Architecture 10 Award-Winning SA Buildings Architecture October 20, 2014 10 Award-Winning SA Buildings After the Alexander Forbes head office took AfriSam-SAIA’s top award for Sustainable Architecture this month (October 2014), we thought we’d round up a quick list of other award-winning buildings from across the country too. Full Article
Architecture Alice Lane Health Club Architecture October 17, 2014 Alice Lane Health Club Not all sweat is created equal and when it comes to luxury fitness centres, the Alice Lane Health Club in Sandton sets a precedent for premium exclusivity and elevates exercise to a futuristic lifestyle. Full Article
Architecture Paternoster Cottage Architecture October 17, 2014 Paternoster Cottage Architect Johann Slee and his wife René peeled away the layers of time to reveal the true colours of a humble fisherman’s cottage in the small West Coast hamlet of Paternoster. Full Article
Architecture Winelands Getaway: Clouds Estate Architecture October 15, 2014 Winelands Getaway: Clouds Estate At the crest of the Helshoogte Pass, Cape Dutch has been given a contemporary reinvention at Clouds Estate, which packs a formidable design punch with distinctive interiors by Moooi. Full Article
Architecture Pringle Bay Holiday Haven Architecture October 15, 2014 Pringle Bay Holiday Haven For an adventurous couple who spent their vacations crisscrossing the globe, a one-spot holiday-stop seemed inconceivable. Until two little boys came along and the new family needed a sanctuary. Full Article
Architecture The Fan Bridge Brings Visual Drama to London Architecture October 14, 2014 The Fan Bridge Brings Visual Drama to London In our ideal VISI universe, call it a VISIverse, even the most functional things would go beyond mere practicality. They would be things of beauty, and such is the new canal fan bridge in Paddington’s Merchant Square in London. Full Article
Architecture Alexander Forbes Head Office is a Winner Architecture October 13, 2014 Alexander Forbes Head Office is a Winner The AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture 2014 (Built Work Category) went to the 4-star Green Star rated Alexander Forbes headquarters in Sandton. Full Article
Architecture The Greyton Lodge Architecture October 7, 2014 The Greyton Lodge A hand-me-down heritage building was given a new lease on life since it found a home in the hearts of the Bloem family. The modern-meets-antique guesthouse makes for a restful abode when escaping to Greyton. Full Article