Dirk Meyer, Corobrik’s Managing Director commented on the excellent standard of entries for this year’s awards: “Finalists have incorporated sustainable architecture with innovation, technology and creative building design in their entries for this year’s event to be held on the 7th May in Johannesburg.” (more…)
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THORSTEN DECKLER SPEAKS AT THE 31ST COROBRIK ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS.
Thorsten Deckler, co-founder of Johannesburg-based 26’10 South Architects, was the keynote speaker at the recent 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards. Deckler, who worked for Rem Koolhaas in the Netherlands and for Peter Rich Architects in Johannesburg before starting his own practice, Anne Graupner, is known for engaging in a range of projects in townships, the inner […]
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COROBRIK SAIA ARCHITECTURAL AWARD WINNERS
One hundred and eighty architects and built environment professionals gathered in Pretoria on Friday 4 May 2018 for the prestigious Corobrik SAIA Institute of Architects (SAIA) Awards evening. Through this event, top architectural projects of recent times were recognised. (more…)
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COROBRIK’S MOST INNOVATIVE FINAL YEAR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
The devastating Knysna fires of June 2017 almost destroyed the family home of Louise Brukman, a former Master’s student at the University of Cape Town. Her parents risked their lives to save the house and many people close to her were unable save to their homes. These events inspired her to explore Landscape Architectural solutions […]
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA’S COROBRIK ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR WINNER
Sustainable building demands architectural design that aims to minimise negative environmental impacts through efficiency and balance in the use of materials, energy and development space. It is a mindful approach to energy and ecological conservation in the creation of the built environment. (more…)
UKZN COROBRIK AWARD WINNER EXPLORES SACRED SPACE AND THE MEMORY OF THE DEAD
Great architectural design is sustainable design. It is design which ensures that the built environment complies with the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainability. It requires skill and sensitivity on the part of the architect. This was evident in full measure during the regional rounds of the 31st Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year […]
UFS COROBRIK ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Innovation is the standout quality that differentiates design resolutions and helps define architecture as special and appreciated by one’s peers. Innovation in sync with context provides the delight factor permitting architectural design to compete comfortably on the world stage. Technical skill, the ability to create memorable form that draws one in while treading softly on […]
AWARD WINNING YOUNG ARCHITECTS PAVE THE WAY TO THE FUTURE
The architects of the future are the ones that will completely transform the way that we inhabit this earth and usher in the lived reality that will be the fourth industrial revolution. (more…)
31ST COROBRIK ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD STEPS INTO THE FUTURE
We are in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution where architecture, like almost every profession, stands to be completely disrupted and transformed. This is a world with infinite possibilities, a world where billions of people are connected by mobile devices and computers have almost unbounded processing power. This is the age of artificial intelligence, […]
COROBRIK DONATES FACE BRICKS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL KITCHEN
Matroosbergweg Primary School initiated a feeding programme years back to ensure its pupils, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds, were able to eat three meals daily. Although funds were established for the food, the school has been operating the programme from a classroom with insufficient equipment. (more…)
