Architecture City Bowl House Architecture September 27, 2023 City Bowl House A Cape Town Creative has renovated a Victorian terrace house in the city bowl, both infusing it with contemporary allure and honouring its heritage roots. Full Article
Architecture Contemporary Portuguese Fisherman’s Cabin Architecture September 20, 2023 Contemporary Portuguese Fisherman’s Cabin Smart design by architect Pedro Henrique puts a contemporary spin on the historical “Palheiro”, a traditional Portuguese fisherman home. Full Article
Architecture The Influencers Influence: TwoFiveFive Architects Architecture September 18, 2023 The Influencers Influence: TwoFiveFive Architects Architecture should be fun, say self-proclaimed ’80s babies André Krige and Theo Kruger, who draw as much inspiration from the first-ever Playstation controller as they do from legends such as Olson Kundig, Richard Rogers and Norman Forster. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: The Kerk Street Mosque Architecture September 13, 2023 Building an Icon: The Kerk Street Mosque Architects Yasmin Mayat and Brendan Hart continue our series on some of South Africa’s most recognisable structures. They take a closer look at a building that has been at the centre of the Muslim community for more than a century – the Kerk Street mosque in downtown Johannesburg. Full Article
Architecture Los Angeles Home Architecture September 6, 2023 Los Angeles Home A moody palette and exaggerated use of materials create drama in the self-designed clifftop home of two Los Angeles architects. Innovative artworks inspired by music complete the look. Full Article
Architecture Parkview House Architecture August 30, 2023 Parkview House A forgotten gem – and a secret garden – were uncovered and celebrated in this curvaceous Parkview house alteration that pays homage to its hidden architectural roots. Full Article
Architecture Brutal Books: Celebrating Brutalist Architecture Architecture August 28, 2023 Brutal Books: Celebrating Brutalist Architecture If you’re building up a library of design tomes, three magisterial publications by Phaidon that trace the evolving examination of Brutalist Architecture are a must. Full Article
Architecture Paarl House Architecture August 23, 2023 Paarl House The domed facade of pine concrete house is an architectural exclamation mark in the midst of the otherwise-unassuming suburbia surrounding it on the slopes of Paarl Mountain. Full Article
