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
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
Step into an interior that captures the simplicity of clean geometric shapes and organic lines. The subtle use of space and fittings, creates an uncluttered and minimalistic living area, which imparts a serene and soothing ambience. RAW Modular is the perfect antidote for the turmoil of the modern lifestyle. It is about connecting to nature
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,
