African Design Magazine July 2017 | Page 2

Editor’s view Youth to the fore Youth Day, previously known as Soweto Day, commemorates the sacrifices made by young people 40 years ago in the name of education. As education remains a burning issue in South Africa, listening to the voices of students is imperative – with this in mind, The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is focusing on Youth Month and will be participating in career expos to promote architecture as an exciting, viable and meaningful career choice for high school learners and in so doing, it will raise the awareness about the architectural profession. Gregg Cocking This is a fantastic initiative to inspire the next generation of young African architects, and you can read more about the subject on page 8 (or click here to be redirected). In this, our latest issue, we continue to highlight architectural and design work from the African continent, and in this issue feature projects from South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya among others. Please feel free to share the issue with colleagues and friends who may also be interested in African design. AD Published by African Design Magazine (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 9802, Edenglen, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1613 Editorial Gregg Cocking T: [phone] E: [email protected] Advertising Lesley Shapiro T: [phone] E: [email protected] Cover photograph: While precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of its contents and information, neither the editor, publisher, or its agents can accept responsibility for damages or injury which may arise therefrom. All rights reserved. © African Design Magazine. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, photocopying, electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. Download the African Design Magazine app Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, South Africa OUR PARTNERS