Urban wallpaper

By VISI BLOGGER Liani van der Westhuizen

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This post pays tribute to the down-to-earth structures of the city.

My daily view from the office changed dramatically over the last few weeks. A big yellow bulldozer flattened almost the entire city block across the road, leaving only mounts of rubble and chunks of concrete dangling off the last remaining steel bars.

The demolition of these buildings made me look twice at other buildings I pass by in the city, as one can so simply ignore their existence and not notice their intricate facades. This post pays tribute to these down-to-earth structures, not trying to draw all the attention, but with each facade pattern beautiful enough to transfer to paper and wrap a gift with!

About Liani:

Liani is an architect who lives and works in Cape Town. With a keen eye for detail, she likes to make the places and spaces people use in the city enjoyable for all. "I'm fascinated by cities - the appeal not only being the bright lights and fast cars, but a city’s capacity to accommodate and provide the setting to multifarious urban lives. Even though our urban environments are familiar backdrops, they contain the potential to intrigue and amaze when seen in a different way.

"One of my favourite pursuits in any metropolis is to wander around aimlessly to get a passing glimpse of the modest and unforeseen delights the territory has to offer. Camera in hand, I enjoy delving into the urban landscape and capturing the average, as well as the amusing, in order to cast a fresh perspective on the familiar scene."

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