Architecture Man on a high-rise Architecture June 5, 2013 Man on a high-rise Architect of the Cape Town Stadium, Henning Rasmuss’s Paragon Architects is also responsible for Sandton’s newest highlights: the Norton Rose Towers at 15 Alice Lane and the new Alexander Forbes building on 115 West Street. Full Article
Architecture Big ideas in Pretoria Architecture May 27, 2013 Big ideas in Pretoria Where do “big ideas” begin? Is it about pushing the boundaries of technology or is it to be found in the simple things around us? This was the hot topic of conversation at the PIA Idea Design Conference 2013 held from 23 to 24 May in the capital city. Full Article
Architecture 10 wenke vir ‘n groener huis Architecture May 27, 2013 10 wenke vir ‘n groener huis Red die planeet en rek jou rande met dié argitek se realistiese groen wenke. Full Article
Architecture 10 ways to green your home Architecture May 27, 2013 10 ways to green your home In our quest to protect the planet and our purses, Cape Town-based architect Jürgen Kieslich tells us that not everything is as cost- and planet-efficient as the green-washing marketers would have us think. He shared 10 lessons with us. Full Article
Architecture Governmental architectural Architecture May 8, 2013 Governmental architectural The striking Human Settlements Contact Centre in Manenberg, home to 80% of the Cape’s famous minstrel troupes, is proof that government buildings can be safe, beautiful, inviting, interactive and green without those hostile security fences. Full Article
Architecture Teaching the old brick new tricks Architecture March 28, 2013 Teaching the old brick new tricks Marine Leblond attended Conversations on Architecture at Decorex and reports that the speakers seemed to share a common interest: the clever and novel use of everyday construction materials. Full Article
Architecture Shape of Joburg Architecture March 19, 2013 Shape of Joburg Nechama Brodie reviews Patrick de Mervelec’s new photographic book and exhibition about Johannesburg’s architecture and history. After the launch and exhibition in Joburg earlier this year, it now comes to Cape Town from 21 August to 7 September. Full Article
Architecture Primary structures Architecture February 26, 2013 Primary structures Crowned “best leisure development in Africa” at last year’s African Property Awards, and now shortlisted for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa, the Soweto Theatre has caught more than a few eyes. We sent Nechama Brodie to investigate. Full Article
