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Surprisingly Sandton

Dawn is breaking on Sandton’s gemstone age, writes Mart-Marié du Toit.

Formfunc Studio

Formfunc Studio’s office and distribution centre achieves South Africa’s first interior 6-star Green Star Award.

NGT Creatives

Art, Culture and Heritage Africa Media (Pty) Ltd T/A NGT Creatives is a creative and design hub within the NGT group of companies.

Flexible Working – The New Franchise Frontier In South Africa

SPONSORED: The flexible office market is worth USD 25 billion in annual revenue and three in ten buildings in every city around the world could offer comprise flexible workspace by 2030.

A Voyage Of Discovery

A Journey with the Architects of the World provides a unique and inside perspective on the architectural profession across the world.

Legrand’s Arteor Lighting Devices

Legrand’s range of Arteor wiring devices – which encompasses simple switches, to the most advanced home automation systems – also provides complete solutions for modern lighting management.

Successful Structural Steel Warehouse Project In KZN

A recently completed project, the Pepkor Warehouse in Hammarsdale serves as a distribution centre for the Pepkor group.

Complex Simplex

The small and simple-looking house at 146 Waterkant Street, Cape Town is surprisingly complex in its detailing.

Issues Relating To University Planning And Design

While this article is inspired by the work of the association of Louw and Dewar on four major educational institutions in South Africa, it is part of a series which intends to generate broader discussion on the topic.

Remembering Gerald Gordon

A tribute to a veteran architect whose creativity and desire to solve housing problems made major contributions to the theory and practice of architecture.

Spatial Art

A look at a striking concrete sculpture feature at the entrance to a Constantia home.

What Lies Beneath

The new pathway through the archaeological excavation site of the Wonderwerk Cave shows a deep sensitivity to the wonders that surround it.

The New Digital Interns

The digital skills shortage is massive, and it affects all areas of employment. Lungelo Shezi talks to the organisations looking to teach the masses.

The Guild Group

Trevyn and Julian McGowan established The Guild Group, and recently announced a new Southern Guild venue at the V&A Waterfront.

Reflections on A Human Rights Crisis

The design project described here received top honours in November 2015 at the 19 Million Project in Rome, along with two journalism submissions. These three endeavours will be developed into the European refugee installation.

A Note From SAIA: A Focus on Stakeholders

SAIA CEO Obert Chakarisa gives his input on member concerns and encourages both academic and professional initiatives from the architectural community.

Debating the Role of Architecture in SA

Marianne de Klerk reflects on the debate surrounding architecture’s role in South Africa. The debate was written when South Africans were still reeling after the racist comments were made by real-estate agent Penny Sparrow – igniting heated exchanges on social media.

Vision of a Future African City

Architectural students were challenged ­to imagine an African Future City in the annual Murray & Roberts Des Baker Competition.

Making Design Ideas Real

Johan Swart, Department of Architecture, University of Pretoria, discusses whether practical ‘making’-experience should form a part of architectural curriculum. Through a recent collaborative workshop hosted by University of Pretoria’s Architecture Department and RAW Studios, Swart reflects on the benefits of such exposure.