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Ukraine’s cultural heritage

Ukraine’s cultural heritage

The brutal invasion of Ukraine is sending shudders around the world. Unfortunately, Ukraine’s cultural heritage has also been damaged and destroyed by Russian forces. This includes museums, archives, brick Byzantine churches, cathedrals, monasteries, futuristic...

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The end of an era for a Stellenbosch single-lane bridge

The end of an era for a Stellenbosch single-lane bridge

Built in 1691, Steenenbrug, alias Plankenbrug, alias the Adam Tas Bridge at Bosman’s Crossing, was the first access to Stellenbosch across the Kromme River, now known as Plankenbrug river. Earlier this year, an intergenerational group gathered on the banks of the river to say farewell to this remarkable but humble single-lane bridge.

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15 Minute City model gains ground

15 Minute City model gains ground

The 15 Minute City model is the third project to ever win the Obel Award, which is an international prize presented to architectural projects that contribute to society. The model was developed by Professor Carlos Moreno and his team.

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Poetic design in Beirut

Dezeen’s architecture project of the year is awarded to Lina Ghotmeh, who designed a 13-storey apartment building for the harbour area of Beirut, her place of birth. Stone Garden “portrays architecture's capacity to act as a healing tool and active player in building...

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Poetic design in Beirut

Dezeen’s architecture project of the year is awarded to Lina Ghotmeh, who designed a 13-storey apartment building for the harbour area of Beirut, her place of birth. Stone Garden “portrays architecture's capacity to act as a healing tool and active player in building...

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Bicycle garage is design project of the year

Bicycle garage is design project of the year

Dezeen (an online architecture, interiors and design magazine based in London) awarded the Design Project of the Year to Silo, a creative branding and design agency. Silo designed a bicycle parking garage outside The Hague Central Station, Netherlands. According to...

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Titanium white does not have a Western origin

Those who are artists themselves and appreciate art will know that titanium white is a pigment derived from titanium oxide. Until recently all believed that titanium white was discovered in a laboratory in New York. However, researchers recently discovered titanium...

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An unusual relationship with microbic organisms

With the Covid-19 pandemic still taking center stage in society, it is understandable that people can be wary of microbic organisms, while they forget about those organisms that are useful. To demonstrate this, bacteria Serratia ficaria (SH7) stepped up in society,...

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Trends in Urbanism

As an architect, Michael Eliason advocates for dense, green, bike-friendly, family-friendly cities with ample social housing and open space. He sees five influential trends in liveable and innovative cities. 1. Brownfields to eco districts European cities have been...

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Covid-19 influences on 2021 Liveability ratings

The 2021 Liveability Ratings of cities worldwide is significantly different from ratings done in previous years. This is due to the impact of the pandemic. Auckland in New Zealand had the highest ranking according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) liveability...

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Africa as Lab of the Future

Africa as Lab of the Future

In Africa one can also experiment with curricula and organizational structures more so than what is possible in Europe. She also emphasizes the importance to embrace diversity and at the same time to acknowledge individual skills and habits. However, she points out that people do not know how to do this and that “civicness” should be taught.

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Book reviews

Human Geographies of Stellenbosch: Transforming Space, Preserving Place?Editor Ronnie DonaldsonPublished by African Sun Media This book provides a combination of a well-researched as well as a local perspective on the urban geography of Stellenbosch and asks what...

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New chair for Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation

New chair for Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation

Lauren Buchanan, newly elected chair of the Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation, sees the Foundation become more widely and pro-actively involved in the broader community of Stellenbosch. Lauren has been on the Foundation's executive committee for the past three years...

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