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THE STORY OF AN AFRICAN ICON

With a long line of very successful ancestors, the new-generation TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO had some big tyres to fill. We look at the approach its design team took to CONTINUE THE LEGACY.

THROUGH THE LENS

We asked one of VISI's favourite photographers, PARIS BRUMMER, to choose her four FAVOURITE CAMERAS. The brief? \"From the fun to the profesh!\"

YOUR GARDEN DAY CROWN

Gardens have the power to unite us - which is why the GARDEN DAY movement encourages plant enthusiasts to don a flower crown and CELEBRATE THEIR GREEN SPACES in unique ways.

RETRO-LICIOUS

Mid-century is not just making an interior design comeback: food is following right behind. So put on your vintage 1950s LUCIENNE DAY-PRINT APRON - or '70s HALSTON JUMPSUIT if you're feeling a little funkier - and get inspired by ABIGAIL DONNELLY's reimagining of classic dishes. Think moulded jellies, finger foods and soft-serve ice cream.

FERMENTATION

When you hear about FERMENTED FOODS, your mind probably goes to pickles and beer. But thanks to a growing interest in Asian staples such as kimchi and miso, we're becoming more used to these flavour profiles, and even seeing them in fine-dining restaurants. We asked ABIGAIL DONNELLY to share her favourite recipes for fermented flavour bombs that you can replicate in your OWN KITCHEN.

THE CERAMICIST

IN AN ART DECO BLOCK IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN'S CITY CENTRE, RENOWNED CERAMICIST MERVYN GERS HAS RENOVATED AN APARTMENT TO REFLECT HIS OWN TASTES AND HIS LOVE FOR FIRED AND GLAZED CLAY.

SEAMLESS

SITUATED ON A PRIVATE GAME FARM NEAR RUSTENBURG, THIS BUSHVELD GETAWAY HAS ARISEN FROM THE ASHES OF ITS PREDECESSOR TO PROVIDE ITS JOBURG-BASED OWNERS WITH A TRANQUIL WEEKEND ESCAPE.

BUILDING AN ICON

Kevin Fellingham, principal architect at Kevin Fellingham Architects, and a former lecturer at Cambridge University, UCT and the School of Explorative Architecture, talks about HOUSE HANSON and DENSTONE COURT, built in 1937/38.

THE VANGUARD KELLY WEARSTLER

In this instalment of our series on the new wave of INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS, we look at the super-talented Kelly Wearstler's DISTINCT STYLE and seemingly INFINITE CREATIVITY.

COOL COLLAB OF THE YEAR

In a partnership that highlights the strength and diversity of local talent, this collaboration by LULASCLAN and POPSTRUKT had an unplanned helping hand from VISI.

CONTEMPLATION

REACHED BY A DIRT ROAD, THIS SLEEK PORTUGUESE HOME BLENDS BRIGHT VOLUMES OF CONCRETE, WOOD AND GLASS WITH INTERIORS FULL OF UNIQUE PIECES MADE BY LOCAL CRAFTSMEN. THERE'S A SIMPLICITY TO BOTH THE STRUCTURE AND THE INTERIORS THAT MASKS THE THOUGHT AND CONSIDERATION BEHIND THE DESIGN.

ROOTS

LOCATED WITHIN THE EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES OF THE SINCLAIR NATURE RESERVE, NOOISHOF IS A PLACE OF SOUL-STIRRING BEAUTY THE RESULT OF A LIFELONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH SOUTHERN NAMIBIA.

REMINISCENT

A CREATIVE COUPLE COMBINED IMAGINATION, SIMPLICITY AND A GOOD DOSE OF ENERGY TO TRANSFORM THIS FRENCH FARMHOUSE AND ITS OUTBUILDINGS INTO A HOME THAT REMINDS THEM OF CAPE TOWN.

SIMPLIFICATION

A SMART, SAVVY AND BUDGET-FRIENDLY RENOVATION HAS MADE THE VERY MOST OF THIS YOUNG FAMILY'S HOME IN CAPE TOWN. HERE, JAPANDI-STYLE SIMPLICITY REIGNS - AND THE INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING IS EASY.

UP

SITUATED IN A GROVE OF INDIGENOUS MILKWOODS OVERLOOKING AN EXPANSIVE BEACH, THIS CONTEMPORARY TREEHOUSE EMBRACES THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ECO-CONSCIOUS ARCHITECTURE.

CLARITY

ON THE SHORES OF WALKER BAY IN THE WESTERN CAPE, A CONTEMPORARY HOME CREATED BY A PAIR OF GRAPHIC DESIGNERS COMBINES CLEAN-CUT ARCHITECTURAL LINES WITH FRESH INTERIORS.

GEM

DESIGNED AND PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY ONE OF THE GIANTS OF AMERICAN MODERNIST ARCHITECTURE, ARTHUR WITTHOEFFT, THIS UPSTATE NEW YORK HOUSE BUILT IN 1957 HAS BEEN SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED BY ITS CURRENT OWNERS.

POTENTIAL

A CREATIVE, HANDS-ON COUPLE TRANSFORMED AN ORDINARY HOUSE INTO AN ENCHANTED WONDERLAND OF INTERCONNECTED SPACES WITH INSPIRED DESIGN COMBINATIONS AND EASY-GOING GLAMOUR.

LARGER THAN LIFE

Four South African MURAL ARTISTS are transforming the local URBAN LANDSCAPE, one attention-grabbing wall at a time.

IN STUDIO WITH ZYDIA BOTES

For the powerhouse behind SOMETHING GOOD STUDIO and ROMARIA KNITWEAR, it's all about collaborative design, making connections and a calm, happy workspace.

ANATOMY OF A CHAIR

Founders of local furniture brand PEDERSEN LENNARD, Luke Pedersen and James Lennard, talk us through the inspiration and design process behind their new TULBAGH CHAIR.

MILES OF TILES

From FULLY TILED POOLS making a comeback to an abundance of PATTERNS, here are this year's essential tile trends, as seen at EXPO REVESTIR in São Paulo, Brazil.

LET THERE BE LIGHT AND FURNITURE

South Africa's design maverick HALDANE MARTIN, the creative force behind the Haldane brand, has just opened a new studio and SHOWROOM together with his partner in work and life, DANIELLE.

BRAND STORY INCANDA FURNITURE

INCANDA FURNITURE's range, handmade from leather and wood right here in South Africa, offers high-quality HEIRLOOM PIECES of timeless design that'll serve you for years to come.

THE DIY PAINTING ESSENTIALS

Before you climb into that old pair of dungarees and pick up a roller, here are some DIY POINTERS to make sure you're happy with your endeavours.

SHADES OF WHITE

Because by painting your space WHITE, you create a versatile blank canvas suitable to a myriad looks. Here's how to use this CLASSIC COLOUR to best effect.

DELICIOUS DINING AWAITS

Host a spectacular event and LEARN TO COOK healthy meals at Discovery's VITALITY HEALTHYFOOD STUDIO - a prime Sandton venue with rooftop views.

RETRIEVE THE WEAVE

AFRICAN JACQUARD is a heart-filled local brand to be proud of, and their SPECTACULAR TEXTILES are perfect to collect and cherish.

DESIGN-A-DRINK

You've got the cool cooler and the Scandi-brand backpack - now all you need is an equally GOOD-LOOKING BEVERAGE for your hike, family braai or camping getaway. These NEW DESIGNS caught our eye.

STAIRCASES

Because with CREATIVE USE OF COLOUR, you can give your stairs a fresh new look. Who needs carpet anyway?