Paragon Architects has embarked on its first new-build project in Cape Town, the 36-unit apartment block FOUR ON O for the client BLOK. “Clinching a new-build project of this size within two years of establishing our office is quite an achievement for both us and the client,” comments Project Architect Jarred Pincus. (more…)
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NEW YORK AND LONDON STREETS INSPIRE NEW FLOORING
Interface, one of the world’s leading modular flooring producers, has unveiled its latest carpet tile collection, NY+LON Streets, inspired by the iconic cities of New York and London, and nylon, the new flooring’s core material. (more…)
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A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Construction is a key sector to address South Africa’s housing shortage and infrastructure needs, and thus is unlikely to slow down. The sector is also at the forefront of economic recovery plans as it has the double advantage of being labour-intensive with a knock-on effect on many industry sectors in its supply chain. (more…)
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Q&A WITH NANDO’S CLOUT HYD WINNER KATLEGO TSHUMA
We spoke with up-and-coming designer Katlego Tshuma, whose Sangu bench design garnered the overall prize in the Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) Talent Search 2020, a competition that aims to unearth new talent. With the much-awaited competition results announced in November 2020, here’s what this rising star had to say about his process, what design […]
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS AND 100 CERTIFICATIONS!
Solid Green’s 100th certification milestone was marked by the successful 4-Star Green Star SA multiple building rating for Phase 1 of The Ingress office development in Waterfall City, Gauteng. The development’s first phase comprises two of five buildings in a 20,000sqm premium-grade commercial development by Attacq. (more…)
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2021’S DELICIOUS NEW FAVOURITE HUE
Never before have our homes – their atmosphere, aesthetic and ambience – been so important. With people spending more time within their four walls than ever before, the need to feel good in general has become essential. (more…)
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TOUCH-FREE ENTRANCE SOLUTIONS
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are increasingly turning to technology to stabilise everyday life – with security and access control being top areas of consideration. (more…)
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GREENING THE INNER-CITY THROUGH MASSIVE-SMALL IMPACT
There is much debate in the market – from science fraternities to professional services firms and environmentalists – on the benefits that green and sustainable building principles promote. TUHF, a member of the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), has long been committed to investing in South Africa’s inner cities and has adopted the […]
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INNOVATIVE ROOF TRUSS SYSTEM
Often unseen except during the construction phase, roof trusses have traditionally been constructed from wood because of the perceived cost saving. It is often believed that light gauge steel structures cannot compete with timber nail plated roof trusses, especially in the affordable housing market segment. MiTek’s Ultra-Span light gauge steel roof truss system also proves […]
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NEW ROOF TILE USES 98% WASTE MATERIAL
Harvey Roofing Products (a division of the Macsteel Group) famous for Harvey steel roof tiles, has developed a high-tech new roof tile innovation from 98% waste material. (more…)
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