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Architecture Building an Icon: House Hanson and Denstone Court Architecture February 5, 2025 Building an Icon: House Hanson and Denstone Court Kevin Fellingham, principal architect at Kevin Fellingham Architects, and a former lecturer at Cambridge University, UCT and the School of Explorative Architecture, talks about House Hanson and Denstone Court, built in 1937/38. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: 2024 Round-up Architecture December 4, 2024 Building an Icon: 2024 Round-up Through our unique Building an Icon series we celebrate classic South African buildings by exploring their rich (and sometimes controversial) histories. This year a handful of South Africa’s top architects talked to us about the local architectural landmarks they find fascinating. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: Rowan Lane Houses Architecture November 20, 2024 Building an Icon: Rowan Lane Houses As part of our ongoing series, principal architect at Open City, Bettina Woodward, talks to us about the Rowan Lane Houses – one of which she’s fortunate enough to call home. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: Ansteys Building Architecture July 3, 2024 Building an Icon: Ansteys Building Join architect Brian McKechnie on a journey through 1930s Johannesburg as we continue our series on South Africa’s most iconic buildings. This time we visit an Art Deco jewel – the Ansteys Building. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: Dombeya Architecture May 15, 2024 Building an Icon: Dombeya Veld Architects’ Gillian Holl was recently introduced to the architectural wonders of Dombeya, built by artist Alexis Preller, when she was called on by its new owners to help restore some of the buildings. She takes us through the story of the almost-mythical complex – and the two men who conjured it. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: Johannesburg Gas Works Architecture March 13, 2024 Building an Icon: Johannesburg Gas Works In this instalment of our popular series that celebrates landmark local buildings, heritage specialists Judith Muindisi and Monika Läuferta le Roux explore the tumbledown beauty of the Johannesburg Gas Works. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: Netherlands Bank Architecture January 24, 2024 Building an Icon: Netherlands Bank Join architect Joshua Montile as he heads to the land of sun, sea and sexy architecture, continuing our series on South Africa’s most iconic buildings. This time, Durban’s marvellous Mid-century Netherlands Bank is the focus. Full Article
