A heavy responsibility rests on the shoulders of architects in South Africa that want to design for change. Positive change in architecture requires that we lead with intentional and redemptive purpose. This means we need to be very analytical, yet exceptionally resourceful at the same time. We need to listen intently to the needs and […]
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A beautiful building is not an architect’s only goal. We want to solve problems, and to do this we need to design with purpose. At Veld Architects, our purpose is governed by who our clients are and what they are about. This allows us to design intentionally with function at the core. But there is
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In South Africa, spring has sprung and around us, it is all about change, new beginnings, colour and greenery. It is therefore an excellent season to focus on climate change and what we as local architects can do to help address the issue. It is no secret that the building and construction industry is a
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It’s Women’s Month! Therefore, we at Veld Architects thought it would be a good time to shine the spotlight on feminine architecture and the role it plays in modern design. But first off: This article is not about designs for women by women but rather the characteristics that have historically been associated with feminine architecture.
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The home is the one place where every person should be able to kick back, relax, and just be themselves. A place to be safe and feel safe, away from the stressors of everyday life. And a place where fond memories are made. At least in an ideal world, this would be the case… Homes
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“I’m always trying to show versatility. I’m juggling, and I’m flipping fire, and I’m chewing gum and rhyming at the same time… on a unicycle, while playing the drums,” – MF Doom The role of an architect is anything but one-dimensional and straight-forward. Every day is different, every client unique, and every project’s demands distinctive
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Bold colours, patterns, and cultural diversity feature as architectural trends for 2024. And with it being Africa month, we thought these to be excellent trends to unpack contextually in further detail. While the year’s trends vary somewhat from country to country, there are three core themes that form a golden thread throughout: Wellbeing, nature and
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Architecture is becoming more personal, and thank goodness for that. There was a time when it was considered sensible to design and renovate with prospective buyers in mind only. To opt for traditional designs, basic colours and the usual choice of floors, walls and surfaces as these would appeal to a wider audience when it’s
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Q + A with Gillian Holl about change, the firm’s core values & its imminent rebrand “It’s not about standing still and becoming safe. If anybody wants to keep creating they have to be about change.” ― Miles Davis If you’ve been following Veld Architects closely, you might know that we are in the
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At its core, the role of an architect is to design a building that is highly functional and visually striking. It sounds straight-forward enough, right? However, as one of our recent articles entitled “The Importance of Professional SAIA Architectural Governance” shows, the physical design part is just one stage of the greater responsibility of an
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