Architecture Exploring Joburg’s architecture Architecture February 26, 2013 Exploring Joburg’s architecture Love or hate it, Johannesburg is our city of gold. Gifa has launched a series of educational city walks that explore the fascinating complexities of a thriving African metropolis. Full Article
Architecture A sculpture on the skyline Architecture January 21, 2013 A sculpture on the skyline A box of colour on the rooftop of the Main Change building in Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct, is not an apartment or even a bar, but a “functionalised sculpture” conceptualised and realised by Swiss artist Kerim Seiler. Full Article
Architecture Boxing clever Architecture January 21, 2013 Boxing clever This story of community spirit and some really cool design captured our hearts! An orphanage in Midrand, constructed using 28 shipping containers, has changed the lives of those who live in it — as well as those who created it. Full Article
Architecture Top 17 architectural designs of the year Architecture January 17, 2013 Top 17 architectural designs of the year The London Design Museum has announced its 90 nominations for Design of the Year 2013, across seven categories. Here are the 17 awe-inspiring finalists in the architecture category. Full Article
Architecture Architecture 2012 highs and lows Architecture January 10, 2013 Architecture 2012 highs and lows The Velodrome, Aquatic Centre, Gardens by the Bay, the Red Museum and more… We take a whistle-stop tour through the architectural highlights and low points of 2012, in South Africa and the world. Full Article
Architecture SA wins Building of the Year 2012 Architecture December 10, 2012 SA wins Building of the Year 2012 Jo Noero’s Red Museum in Port Elizabeth has been named global Building of the Year 2012 by Icon magazine in London, writes Charl Blignaut. Full Article
Architecture Durban deconstructed Architecture December 5, 2012 Durban deconstructed The KwaZulu-Natal leg of the Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Award celebrated projects that explored Durban’s inner city. Full Article
Architecture Artscape revisioned Architecture November 29, 2012 Artscape revisioned A R1.5-billion plan to revamp the Artscape Theatre Centre into an iconic cultural precinct, as part of the renewal of Cape Town’s Foreshore, has been unveiled. The plan is the work of a team led by architect Andrew Flint of Gapp Architects. Full Article
