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09 Sep 2021

PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative welcomes new judge to 2021 panel

By Staff Writer

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.

06 Sep 2021

Discontinuation of Maxiwall 2015

By Staff Writer

The calculations performed by Maxiwall Pro, the Design Software for Segmental Retaining Walls are for PRELIMINARY PURPOSES ONLY.

02 Sep 2021

Omron launches new laser sensor with industry-first sensing technology

By Staff Writer

Omron’s new sensing technology detects difficult targets and reduces the need for complex installation design. The company has launched a new E3AS-HL CMOS Laser Sensor*1 with industry-first*2 sensing technology that significantly improves detection capability. Reliable detection of difficult-to-detect targets helps eliminate the need for time-consuming installation design and adjustment at equipment commissioning. Design and adjust...

10 Aug 2021

Design and site supervision services for three major bridges

By Staff Writer

Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has been awarded a contract by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) for design and site supervision services for the Senqu Bridge, the Mabunyaneng Bridge and the Khubelu Bridge, all part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II. As part of a joint venture, Zutari...

19 Jul 2021

Colour trends in the kitchen 2021

By Staff Writer

Colour in kitchens is the hottest design trend for 2021. Adding colour in the kitchen is a great way to freshen things up and it can also be a real mood booster. So it’s little wonder that coloured granite sinks are soaring in popularity as more of us look to lift our spirits; brighten up the hubs...

18 Jun 2021

Biophilic design colours and textures

By Staff Writer

Biophilic design has experienced a resurgence in popularity driven largely by the upswing in time-spent-at-home. The design of living areas is focused on creating healthy spaces for people to gather, in a post-pandemic imagining of what our public and private spaces could be. To this end, the earthbound design draws on the colours and textures...

21 Apr 2021

Paragon Interface creates a new way of work for Deloitte at The Ridge

By Staff Writer

Following on from its successful completion of Deloitte’s new Africa headquarters at Waterfall City in Midrand, Paragon Interface has just completed a new workplace for the professional services firm at The Ridge at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. This was a high-profile project for the interior architecture company Paragon Interface, part of the Paragon...

24 Mar 2021

Smart cities promote best practice in urban sustainability

By Staff Writer

A ‘smart city’ is much more than a city that is digitally enabled and brimming with technology. It is a city that leverages innovation to achieve its desired outcomes – and here innovation does not necessarily mean only technology. This is the view of Carshif Talip, Expertise Leader, Urban Planning and Land Infrastructure at Zutari....

16 Feb 2021

Unlimited design freedom to express your architectural style on the façade.

By Staff Writer

ALUCOBOND ® now allows a new freedom of design that lets inspiration come true on the building envelope. Design your individual decor and we will realize your concept with ALUCOBOND ® design on the building. There is the possibility to choose designs from our existing decor collection to achieve remarkable effects. 3D effect composite material...

02 Feb 2021

Building planks general design criteria

By Staff Writer

Nutec Building Plank provides an out of the ordinary solution for external and internal cladding. Usually installed in a ship lapped pattern, it is available in a plain and textured finish that gives the realistic look and feel of timber. Application possibilities range from facades for upmarket complexes to the external skin of timber-framed dwellings. Nutec...

07 Jan 2021

Körber announces the winners of its first MBR Design Challenge 2020 in India

By Staff Writer

Software experts of Körber’s Business Area Pharma have announced the winners of their first MBR Design Challenge, run by the team in India. The challenge was launched in August 2020 and has received massive attention from pharma manufacturers and MES solution providers in India with more than 100 entries in total. Facilitating understanding of Werum...

11 Dec 2020

Gateway's fantastical Sweetopia is a visual treat these holidays

By Staff Writer

Escape to the candy-themed picture-perfect fantasy world we call Sweetopia at Gateway Theatre of Shopping this festive season. It’s jet-fuel for your imagination when you cross the threshold into the magical world of Sweetopia. Keep your eyes wide open as childhood dreams come to life in this indulgent visual feast. Sweetopia is a playful place for adults, parents, children,...