Leading Architecture + Design August/September 2026
Context-aware design, sustainable systems and rigorous delivery — from malls to precincts and public spaces — to create places people return to.
See all digital issuesLayered, 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…
It is time to breathe easier. Dulux has unveiled Soulful Sage as its 2027 Colour of the Year – a serene, silvery-green shade that invites…
Reddam House Durbanville unveils a purpose-built creative and performing arts facility with specialist spaces for music, drama, dance, art and digital production, now enhanced by…
AECOM earned two commendations at the 2026 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards for transformative work on South Africa’s R573 Moloto Road Section 2 and Lesotho’s…
Float Concrete is taking South African innovation global, scaling lightweight architectural panels and 3D tiles with technical support from AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence. See…
Cheap, substandard extension cords are fuelling fire risks across South Africa, with aluminium conductors overheating, degrading fast and endangering occupants and compliance. As SANS benchmarks…