SAFE HAVEN
The Van Dyks’ house is more than somewhere to rest their heads – it’s a place where they can live more meaningfully and closer to nature
BLOCK PARTY
From LEDs and daylighting design to the rooftop running track and internet-based security, Hatfield Square provides students with a cool, comfortable and user-friendly lifestyle environment
SECOND ACT
Transparency and light play a starring role in the new extension of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, a striking blend of glass, steel and sandstone
TRUE STOREYS
In the heart of Sandton’s commercial district, 4 Stan Road is an office development that places emphasis on contributing to the well-being of its tenants through inventive design and features
LEADER OF THE PACK
Located in the rustic haven of the Wolwespruit, Trailwolf Cycles is housed in a structure that echoes the call of the wild
TOP OF THE CLASS
Innovative use of materials guided the revamp of Jeppe Park Primary in a converted shoe factory
SKY SCRAPING
Twin towering wind farms – Loeriesfontein and Khobab – in the Northern Cape are a testiment to engineering mastery
NATURAL SELECTION
A little dwelling in the Overberg displays some big ideas about modern construction, using hemp as a major component in its walls
LIGHT EXERCISE
The Virgin Active Menlyn Maine offers a sensory gym experience, transporting members into a space of clean lines and natural materials
Under control
As the demand on South Africa’s water resources increases, miners are starting to invest in technologies to help them conserve this precious asset and manage its use.
