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A Kind Of Magic

Structured lines, plenty of glass and light, and walls adorned with artworks make this modern home in Morningside, Johannesburg, a masterpiece in its own right

Artistic Licence

Top design visionary Kelly Wearstler took on a spacious apartment in Austin, Texas, and turned it into a dramatically expressive celebration of colour and style

Sunny Side Up

Fancy a genuinely premium bakkie? The new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup is turning heads across the country

New Is Not So New

‘NOSTALGIA IS REVISITING OLD MEMORIES, BUT WITH NONE OF THE PAIN’ – SOMETHING THAT RESONATES WITH MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLER

Four seasons

With its abundance of blooms and fynbos, this farmhouse just outside stellenbosch is a haven for the botanically inclined.

On the scent

Quality trumps quantity for three South African perfumers who have turned their backs on large fragrance houses to create unpredictable, bespoke scents.

Follow the Sun

Following a sensitive renovation, this townhouse in the picturesque village of sóller, mallorca, is the very definition of the perfect holiday home.

Building History

WHAT DOES THE ARCHITECTURE OF A PLACE SAY ABOUT ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, ASKS MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLER MALIBONGWE TYILO

Mixed Use

JOBURG’S NEW VICTORIA YARDS PRECINCT IS LEADING THE WAY IN IMAGINING HOW SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CAN BE COMBINED WITH COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE IN SOUTH AFRICA’S URBAN SPACES

Collector's Edition

Like many dedicated shopkeepers, Emmanuel de Bayser lives above his store. But The Corner Berlin is not your average shop – and its owner is a connoisseur of Mid-Century Modern design

Time Travel

A collection of Mid-Century furniture, vintage objects and carefully selected artworks characterise a creative couple’s renovated Cape Town apartment

Walking In Memphis

A collector’s curation of architecture, art and design is synchronised in a mountainside farmhouse in South Africa’s Overberg region, paying homage to iconic creators and Memphis Group masters

Abrima Erwiah

Studio 189 founder. Unashamed homebody. Community uplifter

Artful Eye

Neutral Hues, Natural Textures And Carefully Selected Artworks Combine In A Small Space That Reflects Its Owners’ Love Of The Simple Yet Sublime.

Spice World

Around the World, Cuisine From the Subcontinent Is Getting Some Seriously Creative Treatment. We Take a Look at Two Restaurants That Are Pioneering a New Chapter in Indian Food in South Africa.

A Guide To Mexico City

If You Appreciate a Gritty City and All of Its Offerings, Delve Deeper and Visit the 2018 Design Capital of the World.

Under Construction

Artist Patrick Bongoy’s work is concerned with the way human beings might reimagine their relationship with our shared planet – and with each other

Cabin Fever

Among the apple orchards of the Elgin Valley, this contemporary take on a traditional barn structure makes for a simple, inspiring weekend getaway for a Cape Town family

National Treasury

Cape Town has gained another major cultural asset in the form of the new Norval Foundation, a remarkable destination museum of art

New Order

A profusion of textures lies at the core of this serene, modern Johannesburg garden

Land Of Fire And Ice

In just 48 hours or so, you can explore all the food, culture and design that makes Iceland’s capital Reykjavík one of the world’s most liveable cities

Keeping It Local

At this year’s 100% Design South Africa show in Joburg, Source IBA presented Afrotel, a unique hotel-design proposal that showcased a new concept in African hospitality

Art & Soul

The Recent Opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz Mocaa) Symbolises a Structural and Cultural Rebirth in the Mother City

Set In Stone

Built Against a Rock Face on a Forested Piece of Land, It Is This Swiss Villa’s Closeness to Nature That Makes It Such a Success

Natural Rhythm

Bold, Modern Design Sits Comfortably Alongside Tactile Texture and Personal Touches in This Kzn Residence

Make Mine A Double

Featuring a Mix of Raw Materials, Lush Foliage and Clever Design, This Adventurous Home in Cape Town Packs a Powerful Yet Family-friendly Punch

The Heart Of Havana

With Its Easy-going Latin American Vibe, Ever-flowing Mojitos and Unique Classic-car Culture, the Capital of Cuba Is Every Bit the  Picture of Faded Island Bliss

Kwena Baloyi

Creative Director. Fashion Therapist. Liker of Nice Things

Painting The Blues

While Banele Khoza Considers His Art Autobiographical, His Melancholic Paintings Cut to the Quick of the Human Condition

Fire starter

A newcomer to Joburg’s culinary scene, Marble is a story of collaboration and unapologetic allegiance to SA’s design and during culture.