Intentional and mindful living is everywhere now, and it is even applicable in architecture. That’s because, in general, people are tired of just existing. Intentional living means making conscious attempts to live according to your own personal values and beliefs and to be true to who you are. Mindfulness, on the other hand, means to …
How architecture can address intentional and mindful living READ MORE
In architecture, new building technologies and materials take years to design, develop and perfect. As a result, many architectural trends remain relevant every year, but the way in which they can be applied evolves along with the latest technological advancements. All trends inevitably stem from the same place: human behaviour. The question is therefore not …
Top 5 Architecture Trends: 2023’s Most Sought-After Architectural Styles READ MORE
Is it possible for a building to have genius loci, aka ‘spirit’? Absolutely. But this ‘spirit’ isn’t exactly the same as the ancient Roman belief that a guardian or god protects and watches over a place. In architecture, the spirit of place is about the character or personality of a building and the atmosphere one …
Capturing The Spirit of Place in A House Called Amani READ MORE
Veld Architects is incredibly proud to be a finalist in this year’s World Architect Festival (WAF) awards at the International Fair of Lisbon (FIL) from the 30th of November. The Festival is the largest global get-together for architects and apart from the live-judged awards program, there are also multiple seminars and networking events to attend. …
Life in South Africa has its challenges but it also has many perks – like our weather for example. Most locations boast hot summers and mild winters, and we can almost always count on the glorious sun to shine – if not today, then most certainly tomorrow. Now, during spring and over the summer months …
Architecture in relation to gender seems like an absurd notion in this day and age. Surely, the rise of modern architecture has done away with social restraints of any kind? Sadly, this is an ongoing journey. The hope is that terms like “girly”, “pinks and pastels” or even “sexy” in relation to feminine design will …
Bespoke hand-crafted things are obscenely beautiful no matter the setting. But it is about more than aesthetics. Things made by hand narrate intricate nuances of time, person and place. They add colour, texture and contrast wherever they are used and can solve complex challenges that mass-produced crafts will never be able to do. When used …
Many would say that modern architecture was born in a response to the Industrial Revolution. That an era of mass-produced, cookie-cutter and one-size-fits-all architecture, quickly quenched many a man’s thirst for “more”. Modern architecture says “yes” to new and innovative materials and technology and “no” to historical ideas and ornamentation. It favours function over form …
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What makes you feel happy, content and eager to soak in every moment? In Denmark, they have one word for this complex feeling: Hygge. This word or the “state of mind” rather, is growing in popularity across the world, and it has even been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Essentially, it means creating a …
Architectural Design: What makes a home a Hygge home? READ MORE
South Africa has a young, yet incredibly rich history, and our home styles reflect this. The most common home styles noticeable when driving through our suburbs and estates include modern, farm, Cape Dutch and Tuscan. Cape Dutch homes showcase thick walls, square windows with shutters, grand rounded façades, wooden floors, terra cotta tiles and the …
Veld Architects Favourite South African Home Styles and the Role of Regenerative Design READ MORE
