Architectural changes have not altered the cultural norms, values, habits and behaviours attached to Xhosa rondavels.

This iconic structure was designed by South African firms GAPP Architects and MMA Studio. The building itself resembles a burial mound rising from the earth in a design that appears truly ...

Over the course of the past year, Visi’s ‘Building an Icon’ series profiled some of South Africa’s most fascinating local landmarks and their equally fascinating histories. See the recap ...

"South Africa doesn't have many old houses. When I arrived in Yangshuo, I saw these beautiful buildings, perfectly suited to local people's life and the climate and environment here. Local people ...