African Design Magazine September 2015 | Page 2

AD Editor’s view Africa on the up At the inaugural Architecture + Interior Design Africa conference alongside Decorex Joburg in August, of which I was privileged to be the host, a number of talking points emerged. Joanne and Peter Valasis of Atmos Architects presented on their inner city work; Aidan Hart of InHouse Brand Architects examined three projects that he has been involved in, Yvonne O’Brien of The Private House Company spoke about her work at prestigious game lodge, Londolozi and Nico van der Meulen took us through some of his favourite work. Day two of the conference, themed Building Africa, focused on the business side of architecture and interior design. Gavin Mageni of the SABS Design Institute talked on fostering young designers, Daniel van der Merwe, architect for PPC and President of GIfA (Gauteng Institute for Architecture) chatted about the revitalization of the above two brands, Jaco Maritz of www. howwemadeitinafrica.com spoke on the African cities to watch and Henning Rasmuss of the Paragon Group gave an eye-opening, no-holds barred talk on working as an architect in Africa. Gregg Cocking Now onto this month’s issue of African Design Magazine. Africa takes centre stage, with projects from Ghana, Rwanda, Algeria, Lesotho and South Africa featured, but for further inspiration we showcase new architectural work from Korea, the USA and Columbia. Please feel free to share this issue with those with an interest in masterful design architecture. 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: +2782-870-6390 Email: [email protected] Advertising enquiries Lesley Shapiro Cell: +2782-508-7338 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