Cape Town Architects
Visit Design Scape Caper Town 2020 was a challenging year for many businesses, but for Design Scape there was a definite silver lining. We had been on the lookout for our very own premises for ages. Architects have this need to put themselves out there, and work in a setting that tell their clientele what they […]
1950s Train Cars Get Transformed Into A Boutique Hotel
It’s the Kruger Shalati Boutique Hotel that had the fantastic idea of converting these stunning 1950s train cars into luxury guest rooms. There have been many train car conversions used in boutique hotels before, but the location of Kruger Shalati is what makes it truly unique. Imagine completely repurposed 1950s train cars, gorgeously styled and […]
The Rise of Modern Minimalism, and its Use in Rural Retreats
Modern Minimalism has been a massive architectural trend for over a century, and its influence has produced many iconic structures around the world. Modern Minimalism is all about clean lines, innovative materials and use of space, and the rejection of unnecessary ornamentation. Minimalism often features sparse furnishing, simple colour palettes and use of geometry. One […]
New Architectural Dictionary Sheds Light On South African Architecture
Traditional African architecture is definitely not given enough credit, with most people viewing this type of architecture as rudimentary and basic with no place in the modern world of innovative architecture. While traditional huts and other structures may appear to be simple, there is a lot more than meets the eye. Fortunately, Franco Frescura and […]
The Delightful Wonder & Diversity Of South African Architecture
If we were to imagine what the cities and villages of South Africa would look like to a future population, where would we begin? Imagine the South African people were wiped out by a plague or environmental disaster, and 1000 years from now there were futuristic architects investigating our architecture to look for information regarding […]
Johannesburg’s Many Abandoned Landmarks
Johannesburg is definitely not the only metropolitan city that is guilty of abandoned landmarks, but unfortunately Jozi has a long list of unused and deteriorating buildings which were once considered architectural masterpieces. It seems as if Johannesburg spends a lot more time looking toward the future, with new high-rise buildings going up on the regular, […]
African Architect, David Adjaye, Wins Prestigious UK Royal Gold Medal
Sir David Adjaye is a well-known and highly revered Ghanian-British architect, who has led a number of interesting and innovative architectural projects. This month Adjaye was awarded the prestigious Royal Gold Medal, the UK’s highest honour of architecture, which is approved by the Queen herself. This medal has been awarded annually for the last 173 years, […]
Traditional vs Modern: Understanding Your Design Preferences
Understanding your modern and traditional design preferences is integral to successful home design and renovation projects. While some prefer a classic and traditional look throughout their home, others may favour more contemporary design. Design preferences are entirely a matter of personal choice, with no design being deemed right or wrong. Many design projects often use elements of […]
Bioclimatic Architecture
What You Need To Know About Bioclimatic Architecture For a form of architecture that has been in use for hundreds of years, and has an impressive range of benefits, bioclimatic architecture has been severely underused in recent times. But the shift towards sustainability in the design industry, has seen the re-emergence of bioclimatic trends. What […]
The Future Of Urbanism and Architecture with the Consideration of COVID-19
As things in the world begin to return (somewhat) back to normal, we still have to consider how we will live and work in a world that has undergone many changes in the last few months. The COVID-19 pandemic will affect the way in which we think about living and urban spaces for decades to […]