Architecture House of air and light Architecture February 14, 2011 House of air and light A heavy slate gate near the end of a quiet road in Tamboerskloof gives no hint of the new, ultra-modern home within — a place so airy and transparent that it seems to float. Full Article
Architecture Veld school Architecture February 11, 2011 Veld school There’s a quiet revolution taking place in the Free State, where a designing duo has a vision for South African architecture that references the landscape, pays tribute to the past and looks to the future. Full Article
Architecture Domes of the World Conference Architecture February 11, 2011 Domes of the World Conference Interested in domes and their symbolic value? Then make a plan to attend the 2011 Domes of the World International Conference in Florence, Italy. Full Article
Architecture The remains of the day Architecture February 11, 2011 The remains of the day A once dilapidated longhouse on the banks of the Verlorenvlei estuary had serendipity come to its rescue in the form of an architect with a vision. Full Article
Architecture Big sky country Architecture February 11, 2011 Big sky country For architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, the breathtaking backdrop of the Lowveld’s Garden of Eden made designing this contemporary farmhouse a study in space, simplicity and sophistication. Full Article
Architecture Modern modernism Architecture February 11, 2011 Modern modernism A 1930s home in Johannesburg has been renovated with painstaking reference to its original Bauhaus form. Full Article
Architecture Victor Victoria Architecture February 11, 2011 Victor Victoria This once-neglected old Victorian lady in Cape Town’s Fresnaye has been given a new lease on life. She is now a sleek, minimalist, indoor-outdoor entertainer’s dream. Full Article
Architecture A leafy haven Architecture February 11, 2011 A leafy haven Bloemfontein’s Jan Smit Architects is renowned for its site-responsive approach to architecture. The result is a house that honours its environment by incorporating all the trees on the stand into the design. Full Article
