I recently read a story about a chair. It caught my eye for a couple of reasons.

So hands up, who needs a holiday? Given the year we’ve all had, I’m pretty sure you’re holding VISI in one hand and have the other in the air.

Whether large or small, the kitchen has become an oasis among the modern, busy lives we all lead. Where it was once merely a place where food was prepared, it’s now as much the centre of your family’s day-to-day living – cooking, eating and socialising – as it is an expression of your own taste in decor and design.

Welcome to our summer issue. It’s one of resurgence and the promise of possibility; where we shine a big, bright light on some of South Africa’s inspirational design, architectural and artistic talents.

We’re still at home. As we speak, I’m typing away sitting at our living room table with my constant companion at the other end during these past lockdown months – my teenager – doing her matric schoolwork. That makes it the second issue of VISI done remotely…

The last issue of VISI was made pre-lockdown. The new issue of VISI was created without any of the VISI team being in the same building...

Not sure where to find the magazine? The printed version of VISI 107 is now on shelf, and available at most retailers and shops.

VISI 107 is live on various digital platforms, including Zinio, Magzter, PressReader and Mags@Home, and in stores across the country.

We’re coming at you from two angles in this issue. Both are part of a thread resonating around the globe as, perhaps for the first time in human history, we are all genuinely thinking about our future on this planet.

Swimming pools, as you’ll notice, are also something of a thread through this issue. From the cover image and its reference to the outdoor furniture feature on page 38, and the various-shaped pools of the homes and hotels we shot for this issue.

In your hands is 104, a new-look VISI. And, yes, it may have some changes, but also much that remains untouched. Our commitment to showcasing the finest South African and African architecture, design and decor continues, as does an unwavering approach to the best photography and writing.

The VISI team rarely sets out with a theme in mind, but often one emerges as the magazine is put together, and this issue is no exception.

VISI's Winter Issue (102) is now on shelf, featuring seven amazing spaces, from hotels to holiday homes, as well as 32 reasons to love winter.

After the enormous success of our bumper VISI 100 edition, it feels a little odd to produce our regular-size 192-page magazine again! But we have enjoyed creating a very inspiring Issue 101 for you to delve into somewhere cosy as the seasons change.

Missed out on the VISI 100 limited-edition boxes? Not to worry! We're releasing a limited-edition run of the VISI 100 collector's issue dressed in Ardmore Design fabric dust jackets.

100 issues and counting… What a pleasure and memorable adventure it has been to put together the biggest-ever issue of VISI.