I cannot believe that I have just read a thread that meandered around the need for affordable housing, why should taxpayers pay for it and how lazy people (it’s their lifestyle choice) are in affordable housing. I thought such attitudes had died out with the meteorite that took out the dinosaurs. Sadly, it prevails today….
For those who are interested, these are the links to Rod Turner (The Rodcast) interviewing Pieter Zitman. They discuss affordable housing, S106 agreements, planning and how SMEs could help in the delivery of affordable housing. Listen here https://www.podpage.com/the-rodcast-property-business-investment/ Or watch on YouTube here https://youtu.be/RZtDCmOq8Ik?si=-eMjXSIQLPx21T-R
Such an interesting evening learning about Gailhoustet’s work and the barriers she had to overcome to deliver her complex vision of affordable housing. Nichola Barrington-Leach’s six-week residency in Paris provided an in-depth analysis of Gailhoustet’s ambitious projects. It was accompanied by two very interesting presentations; Alison Crawshaw’s work to repurpose redundant carparking on…
Another amazing presentation of bursaries to post-graduate students of architecture. Following the sad loss of our inspirational lecturer, this event was combined with an exhibition of Professor Rodney Harber’s work. The exhibition at the SAIA KZN will be on until the end of April 2024. YouTube video link
It was lovely to attend (virtually) the brilliant end of year architecture student show held at the KwaZulu-Natal Institute For Architecture, Durban. And see some lovely warm sunny weather!
The housing industry needs to do more to help younger working people with their housing needs. The current system is letting them down and it is negatively effecting productivity and their life chances. This article for Red Brick, illustrates the housing affordability difficulties they face.
Rents across the UK are soaring at their fastest pace in years. New data from Rightmove reported that average rent for properties across Britain had hit new record highs, most notably in London, where the average rent now stands at £2,500 per month. The market has reached a point where rents and mortgage payments are…
It will be very interesting to see how this this highly sustainable development evolves. It is the right way to go about development and includes all the aims that we at Mix have championed including health & wellbeing, the Circular Economy and access. The brownfield site, formally an industrial estate on 7.9 hectares will aim…
It was an honour to speak at the inaugural presentation of bursaries to eight inspirational architecture students at Durban University of Technology and University of KwaZulu-Natal. I wish them and their fellow students all the best for their studies and careers ahead. A special thank you to my dear friend Ruben Reddy (President of the SAIA),…
Thank you to everyone who got my bursary funding for architecture students at the University of Kwazulu-Natal up and running. Knowing what it was like to struggle financially as a student, I wanted to ensure that people in a similar situation were given a helping hand to realise their dreams. I would like to particularly…
The new Serpentine Pavilion designed by Theaster Gates from Chicago is a tour de force, successfully drawing in a wide range of references. It is a beautiful exercise in minimalism, yet with such depth and expression. Well worth a visit.
The design will provide; > Sustainable housing> Adaptable layouts> Expansive living area> Secure private lightwell – Restricts overlooking – Allows safe cross ventilation