African Architecture: Vernacular vs. Spectacular Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, home to 54 countries, thousands of diverse cultures and languages, and rich in history and influences. It is only natural that all of this inspirational bounty is represented in the continent’s architecture over the ages. Why is African architecture so often overlooked? …
In the mid to late 1950s, Yona Friedman, an Hungarian-born French Architect (artist, poet and so much more) made a name for himself when he introduced his Mobile Architecture Manifesto. Essentially, he proposed that humans should not need to conform to architectural constraints, but instead that architecture should be flexible and adaptable to the current …
Veld Architects was recently featured on All of Architecture’s WeVisit Instagram series, and has also been nominated for the International Design Awards 2021 for not one, but two projects. In light of all of this, we thought it fitting to shine a little more light on Veld Architects by focussing on the lady that started …
When you think of South African architecture, what do you see? Thanks to our multi-cultural history, the image or images that come to mind will differ greatly from one person to the next. In modern society, with its international influences and nuances, this picture will become even more diverse. In my opinion, that which makes …
South Africa – A Wonderland of Architectural Inspiration and Innovation READ MORE
Covid-19 and its effects on architecture in the year ahead Looking back on 2020, one word comes to mind – change. We all changed. Whether we wanted to or not. As a direct result of Covid-19, the way we live, work, shop and sosialise as well as the way we think about these and other …
How will you categorise 2020 in your memory bank? The past year has been many things but it has most definitely not been mundane. Each and every person on this planet was forced to adapt to new rules and other ways of doing things. Sadly, many of us suffered emotional and financial burdens that will …
For years #WorkingFromHome was something only remote staff, freelancers and consultants did. However, since Lockdown, working from home is a growing trend. So much so that the home office could perhaps have a permanent spot on residential blueprints post-Covid-19. #WFH is not a new phenomenon. Prior to the pandemic, millions of people across Europe, the …
The Future of Work: Designing a Home Office with Productivity in Mind READ MORE
“Time to spring-clean” refers to more than just the sorting out and cleaning of everything inside the home. It is a metaphor for living a deeper, more meaningful and healthier life. We do this by reorganising and re-examining every aspect of our lives. Did you know that humans spend an inordinate amount of time inside …
Revamping for your health: Ideas to get more from the outdoors at home READ MORE
“Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended with diligence.” – Abigail Adams Over centuries, the buildings humans live, work and come together in have evolved considerably. What started out as simple domes of shelter hundreds of thousands of years ago advanced into mesmerising artworks. And the Architects …
When visiting popular tourist destinations, do you want to snap a selfie with the likes of The Big Ben, The Eiffel Tower or Santorini in the backdrop? Of course, we all do, it is natural. In doing so, a photo will forever offer instant context to the wide smile on your face. You were there. …
Should Architects care about the Instagrammability of their designs? READ MORE
