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The next level in luxury is perfect air
Architects depend on passive design, but prolonged coastal humidity requires a clever mechanical layer. Solenco explains how customised dehumidification shields finishes, systems, and guarantees year-round comfort.
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A landmark in construction and automotive service
In the ever-evolving automotive repair and restoration landscape, demand for cutting- edge facilities capable of handling the most sophisticated vehicles continues to rise.
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Klipspringer: Lowveld
Nestled in the beautiful Lowveld scenery of Limpopo, Klipspringer reflects a vision of sustainable living, where modern architecture blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings.
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Sustainable Strength: A Durban Factory Balancing Ambition and Identity
Designed for an emerging snack foods producer, the project redefines what an industrial building can be: a future-proofed facility that also serves as a striking visual landmark.
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Secure Living Meets Wellness at Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate
Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate blends rural tranquillity with contemporary convenience, offering luxury homes, central facilities and future-focused care options in one secure, scenic location.
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MPUMALANGA DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT: A monument to justice
Monumental in form and spirit, the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court rises in Mbombela as a beacon of justice. Orbic Architects craft a landmark that embodies South Africa's democratic ideals through bold materiality and timeless architectural symbolism.
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Transforming Stellenbosch University's Social Sciences Landmark
Stellenbosch University has invited Salt Architects to participate in a competition to redesign its renowned Arts and Social Sciences Building, incorporating a more gentle façade, enhanced circulation, and sustainable features.
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Lilly May - A Landmark in the Making
On Buitenkant Street, where Cape Town's heritage and creativity meet, a new landmark is emerging. Lilly May is more than just a collection of contemporary apartments - it is a statement of style, investment insight, and urban living at its best.
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Why zinc galvanising matters for South Africa's infrastructure
IZA Africa highlights how zinc galvanising protects steel from harsh coastal corrosion, extending service life and supporting durable, sustainable infrastructure across key sectors.
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The Rubik: a sculptural landmark in Cape Town
dhk Architects have completed The Rubik, a 27-storey mixed-use tower featuring stacked, twisting cubic forms that blend contemporary design with heritage sensitivity.
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A Garden of Harmony: Where Two Visions Become One
A couple's conflicting garden visions - one craving nature, the other simplicity - led to a landscape that balances tranquillity and practicality in one elegant, lawn-free design.
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Westown Square – a pioneering approach to retail architecture
In the lush landscape of Shongweni, near Hillcrest outside Durban, an exciting new retail development is poised to transform the way we perceive shopping environments.
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A Sanctuary of Modern Living in Clara Anna Fontein
Nestled in Clara Anna Fontein Lifestyle Estate, this U-shaped family home blends luxury, sustainability and tranquillity, with every room opening onto a central lawn overlooking vineyards and rolling farmland.
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AMA Architects Unveils Phase Two of 2.1.9.6 Skye in Sandton
AMA Architects brings the new tower to 2.1.9.6 Skye, elevating high-rise, luxury apartment design and investment appeal in Sandton.
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Heneways brings architectural clarity to Jet Park
The Heneways New Offices and Warehouse is a contemporary industrial development that reinterprets the conventional warehouse typology through a confident, expressive architectural language.
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Window tint, a smart approach
Solar window tinting has been around for years, yet it remains one of the most overlooked products on the market. Like the misunderstood uncle, the rebellious stepchild, or the ugly duckling, only those who understand it recognise its true value.
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Marisol - Where Coastline Meets Home
Perched on the slopes above Simon's Town, with sweeping harbour views from every home, Marisol is a boutique estate that embodies the essence of coastal living. Here, the ocean extends ahead, the mountains rise behind, and nature's most stunning canvas frames everyday life.
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Lands End House
Nestled on a sloped hill at the very end of a nature estate, Lands End House overlooks the hills and mountain ranges of the Lowveld in Mpumalanga.
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Why cutting quality is cutting corners on South Africa's future
AfriSam's Amit Dawneerangen warns that reducing material quality to save money is undermining infrastructure and increasing long-term costs.
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Red Bull South Africa unveils a reimagined Cape Town headquarters
Boogertman + Partners completes the redesign of Red Bull South Africa's Cape Town headquarters, blending global brand identity with local culture, sport, and landscape.
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Brookfield at Royal: dhk Architects' Contemporary Vision
Brookfield at Royal marks a first for Johannesburg: a luxury apartment development located within the esteemed Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club precinct. Designed by dhk Architects for Tricolt, the project repurposes unused land at the edge of the urban golf course into a premium residential estate that combines heritage, luxury, and contemporary convenience.
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Remington House Redefines Green Housing in Johannesburg
TUHF's EDGE-certified conversion sets a new benchmark for sustainable, affordable living in the inner city.
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Africa's cities at a turning point
As climate pressure and fast urban growth collide, experts say Africa must build smarter, retrofit wisely, and design cities that protect people first.
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Longkloof Precinct Transformed
dhk Architects has completed its ambitious redevelopment of the Longkloof Precinct in Gardens, Cape Town, for Growthpoint Properties. The project - a careful balance of adaptive reuse and new build - demonstrates how heritage and contemporary design can coexist in dialogue, reshaping an urban environment with sensitivity and purpose.
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Latest Laws and Compliance Guidelines for Safer Worksites
In construction, safety is never optional; it is the foundation of every project. From scaffolding on high-rises to rooftop solar installations, compliance guarantees that workers go home safely, clients receive quality work, and costly shutdowns are prevented.
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The Real Path to Net zero
South Africa's net zero journey is gaining momentum, but certification is only the first step. Actual progress demands lifecycle thinking, intelligent systems, and long-term value.
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Fire Ops SA - Safeguarding South Africa's Construction Future
Fire Ops SA provides swift, specialised fire and rescue support tailored for high-risk construction sites.
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Aquifer Recharge Plant - Cape Flats (MAR)
In the heart of the False Bay Nature Reserve, the Cape Flats Managed Aquifer Recharge plant turns innovation into action - purifying water, replenishing the aquifer, and redefining what sustainable infrastructure can look like in Cape Town's fight for water security.
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GCC 2025 ushers in a new era for SA construction contracts
South Africa's new GCC 2025 brings stricter dispute rules, tighter deadlines and tougher enforcement. Contractors who fail to prepare risk costly consequences.
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The Huxley - A new take on living
On a peaceful, tree-lined street in Upper Claremont, The Huxley provides a boutique selection of modern apartments that strike the ideal balance between tranquil suburban living and city-connected convenience.
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