architecture Tag

So You Want to be an Interior Designer   

You have a flair for putting things together. Friends and family see you make a space come alive with a few tweaks here and there. You possess that certain “Je ne sais quoi” that other people wish they had. Your creativity and problem solving, along with logical thinking and functional interpretations are what drive you. If this sounds like you, then you may be or are...Read More

5 Architectural Hot Spots in South Africa 

As a family, we love to travel around South Africa. Not only to visit our beautiful natural wonders but also some pretty cool architectural masterpieces.  As an architect in South Africa, I appreciate our unique environment in the creation of the masterpieces that are well worth a visit. Here are a few of my favourite architectural hot spots in South Africa. Bosjes Kapel by Adam Letch...Read More

Ever heard of SPLUMA?

If you are planning on developing or subdividing some land you need to take note of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA). The act requires that when developing land, the registration of said land may not be performed unless the municipality certifies that all requirements and conditions for the approval have been complied with.   The SPLUMA act came into effect on 1 July...Read More

Garage to Office – The Do’s and Don’ts 

COVID-19 is having a fundamental impact on the necessity and layouts of offices. Most businesses have realised that they can allow their staff to work from home. There is also the overhead costs from an office that will be minimised with home-based offices. In this article, we discuss the conversion of a garage into an office. This means that many people will be setting up their office spaces...Read More