Arup is providing full multidisciplinary services for a new 15-storey mixed-use development in Airport City in Accra, Ghana. It will include 214-room Pullman-branded hotel and 150-serviced residential apartments, as well as a conference centre and is a project of many firsts in Ghana. Arup has been working with Inter-Afrique Properties and Paragon since 2015 to develop the … [Read more...]
A series of villas in Cabo Verde synergise local craft and contemporary design
Cabo Verde, an archipelago off the West-African coast, was unoccupied until the arrival of European colonists in 1456 – a scenery of arid and rocky hillsides that contrasts dramatically with the deep blue Atlantic ocean lapping in and out. After the Portuguese settlers arrived here, they brought with them enslaved Africans, whose descendants now live scattered across … [Read more...]
A contemporary apartment block inspired by the world’s largest urban forest
Tree Tops Houghton is a newly launched luxury apartment block planned for a site nestled between the suburbs of Houghton and Rosebank in Johannesburg. Designed by dhk Architects for property developers Tricolt, the complex will be perched on top of a two-storey parking podium overlooking the city’s lush canopy - providing an idyllic, leafy setting whilst remaining a mere … [Read more...]
Boundary Park office block captivates with contemporary black brick façade
A Boundary Park warehouse and office block, located within Johannesburg’s North Riding area, is a unique envisioning of the striking elegance that characterises Corobrik’s latest addition to the clay paver range – the Black Brick. The multi-faceted Boundary Park, considered one of the region’s most desirable industrial and business nodes, is the perfect location to showcase the … [Read more...]
Bob van Bebber recognised as Overall Professional of the Year at SAPSA 2019
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...]
Bubble-like showroom for earthmoving equipment is a first for SA
Barloworld Equipment currently operates out of various sites and offices across Sub-Saharan Africa. It was decided that the corporate head office in Sandton, Johannesburg be relocated to the Isando site. Here the building had to provide sufficient space to consolidate all corporate staff, while promoting employee well-being. The building also had to facilitate a productive … [Read more...]
After losing their home, an ancient tribe gets a new start
The Uganda-based firm Studio FH Architects teamed up with the one of the oldest indigenous tribes in Africa, the Batwa, to rebuild a permanent village after being displaced. In 1991, national parks were established across Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect the severely endangered mountain gorillas that roamed the Virunga Mountains (from a low … [Read more...]
A home designed for ultimate comfort
On Cape Town’s mountainside stands a striking angular building by renowned local architecture firm SAOTA. Complementing this terraced home, the interiors, by interior‐design leader ARRCC, are a treasure trove of gem‐like materials and custom furniture which pull together the client’s brief for ultimate comfort within high‐ functioning entertainment zones. A profusion of … [Read more...]
How interior design can promote corporate values and a healthy lifestyle
The Discovery Health head office, with a Gross Lettable Area (GLA) of 107 000 sqm and a total construction area of 327 000 sqm, stands out in the heart of the Sandton central business district. It brings together 8 500 employees in a workspace designed to reflect and embody a thriving, healthy internal environment. Paragon Interface was declared Office Design Winner for 1 … [Read more...]
SAOTA designs home around panoramic Cape Town views
A lantern-like light box and inverted pyramidal roof draws light into the interior of the Kloof 119A home, dramatically sited overlooking Table Mountain and Cape Town. Dug into a sloping site, the house, designed by Cape Town-based firm SAOTA for director Greg Truen, is a cluster of spaces arranged to maximise the visual connection with its setting. "The architecture is … [Read more...]