to open a gallery with a curated selection of South African furniture, decor and art. We were curious to know more. What made you think there would be a market for South African design in the Netherlands? Because South Africa has such a close connection to the Netherlands, we figured people would enjoy the country’s creativity and craftsmanship. What do Dutch people think of South African design? Those who have travelled to South Africa immediately recognise the designs, but those who have never been tend to have a stereotypical view of what South African design and art would be, and are surprised at the beauty, aesthetics and…

No 19 A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

No 20 BEST IN SHOW

The inaugural Design Joburg, featuring Rooms on View, was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in May – to great acclaim. “The show’s Collaborative Roomsets were hailed as a great success by exhibitors and attendees alike,” says Andrea Kleinloog, Creative Director of Design Joburg. “The concept saw the show pairing leading local interior designers and architects with prominent brands to create imaginative room settings.” We here at VISI HQ were très happy in our role as one of the show’s media partners. Here is a snapshot of some of the exciting exhibits and designs that were on display. •designjoburg.com…

No 20 BEST IN SHOW

No 21 WHAT'S COOKING IN THE KITCHEN ?

Magnificent metallics It seems metallics in the kitchen are still on-trend. Says Philip, “blu_line offers metallic shades and metals in various forms, from bronze and champagne aluminium for doors to hot-rolled steel for cladding.” Functionality first The adage “form follows function” is particularly apt when it comes to kitchen design, as Philip affirms. “It speaks to a living environment where various users can be in a space and their experience is enhanced, not hindered. At blu_line we achieve this in our designs by focusing on the functionality of the kitchen in terms of its layout and the internal cabinetry layout.” Authentic materials “For us, it’s all about the feel of authentic materials such as stone, glass, metals, concrete and timber.” Less is more This trend speaks to clean lines and clutter-free layout. “With every kitchen we design,…

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No 22 25 YEARS OF INNOVATION

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, WOMAG has unveiled four new large-format porcelain tile collections, which demonstrate the depth in design offered by advanced digital inkjet printing technology. Imported from Spain and Italy, the tiles look so much like real marble and wood that they can fool even the trained eye, says Oren Sachs, MD of WOMAG. White marble has made a big comeback, he says, so WOMAG expects the Touché Super Blanco Gris collection to be a winner. The tile features an ultra-white surface with classic marble-effect patterns and a high-gloss finish. Marmara Blanco Plus Natural pays tribute to ivory-white marble with delicate veins. The Mamawood collection features matte-finish indoor tiles that mimic distressed wood with faded paint. It comes in three colourways: Antique White, Old Grey and Old Teak. And Fusion…

No 22 25 YEARS OF INNOVATION

No 23 READY TO RUMBLE

AFRICAN BLACKSTRAP RUM Origin: Inverroche, Stilbaai Only 800 of these bottles of limited-release rum, crafted from African blackstrap treacle molasses, are released each year. The flavour profile includes sweet citrus, vanilla and a dry smoky character, with a delicious butterscotch finish. •R269 •inverroche.co.za DIE WARM RASTA RUM Origin: De Vry Distillery, Free State The Free State climate and specially charred barrels for culturing are what give this rum its distinctive flavour. •R400 •devrydistillery.co.za MHOBA RUM Origin: Mhoba Distillery, Mpumalanga Mhoba rum is made from “liquid sugar”squeezed out of locally grown sugar cane – as opposed to other rums that are produced from molasses, a by-product of sugar production. After the distilling and filtering processes, the rum is aged in toasted American white oak to add colour, aroma and flavour. •From R150 •mhoba.com DURBANVILLE DISTILLERY WHITE RUM Origin: Durbanville Distillery, Cape Town This small-batch rum is cold-distilled. By…

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No 24 DESIGNER GENES

There has been a great deal of excitement in the De Jongh household since their beautiful home was featured in the Jun/Jul 2016 issue of VISI. Most notable was the birth of Cornel and Marlize’s first child, a beautiful boy named Uys. But there is another birth that deserves celebration: the launch of the couple’s very own decor brand, Huijs. The range is a reflection of Cornel’s passion for designing and making things, a talent that – despite his full-time job as a biomedical engineer – he has always pursued in his spare time. The couple’s home, a study in restful, contemplative design, is peppered with pieces that were conceived and created by Cornel, making the launch of an own brand a logical next step. The initial Huijs range consists of benches,…

No 24 DESIGNER GENES

No 25 A SPLASH OF COLOUR

Beautiful design, elegant sculpted lines and superior comfort are at the core of Livingstone Baths’ ethos. The recently launched two-tone Interno free-standing bath, made of a hand-polished composite of resin and stone, is available in a green, red or blue exterior with a satin black interior. The bright colours were inspired by the hues observed at the ISH 2017 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. After the success of Livingstone’s show-stopping rose-gold finished baths in 2016 – the brainchild of Production Director Gavin Smit – the new colour collection, available in gloss or matte, aims to attract attention to the brand once again.“The 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year is Greenery, so we wanted to create something in line with that colour,” Gavin says. “We are aware that this is very different and,…

No 25 A SPLASH OF COLOUR

No 26 TASTE IS TIMELESS

When German efficiency and the Italian lust for life are combined in one car, what do you get? The Lamborghini Huracán Performante, of course. And whereas the regular Huracán is already a very potent sports car, the Performante (= performance) cooks up an even fiercer storm, a fact that was impressively demonstrated during some hot laps on the famous Imola racetrack, close to Sant’Agata Bolognese, where the Italian icons are built. The Volkswagen group bought Lamborghini in 1998, and, as with Bentley, another purchase, kept the spirit and identity of the brand. Lamborghini is as Italian as its founder, who was a master mechanic. After World War II, Ferruccio Lamborghini was building tractors out of spare parts. And he was so successful that he could afford a Ferrari. One day he…

No 26 TASTE IS TIMELESS

No 27 ARCHITECTURE ON THE MOVE

BUFALINO Cornelius Comanns Germany, 2010 A sturdy companion for solo journeys, this little camper is able to meet all of an individual’s basic needs. Based on the three-wheeled Italian Piaggio Ape 50 van, this design is equally fuel-efficient and comparably robust. MATERIALS: STEEL CHASSIS, PLASTERBOARD, PLASTIC, ALUMINIUM AND PLEXIGLAS. PHOTO: CORNELIUS COMANNS WEEKEND Carlos No Portugal, 2012 Dismayed at the inequitable nature of shantytown dwellings, Carlos No draws attention with this work to the impoverished, unstable homes that are usually built from detritus by the poorest of the poor. MATERIALS: MOTO-TRICYCLE, TIMBER, PVC, GLASS AND NYLON. PHOTO: SUSANA DINIS ANTIROOM II Elena Chiavi, Ahmad El Mad, Matteo Goldoni Malta, 2015 The result of a 2015 European Architecture Students Assembly workshop led by Elena Chiavi, Ahmad El Mad and Matteo Goldoni, Antiroom II is a man-made island accessible only by boat…

No 27 ARCHITECTURE ON THE MOVE

No 28 SOMETHING TO PLEASE THE PALATE

THE RED THREAD NORDIC DESIGN by Oak Publishing, Phaidon, about R650 They say there’s a Swedish expression, den röda tråden, the red thread, that is used to describe the common denominator, or “the heart of the matter”. It’s an apt title for a book that brings together iconic designs from four nations – Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland – to illustrate a concept that has become a global phenomenon. It’s an image-driven book, featuring about 200 objects that embody Nordic design, in three chapters: “Design to improve spaces”, “Design to improve life” and “Design to improve relations”. Furniture buffs will recognise the Ball chair by Eero Aarnio (Fin), and the Swan and Egg chairs by Arne Jacobsen (Dane). Then there is the more mundane but no less impressive Fiskars “O” series scissors by…

No 28 SOMETHING TO PLEASE THE PALATE

No 29 DRESSES TO IMPRESS

Crafted at Block & Chisel’s Cape Town workshop as part of the Designed By Sibley collection, the chic country-style Welsh dresser is the ultimate in functional storage. It forms part of an exclusive range designed by Block & Chisel’s master cabinetmaker Sibley McAdam. The dresser, measuring 245 cm (L) x 48 cm (W) x 235 cm (H), offers ample storage space: three large drawers, space underneath for the addition of baskets, and above the solid oak worktop four spacious shelves for displaying books, ornaments and other treasured knick-knacks. You could win this Welsh dresser in Weathered Oak and Antique White, Block & Chisel’s most popular finish. To stand a chance to win this amazing prize, enter the competition at VISI.co.za/win. •blockandchisel.co.za…

No 29 DRESSES TO IMPRESS

VISI COMPETITION RULES

• VISI competitions are open to all South African residents excluding employees of New Media Publishing, employees of the companies supplying the prizes, associated companies and advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members. • The winner will be chosen at the sole discretion of the judges, whose decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into. • Winners will not be eligible for other prizes for three months after winning a competition. • The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. • Neither New Media Publishing nor any of its partners can be held responsible for disputes in connection with prizes or for any loss, damage or injury that may be suffered or incurred by prize winners. • Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and agree to be…

STRING THEM ALONG

Visit your local party shop to buy battery-operated LED string lights. Unlike fairly lights with incandescent bulbs, the LEDs aren’t a fire hazard. Since most LEDs come in a cold white light, make sure to ask for ones that emit a warm light. Then shop for accessories to dress the pinhead-sized bulbs to suit your celebration. We pretended the circus was in town! Paper cupcake cases make great shades, but even better are these little crowns with domed lids that we found in the baby-shower department of the shop. We bought ours at Home Stuff in Johannesburg: a string with 20 LEDs (R19), crowns (R9 each) and cupcake cases (R21 for 10). •homestuff.co.za…

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