LUNCH IN THE GARDEN with siblings Bronwyn and Jonathan Cane

Alfresco gatherings are the order of the day at this updated century-old semi – the home of a design-centric sister and brother in Brixton, Joburg

THE TRADITIONAL KITCHEN

The perfect piece to pull together a country-style kitchen is a beautiful wooden table that will age with time and hold its place in the memories made around it.

IN THE FRAME

'The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.’

THE MODULAR KITCHEN

DECOR TIP Modular elements like these USM Haller systems are a great way to create interesting, non-permanent storage that can be customised to your needs.

BREAKING BREAD

The pendulum has swung back for this nutritious, crusty staple of flour, yeast, water and time – the much-beloved artisanal loaf

SNACKS ON THE TERRACE with sisters Vicky Crease and Maira Koutsoudakis

The traditional Cycladic home of dynamic sisters Vicky Crease and Maira Koutsoudakis on the island of Serifos is a reminder of what it means to be a part of a close-knit family

Beijing, A Brave New World

China’s dynamic capital city of Beijing is a place of fascinating contradiction – where counter cultures exist in chaotic yet contemplative harmony

PLANTATION ROAD

Bordering the city edge and mountain, this Cape Town abode’s split personality is more than just a product of its environment

WAYS OF SEEING

A Milanese-South African design duo recently spent time in the Conrad Hicks design residency to reimagine the perception of Southern Africa’s ubiquitous corrugated metal.

Playing with Proportion.

Intelligent design and progressive thinking comes together in this inner city holiday cottage, as husband and wife team combine their creativity and knowledge to create this family home-away-from-home in the heart of London

BEYOND THE IMAGE

House and Leisure got a first look into The Roger Ballen Centre for Photographic Arts in Johannesburg while it is still under construction

Nest Living

Flemish minimalism and painterly natural light bring to life an interior design duo’s abode and live-in showroom in Sprockhövel

When Two Worlds Meet

Europe and Africa come together in the uniquely local line of products brought to life by the husband and wife duo responsible for LRNCE in Marrakech, House and Leisure takes a personal look into their lives and works

Green Peace

Set on a verdant ocean-side slope, this multi-layered home provides blissful weekend refuge to a Cape Town couple

The Nature Of Luxury

African makers are redefining the meaning of luxury, and the world is paying attention.

A Golden Thread

A passion for the craft of artisans and makers from around the world inspires the store and home of travelling merchant Lisa Storer - founder of The Storer in Johannesburg.

Karoo Dreaming

Designer Frances van Hasselt pays tribute to the place she calls home through beautiful, handcrafted mohair rugs that are inspired by its intricate landscapes.

Inside Out

The inner worlds of oil painter Cinga Samson demand the viewer looks beyond the surface of his works and into the self-taught artist’s intensely personal universe.

Natural Extension

With its unique aesthetic that combines both contemporary and Brutalist references, the Atlantic Seaboard home of KLûK CGDT’s founders is evidence that the pair’s immense design prowess goes far beyond fashion.

Scent From The Gods

Taking its queue from its ever-changing garden, Babylonstoren in Simondium has recently expanded its much-loved scent room, amplifying its product offering by moving it into a much larger barn-like space.

Treasure Trove

The Killarney apartment of interior designer Michele Throssell reflects her love of heritage and the glamour of Johannesburg, but adds a little Durban flavour for good measure.

In Process

Practically Everywhere is a bold new range of collectible design pieces by industry leaders Dokter and Misses.

Into The Blue

In a secluded location with spectacular views on the Spanish island of Mallorca, this holiday house adopts a layered interior that marries traditional design with a glam, contemporary spirit.

By The Book

Designer Lunetta Bartz of Maker introduces us to the beautiful practice of binding books and journals the old-fashioned way: completely by hand

The Kids Are Alright

The next wave of Joburg’s graphic design talent is rethinking the city’s identity in exciting new ways. We asked five of our favourites to create something special for us in tribute to the City of Gold

Between Joburg & A Hard Place

AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE ESCAPES CAPE TOWN FOR THE QUIET OF HOLIDAY-TIME JOHANNESBURG

On Your Marque

FIVE GENERATIONS OF JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP HAS PRODUCED A SEDAN THAT TRANSCENDS THE NOTION OF 21ST-CENTURY LUXURY: INTRODUCING THE LEXUS LS 500

Electric Avenue

BMW recently introduced one of the most exciting electric production cars yet, the i8 Roadster

Modern Made

Johannesburg design store Mødernist offers us an inside look at its new space and refreshed product range

City Deep

The team behind the fiercely collectable Wake Up, This is Joburg series reveals more about Johannesburg’s other side