Urbanism 03: Renewal

Urbanism 03: Renewal

ADAPTIVE REUSE Evolution is an inescapable mechanism in the process of existence – it is the pure embodiment of adaptation and change. Colloquially referred to as ‘survival of the fittest’, man adapted to his surroundings in order to ensure survival. Architecture and...
Urbanism 02: Blight

Urbanism 02: Blight

URBAN BLIGHT Life and death are as fundamental to the existence of beings as it is to the existence of the urban fabric. Industrialization has brought with it urbanization ever since the Industrial Revolution. The growth and expansion of Johannesburg is not excluded...
Urbanism 01: Morphology

Urbanism 01: Morphology

FOREWORD In this series of articles titled Urban Morphology, Blight and Renewal. The first article, Urban Morphology explores the nature of the urban environment and how its many foundational qualities mingle to create something almost lifelike, often referred to as...
Unlocking Architecture – Architecture As Art

Unlocking Architecture – Architecture As Art

Architecture and design fields, in general, have a functional purpose as an essential property, whereas aesthetics is concerned only with form. Thus, the utilitarian nature of architecture may be too far removed from the purely aesthetic to qualify as an art form....
Unlocking Architecture – Design Thinking

Unlocking Architecture – Design Thinking

This article unveils the nuances and challenges commercial architects face in crafting spaces that resonate with end users. It explores these complexities before developing the idea of systems thinking. This robust framework clarifies the seemingly chaotic design...