Architecture The Sustainable Middle Class project Architecture February 7, 2011 The Sustainable Middle Class project The Swartland town of Riebeek-Kasteel is home to a shed covered with corrugated iron, the embodiment of artist Jacques Coetzer’s “Sustainable Middle Class project”. Full Article
Architecture A True Architect of Africa Architecture February 7, 2011 A True Architect of Africa In February 2010, Peter Rich walked away with the ABSOLUT VISI Designer of the Year Award, the first time ever that an architect has won this prize. We take a look at his winning project. Full Article
Architecture Cliffhanger Architecture February 7, 2011 Cliffhanger Cape Town-born Nikki Butler and her husband once dreamed of living in a New york-style loft at the ocean. It took only six months for their dream to be realised on top of a cliff in a small Chilean town. Full Article
Architecture A tale of two houses Architecture February 7, 2011 A tale of two houses North of Johannesburg, in the Cradle of Humankind, architect Johan Bergenthuin has created two separate homes as an ode to the beauty of South Africa’s natural heritage. Full Article
Architecture Scandinavian work of art Architecture February 7, 2011 Scandinavian work of art Graphic designer Olivier Schildt’s late 1960s treasure in northern Johannesburg is as much an artistic creation as it is a home. Full Article
Architecture Immersed in the land Architecture February 7, 2011 Immersed in the land In the ancient surrounds of the Cradle of Humankind, where life began, modern architecture continues to evolve on Monaghan Farm, the first agri-estate in South Africa. Full Article
Architecture Chronicle of a family home Architecture February 4, 2011 Chronicle of a family home A modernist Stellenbosch home designed by architect Pius Pahl, has had several alterations over the years to meet the needs of two generations of the same family. Full Article
Architecture Fairytale villa Architecture February 4, 2011 Fairytale villa This Cape Town property hadn’t changed hands in more than 50 years and it took some fancy footwork to wrestle the deal from other parties. Full Article