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inspiring finds GAME ON

“A fresh take on a basic item like a holiday game can inspire us all to think out of the box, to be more adventurous, and to bring excitement to the way we live in and design our personal spaces.” – ANNEMARIE MEINTJES

Made in France, this gorgeous 45cm x 5cm x 44cm backgammon set is finished in natural maple wood, its pawns inlaid with smooth taurillon leather and a Clou de Selle-detail base. The drawers, lined with taurillon sheets, feature saddlestitched handles. Four dice in maple wood marquetry and a cube in engraved maple wood are included. hermes.com Be inspired – and share your results with us on Instagram by tagging @visi_mag and @am_visi.

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No-one is better at spotting a wonderful piece of design than our editor-at-large ANNEMARIE MEINTJES. Whether it’s an eclectic vintage find or comes straight out of the catalogue of the most desirable design brands, she has an eye like no other. This month, she’s found this beautiful backgammon set by iconic luxury brand, Hermès.


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16. The ultimate celebration essential will always be French Champagne

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pages 184-185

21. Be inspired by Design Afrika’s brilliant Totem collection

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pages 194-195

17. Joburg’s Sanctuary Mandela hotel pays tribute to Madiba’s spirit and legacy

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pages 186-187

18. Updates to the iconic AGA stove mean there’s now a model for every kitchen

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pages 188-189

INSPIRING FINDS

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pages 202-204

20. The Grootbos Florilegium is a noteworthy new botanical art project

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pages 192-193

15. Cape Town design studio Kino has launched a superbly smart, stackable dining chair

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pages 182-183

14. Keiskamma Art Project’s Resilience Tapestry documents the Eastern Cape community’s experience of Covid-19

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pages 180-181

13. Looking for a novel travel experience? You’ll find it at Tuscany’s Villa Lena

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pages 178-179

12. These design, architecture and decor books are top of our wish list right now

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pages 176-177

10 We’ve flipped for the latest Samsung Fold3 and Flip3 smartphones

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pages 172-173

9. A first look at The Pencil Club, Umhlanga’s elegant private members’ club

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pages 166-171

7. This summer’s art must: the KRONE X WHATIFTHEWORLD showcase of 40 artists under 40

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pages 162-163

11. The eighth iteration of the legendary Golf GTI lives up to its illustrious predecessors

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pages 174-175

6. A contemporary take on the country cabin at Suidster in Montagu

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pages 160-161

5. Elevate the standard of your sundowners at one of these chic rooftop bars

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pages 158-159

TSHIDISO MOLETSANE

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pages 34-35

ARCHITECTURAL INFLUENCES: ROBERT SILKE ON LOUIS KAROL

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pages 58-65

TRAVEL: ISLAND STYLE ON ZANZIBAR

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pages 66-71

SOUTH QUEENSLAND HOME

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pages 98-109

3. Joe Paine’s design journey demonstrates his knack for creating unexpected twists on the everyday

2min
pages 154-155

4. Blending luxe with street, the Puma x Liberty collection has it both ways

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pages 156-157

YEWANDE OMOTOSO

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pages 32-33

2. From morning till night, Joburg’s Even After All offers a fresh take on the diner

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pages 152-153
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