Professor Jo Noero of the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics at the University of Cape Town has won the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) Gold Medal for Architecture for his outstanding contribution to the field. It is commonly believed among architectural circles that architects who channel their efforts towards benefiting the less privileged […]
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Going ‘ green’ can improve property value
South African home buyers are increasingly placing more emphasis on environmentally-friendly features when choosing a home, highlighting the importance of going green not just to protect the environment but also to improve the value of your property. According to a recent poll by ooba, South Africa’s leading bond origination company, 49% of respondents said existing […]
A shop for kid’s – a case study from Barcelona
El conte de la Pilar (Pilar’s Story), located in Mataró, Barcelona, is a retail outlet for all kinds of articles for children – it is a new kind of toyshop. Covering an area of 170m2, distributed between the ground floor and basement, it is a space full of magic and surprises that seems to have […]
Call for entries: 3rd International Holcim Awards
The 3rd International Holcim Awards competition offering a total of USD 2 million in prize money is open to: sustainable building and civil engineering works; landscape, urban design and infrastructure projects; and materials, products and construction technologies. The Awards are an initiative of the Swiss-based Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction.
The AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture winners
Koop Design’s Dalton Private Reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has won the top award at the AfriSam-SAIA Awards for Sustainable Architecture. The award was made at a ceremony at Turbine Hall in Newtown as part of AZA 2010, South Africa’s first architecture mega-event which has brought together leading-edge thinkers and multi-disciplinary practitioners from around the […]
Announcement of Corobrik-SAIA Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence
The Corobrik-SAIA Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence 2010 were made at a ceremony at the City Hall in Johannesburg as part of AZA 2010, South Africa’s first architecture mega-event which has brought together leading-edge thinkers and multi-disciplinary practitioners from around the globe. The Aw! ards for Excellence programme is, since 1990, the highest […]
Nedbank Phase II awarded South Africa’s first as built Green Star SA Rating
Phase II of Nedbank’s head office has achieved another eco-friendly first. Today it was announced at the Green Building Council Convention that the development in Sandton, Johannesburg has been certified as South Africa’s first As Built Green Star SA Building under the Green Building Council of South Africa’s (GBCSA) Office v1 rating tool. The building […]
‘Inspired by ABSOLUT’, Top Designers showcase their craftsmanship at Rooms on View
ABSOLUT Vodka is proud to announce their partnership with Rooms on View: a themed event encompassing room settings – from living rooms and dining rooms, to studies and bedrooms – which sought to give visitors a transparent vista into the possibilities for creative expression. This top-end show caters specifically for the design industry, and invites […]
Decorex Johannesburg
The largest décor & design show in Southern Africa brings you the latest on the local and international front and a fresh perspective on spaces in which you live, work and play. Entering its 17th year, Decorex Joburg celebrates today’s design icons, with cutting edge kitchens and bathrooms, green talks and trends, DIY tips and […]
DesignHub winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 DesignHub Respond/Renew/Revitalise student architecture competition, which were announced at the Saint-Gobain Construction Products’ Samrand Innovation Station recently. The 2010 competition built on the successes of the previous four competitions, and revealed the depth of architectural talent at the country’s leading universities as students responded to the challenge of […]
