Named the Jewel of Africa by the Mozambican military commander and political leader Samora Machel, Zimbabwe and its architecture are often rooted in its interactions with the environment with the…
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa whose name comes from the Zambezi River. There are some of the world’s most incredible natural wonders and wildlife here. As one…
Cape Town is a city that is rich in history and culture. It is also a city that is constantly changing and evolving. As such, the architecture of Cape Town…
Lot of architects in Port Elizabeth have been working but few have some exceptional work. Port Elizabeth is a major seaport in the Eastern Cape region of South4 Africa. It…
Bloemfontein is located in South Africa’s Free State province and is also called Bloem. It is the judicial capital and one of the largest cities in the country. The city…
Soweto comes under the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality of South Africa and is the border of the southern mining belt of South Africa. Soweto was created in the 1930s when the…
Pretoria was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius. The administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria, or the ‘Jacaranda City’ is best known for its annual display of purple flowers in…
This Cape Town pied-à-terre, near to the V&A Waterfront’s Silo Precinct, was conceptualised as a blank canvas for the owner’s growing collection of South African and African art. Project Name:…
Set on the Fresnaye slopes of Lion’s Head, this house has a strong visible presence as one approaches along Ocean View Drive. Powerful organic shapes and strong rock formations dominate.…
Sitting on the promontory of this windswept dune and rock peninsula in the Western Cape, a modern dwelling that maximises views of the ocean and mountains was erected several years…
South Africa’s Southern Ndebele people practice the art of Ndebele house painting. This is one of the most difficult types of African art to create, it often takes over a…
The house is set on a secluded site in Hyde Park. The architecture is a bold mix of raw and slick materials, with dramatic volumes and lighting. On arrival, one…