The Black Bull Steakhouse is a striking A-frame dining establishment set to become an architectural landmark at the new Wood Drive Lifestyle Centre just north of Sunningdale, Cape Town. Wood Drive is a contemporary convenience centre – conceived by Garden Cities developers as an attractive, pedestrian-friendly facility to service the shopping and entertainment needs of […]
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Telecommunications giant, MTN is Africa’s largest mobile network operator providing voice, data and sophisticated ICT solutions to over 300 million subscribers. Purposefully set up to offer a modern, connected life, the company’s huge corporate infrastructure – from cellphone towers to fibre, data centres to cloud-based API offerings – is centrally controlled from their state-of-the-art campus
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The Walter Sisulu University of Science and Technology was formed through the merger of the Border/Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of Transkei in July 2005, and comprises of four campuses situated in Umtata, Buffalo City (East London), Butterworth and Queenstown. Given the cultural heritage of the various campuses including traditional Xhosa villages coupled with
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The Highlands Golf Club in the Edmonton River valley boasts some of the best forest views and fairways in the region. Members not only enjoy a round of golf in the gorgeous natural surroundings for three seasons of the year, but many locals also walk the trails with their pets during the winter or enjoy
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The new Marillac Health clinic (now known as PrimeHealth Plus) in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a 27,000 square feet community-based medical facility offering integrated healthcare services including medical, dental, behavioural and dispensary solutions all under one roof. Comprising 24 medical exam rooms, 16 dental operatories and five behavioural counselling centres, as well as a drivethrough
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REVAMPING RETAIL DESIGN FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Modern malls and shopping centres are mushrooming in nearly every neighbourhood with competition for consumers’ spending at an all-time high. No longer just a place to purchase groceries, pay bills and fill prescriptions, contemporary centres must provide a balanced mix of chic convenience coupled with stylish lifestyle solutions or
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Curb appeal sets the tone before anyone steps inside your home or business. Keeping the outside of your house or commercial space looking stylish and inviting gives your guests or clients a strong first impression. Fortunately, renovating or upgrading your curb appeal can be done with a thoughtful approach and a few strategic improvements in
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In an era dominated by fast-changing Pinterest boards and algorithm-driven aesthetics, outdoor spaces are under more pressure than ever to keep up. But while trends may cycle every few seasons, decks, cladding, and structural outdoor elements are expected to perform for decades. So, the question becomes: are we designing for the next 12 months, or
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Walter Sisulu University’s new Engineering Faculty in East London stands as a bold architectural statement that merges African heritage with modern engineering transparency. Designed by Anita Cartwright of MDS Architecture, the institutional development required materials capable of delivering authentic aesthetic warmth while withstanding demanding coastal conditions. Installed during February and March 2025, the project saw
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Global construction enters 2026 at a strategic inflection point. While demand for housing, infrastructure renewal, and commercial development remains structurally sound, the operating environment has become markedly more complex, shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, evolving trade policy, supply-chain realignment, and rapid technological advancement. Industry forecasts indicate global construction output growth of approximately 2–3% annually through 2026,
