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World Design Capital

The fine art of moulding the essence of cities
Article
/ 30 August 2014

The fine art of moulding the essence of cities

Architecture, design, innovation and toilets swirled together in separate international initiatives in Durban and Cape Town.

By Sean Otoole 1
Cheers to a cocktail coup
Article
/ 28 March 2014

Cheers to a cocktail coup

An eye-wateringly yellow drink is the Capital Cocktail to celebrate Cape Town’s status as World Design Capital.

By Janine Stephen
Rossana Orlandi, a global icon with a nose for the future
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Rossana Orlandi, a global icon with a nose for the future

Global icon Rossana Orlandi is more than a creative and an eclectic designer. She’s recently adopted the role of a nurturer for upcoming designers.

By Staff Reporter
DON’T MISS THIS: Cape Town Art Fair
Article
/ 27 February 2014

DON’T MISS THIS: Cape Town Art Fair

From screenings to exhibitions and debates, the Cape Town Art Fair 2014 is a first for the city and heralds from the successful Hong Kong Art Fair.

By Staff Reporter
Design24 competition to rejuvenate Naspers building
Article
/ 24 February 2014

Design24 competition to rejuvenate Naspers building

Design24 has launched a competition for designers to reimagine the Sanlam Centre in Cape Town, once the tallest building in Africa.

By Brent Meersman
By design, a city for the poor
Article
/ 11 November 2011

By design, a city for the poor

Designers must ensure that Cape Town’s 2014 award is not hijacked by business and tourism interests, says a member of the bid committee

By Lorelle Bell
Designer city ‘just window-dressing’
Article
/ 28 October 2011

Designer city ‘just window-dressing’

Cape Town has been named World Design Capital for 2014, at the International Design Congress in Taipei, but there are dissenting voices back home.

By Ayanda Sitole
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Article
/ 26 October 2011

Cape Town named World Design Capital 2014

Cape Town has trumped Bilbao and Dublin to be named Design Capital 2014 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 June 2011

Cape Town shortlisted for Design Capital 2014

Cape Town has won a place on the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design’s short list for World Design Capital 2014.

By Staff Reporter

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