An exciting new luxury residential development is currently under construction on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard that will have history lovers – and property connoisseurs – salivating. (more…)
HISTORY AND LUXURY MEET IN CAPE TOWN’S MOST UNIQUE NEW DEVELOPMENT
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AECOM CELEBRATES WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN STEM CAREERS
At infrastructure consulting company AECOM, women’s achievements in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers are celebrated and actively encouraged across the company worldwide, while mentoring environments allow all people in similar situations to interact and obtain advice. (more…)
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Guide to developing net zero carbon buildings in SA launched
GETTING TO ZERO: A guide to developing net zero carbon buildings in South Africa gives a thorough overview on net zero carbon buildings in South Africa. It provides guidance to professional teams considering developing a net zero carbon building and shows those shaping the built environment in South Africa that it is possible. While it […]
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WOODBENDER’S NEW OUTDOOR CHALBI RANGE
With more people looking to spend time in contained spaces, there has been a notable uptick in outdoor entrainment area revamps and local handmade furniture manufacturer, Woodbender, has responded with quality outdoor solutions designed for easy living and comfort. Woodbender’s new outdoor furniture promises the solidity, strength and long-lasting quality of solid wooden frames topped […]
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PARAGON ARCHITECTS’ LARGEST PROJECT
The 365-key Pullman Accra Airport City Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Accra, Ghana is the largest project designed by Paragon Architects and under construction at present. The 40 000 m2 development is substantial in the context of many African cities and the largest hospitality facility of its kind in Ghana. “It is hugely ambitious, and it […]
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THE CONDENSED SUBURB
Prior to the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886, the Johannesburg suburb of Melrose was part of one of the original farms that made up the city. The suburb had its beginning when one of the original randlords bought land in the north of Johannesburg in 1893. He built his home there and planted trees on the […]
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GROWING FEMALE TALENT IS KEY TO TRANSFORMATION
As South Africa pays tribute in the month of August to the 20 000 women who bravely protested against pass laws in 1956, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the progress made to empower and capacitate our women in society and the economy. Despite some of the most progressive laws and policies that […]
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HEELS IN CONSTRUCTION
The Construction industry is among the most male-dominated industries world-wide. However, in South Africa, women seem to be well represented in the industry and can get even better. According to the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), 48% of South Africa’s construction companies are owned by women. This shows that great amount of efforts is done […]
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BUILDING A FUTURE FOR AFRICAN YOUTH
The annual fundraising initiative for rise international (Relationships Inspiring Social Enterprise) will take on its biggest challenge this year: raising $100,000 to design and build an Enterprise Hub for unemployed youth in Lesotho, Southern Africa. (more…)
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SOUTH AFRICA SHINES ON THE WORLD STAGE
AXOR has a proud tradition of creating beautiful taps and showers that set standards in design and innovation. The AXOR collections have always been created in collaboration with the world’s finest architects and designers, including Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Jean-Marie Massaud, Patricia Urquiola and Barber & Osgerby. Recently, some of South Africa’s great design talents were given the opportunity to contribute, […]
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