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Library house in Stellenbosch Issue 43 With a light touch seldom found in renovation, a Stellenbosch home built in 1928 was turned into a seamless library with living quarters.

Birds of a feather Issue 48 The exotic menagerie of interior designer David Strauss is home to an eclectic collection of animals, art, books and bowls.

Artist in residence Issue VISI 35 The Nirox Foundation aims to strengthen Africa’s place on the global contemporary arts scene by inviting internationally acclaimed artists to take up an exclusive residency in the heart of a private nature reserve.

Hall of Enchantment Issue 35 Not so long ago, The Albert Hall was a brokenhearted building in Woodstock. Now, under the acute eye of Gilles de Moyencourt, it's become a place of quirky charm.

	A Lowveld Fantasy Issue VISI 33 Interior designer and waxbill owner Joe Jacob likens the art of decorating a home to that of creating a fairy tale.

Playfulness on a pedestal Issue VISI 31 Gerhard Swart and Anthony Harris, winners of the first VISI designer of the Year award (2007), have created a ceramics wonderland at their Johannesburg home, where their creations for ceramic matters pay homage to the design of life.

The Power of Fragility Issue VISI 31 In her latest exhibition, Inner Lining, Sue Pam-Grant uses abandoned objects she has unearthed and excavated to explore notions of fragility and mortality.

State Of The Art Issue VISI 28 Creative Director and Art Consultant Ralph Weiden’s atlantic-facing apartment exemplifies his elegantly composed decorating style, but it’s his collection of contemporary South African art that reflects his primary passion.