Vineyard rows under leafy foreground frame a Tuscan villa on a misty hill
Baking at sunset. Hands press dough on floured board, dust rising. Golden light streams through window.
Baking at sunset. Hands press dough on floured board, dust rising. Golden light streams through window.
Stone kitchen with cabinets, exposed beam ceiling, terracotta floors.
Dirt road flanked by vineyards and cypress trees, rolling hills, mist, and distant town in Tuscany.
Dirt road flanked by vineyards and cypress trees, rolling hills, mist, and distant town in Tuscany.

What the Design Tour Includes

Every moment designed for depth, craft, and mastery.

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    A rustic kitchen scene featuring glass jars of sourdough starter on a wooden table, with a notebook filled with handwritten recipes, a brown bowl of flour, and a beige fabric apron, illuminated by soft natural light from a window.

    Excursion to Platform Gallery

    A curated visit to one of Johannesburg’s contemporary creative spaces, showcasing collectible African design, art, and emerging visual culture through a guided immersive experience.

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    A rustic kitchen scene featuring glass jars of sourdough starter on a wooden table, with a notebook filled with handwritten recipes, a brown bowl of flour, and a beige fabric apron, illuminated by soft natural light from a window.

    Excursion to Platform Gallery

    A curated visit to one of Johannesburg’s contemporary creative spaces, showcasing collectible African design, art, and emerging visual culture through a guided immersive experience.

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    A rustic outdoor market stall displays an array of fresh produce including vibrant tomatoes, leafy greens, and a variety of olives, set against the backdrop of a picturesque rural Italian village.

    Visit to Enfin Art Estate

    An intimate exploration of Enfin’s sculptural gardens, architectural spaces, and creative landscape — offering guests a rare intersection of nature, design, and artistic expression.

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    A rustic outdoor market stall displays an array of fresh produce including vibrant tomatoes, leafy greens, and a variety of olives, set against the backdrop of a picturesque rural Italian village.

    Visit to Enfin Art Estate

    An intimate exploration of Enfin’s sculptural gardens, architectural spaces, and creative landscape — offering guests a rare intersection of nature, design, and artistic expression.

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    A person in an apron uses a wooden peel to place a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread into a rustic, wood-fired oven, with a flickering fire visible inside, set against the backdrop of a sunlit kitchen.

    Pottery Class with Astrid Dahl

    A hands-on ceramic workshop led by Astrid Dahl, where guests engage directly with material craft, form, and slow design practices within a relaxed studio environment.

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    A person in an apron uses a wooden peel to place a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread into a rustic, wood-fired oven, with a flickering fire visible inside, set against the backdrop of a sunlit kitchen.

    Pottery Class with Astrid Dahl

    Hands-on oven time with personal feedback. No demonstrations. No spectators. We make sure every participant works the fire.

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    A person in an apron uses a wooden peel to place a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread into a rustic, wood-fired oven, with a flickering fire visible inside, set against the backdrop of a sunlit kitchen.

    Pottery Class with Astrid Dahl

    A hands-on ceramic workshop led by Astrid Dahl, where guests engage directly with material craft, form, and slow design practices within a relaxed studio environment.

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    A rustic outdoor dining table set with wine glasses, cutlery, bread, and olives sits amidst lush vineyard rows, with a historic Tuscan villa in the background under a serene sky, capturing the essence of a picturesque Italian countryside landscape.

    VIP Pass to Decorex Cape Town

    Exclusive access to Decorex Johannesburg, including premium entry to Africa’s leading design showcase featuring top brands, installations, talks, and industry networking opportunities.

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    A rustic outdoor dining table set with wine glasses, cutlery, bread, and olives sits amidst lush vineyard rows, with a historic Tuscan villa in the background under a serene sky, capturing the essence of a picturesque Italian countryside landscape.

    VIP Pass to Decorex Cape Town

    Exclusive access to Decorex Johannesburg, including premium entry to Africa’s leading design showcase featuring top brands, installations, talks, and industry networking opportunities.

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    A person kneads fresh dough on a wooden kitchen counter dusted with flour, with pottery and a plant visible in the background, evoking a rustic baking atmosphere.

    VIP Pass to Invade Watch Party

    Private access to the official Invade Watch Party — an evening of curated screenings, live conversations, music, and networking with designers, founders, and creative industry leaders.

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    A person kneads fresh dough on a wooden kitchen counter dusted with flour, with pottery and a plant visible in the background, evoking a rustic baking atmosphere.

    VIP Pass to Invade Watch Party

    Private access to the official Invade Watch Party — an evening of curated screenings, live conversations, music, and networking with designers, founders, and creative industry leaders.

Meet This Year's Guest Architect

Kevin Lloyd

Man in apron stands in rustic kitchen, hands dusted with flour.

Kevin Lloyd is a Durban-based architect and founder of KL Architects, a practice known for creating enduring residential and hospitality spaces that respond thoughtfully to landscape, light, and materiality. With decades of experience across South Africa and beyond, his work blends contemporary architecture with a deep sensitivity to environment, proportion, and lived experience.

What's Included

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    Professional Cohort

    Connect and mix fellow professionals and indurty insiders.

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    Professional Cohort

    Connect and mix fellow professionals and indurty insiders.

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    Travel

    Trips to events and other key locations are covered by your fee.

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    Travel

    Private estate dinners, local wine pairings, and a guided market immersion.

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    Materials

    Explore new supply lines and trade new partners at our curated events.

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    Materials

    Every session, ingredient, and resource is provided.

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    Accommodation

    Nights in a secluded countryside estate, shared only with fellow participants.

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    Accommodation

    Two nights in a countryside estate, shared only with fellow participants.

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    Accommodation

    Nights in a secluded countryside estate, shared only with fellow participants.

Set within the design and cultural heartbeat of South Africa

Where tradition, land, and craft intersect.

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The Invade Design Tour takes place across KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town.

From heritage landscapes and hospitality experiences in KwaZulu-Natal to the contemporary design energy of Cape Town, the journey is curated to explore the many dimensions of African design, culture, architecture, and creative living.

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The Invade Design Tour takes place across KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town.

This location is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, far from tourist routes. Exact location details are shared after your application is approved.

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Monstera flower

The Invade Design Tour takes place across KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town.

This location is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, far from tourist routes. The climate, ingredients, and pace of life here are essential to understanding the craft. Exact location details are shared after your application is approved.

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A baker's hands skillfully knead a large ball of dough on a rustic wooden table, with a stone wall and window providing a warm, natural light in the background.

Reserve Your Slot

Reserve your place on a curated journey through African design, culture, and hospitality. The tour is created for architects, designers, founders, and creative leaders seeking deeper industry connection and inspiration. Across KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town, guests will experience immersive design tours, cultural excursions, curated conversations, and exclusive access to some of South Africa’s most compelling creative spaces and events, including Decorex Johannesburg 2026. Limited spaces are available to preserve the intimacy and quality of the experience.