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The Delightful Wonder & Diversity Of South African Architecture

DesignScape Architects

If we were to imagine what the cities and villages of South Africa would look like to a future population, where would we begin? While other nations may offer these future architects a solid idea of what their nations valued the most, as well as the structure of their countries, South Africa’s architecture may leave them dumbfounded.

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"Revolutionary force" Lesley Lokko wins 2024 RIBA Royal Gold Medal

Deezen

Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator Lesley Lokko has been named the recipient of this year's Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects , making her the first African woman to win the award. Above: she was the curator of the 18th International Architecture Biennale in Venice. Photo by Festus Jackson-Davis.

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Best Resort Architects in South Africa: Resort Design and Planning in the South African Market

Arcmax Architects

Understanding the South African Market South Africa's tourism market is multifaceted, with visitors drawn to its wildlife safaris, beaches, cultural sites, and wine regions. The successful resort design in this context must cater to these diverse interests while respecting the local environment and culture.

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Exclusive:1508 London unveils its Cape Grace design transformation

Hotel Designs

In a Hotel Designs exclusive, 1508 London takes us on its journey with a first-look at the interiors, which have been curated as a celebration of the country’s diverse narrative, from its array of landscapes and languages, vibrant art and fascinating cultures.

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Habitable Form creates vertical house for woodsy site on South Carolina island

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Local architecture studio Habitable Form has created the timber-clad Victory Bay House to minimise disturbance to oak trees and to endure the storms and flooding that can strike its location along the Atlantic Seaboard. Adjacent to the property is a neighbourhood park. Adjacent to the property is a neighbourhood park.

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Africa a "powerful place from which to examine the issues that will dominate the next century" says Venice curator Lesley Lokko

Deezen

Venice Architecture Biennale opens this week. Lesley Lokko is the curator of this year's Venice Architecture Biennale Lokko is the first person of African descent to have curated the Venice Architecture Biennale, which began in 1980. Until now, the Venice Architecture Biennale has been consistently Eurocentric.

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10 design events we’re looking forward to in 2023

The Spaces

The international, non-commercial exhibition platform for South Asian art and architecture examines work as it relates to the subcontinent. African Grove Theatre opening, New York, USA. African Grove Theatre opening, New York, USA. The African Grove Theatre will be part of NYU’s 181 Mercer Street complex.

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