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Origin Interactive joins World Information Architecture Day 2019 – Design Difference – MyPR.co.za

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Origin Interactive joins World Information Architecture Day 2019 – Design Difference: Johannesburg, 21 February 2019 – World Information Architecture Day began in 2012 to celebrate the anniversary of the 1998 publication of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web—also known as “The Polar Bear Book,” and the bible for UX professionals. Now in its eight year, World IA Day has grown to 59 cities around the world, including Warsaw, Tehran, Johannesburg and Buenos Aires. World … [Read more...] about Origin Interactive joins World Information Architecture Day 2019 – Design Difference – MyPR.co.za

Uitenhage News: A guide to the old buildings of the Cape : a survey of extant architecture from before c1910 in the area of Cape Town, Calvinia, Colesberg, Uitenhage

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A guide to the old buildings of the Cape : a survey of extant architecture from before c1910 in the area of Cape Town, Calvinia, Colesberg, Uitenhage: 2. A guide to the old buildings of the Cape : a survey of extant architecture from before c1910 in the area of Cape Town-Calvinia-Colesberg-Uitenhage 2. 3. A guide to the old buildings of the Cape : a ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. 40 Zinnia Drive Strelitzia: Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool The Englander Guest House is situated … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: A guide to the old buildings of the Cape : a survey of extant architecture from before c1910 in the area of Cape Town, Calvinia, Colesberg, Uitenhage

Architecture firm tees up to support PE property sector

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Architecture firm tees up to support PE property sector: FUTURE LEADERS: SVA International’s Stacy Schnablegger (far left), Clayton Johnson-Goddard (far right) and Jannie Wagenaar (back) met Nelson Mandela University construction management society members (from left) Matshidiso Nkadimeng, Marsha Goliath, Rosette Sihlangu and Loyisokazi Xanywa at the SVA International-sponsored halfway house at the Sapoa PE Golf Day on Thursday (July 20). Photo: Charmaine Rowe (Port Elizabeth) – SVA … [Read more...] about Architecture firm tees up to support PE property sector

NMU travelling exhibition moves to Bloemfontein

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After a successful first run at the Cape Institute of Architecture in Cape Town in April, a travelling exhibition showcasing the impressive work of first-year architectural students from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, is now in Bloemfontein. The unique 432-piece exhibition - which includes 288 drawings and 144 models by first-year NMMU students, in architectural composition in 2013, 2014 and 2015 – is now being hosted by the Department of Architecture at the University of the Free … [Read more...] about NMU travelling exhibition moves to Bloemfontein

Architects on the move

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NMMU first-years' work leads to Cape Town exhibition The impressive effort of first-year architecture students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – who pour hours and energy into recreating the plans and models of existing architectural masterpieces – has led to a unique travelling exhibition of their work. A total of 432 exhibition pieces – consisting of 288 drawings and 144 models from first-year students in 2013, 2014 and 2015 – will be showcased in "The architect pop up gallery" … [Read more...] about Architects on the move

New look for Nelson Mandela Bay

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's latest architecture exhibition showcases Nelson Mandela Bay in innovative and insightful ways – from a re-imagined South End, evoking memories of the old suburb prior to forced removals, to a built-up Baakens River Valley, connecting city to sea, to a brand new citywide rail system. NMMU's architecture undergraduate students spent the last three weeks working intensively on these and other projects, in collaboration with four visiting … [Read more...] about New look for Nelson Mandela Bay

A feast of Seconds for Architecture students

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The design and manufacture of a mobile fold-away trader's barrow and the design of a "service node" within the anticipated future transport industry has resulted in runners-up positions for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University architecture students in two national competitions. Ian Winfield was awarded second place and R10 000 in the Annual CaesarStone Student Designer of 2014 competition for his design of a future "service node" for personal transport energy systems, while a team of … [Read more...] about A feast of Seconds for Architecture students

Exhibition of top 5 designs for new NMMU buildings opens

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Architecture and education have long had a comfortable relationship - combining philosophy with process, art with practical design and presentation with realisation. So it comes as no surprise when the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and the Eastern Cape Institute of Architects (ECIA) come together to host an exhibition that highlights how the two interface. This week NMMU and the ECIA have collaborated to showcase the top five designs submitted for two new NMMU buildings, … [Read more...] about Exhibition of top 5 designs for new NMMU buildings opens

ECIA Architectural award for signature local visitor centre

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A signature visitor centre designed for the Hopewell Conservation Estate in Port Elizabeth has received the 2013 regional award for architecture from the Eastern Cape Institute of Architects. The building, which overlooks one of the densely vegetated valleys in the three thousand hectare Hopewell nature reserve, is by award-winning Durban architect Richard Stretton of Koop Design. It also features on the cover of "Coastal Contemporary," a publication of the Eastern Cape Institute of … [Read more...] about ECIA Architectural award for signature local visitor centre

International architectural award for NMMU

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The Urban Design Framework for Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) has won a prestigious international architectural award. The framework which is already being implemented with the completion of several new buildings, received the prestigious International Architectural Award 2013 arranged by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies for a team of top South African architects. The entry was the only one selected for an award from … [Read more...] about International architectural award for NMMU

The Three Headed City Monster

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My wife and I missed our evening walk on Tuesday. I decided rather to attend a critical evening meeting at the PE St Georges club. I usually prefer to avoid evening meetings to do important family work and to "veg out" on the couch with my dogs, but this meeting was different. It was one in a sequence of meetings that report back on the work of an exciting grouping of business leaders volunteering their time to what they call "Project NMB". Under the direction of volunteers like Kobus Gerber, … [Read more...] about The Three Headed City Monster