The DesignScape Blog

Overwhelmed by all the people you need to hire to work on your design project? Read our simple guide to help you understand who works with an architect.

Get expert advice on designing an airport terminal from the architects who designed Africa’s best airport, Cape Town International Airport.

Want to know how the commercial design process works in Cape Town? Read our 6 simple steps from experienced architects, so you’ll know what to expect.

Anyone living in South Africa can confirm that the country’s climatic conditions usually range from temperate in the interior plateau, to Mediterranean in the southwestern corner. Naturally, we cannot forget the small area in the  northwest which boasts a desert climate.

In our two previous blog installments, we have explored the rich yet often inequitable history of the architecture of Cape Town. However, our journey is not yet at an end.

In the previous installment of this blog, we left off discussing the impact of Sir Herbert Baker’s building designs on the overall architectural identity of Cape Town in the early 20th century.

Cape Town is truly one of the most eclectic cities in the world when it comes to architectural design. Along a single street, its inhabitants experience everything from traditional Dutch gables to striking art deco facades.

Design Scape has extensive aviation experience with Airports in Africa. These include Cape Town International, King Shaka International, Kasane International, an airfield in Cameroon, and now an airport in central Africa. The idea for this new airport is to augment an existing international airport ...