Architecture It is what it is Architecture February 10, 2011 It is what it is “Form follows function” is something the DIY-design owners of this efficient Pringle Bay home take seriously — with a little help from Google Sketchup. Full Article
Architecture Rural renewal Architecture February 10, 2011 Rural renewal Sooner or later, almost every city slicker tires of the urban lifestyle and dreams of escaping to the countryside. Those who’ve retreated to Rosendal can’t stop talking about their new definition of luxury. Full Article
Architecture The magic faraway tree Architecture February 10, 2011 The magic faraway tree Nestling in a cove of milkwoods is a xanadu of a modern home. The owners named it “umthunzi”, Zulu for “meeting place under the trees”. Full Article
Architecture Relationship building Architecture February 10, 2011 Relationship building Transformation is possible when powerful architecture is created in a dynamic relationship with its landscape, writes architect Sarah Calburn. Full Article
Architecture Hidden delight Architecture February 10, 2011 Hidden delight The slopes of the Helderberg conceal a little valley, filled with olive trees and granite boulders, that boasts the perfect view. Full Article
Architecture Green pioneers Architecture February 10, 2011 Green pioneers On the farm, Place of Blessings, just outside Stellenbosch, there rose a new cob house – the first step of a young couple in their quest to live sustainably in the 21st century. Full Article
Architecture The art of the city Architecture February 9, 2011 The art of the city The creative crowd is leading the way in urban rejuvenation, with the Arts on Main development promising to breathe new life into Joburg’s CBD. Full Article
Architecture 24 hours in Port Elizabeth Architecture February 9, 2011 24 hours in Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth’s public spaces reflect diverse influences — from its colonial origins, to responses driven by climate and context, and attempts to honour history through memory. Professor Gavin McLachlan chooses five of the best. Full Article
