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    Author: wimretief

    A New Urbanism Evaluation – Comparing South African and International

      Are Current Planning Schemes for Neighbourhoods and Cities Working or Should New Urbanism Take Charge? New Urbanism New Urbanism is first and foremost an urban design… Read more “A New Urbanism Evaluation – Comparing South African and International”

    Aug 12, 2018Aug 12, 2018 by wimretief

    Sunrise | Coffee | View

    All-nighters in Building 8 (Architecture Department of Nelson Mandela University; NMU) can be somewhat of a horrific experience for the inexperienced but, for people like us, antique… Read more “Sunrise | Coffee | View”

    Jun 1, 2018 by wimretief

    Is Education to Blame for Lack of Creativity?

    There is extraordinary evidence of human creativity.  Just the variety and range of it.  It (this creativity) has put us as humans in a place where we… Read more “Is Education to Blame for Lack of Creativity?”

    Apr 1, 2018Aug 27, 2018 by wimretief

    5 Architecture Firms to Watch Out For

    Established architecture firms are great sources of knowledge for “archipreneurs”, but nothing invigorates the industry or inspires peers as much as emerging young talent. Architecture startups exemplify… Read more “5 Architecture Firms to Watch Out For”

    Mar 18, 2018 by wimretief

    How to D a V i n c i

    Despite the extraordinary renown of the Château de Chambord (Loir-et-Cher, France) and the interest it has aroused among historians over the centuries, the identity of its architect… Read more “How to D a V i n c i”

    Mar 18, 2018Mar 18, 2018 by wimretief

    Harmony Between Catalan Modernism and Renaissance Music

    Where are these similarities you might think – open your ears to the Miserere Mei Deus and gaze at these spectacular photos of the Sagrada Família. Click… Read more “Harmony Between Catalan Modernism and Renaissance Music”

    Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018 by wimretief

    Stockholm Syndrome With Building 8

    If you’re reading this as a NMU (Nelson Mandela University) Student, then you’ll know that building 8 is the student-name for the Library on South Campus; however,… Read more “Stockholm Syndrome With Building 8”

    Mar 8, 2018 by wimretief

    9 Types of Students You Encounter During an All-Nighter

    Architectural technology, architecture and interior design students will find out, very early on in their university careers, that all-nighters are (ironically) the stuff of nightmares.  They’re a… Read more “9 Types of Students You Encounter During an All-Nighter”

    Mar 3, 2018 by wimretief

    Modern Architecture VS. Traditional Culture

    Is Modern Architecture in South Africa a deterrent to the Continuum of Traditional Culture? Upon discussing this statement, one should first establish the core definitions within –… Read more “Modern Architecture VS. Traditional Culture”

    Mar 1, 2018Mar 3, 2018 by wimretief

    6 Student Life Lessons

    I’m not an inspirational speaker.  I’ve never lost a limb on a mountainside or otherwise. And I’m certainly not here to give career advice because well, I’ve… Read more “6 Student Life Lessons”

    Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018 by wimretief

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