Architecture Archives

Homeowners love the warm beauty of wooden windows and doors.

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All windows and doors in the Ready-2-Fit range come pre-glazed with standard 4mm glass or 6,38mm safety glass, in compliance with National Building Regulations.

6 days ago

Using continuously galvanized steel for light steel frame building

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Rolled zinc can be used in façades, cladding, roofing, gutters and drainpipes, as well as for ornamental applications, and even as flashing.

1 week ago

ALUCOBOND® Colours & Designs

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The proportion, surface structure and colouring of façades lead to the creation of unique structures; their interplay characterizes the ALUCOBOND® idea.

1 week ago

In situ Terrazzo seamless internal & external flooring - Screedcrete

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In situ Terrazzo is suitable for shopping malls, airports, universities, schools, hospitals, hotels, commercial and residential applications, external walkways and pool surrounds, amongst others.

1 week ago

Successful transverse launch of Ashton Arch bridge a South African first

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AECOM provided road, bridge design and project and construction management for iconic project

23 Sep 2021

Paragon Interface, Zutari achieve another rating first for 1 Discovery Place

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One of only a handful of 6 Star, Green Star As-Built rated buildings, 1 Discovery Place adds 5 Star, Green Star Interiors v1 certification to its accolades

21 Sep 2021

Cape Town to boast Africa's first truly Biophilic Building

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The first biophilic development in Africa has been launched in Cape Town and will see a 24-storey living, breathing mixed-use building take residence on Upper Bree Street in the heart of the city CBD. This first-of-its-kind building, situated at 142 Bree Street, will feature 689 apartments and includes a rooftop sunset terrace with lap pool and co-working...

15 Sep 2021

Corobrik launches new video series to showcase featured projects

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Leading clay face brick manufacturer Corobrik has launched a new video series entitled Corobrik Projects to highlight the many possibilities offered by face brick as a building material. The series features some of South Africa’s top architects talking about a range of landmark projects.

14 Sep 2021

Cintocare Hospital is a benchmark in sustainable healthcare facilities

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Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari provided design and construction supervision of the mechanical services, as well as environmentally sustainable design (ESD) consulting, at the new Cintocare Hospital in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.

09 Sep 2021

PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative welcomes new judge to 2021 panel

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Every year, students are tasked with meeting a real-world brief, based on a specific site. The site is selected based on the city in which the previous year’s winner is located. The top three students in 2020 were from Cape Town, so the 2021 brief is set there. The brief requires students to create a design to develop the historical Strand Street Quarry as an attractive tourist destination and connection hub along the City’s planned Heritage Route.

26 Aug 2021

Save more with retrofitted ceilings

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Replacing or retrofitting your ceiling with IsoBoard can lead to significant savings. How? 1. The board regulates the temperature, making it feel warmer in winter AND cooler in summer WITHOUT using electricity.2. When you do use a heater (or light a fire), the board will retain the generated heat. With IsoBoard you will find that...

24 Aug 2021

Sliding folding door systems

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Top hung sliding and folding door hardware suppliers Hillaldam feature a variety of aluminium and timber doors. The products are galvanised or stainless steel ball-bearing hangers and can be applied to doors or serving hatches. Hillaldam is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited manufacturer, supplying a full range of Hardware to international markets for use on Steel,...