Leading Architecture + Design October/November 2026
Context-aware design, sustainable systems and rigorous delivery — from malls to precincts and public spaces — to create places people return to.
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Designing a landmark is more than looks—it’s about place, people and purpose. Step inside Weylandts’ new Sibaya showroom by StudioLandt, where context, natural light and…
Hansgrohe sets a new sustainability benchmark with a cutting-edge process that recovers palladium from plastic electroplating rinse water via a selective adsorbent fleece—turning waste into…
Choosing the lowest bid can cost you more after handover. Francois Rossouw shows how quality contractors think in lifecycle terms, back it with track record…
AfriSam’s Carbon Wise™ readymix concretes bring measurable carbon transparency to South African projects, reporting verified embodied carbon for every mix using conservative local data. With…
Design Week South Africa 2026 returns to Cape Town from 22–25 October, exploring “The Shape of Us” across architecture, furniture, fashion and urban design. Don’t…
Layered, ambient lighting is taking over—and Shan by Faro Barcelona leads the shift. Designed by Pepe Llaudet, this sculptural table lamp blends Japanese simplicity with…
Discover Seaside Houses: Living in Style, a striking teNeues showcase of contemporary coastal homes that unite wellbeing, sensory living and climate resilience. Edited by Agata…
Replacing the glass façade of a 160‑metre Joburg tower demanded more than scaffolding. SkyJacks engineered a bespoke suspended access system—12 slim cantilever platforms (4m, 7m,…
Sandton Gate has clinched the Retail Category at the 2026 SAPOA Property Awards, marking SAPOA’s 60th year with a win for people‑centred, mixed‑use design in…
Malekane Mall has opened in the greater Tubatse area, bringing a fresh 19 000m² retail hub with 60+ stores to Limpopo. Developed by Twin City…
Bree Street’s evolution accelerates as dhk Architects unveils The Madison — a 23-storey mixed-use landmark spanning an entire city block in Cape Town. With R1.255bn…
El Niño is set to bring hotter, drier conditions across South Africa just as international arrivals surge past 991,000 a month—pushing hospitality assets to their…