Design Cool capital Design May 8, 2013 Cool capital No longer the fuddy-duddy administrative capital of SA, Pretoria is stepping into the limelight as a thriving metropolis alive with cool creatives, a buzzy nightlife and massive opportunities. Full Article
Architecture Governmental architectural Architecture May 8, 2013 Governmental architectural The striking Human Settlements Contact Centre in Manenberg, home to 80% of the Cape’s famous minstrel troupes, is proof that government buildings can be safe, beautiful, inviting, interactive and green without those hostile security fences. Full Article
Design Merc design competition Design March 19, 2013 Merc design competition Show off your creative skill for reinvention by entering the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Student Designer 2013 competition by 8 April 2013. Three cash prizes totaling R35 000 are up for grabs. Full Article
Architecture Shape of Joburg Architecture March 19, 2013 Shape of Joburg Nechama Brodie reviews Patrick de Mervelec’s new photographic book and exhibition about Johannesburg’s architecture and history. After the launch and exhibition in Joburg earlier this year, it now comes to Cape Town from 21 August to 7 September. Full Article
Architecture Exploring Joburg’s architecture Architecture February 26, 2013 Exploring Joburg’s architecture Love or hate it, Johannesburg is our city of gold. Gifa has launched a series of educational city walks that explore the fascinating complexities of a thriving African metropolis. Full Article
Architecture A sculpture on the skyline Architecture January 21, 2013 A sculpture on the skyline A box of colour on the rooftop of the Main Change building in Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct, is not an apartment or even a bar, but a “functionalised sculpture” conceptualised and realised by Swiss artist Kerim Seiler. Full Article
Architecture Boxing clever Architecture January 21, 2013 Boxing clever This story of community spirit and some really cool design captured our hearts! An orphanage in Midrand, constructed using 28 shipping containers, has changed the lives of those who live in it — as well as those who created it. Full Article
Architecture Top 17 architectural designs of the year Architecture January 17, 2013 Top 17 architectural designs of the year The London Design Museum has announced its 90 nominations for Design of the Year 2013, across seven categories. Here are the 17 awe-inspiring finalists in the architecture category. Full Article
