Architecture Joburg farm style Architecture May 16, 2014 Joburg farm style Warm in winter, cool in summer, architect Gillian Holl’s house at Monaghan Farm near Lanseria is sustainable, ecologically sound, and an intrinsic part of its surroundings. Full Article
Architecture Palatable office solutions Architecture April 24, 2014 Palatable office solutions The trend of upcycling pallets as an affordable and earth-friendly decor solution has been gathering steam and now a new co-working office in Johannesburg — The Common Room — has shown how to make all your furniture needs, well, palatable. Full Article
Architecture wooded bliss Architecture April 22, 2014 wooded bliss A simple house, a river at your door to take you to the sea: the perfect recipe for holidaying ever after. Relaxing on the tucked-away wooden deck overlooking the Piesang River, it’s hard to believe that you’re in the heart of Plettenberg Bay. Full Article
Architecture Plant a container, plant a SEED Architecture April 7, 2014 Plant a container, plant a SEED Joburg-based Architects of Justice, the designers responsible for reinventing the school library, have been chosen to show their work at the prestigious Young Architects in Africa exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Full Article
Architecture Handmade in Africa: Leobo Lodge in the Waterberg Architecture March 27, 2014 Handmade in Africa: Leobo Lodge in the Waterberg Winner of the Best Safari House in Africa 2014, Leobo Lodge in the Waterberg is a adobe-style marvel by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens that is redefining the fatigued bush lodge aesthetic, one extraordinary feature at a time. Full Article
Architecture Architecture for yoga Architecture March 24, 2014 Architecture for yoga Named the second-biggest fitness trend of 2014, yoga has come a long way since India. People are calling it a lifestyle choice and, with centres like The Yoga Republic in Sandton also pushing architectural principles, we can see why. Full Article
Architecture Thinking inside the box 10: Designworkshop:SA Architecture March 19, 2014 Thinking inside the box 10: Designworkshop:SA Designworkshop:SA shows that the possibilities presented by the container are almost endless and can completely transform the dynamic of city living. Full Article
Architecture Thinking inside the box 9: Ink Design Architecture March 19, 2014 Thinking inside the box 9: Ink Design By designing both an art gallery and a family home, Ink Design explores the vast possibilities of the container as a building material. Full Article
