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Celebrating the legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Opinion > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

Design Indaba captured the archbishop's character in the Arch for Arch, a wooden monument next to 14 lines from the South African Constitution’s preamble. >

12 Oct 17
This Cato Manor museum is a shining example of architectural confidence and authenticity

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors

Made up of connecting nodes, the museum space can change and adapt to suit the needs of the community. >

10 Oct 17
Everything you need to know about the #ArchForArch monument

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The project celebrates peace, empathy and the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. >

4 Oct 17
UAE reveals the Mars Science project

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism / Urban & Landscape Design

The project aims to build the first inhabitable human settlement on Mars. >

4 Oct 17
Snøhetta unveil Arch for Arch project at Design Indaba 2017

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The Oslo-based architects designed the physical tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. >

27 Sep 17
Craig Dykers and Thomas Chapman discuss the Arch for Arch

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

"This project represents the power and strength of the people who overcame odds," says Dykers. >

22 Sep 17
Learn to approach design with empathy, says co-founder of Snøhetta

Talks > Architecture & Interiors / Design Thinking

"Just look at people...," says Craig Dykers. "Getting to know their faces helps you understand who you're making things for." >

22 Sep 17
Africa could be the leapfrog continent, says Sir David Adjaye

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

The way we’re designing cities is changing. Here’s some advice from a leading architect at the inaugural Design Commons. >

21 Sep 17
Low-cost homes for the Kenyan Kalobeyei refugee camp by Shigeru Ban

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism

This sustainably-produced house will soon provide shelter to some 38 000 displaced people. >

19 Sep 17
Our top picks for the 2017 Africa Architecture Awards

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

The shortlist of nominees is out and here are the projects we think could have the most impact. >

14 Sep 17
Winy Maas on the future of cities

Video Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

In case you’ve ever wondered how architecture combined with engineering and design can impact the future of cities. >

14 Sep 17
Cutting-edge graphene paint takes ecological architecture to a new level

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors / Design Thinking

This lime-based coating is quickly becoming an industry standard with its thermal & eco-friendly qualities. >

6 Sep 17
Thomas Chapman on the creation of the Arch for Arch project

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

The architect and urban designer talks about this momentous project to honor Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu. >

5 Sep 17
Furniture designer Stefan Diez on the value of designing process

Talks > Architecture & Interiors / Industrial Design

The renowned German designer does not shy away from age-old materials and techniques. >

22 Aug 17
From outmoded storage cylinder to innovative knowledge hub

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

This storehouse will be transformed into a dynamic information centre on sustainable energy for the city of Heidelberg. >

22 Aug 17
Testing the bounds of modular home design with DD16

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

This architecture prototype caters for intrepid voyagers and nomadic fishermen with utmost economy in its design. >

21 Aug 17
An affordable, open-source home

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

As part of the push toward sustainable design, Studiolada released plans for the Open Source House. >

9 Aug 17
Coline Mauroy’s Homemade project investigates ‘self-building’ in high-density environments

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors

“Architecture is not only about making a building beautiful, it’s more about thinking about a space that can provide a better way of living". >

1 Aug 17
Design duo Dokter and Misses about the importance of the aesthetic function of products they create

Talks > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Product Design

“Aesthetic fuction is more important. How we designed what you don’t see,” on their wildly popular LALA Surma drinks cabinet. >

31 Jul 17
Simone de Gale Architects

Award-winning Simone de Gale Architects explore innovation and modern forms of architecture in London and internationally. >

27 Jul 17
Curtain-like exterior gives this new building a sense of always being in motion

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Urban & Landscape Design

The Shanghai Bund Financial Center is a collaboration between Foster & Partners and Heatherwick Studio. >

20 Jul 17
New vertical residences in Eindhoven to be designed by MVRDV

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

This mosaic-like structure combines urban farming, housing and more in the Eindhoven city centre. >

17 Jul 17
Atkar

Originally a construction material supplier, Atkar has expanded to include an architectural division. >

13 Jul 17
A floating public pool designed to revive Melbourne’s Yarra River

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Urban & Landscape Design

London-based architects Studio Octopi proposed a floating pool to activate community interest around the cleanup of the Yarra River. >

13 Jul 17

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