ABSTRACT: This concept proposal concentrates on the neglected and under-used space of a former exciting, synergistic and community-operated place viz. The North End Lake in Gqeberha, Eastern… Read more “Bio-Dye Centre”
Author: wimretief
Small House Design
BRIEF & OBJECTIVES: The design of a three (3) bedroom house. The Cartmans is a young family (the husband, wife, daughter and son) that recently moved to… Read more “Small House Design”
The Valley Mixed-Use Hub
BRIEF & OBJECTIVES: Design a mixed-use development that realizes the full potential of the site, but also contributes to the consolidation and enrichment of the urban or… Read more “The Valley Mixed-Use Hub”
Antique Emporium
BRIEF & OBJECTIVES: We are required to design a new building that acts as host for the principle tenant of a major Antique Dealer’s collection and business.… Read more “Antique Emporium”
Crossways Primary School
BRIEF & OBJECTIVES: The design of a rural primary school situated in the new rural farm village of Crossways — currently under development and being the initiative… Read more “Crossways Primary School”
The Urban Amp[hitheatre]
INTRODUCTION: Every year PG Bison™ has a nation-wide competition regarding some sort of architectural challenge. In 2018, the competition was all about the Old Coke House within… Read more “The Urban Amp[hitheatre]”
An Appleyard a Day . . .
Donald Appleyard (born July 26, 1928 – England) was an urban designer and theorist, teaching at the University of California, Berkeley. Appleyard first studied architecture, and later… Read more “An Appleyard a Day . . .”
All in 3.5 Years
I’ve tried to remove myself from my blog posts as I, personally, don’t see any benefit for any reader of any kind to read anything about me. … Read more “All in 3.5 Years”
9 Things Top Architecture Students Do
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time; I figured that I need enough experience and befriend enough people to know what I’m talking… Read more “9 Things Top Architecture Students Do”
UNCANNY – A Little Rant
This blog is a bit of an odd one – you’ll see soon enough. This is also me ranting, so take it with a pinch of salt.… Read more “UNCANNY – A Little Rant”