Buildings are crucial to the well-being of people, and designers and architects have the responsibility to ensure that sustainable solutions are placed at the forefront of any potential new project. (more…)
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FIGHTING THE FIRE
“I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is”. Greta Thunberg (more…)
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ARRCC AWARDED INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM OF THE YEAR – SOUTH AFRICA
ARRCC, acclaimed South African studio specialising in interior architecture, interior design and décor, has been awarded Interior Design Firm of the Year – South Africa, in the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2020. (more…)
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EARNING POINTS UNDER LOCKDOWN
As was the case with most companies, lockdown measures have had an effect on hansgrohe’s day-to-day operations. But National Training Manager, Tiaan Pienaar, has not let that stand in the way of helping tradespeople and architects rack up the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points they need to stay ahead in their businesses. (more…)
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WINE AND DESIGN
Architect Julia Gaiduk has transformed Quoin Rock Wine Estate into one of the most masterful architectural undertakings in the Cape Winelands. The family-owned Stellenbosch estate has recently reopened after two years of reconstruction. This reinvention lies in the seamless blend of exterior landscape with magnificent interior space. Symbolism was a driving force of the reconstruction project, with […]
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CPD MASTERCLASS ON HEALTHY-BUILDING DESIGN
The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the health of our built environment, with increased attention and concern at preventing the spreading of pathogens. “Predictions are that we will definitely see more large-scale outbreaks of epidemics in future. This is therefore something well worth paying careful attention to,” cautions Paragon Group Director Estelle Meiring. […]
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DURAVIT’S ME BY STARCK RANGE PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON INDIVIDUALITY
Minimalist design is the art of focusing on the essentials. It is the ability to lend a sensuous essence to elementary items while placing the individual and their sense of style at the focal point. It is a challenge that calls for Philippe Starck. With his new ME by Starck range for Duravit, the French […]
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THE OAK PAVILION AT CCJ
On one level, the new pavilion over the open terrace along the northern elevation of the clubhouse at the Country Club Johannesburg in Auckland Park, designed by Rebel Base Collective, simply creates a comfortable canopy to activate the terrace. But, at the same time, it had to carry out a complex conversation about heritage and […]
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AECOM FOCUSES ON DIGITAL DELIVERY TO NAVIGATE THE COVID-19 CRISIS
The difficulties of accessing remote sites, combined with the challenge posed by flight and travel restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, will result in a fundamental shift in the South African construction industry towards adopting digital assets. With many projects shuttered as a result of the lockdown, the industry is likely to adopt remote […]
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INHOUSE DESIGN FOR TENTED CAMPS
Before December 2019, most of us knew Corona as a beer or, within the design circles, as a render tool. Life was planned according to your schedule and one could hop on a plane or drive to where the road took you. (more…)
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