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 […]
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
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
This time of the year, we all have the urge to take it easy and reconnect with loved ones somewhere special. That’s because places – like the patio, the house by the lake or the streets of Paris – are the backdrops to the stories we live. In Latin, this “sense of place” is called
Genius loci: Cultivating a sense of place & belonging through sensitive design READ MORE
Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes several specialists to give an architectural project ‘wings’. We’re talking about Engineers, Quantity Surveyors (QSs), Contractors, Environmental Experts, Landscape Architects, Artists, Crafters, etc. It is an ongoing collaborative process between an architect and all these partners because if the blueprint is not 100%,
Collaboration in Architecture: From home to tour de force READ MORE
In sunny South Africa, where history and modernity coexist, architecture plays a vital role in shaping and reshaping the built environment. Whether it’s designing innovative structures in bustling urban centres or preserving the rich architectural heritage of the country, architects have a significant role to play. But this role doesn’t start and end with designing.
Veld Architects: The importance of professional SAIA architectural governance READ MORE
Heritage architecture is about more than just a reflection of our history. It can be a bridge that connects new and old. It encompasses a wide range of practices and principles aimed at preserving where we come from while at the same time celebrating where we are going. Adaptive Reuse It is true that beauty
Bringing New & Old Together Through Heritage Architecture READ MORE
Every June in South Africa, we celebrate National Environment Month. It is a month dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices nationwide. As the initiative invites communities and businesses to get involved through tree planting campaigns, recycling drives, beach clean-ups, educational workshops, and public awareness campaigns, opportunities to get involved are
The role architecture can play in environmental preservation READ MORE
Afrocentric Architecture is when the culture, aesthetics and spirit of Africa makes its way into the built environment. Why is this important? Because the lifestyles, traditions, motifs, colours, and soul of every African country is incredibly unique, and leaps and bounds removed from what other continents are doing. Africa has a voice – and it
Afrocentric Architecture: Africa is getting right! READ MORE
In this blog we describe the Veld Architects’ core values that provide 3 sound reasons to make your next home a VELD home. Veld Architects is an award-winning architectural studio based in Lanseria, Gauteng. We specialise in contemporary, regenerative residential design and we find our inspiration and individuality in nature. But that’s just the beginning.
Veld Architects’ Core Values: 3 Reasons to make your next home a VELD home. READ MORE
