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Browsing Architecture by Title
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Olivier, Bert
(Art Historical Work Group of South Africa, 2002)
This article examines the impact that the recent terrorist attacks in the United States have had on the status of images in contemporary culture. First, the event is related to what may be called the "terrible sublime". ...
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Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968)
(2009-03-27)
Front elevation of the Cape Dutch house at 14 Keerom Street in Cape Town. It is in a simple Neo-Classical style, with cornice and sash windows. All decoration is concentrated on the front door and fanlight. Drawing by prof. ...
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Unknown
(2007-07-11)
Photograph of the house at 172 Jeppe Street in Sunnyside, Pretoria
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Barker, Arthur Adrian Johnson
(South African Institute of Architects, 2019-01)
No abstract available.
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Viljoen, Hans
(University of Pretoria, 2013)
Architecture is explored here as
a series of effects that influence the
experience of living on earth. A work
of architecture is a kind of terminal of
effects that produces certain experiences
for those who encounter ...
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Cloete, Lizelle
(University of Pretoria, 2010-02-09)
This thesis deals with the regeneration of an existing public square in Pretoria, formerly known as Strijdom Square. The document considers contemporary anthropological and urban design theory of good public spaces and ...
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Vosloo, Christo
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Many South African architects’ firms are finding it difficult to prosper in the changing economic
and business environment. While all the contributing factors are not obvious, it is suggested
that the lack of entrepreneurship ...
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Departement Publieke Werken; Publieke Werke Dept.; Wierda, Sytze Wopkes, 1839-1911
(2014-08-26)
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Provenance photograph collection
(Unknown)
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Du Toit, Philip
(University of Pretoria, 2010-02-10)
This dissertation investigates the significant problem of abandoned buildings in the Pretoria Central Business District and, to a lesser extent, the lack of public exposure to art, architecture and design. For the purpose ...
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Coetzee, Justin; Pauw & Botha Architects
(2013-07-03)
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Coetzee, Justin; Pauw & Botha Architects
(2013-07-04)
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Unknown
(The Pictorial, 1910-02-24)
A newspaper article describing the design of the new buildings at Maritzburg University.
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Williams, Gavin
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
This dissertation investigates the accessibility of public architecture. The aim is to illustrate the relevance of accessibility by establishing a theoretical premise and applying it in design. The theoretical analysis ...
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Osman, Amira
(Afesis-Corplan Workshop, 2000-04-11)
The objective of this paper is to give an architect’s perspective on the various issues listed for discussion in the workshop. Housing policies, ownership options and management structures of housing organisations need to ...
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Van Reenen, Coralie Anne; Du Plessis, Chrisna
(Sage, 2022-03)
This research set out to broaden the pool of evidence regarding the acoustic conditions at schools in South Africa. A review of local and international literature, standards and design guidelines shows that the ideal ...
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Jordaan, Wian Schalk
(3SMedia, 2022)
Showcasing excellence, University of Pretoria final-year architecture student Wian Jordaan has been declared a regional winner in the 2022 Corobrik Student Architecture Awards, in addition to winning the Best Use of Clay ...
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Jordaan, Wian Schalk
(University of Pretoria, 2021)
In the inner city of Pretoria, the mobile urban dweller is confined to the sidewalk - a space of transition that promotes anonymity, indifference and transience. The mobile urban dweller has a desire for a place of refuge ...
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Nortje, Timme-Loise
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Universities are social institutions functioning as negotiating forces at the intersection of localities and people (Taylor & Luter 2013:16). The current fence surrounding the University of Pretoria, Mamelodi Campus spatially ...
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Combrinck, Carin; Nortje, Timme-Loise
(Routledge, 2021)
This article investigates the architectural manifestation required for the establishment of the university as anchor institution in South Africa. Through an historical review of campus architecture and planning, an ...