THE MACMILLAN FOUNDATION The Macmillan foundation is a registered NPC, established for training and empowerment. Qualifying students can apply for bursaries in support of the completion of their post-graduate degree in Architecture. More than that, the NPC is focused on investing time, sharing knowledge and providing a support framework, for future designers and critical thinkers! …
CIfA Newsflash 40/2020 | MacMillan Foundation Bursary Information Read More »
Dear Members We hope everyone is doing well under the circumstances. We have been approached by the CPUT Architectural Technology Third Year Team, in relation to work placements for their Third Year Students. These students are typically required to spend a minimum of 18 weeks in practice, but in lieu of the COVID situation, their …
The JBCC has published the following new documents: JBCC Small & Simple Works Contract, Edition 1.0 – May 2020 This JBCC® Small and Simple Works Contract is intended for alterations, renovations and additions to existing buildings, or new building works that are not more than three storeys in height and where no sophisticated building systems …
CIfA Newsflash 38/2020 | The JBCC Have Published Two New Contracts Read More »
Jan Corewijn 18/03/1949 – 02/08/2020 Jan Corewijn, Architect, multi-talented artist and inventive, ever-resourceful master restorer, died on Sunday 2 August 2020. Jan was born in Belgium, but his parents relocated and settled in Cape Town in the mid-1950s. His father was a highly skilled Tool & Die Maker, and a fine artist, who imparted his …
CIfA Newsflash 37/2020 | OBITUARY: Jan Corewijn 1949 – 2020 Read More »
The below information was taken from the website of the City of Cape Town and can be accessed here: http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment/draft-revised-parking-policy About the policy The City approved its first Parking Policy in 2014. The policy addresses all aspects of the public and private provision, management, regulation, enforcement and pricing of parking. The Policy needed revision in …
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The Department of Transport and Public Works established the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme in 2006. It partnered with higher education institutions (HEI), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the relevant professional bodies to develop professionals in engineering and the built environment fields by offering bursaries to study towards a degree or higher diploma in the following disciplines: Property …
CIfA Newsflash 35/2020 | DTPW Graduate Bursary and Internship Opportunity Read More »
Four volunteers from The Cape Institute for Architecture visited Wupperthal during the last week-end. They interviewed the owners and checked draft assessments and drawings for a further 23 houses. The houses represent a list sent to CIfA as those which might be able to proceed immediately with rebuilding. The draft drawings and assessments will now …
Members are reminded that the Exhibition will be closing on Monday 31 August 2020. There are still some drawings/prints for sale. Feel free to contact the CIfA to find out what is still available and show your support for this worthy initiative. Attached below is the exhibition catalogue for easy reference. Imizamo Yethu and Langa exhibition …