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29 May 2026

Reside Summit 2026 proves housing is no longer a siloed conversation

The Reside Summit 2026 made one thing clear: housing in South Africa can no longer be treated as a set of disconnected problems. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 20–21 May, the fourth annual summit drew more than 1 000 delegates and united voices from student accommodation to senior living, affordable rentals to bonded...
01 Jul 2025

Decorex lands in Joburg this July

Slow down and reconnect in the Lexus Design Pod 2.0, a contemplative space that bridges architecture and emotion, designed by Veld Architects. Experience masterful automotive design and get inside one of the latest Lexus vehicles as part of the display.
19 May 2025

Get ready for the most provocative design conversations in Africa

The focus shifts ahead with 'The Rising Stars', a curated session by VISI that introduces the next generation of African design voices. Full of fresh ideas and fearlessness, these participants are ready to redefine what design means on this continent.
19 May 2025

Boogertman + Partners designs central lounge at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

Drawing on extensive experience in shaping the flow of people through a wide range of environments – from sports stadiums, retail centres and airports to more intimate interior settings – the B+P team conceptualised the lounge as a destination within a destination.

09 May 2025

'The Future of Living' unfolds at Decorex Cape Town in June

If you missed the acclaimed handmadeAFRICA showcase at NIROX Sculpture Park, now’s your chance to experience a fresh iteration: a unique pop-up at Decorex Cape Town featuring more than 40 design brands.

09 May 2025

SA to host global engineering industry's annual gathering in September

It’s also extra fitting that the 2025 conference is hosted in Cape Town as the G20 presidency is handed over to South Africa, with a theme for the year around fostering solidarity, equality and sustainable development.

27 Mar 2025

Decorex Africa's 2025 State of the Industry Report

The report indicates that 80% of Southern African design professionals express optimism about the industry's future despite economic pressures, with nearly half (49%) citing factors such as inflation, currency fluctuations and rising material costs as their primary concern.
06 Mar 2025

GASS Architecture Studios celebrates 20th anniversary

From an early stage, GASS engaged with the transformative role architecture and design could play in the social and economic revitalisation of the country. For GASS, this period also marked a commitment to addressing spatial inequalities and transforming urban environments.
11 Feb 2025

10 architects at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair

Fair director Laura Vincenti, a qualified architect who studied in Turin, Italy, and Oxford, UK, brings a wealth of experience to the event. She has worked as an exhibition designer for various fairs and biennales, including the Venice Biennale, and contributed to the design of the Olympic Villages for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
04 Feb 2025

Design Week South Africa 2025: Application Open Call

"I was amazed by the incredible response to the inaugural year of Design Week South Africa. We had a wide-scale industry buy-in with more than 150 creatives and brands participating across both cities – working within 15 design disciplines."