African Design Magazine October 2015 | Page 2

AD Editor’s view World Architecture Day 2015 The International Union of Architects (UIA), representing the world’s 1.3 million architects, has announced the theme of World Architecture Day (held on October 5 this year): Architecture, Building, Climate. As the world’s national governments approach COP 21, the international climate treaty negotiations due to take place later this year, the UIA will join with national and regional architecture organisations to highlight the essential role of architecture, design and town planning in reducing associated greenhouse gas emissions. Gregg Cocking UIA members, working bodies and partners will mobilize on October 5 to promote actions and solutions that apply the enormous power of architecture and urban design in coping with global climate change, one of the greatest challenges of our time. Exciting times for design professionals. It is also an exciting time for African Design Magazine as we celebrate one year of publishing with this issue. We have continued to grow with the passing of each issue, tailoring our offering to our readers from Africa and the rest of the world and expanding our social reach globally. We thank you for joining us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google + and we look forward to engaging and sharing outstanding African architecture and design with our audience across our many platforms for a long time. #AfricanDesign AD How to get in touch with African Design Magazine Published by African Design Magazine (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 9802, Edenglen, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1613 Editorial Gregg Cocking Cell: [phone] Email: [email protected] Advertising enquiries Lesley Shapiro Cell: [phone] Email: [email protected] Cover photograph: One Airport Square by Fernando Guerra, www.ultimasreportagens.com 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. OUR PARTNERS 2 africandesignmagazine.com