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Corobrik sponsors masterclass which demonstrates a vision of an accessible, safe and thriving city
COROBRIK CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Corobrik employees undergo a training programme to improve customer experience
Renée Minnaar from the University of Pretoria wins the 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards
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Margeaux Adams puts her name on the architectural map
Sustainability in building design has won Renée Minnaar of the University of Pretoria a place at 31st Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
Corobrik’s Graphite pavers add to the modern Menlyn Learning Hub
Innovation and an appreciation of South Africa’s cultural diversity stand out in The University of the Free State, Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
Corobrik’s clay face brick chosen for superior thermal efficiency
Sustainable building is the focus at 31st Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
Corobrik’s latest product range at the KZN Construction Expo 2018
Sustainable construction is integral to superior design at 31st Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
Double curving face brick wall in newly-constructed Constantia school hall is a first for South Africa
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COROBRIK SPONSOR THEIR 31st ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Award winning young architects pave the way to the future
31st Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Award steps into the future
Corobrik’s face bricks add complexity and appeal to captivating Pretoria home
The Devland Social Housing Development used durable clay face bricks manufactured by Corobrik
Corobrik donates face bricks for construction of school kitchen
Corobrik opens modern Nelspruit Centre
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COROBRIK ADDS VALUE TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET
Striking red Corobrik face brick creates inspired design in new Century City development
Corobrik’s bricklayer training programme empowers youth
Facebrick makes for healthy living at the University of Zululand
Corobrik chairman, Peter du Trevou, joined performers at 2017 BHCA 1820s amateur orchestra.
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Corobrik wins ‘Large Manufacturing’ category at KZN Top Business Awards
SANparks employees upskilled with paving training
Corobrik’s face brick meets sustainable needs of modern development
Corobrik products enhance Nelspruit’s Riverside Office Park development
Inspirational learning centre constructed using Corobrik’s face brick.
Corobrik welcomes new deputy managing director as part of growth plan
Urban greenery initiative takes top prize in Corobrik’s Most Innovative Final Year Landscape Architecture Award
Swellendam community upskilled through Corobrik bricklaying programme
Clay brick construction – supporting the green building imperative
Brick supplier Corobrik win Diamond Arrow Award
Jean-Pierre Desvaux De Marigny from the University of KwaZulu-Natal wins the 30th Corobrik Architectural Awards
Corobrik face brick creates inspirational 01 on Mutual inner city building
Katherine Dewar’s focus on innovation and an appreciation of South Africa’s cultural diversity has won her a place in the 30th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
BRUTALLY BRILLIANT!
Innovation blends with sustainability, social awareness and technical excellence in 30th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
Learnership programme enriches the life of disabled people
Corobrik contributes to Inner City rejuvenation
Corobrik face brick creates homely Centurion retirement village
Creative use of Corobrik’s product enhances Vredenburg high school
Darren Sampson’s innovation and technical skill resulted in his award at the University of Johannesburg regional event
Corobrik face bricks combine to create attractive housing development
A heritage portal created on the ruins of Westfort, a fort originally protecting the west of Pretoria, wins the University of Pretoria regional Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year award.
Lana Bramley wins the University of the Free State regional Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
A community food production facility in Alexandra wins the Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Regional Award.
Corobrik’s face brick creates neat, uncomplicated look for 01 on Lunar development
Mario van Wyk to represent Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University at the 30th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year event
Corobrik’s face bricks and pavers enhance the green aspects of Menlyn Maine Central Square
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Ethekwini Municipality and Corobrik host a graduation ceremony
Corobrik’s quality product used for Pietermaritzburg social housing project
Corobrik helps cycling team.
Ubuntu Community Chest and Corobrik have a twenty-year relationship.
Corobrik train landscape technology students.
Face bricks laid upright represent the members of the Affies choir at the new music centre.
Exceptional architectural design recognised by the SA Institute for Architecture.
“What do you want, brick?” ….this is a question which has gained legendary status within architectural circles
Corobrik help people obtain bricklaying skills.
The youth in KwaZulu-Natal enjoy educational facilities at the new Majuba FET college in Dundee.
Corobrik receive commendation for support to architects
Corobrik 3D Visualiser to assist architects and specifiers
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The new Royal School Alberton defined by brick
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Vedhant Maharaj from The University of the Witwatersrand became the 29th architectural student to take first prize at the Corobrik Architectural Awards in Johannesburg last night.
Firelight satin facebricks enhance iconic Tshwane building.
Corobrik train landscape students in the process of hard landscaping.
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Robotics installed at the Corobrik Lawley factory will allow flexibility in production as it can run out of Eskom peak tariff hours.
Architectural student proposes Delft in the Western Cape the site for FET college to reinforce town high street and facility diversity.
Firelight satin facebricks enhance iconic Tshwane building.
A board game that shows just how various measures that fall within “tactical urbanism” can address spatial inequality
A biological water treatment and research facility is proposed to revitalise decay.
A new use for the Johannesburg Observatory site.
An environmental research facility in KwaZulu-Natal to address threatened natural resources
An environmental research facility for the Karoo’s fossil heritage.
Freedom of expression is Nilene van Niekerk’s passion.
A reforestation and timber mill project to rejuvenate the Nasrec Precinct.
A water purification infrastructure for the hazardously polluted River Ganga in India
A thesis that addresses social, economic and environmental issues that exist within the industrial landscape.
Investments in social infrastructure are key to positive prospects
Top architectural students to compete for prestigious award.
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The movers and shakers of the architectural world in South Africa gathered at Shine Studios in Braamfontein on 2nd September to witness the presentation of the 2015/2016 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit for Excellence in Architecture to the cream of the profession.
The seven best designs and a book earned Awards of Excellence – the highest accolade to be given to an architectural project in South Africa since the inception of the programme in 1990.
A further seven projects received Awards of Merit, which were first instituted in 1999 to recognize good design or a substantial achievement in the industry. In addition, 16 commendations were awarded for remarkable design.
According to Kevin Bingham, awards convenor and SAIA Vice President, the large number of awards and commendations this year bore testimony to the high quality of the entries.
“We have honoured 31 projects because the standard of design warranted it and because this year we had so many entries to choose from – a record 66 which is the most received in the 26-year lifespan of the awards. South Africa may be geographically remote from many of the world’s major cities but architectural design in this country can hold its own with the best internationally.”
The eight winners of the Awards of Excellence were House La Lucia, Durban submitted by designworkshop : sa; the Military Health Base Depot in Tshwane designed by Jeremie Malan Architects; New residence in Waterkloof, Tshwane entered by Slee & Co Architects; residence at 79 brommersvlei Road, Cape Town put forward by Metropolis; 17 Glen Avenue, Cape Town designed by Seali Mahoney; Krynauw Nel Associates’ design of the ‘Malapa’ Fossil Cave & Visitors Centre at the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng; Number 1 Silo: Alan Gray headquarters at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town submitted by Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects in association with Rick Brown Associates; and a book, Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens, submitted by Fisher & Clarke.
This year’s judging panel was headed by Bingham, who is also a director of FGG Architects in Durban; and included sponsor representative Musa Shangase, who is commercial director of Corobrik; Mokena Makeka, who is founder and principal architect at Makeka Design Lab in Cape Town; Prof Paul Kotze, who is professor of Wits University’s School of Architecture and Planning; and eminent layperson Sumien Brink, who is editor of VISI magazine in Johannesburg.
“This is a star-studded event where we recognise South Africa’s foremost architects,” said Obert Chakarisa, CEO of SAIA. “The architectural profession has reason to celebrate when we see designs being produced of the calibre of the entries we have received this year, many of which easily merit the description world-class.”
“The awards give us a snapshot of the status of architecture in the country and it would be remiss of us not to mention that we would have welcomed more entries that tackled the current widespread social issues associated with affordable housing and the redevelopment of inner cities. It was, however, encouraging to note that a large number met the sustainable design imperative.”
Musa Shangase of Corobrik said that the developing rainbow nation that was South Africa presented unique challenges for the architectural profession which in turn offered opportunities for thinking out of the box and for innovative and unconventional solutions.
“Limited budgets, which often apply to public buildings that need to meet a variety of needs, can act as a catalyst for great design which is fit for purpose and complimentary to the landscape,” he said.
“The inspired use of building materials is also becoming a feature of modern South African architecture and, as the leading suppliers of clay brick in this country for the past 112 years, we are delighted to be a part of this pattern.”
“Our longstanding support of SAIA is a mark of our respect for the architectural profession in this country and we have every expectation that our paths will continue to be linked for many years to come.”
The keynote address at the awards dinner was given by Mr Mziwonke Dlabantu, Director General of the national Department of Public Works.
The Corobrik-SAIA Awards are presented on a two year cycle and are open to SAIA members from all of its regions nationwide who are invited to submit entries for their best work of any kind. Regional awards are presented in the first year of the cycle and national awards in the second year.
THE AWARDED PROJECTS - 2015/16 COROBRIK-SAIA AWARDS
Awards of Excellence (see Snapshots below)
1. House La Lucia, Durban: designworkshop : sa
2. Military Health Base Depot for SAMHS: Jeremie Malan Architects CC
3. New residence in Waterkloof, Pretoria: Slee & Co. Architects
4. Residence at 79 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town: Metropolis
5. 17 Glen Avenue Higgovale, Cape Town: studioMAS Architecture and Urban Design
6. ‘Malapa’ Fossil Cave & Visitors Platform: Krynauw Nel Associates (PTY) LTD
7. Number 1 Silo: Alan Gray Headquarters, Cape Town: Van der Merwe - Miszewski Architects, in association with Rick Brown Associates
8. Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens : Karel A Bakker, Roger C Fisher and Nicholas J Clarke
Awards of Merit
1. House La Lucia, Durban: designworkshop : sa
2. Military Health Base Depot for SAMHS: Jeremie Malan Architects CC
3. New Residence Waterkloof, Pretoria: Slee & Co. Architects
4. 79 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town: Metropolis
5. 17 Glen Avenue Higgovale, Cape Town: studioMAS Architecture and Urban Design
6. Malapa Fossil Cave & Visitors Platform: Krynauw Nel Associates (PTY) LTD
7. Number 1 Silo: Alan Gray Headquarters, Cape Town: Van der Merwe - Miszewski Architects, in association with Rick Brown Associates
8. Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens : Karel A Bakker, Roger C Fisher and Nicholas J Clarke
9. House Scribante : Jason Erlank Architects
10. Tree Canopy Walkway, Kirstenbosch : Mark Thomas Architects
11. Heideveld Primary School, Athlone: Meyer & Associates, Architects and Urban Designers
12. Sinkhuis, Stellenbosch: Slee & Co. Architects
13. The Last Glass House : Thomashoff + Partner Architects
14. Architectural Guide SA: Roger C Fisher and Nicholas J Clarke
15. Watershed, Wolff Architects
Commendations
1. Liv Village, Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal: designworkshop : sa
2. Wits Rural Facility Training and Research Centre : Kate Otten Architects
3. New Coffeeshop and Showroom in Midrand for Foghound Interactive Coffee : Earthworld Architects CC
4. House Du Plessis: Earthworld Architects CC
5.House De Villiers Konsep Architects
6. Moruleng Cultural Precinct Tshwane: office 24-7
7. House Jonker : Thomas Gouws Architects + Interiors
8.Light House : W Design Architecture Studio
9. House Roodt Roodt Architects
10. Hermanus Community Day Care Centre : Gallagher Lourens Architects
11. Oude Werf Hotel : Revel Fox & Partners CC
12. House Nicholas : Noero Architects in association with Lemon Pebble Architects
13. BMW (South Africa) Head Office: Boogertman +Partners Architects
14. Outreach Foundation Community Centre : Local Studio
15. Steyn City Clubhouse : Boogertman + Partners Architects
16. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Architect