Architecture Stellenbosch Marvel: A Family’s Homage to Mid-Century Design Architecture May 29, 2024 Stellenbosch Marvel: A Family’s Homage to Mid-Century Design Reprising lessons from local and international Modernist masterpieces, this home creates a unique sense of place in the winelands sun. Full Article
Architecture Twice as Nice: Classic Pretoria Apartments from 1973 Architecture May 22, 2024 Twice as Nice: Classic Pretoria Apartments from 1973 A smart revamp of classic 1973 Pretoria apartments shows how cool high-density living can actually be. 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 Monaghan Farm House Designed by C76 Architecture Architecture May 1, 2024 Monaghan Farm House Designed by C76 Architecture A home in the grasslands near Lanseria has a large internal courtyard that creates an immersive experience of its setting. Full Article
Architecture Auckland Park Preparatory School: STEAM Centre Architecture April 12, 2024 Auckland Park Preparatory School: STEAM Centre This historical South African girls’ school recently unveiled a new space designed to embrace their students’ modern-day requirements. 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 Johannesburg House Architecture March 6, 2024 Johannesburg House This bright and open family home is an ode to creativity and playfulness – but it has a strong element of responsibility underpinning all that vibrancy and innovation. 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
