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
Architecture Building an Icon: 2023 Round-up Architecture December 5, 2023 Building an Icon: 2023 Round-up 2023 Saw the launch of our new architecture series called ‘Building an Icon’. Through this unique series we celebrate classic South African buildings by exploring their rich (and sometimes controversial) histories. Prepare to be fascinated. 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 Building An Icon: Transvaal Provincial Administration Building Architecture July 19, 2023 Building An Icon: Transvaal Provincial Administration Building In the latest in our series celebrating classic South African buildings, architect Johan Swart takes us on a deep-dive into one of Tshwane’s most majestic Modernist jewels – the art-filled Transvaal Provincial Administration Building. Full Article
Architecture Building an Icon: Park Station Architecture April 13, 2023 Building an Icon: Park Station Next in our series celebrating classic South African building, architect Vedhant Maharaj pays tribute to an often-overlooked but enduringly graceful spectre of the Johannesburg landscape – the old Park Station. Full Article
Architecture Building An Icon: Disa Park Architecture March 13, 2023 Building An Icon: Disa Park In the second of our new series, which celebrates classic South African buildings, architect Robert Silke plays sleuth on a triptych of controversial Cape Town high-rises – the Disa Park Towers. Prepare to be fascinated… Full Article
