Affordable Housing, Housing, In Progress, Mixed Use, Percinct, Social Housing
Gauteng Central The Gauteng Central precinct is a housing-focused mixed-use development located in Midrand, midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The precinct urban philosophy embodies transit-oriented design (TOD) principles with an emphasis on walkability,...
Art Gallery, Heritage, Public, Restoration
JCAF The Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF) gallery is a reconceived idea of the traditional ‘white box’ gallery. The project entails the conversion of a turn-of-the-century electrical substation and tram shed, which serviced two tram routes: L1 between...
Commercial, Offices, Public, Sustainable Architecture, V&A Waterfront
The Ridge The design involved a close collaborative process between studioMAS and Arup. The result is a rational design in which architecture and engineering are thoroughly integrated, having been developed side by side from the earliest conceptual stage. The...
House, Private, Residential
House Protea This house, or houses, can be considered a hybrid dwelling adapting its programme to the family’s evolving needs while its facades mirror the cliff faces that dot the Cape Town skyline. Based on a U-shaped plan, one wing is inhabited by a husband and wife...
Cottage, House, Pavilion, Private, Residential
Highveld Pavilion This private guest cottage is situated in a lush smallholding along the Vaal River in Vanderbjlpark south of Johannesburg. The building functions as garden pavilions, with open entertainment areas that also provide weekend accommodation. The building...