The University of Pretoria, in 2019, set an ambitious task for its designers and manufacturers. They were required to develop a hub where scientists from Africa and global scholars could collaborate. Like-minded and highly motivated, the energetic team employed to build this structure, created a sustainable and aesthetic environment, conducive to the research and critical
This cabin, dubbed the ‘Hideout’ and designed by Raw Modular, takes one by surprise when opening the door. It elicits a feverish excitement, particularly in those, who appreciate the spatial quality of compact living. Elevated on a raised platform, the architectural design is driven by functionality, flexibility, and efficiency. Sustainability is its key feature. Engineered
The use of dark wood for exterior and interior cladding is becoming increasingly popular. Despite its neutral appearance, black adds a noticeable dimension to the architectural design, adding a perfect combination of linear clarity and earthy tones. Thermowood Luna Pro Coated UTV 20x142 Hidden Nailing Brushed Black is a premium façade cladding. With its tongue-and-groove
The ‘cathedral roof effect’ has a powerful visual impact on spatial volume and openness. It casts away the confinement of a flat ceiling and allows an endless possibility of designs in theme and style in the rafters. Essentially a means of support and used to strengthen the roof framework, trusses have begun to take on
An intrinsic part of the building’s design is the engineered timber, Lunawood Thermowood, which embraces the structure with cladding and decking. Lunawood’s characteristics are in line with the athletic theme of this home, that being: agility, stamina, and strength. Extracted from Scandinavian countries, this Spruce and Pine timber, delivers aesthetic value with its butterfly-shaped knots
Liza Petrie - From Enterprise Architect to Furniture Architect Liza loves to create furniture, starting with drawings to manufacturing finished items. In her early career, Liza specialised in optimising corporate business systems, a skill that would later be incorporated into furniture design and manufacturing. At 40, Liza decided it was time for a new profession that
Revamping an entrance hall, bedroom wall or accenting any other surface space such as ceilings is easy with Mywoodwall, DIY wood paneling. A remarkable system created by skilled craftsmen and latest machine technologies, it eliminates messy drilling, dust and holes in the wall. All that is required to apply this product are: Mywoodwall™ wall panels,
Now these are the projects we get excited about! Locally produced, eco-friendly, innovative, proudly South African and showing off two of the most dynamic and sustainably grown timber products this side of the twentieth century. [Article Part 1 of 2] RAW Modular, the designers and creators of this beauty, are all about simplifying life, producing
How absolutely spectacular is this @msccruisesofficial Terminal, Durban Harbour, going to be on completion. We took a spin around to check out the progress so far and were absolutely blown away by what Shospec and @elphick.proome.architecture have created. Supplied by @universalply.sa, WISA-Ply Transparent is a high quality birch plywood product with lacquered surface finishing. Due to its light and even,
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