VISI - 28 Nov 2025
Our Festive Season Gift Guide
The Art Nouveau Revival
Laura Gonzalez
Mpho Vackier
Materiality, ecology and Rome converge in artist Chris Soal’s latest installation
This season’s standouts in furniture, art and fashion, from sleek loungers to surprising Hermès collabs
Architect Jankel Nieuwoudt pays homage to the innovative work of Gawie Fagan in our “Building an Icon” series
The latest trends for outdoor spaces guarantee your best alfresco summer yet
Our festive Gift Guide of design-led surprises draws inspiration from vintage holiday snaps
From sculptural cat-eyes to bold shapes: a seasonal edit of the best tortoiseshell sunnies
TheUrbanative’s Mpho Vackier shares the treasured keepsakes that define her style
Fully immersive and visually striking: Chris Reid explores escapism as a design trend
The Indian Ocean’s boldest, most sustainable new resorts
INSPIRING FINDS
Jan Ernst’s Cavus Collection shapes nature’s organic forms into functional home-decor pieces
Art Nouveau’s elegance and whimsy are influencing a new wave of contemporary design
The KZN duo behind Kipekee Studio dive into their philosophy and aesthetic
The MAAK’s user-first process shines in a District Six primary school library
Soft silhouettes, tactile fabrics and plush padding rule the seating world
Romantically opulent interiors by Paris-based visionary Laura Gonzalez
MPHO PHALANE
Ceramic artist Mick Haigh on his method, process and latest collection
Fuel your day with functional coffees crafted for focus, calm and glow
All the stylish packing you’ll need to do for the ultimate island escape
Wawa’s wooden surfboards honour Polynesia and the ocean spirit
New name, same quality: our favourite kitchen appliances by Sage
| ONRUS HOUSE
Officine Gullo’s signature elegance heads outside
The World’s 50 Best Bars list has landed
B I G WI N
| PLETTENBERG BAY HOUSE
PRINGLE BAY CABIN
SARAH BUITENDACH
SANTORINI VILLAS
| SCHALK JONKER
CONTRIBUTORS
ED’S LETTER
VISI.CO.ZA
Contributors
Porsche x Smeg
The Audacity of Youth (and Curry)
Padkos. And in Between
The Holiday House of Dreams
Sedan 2.0 Designing the New Audi A5
Sedan 2.0 Designing the New Audi A5
CHOOSE YOUR TECH
STORIES
STORIES
Vintage Vacay
Newveau
Newveau
Karoo Manifest
Karoo Manifest
Ultra Padded
(Br)Evolution
Keepsakes
Keepsakes
Firing Memories
Unique in Meaning and Execution
Unique in Meaning and Execution
“THE KZN NORTH COAST IS BOTH HARSH AND UNIQUE, AND IT’S SHAPED HOW WE THINK ABOUT MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING.”
“THERE’S A QUIETNESS TO OUR FURNITURE THAT FEELS INTENTIONAL, YET LIVED-IN — SOMETHING THAT REFLECTS BOTH OUR DESIGN APPROACH AND THE WAY WE HOPE PEOPLE EXPERIENCE OUR WORK.”
The Vanguard: Laura Gonzalez
The Vanguard: Laura Gonzalez
Escape Root
Building an Icon
Impactful
Shell Game
Honouring the Source
Best Bar None… ish
Beyond the Buzz
Functional Outdoor Art
Indian Ocean Luxe
Tropicality
Growing Legacies
LUXE Collection
WIN TWO LUXURY POOL LOUNGERS by Waz Outdoor
Your Namibian Odyssey Awaits
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SERENITY
SERENITY
LANDMARK
LANDMARK
T I R O
T I R O
AN ESSENTIAL SHADED OUTDOOR DINING SPACE AND ADJACENT BARBECUE FORM PART OF A PROTECTED COURTYARD THAT ALSO FEATURES A PLUNGE POOL.
Of Art and Effortless Luxury
Of Art and Effortless Luxury
FROM STATEMENT LOUNGES TO THE ULTIMATE IN RIVIERA CHIC
Pimp your Patio
Pimp your Patio
Blurred Lines
Blurred Lines
Fire Tales
Micro Trends: Wicker and Woven
Screen Queens
Shower Power
Painted Pools
Riviera Romance
■ ART NOUVEAU INSPO
■ ART NOUVEAU INSPO
You’re Getting Warmer
“DRAWING IS ABOUT MAKING VISIBLE WHAT WE CANNOT SEE YET.”
SUMMER SMARTS
S U R F C E N TA U R n
FLORAL SHADE
CHUB BY CHAIR
A L L O R A . . . A L L OY n
CINEMA ITALIANO
Scented Memphis
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