Architecture Learning curve Architecture November 15, 2011 Learning curve Merging functionality with aesthetics, this Brutalist-inspired Spanish playschool has us ready to head back to kindergarten. Full Article
Architecture World Architecture Festival winners announced Architecture November 4, 2011 World Architecture Festival winners announced The first twelve winning projects of the World Architecture Festival have been revealed. Unfortunately none of the South African projects in the running walked away with first prize but we’re still awfully proud of them all. Full Article
Architecture The apex of architectural design Architecture November 2, 2011 The apex of architectural design Egyptians eat your hearts out. Japanese architects Eastern Design Office have turned an unwanted, triangular shaped lot on a street corner into an unreal apartment block that makes the pyramids look as outdated as they really are. Full Article
Architecture Entries open for Sustainable Architecture Awards Architecture October 27, 2011 Entries open for Sustainable Architecture Awards Last year, Koop Design’s Dalton Private Reserve was recognised as the most sustainable piece of architecture in the land by the AfriSam-SAIA awards. Entries are now open to find the 2011/2012 winners. Full Article
Architecture Designer building donated Architecture October 27, 2011 Designer building donated When Zaha Hadid and Chanel join forces you know the outcome is going to be good. So good, in fact, that it deserves to be shared with some of the world’s edgiest cities. Full Article
Lifestyle Living in the Endless City Lifestyle October 24, 2011 Living in the Endless City In 2050 over three quarters of the world’s population will live in cities. “Living in the Endless City”, the follow up to the hugely successful “The Endless City” takes a look into issues that affect three cities. Full Article
Architecture Soweto on World Architecture map Architecture October 19, 2011 Soweto on World Architecture map Hurry up – there are only eight days left to vote for RUF Project’s Football Training Centre in Soweto. Give it your support and it could win the Open Buildings People’s Choice Award at the World Architecture Festival (WAF). Full Article
Architecture Minimalistiese kus-kuns Architecture October 18, 2011 Minimalistiese kus-kuns Die argitek Stephania Kallos, ’n boorling van Kaapstad, en haar vennoot, Abigail Turin, het hierdie huise met hulle beeldhoukwaliteite in Punta del Este, Uruguay, ontwerp om die meeste te maak van die uitsig en die binne-buite-leefstyl. Full Article