Boogertman+Partners are proud to have been chosen as the Firm of the Year – Architecture 2018/2019 in the recent South African Professional Services Awards (SAPSA) 2019 Awards announced at a gala dinner in the Monte Casino Ballroom, Johannesburg. “This award means a great deal to us” says Richard Wilkins, (Director, Boogertman+Partners.) To be recognized by our peers and the … [Read more...]
Local architecture gets a monthly platform in new Corobrik-sponsored initiative
ABOVE: Pictured at the first event held at the KZN Institute of Architecture offices in Glenwood Durban are from left Patrick Smith, SAIA-KZN President; Christine van den Bergh, Corobrik; Skura Mtembu, SAIA-KZN Vice-President; Jo Lees, SAIA-KZN Member; Adheema Davis, SAIA-KZN Vice-President. Corobrik’s ongoing support of architects and architecture has been extended with the … [Read more...]
Growthpoint signs Altron for a new 29,000sqm corporate campus at The Woodlands
Growthpoint Properties has secured JSE-listed technology group Altron as tenant for a sizeable 29,000sqm head office situated at The Woodlands Office park, in Woodmead, Sandton. Altron will take up occupancy at The Woodlands in November 2020 with the group’s nine operating companies under one roof, enabling greater efficiency, collaboration, innovation and … [Read more...]
Polyflor SA welcomes new Chief Operating Officer
Polyflor SA is proud to announce the appointment of Clive Rabie as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Big shoes to fill Clive has taken over the helm from Pieter du Plessis (affectionally known as “Uncle Pete”) who has retired at the end February after more than a decade of service at Polyflor’s Head Office in Sebenza. Pieter will continue to serve on … [Read more...]
Internationally acclaimed architect’s designer home in Pretoria on the market
With many choosing to buy into secure lifestyle estates, Woodhill Residential & Golf Estate in Pretoria East offers some of the city’s most outstanding luxury properties and homes to captains of the industry. An exceptional designer concept family home, one of 832 homes within the estate, built and owned by the internationally acclaimed, and one of Pretoria’s finest … [Read more...]
Sir David Adjaye to design Ghana’s first Venice Biennale Pavilion
At this spring's 58th Venice Biennale, AD100 architect Sir David Adjaye will design Ghana's first national pavilion, the country's Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture announced yesterday. Inspired by classical Ghanaian structures, Adjaye's design (a collaboration with curator Nana Oforiatta Ayim) will feature elliptical, interconnected spaces to host large-scale … [Read more...]
Breaking the sound barrier: Investing in good quality vinly flooring to minimise noise
It is often said that architecture is music frozen in time. But when a building reverberates with the sounds of voices, footfalls of people walking or merely day-to-day activities in such a way that it hinders work performance or impacts on the well-being of employees working in it, serious steps need to be taken to dial down the noise levels. Noise is created when sound … [Read more...]
Kenyan heritage inspires regional winner at annual architecture student of the year awards
“As a leading manufacturer of clay brick and related products, Corobrik is firmly committed to innovation and excited about being at the forefront of change. Through supporting our tertiary institutions as they develop and realise new talent in the architectural space, we are essentially investing in the future of the built environment. At the same time, we have introduced new … [Read more...]
Eyes on building: Drones offer inspection, maintenance benefits
By Jane Thomson, Managing Director at Softworx, Infor’s Master Partner in Africa In facilities management, inspecting large institutional, engineering, manufacturing, mining and commercial facilities and assets can be a challenging, dangerous, and dirty job. Ensuring that assets are performing reliably to design standards means balancing tight budgets and aging … [Read more...]
Corobrik’s pavers add vibrant colour to iconic Loftus Park development
The Loftus Park precinct in Pretoria is a large-scale, mixed-use development that will seek to stimulate growth within this region. Contributing to this integrated commercial and retail environment are Corobrik’s Cederberg and Burgundy pavers, selected for their superior aesthetics and durability. The 55 000m2 development will eventually comprise an open-air piazza, Protea … [Read more...]