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EVA-LAST INTRODUCES THE OPTIMISED INFINITY I-SERIES
Eva-Last has announced the release of its Optimised Infinity I-Series, an advanced version of its trusted Infinity bamboo composite decking range. The refined profile focuses on smarter material use, improved logistical efficiency and enhanced sustainability, while maintaining the structural performance and visual appeal for which the Infinity I-Series is known. In today’ s building environment, projects require more than strength. They demand responsible material use, reduced carbon impact and cost-effective logistics. The optimised I-Series profile responds directly to these needs, reducing raw material input by over 28 % while preserving the durability, longevity and performance of the Infinity range. Key improvements include 28 % material savings compared to the previous I-Series generation, 63 % more product per container, over 4.2 tonnes of raw material saved per 1,000m ² of decking and leaner logistics that reduce freight costs and transport emissions.“ This advancement reflects our commitment to continuous improvement, engineering smarter solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality or performance,” says Marc Minne, CEO and Co-founder of Eva-Last. The Optimised Infinity I-Series supports architects, builders and developers in delivering greener, smarter and more efficient decking solutions. www. eva-last. co. za
COROBRIK CELEBRATES SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHITECTURE AT THE 39TH STUDENT ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
For nearly four decades, the Corobrik Student Architecture Awards have stood as one of South Africa’ s most respected showcases for emerging architectural talent, celebrating innovation, critical thinking and socially responsive design among the country’ s top Master of Architecture students.
The Corobrik Student Architecture Awards, which recognise Master of Architecture students from the top universities across South Africa, have since 1986 helped launch the careers of many influential architects practising both locally and internationally. More than a competition, the programme provides a vital opportunity for young architects to showcase visionary ideas, engage with industry leaders and contribute meaningfully to the future of South African cities, communities and landscapes.
Speaking at the event, Corobrik CEO Dean Thompson reflected on the importance of creating platforms that celebrate and recognise emerging architectural talent in South Africa. He noted that the awards not only showcase the exceptional calibre of young architects coming out of South African universities, but also highlight the innovative thinking, creativity and socially responsive design shaping the future of the country’ s built environment. Thompson further reaffirmed Corobrik’ s commitment to continuing its support of the architectural profession by investing in and providing a platform to showcase the next generation of architectural talent in South Africa.
The Corobrik Student Architecture Awards further featured student presentations and interviews with this year’ s independent judging panel comprising Adheema Davis, Director at Aluta Architects; Warren Papier, Associate Director at KMH Architects; and Claire McCusker, Associate Architect at GAPP Architects, who collectively praised the exceptional calibre of work presented by finalists from universities across the country.
The prestigious national title and grand prize of Keanan Cantor R70,000 was awarded to Keanan Cantor from the University of the Free State for his thesis exploring displacement, memory and historical amnesia linked to the South African War concentration camps in Bloemfontein.
Due to the exceptionally close competition, the judges also awarded a Special Commendation to Enrico Deysel from Tshwane University of Technology for his thesis focused on biodiversity conservation within the Succulent Karoo biome.
The 39th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards continue to reflect Corobrik’ s commitment to supporting South Africa’ s architectural profession. www. corobrik. co. za
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