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Leading Architecture + Design Leading Architecture + Design, a bi-monthly magazine, caters for South Africa’s architects & design professionals.

Transform spaces with illumination that inspires confidence and brilliance. Every light fixture tells a story of potenti...
18/07/2025

Transform spaces with illumination that inspires confidence and brilliance. Every light fixture tells a story of potential realised.

Let your projects shine as brightly as your vision. 💡

This Mandela Day, be inspired to light the way forward — read more on how lighting can elevate your next design project here: https://brnw.ch/21wUfxB

✨ A Groundbreaking Partnership! ✨GIFA and Baker Baynes PTY Ltd have come together to lead the architectural community in...
18/06/2025

✨ A Groundbreaking Partnership! ✨

GIFA and Baker Baynes PTY Ltd have come together to lead the architectural community into a new era of digital excellence. 📐💻
Through this initiative, professionals will gain access to:
✔️ Training in advanced tools like Autodesk solutions,
✔️ A wealth of e-learning resources,
✔️ Expertise that drives efficiency and sustainability.

This partnership ensures architects and engineers can thrive in today’s digitally-driven world. 🌍

💬 Hear it from the experts:
➡️ “Empowering our members with the tools and knowledge to excel is our goal.” – Louda van der Merwe, Executive Manager, GIFA
Learn more about this here: https://brnw.ch/21wTuMP

16/06/2025

✨ A Groundbreaking Partnership! ✨

GIFA and Baker Baynes have come together to lead the architectural community into a new era of digital excellence. 📐💻
Through this initiative, professionals will gain access to:
✔️ Training in advanced tools like Autodesk solutions,
✔️ A wealth of e-learning resources,
✔️ Expertise that drives efficiency and sustainability.

This partnership ensures architects and engineers can thrive in today’s digitally-driven world. 🌍

💬 Hear it from the experts:
➡️ “Empowering our members with the tools and knowledge to excel is our goal.” – Louda van der Merwe, Executive Manager, GIFA

🚧 Spotlight on the McDonald’s East London renovation!Did you know? Their interior upgrades include Glasroc® X—a durable,...
12/06/2025

🚧 Spotlight on the McDonald’s East London renovation!
Did you know? Their interior upgrades include Glasroc® X—a durable, moisture-proof, and fire-resistant solution. This innovation has helped:
✔️ Protect against moisture-related damage
✔️ Reduce replacement cycles
✔️ Enhance fire safety and interior longevity

With smart acoustic and thermal solutions from Gyproc South Africa the restaurant now offers a safer and more efficient space for employees and customers alike. 🌍

💬 Contracts Manager Vusi Nonkonyana says, "It's been over five months, and we haven’t noticed any defects! Definitely a product to recommend!"

Discover more about the impact of Gyproc solutions here: https://brnw.ch/21wTlKs

🏗️ AfriSam Simplifying Construction with ClickToGo 🚀From DIY builders to large contractors, AfriSam ensures that every c...
11/06/2025

🏗️ AfriSam Simplifying Construction with ClickToGo 🚀

From DIY builders to large contractors, AfriSam ensures that every customer enjoys an easy, reliable journey. With the ClickToGo platform, customers benefit from seamless ordering, expert advice, and real-time delivery tracking.

🌟 Key Highlights:

All Purpose Cement: Designed for strength and safety across various applications.
Expert Support: AfriSam’s trusted technical solutions and bespoke advice keep projects on track.
Community Commitment: A proud Level 2 BBBEE Contributor paving the way for an inclusive, positive future.
💡 AfriSam’s passion goes beyond cement – it’s about reliability, safety, and empowering communities.

🔗 Find out more about how AfriSam is transforming the industry in our latest issue! https://brnw.ch/21wTjRF

💬 What’s the feature you appreciate most when working with a supplier? Drop your answer in the comments!

✨ Accessible Living with Blum South AfricaGreat design isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about enhancing your lifestyle...
10/06/2025

✨ Accessible Living with Blum South Africa

Great design isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about enhancing your lifestyle. With smart kitchen solutions and ergonomic designs, Blum empowers homeowners to embrace independence without compromising style.

🔥 Highlights from Blum’s philosophy:

Effortless Motion: Cabinets that glide open, delivering unparalleled ease.
Ergonomic Design: Minimise movement, maximise convenience.
Futureproof Solutions: Timeless designs for evolving needs.
🔗 Learn more about Blum’s accessibility-focused solutions in the latest LAD issue here: https://brnw.ch/21wTilb

💬 Could your kitchen benefit from some ergonomic upgrades? Share your thoughts below!

02/06/2025

The April/May 2025 issue of Leading Architecture + Design features Eneo at Tatu Central in Nairobi by Elphick Proome Architecture (our cover feature), and new works by Robert Silke & Partners, TwoFiveFive Architects, MMA Design Studio, and Malherbe Rust Architects (with a special focus on a tensile roof structure by JNA Group)

Enjoy the read and comment your favourite project! https://brnw.ch/21wT5nU

🌟 From our April/May 2025 issue!This striking brick 45-unit apartment development in Observatory, Cape Town, by Two Five...
28/05/2025

🌟 From our April/May 2025 issue!

This striking brick 45-unit apartment development in Observatory, Cape Town, by Two Five Five Architects, showcases thoughtful, budget-conscious design that seamlessly blends aesthetics and functionality.

✨ Professional Team:

Client: Venkee Properties
Architects: TwoFiveFive Architects
QS & Principal Agent: PPQS Quantity Surveyors
Structural Engineer: A19 Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer: FRAME Consulting Engineers
Fire Engineer: De Villiers & Moore Consulting Engineers
Civil Engineer: EASWC Engineering Advice & Services
Principal Contractor: HFO Construction
Property Managers: Proper Living
📸 Photography: Paris Brummer

🔗 Explore this feature and more in our latest issue! https://brnw.ch/21wSZaq

🌟 Introducing PG Bison's latest collection: Gallery 5 – Joy! 🎨 Designed to inspire, Gallery 5 combines global trends wit...
26/05/2025

🌟 Introducing PG Bison's latest collection: Gallery 5 – Joy! 🎨

Designed to inspire, Gallery 5 combines global trends with local insights, bringing vibrant colours, textures, and moods to living, working, and playing spaces.

✨ Themes that spark joy:

1️⃣ Exhilaration: Bold colours, bold statements.

2️⃣ Bliss: Gentle palettes, calming textures.

3️⃣ Delight: Playful, nature-inspired design.

4️⃣ Ecstasy: Dynamic, high-energy patterns.

Discover new colours like Rioverde, Bellavista, and Nata, now available in SupaMatt, SupaGloss, and MelaWood for elevated, joyful spaces. 🌿

Explore more: https://brnw.ch/21wSVwS

🌟 Discover even more about PG Bison’s Gallery 5 collection and its stunning colours, finishes, and themes on their official site: https://brnw.ch/21wSVwT

🌟 Featured in our Feb/Mar issue!The Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial, designed by Dean Jay Architects, honour...
09/05/2025

🌟 Featured in our Feb/Mar issue!

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial, designed by Dean Jay Architects, honours the contributions of South African military labourers of the First World War. This thoughtful memorial design captures the essence of remembrance and history.

✨ Professional Team:
Client: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Architects: Dean Jay Architects
Landscape Architects: OVP Associates

📸 Photography courtesy of: Commonwealth War Graves Commission

🔗 Read the full feature in our February/March 2025 issue here: https://www.b2bcentral.co.za/digital-issues/leading-architecture-design-february-march-2025/?pageNumber=30

🏠 From our Feb/Mar issue!Activate Architecture designed an additional wing for the Knockando Hall of Residence at Wits U...
08/05/2025

🏠 From our Feb/Mar issue!

Activate Architecture designed an additional wing for the Knockando Hall of Residence at Wits University. This thoughtful design optimises space usage and upgrades existing residential facilities to better serve the university’s current and future needs.

✨ Professional Team:
Client: University of the Witwatersrand
Project Manager: SRSQS
Architects: Activate Architecture PTY Ltd (Edward Brooks, nhlamulo ngobeni)
Quantity Surveyor: Theba Consultant and Quantity Surveyors
Structural & Civil Engineers: Nurizon Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Mechanical Engineer: PLP Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Electrical Engineer: PLP Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Fire Consultant: PLP Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Contractor: GVK-Siya Zama Building Contractors

📸 Photography: Nhlamulo Ngobeni

🔗 Check out the full feature in our February/March 2025 issue here: https://www.b2bcentral.co.za/digital-issues/leading-architecture-design-february-march-2025/?pageNumber=25

📚 In case you missed it from the Feb/Mar issue!The development of a teaching and resource centre in the Faculty of Healt...
07/05/2025

📚 In case you missed it from the Feb/Mar issue!

The development of a teaching and resource centre in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits by Office 24-7 Architecture represents a transformation in thinking about students and education into the future.

✨ Professional Team:
Client: University of the Witwatersrand, A Campus Planning and Development project

Architects: Office 24-7 Architecture
(Nabeel Essa, Natasha Laurent, Philippe de la Roche, Samkelisiwe Kunene)

Quantity Surveyors: CRMP

Structural Engineers: Nurizon

Project Managers: SRSQS

Acoustic Engineers: LinSpace

Contractor: GVK-Siya Zama Construction

📸 Photography: Natasha Laurent

🔗 Check out the full feature in our February/March 2025 issue here: https://www.b2bcentral.co.za/digital-issues/leading-architecture-design-february-march-2025/?pageNumber=23

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