Soraya RAKIEP

Soraya RAKIEP

  It is with profound sadness that we at the Cape Institute for Architecture share the passing of Julian Cooke [Professional Architect]. He passed away on Monday 24 February 2025. A private memorial service will be held by his family and close friends on Friday 14th March 2025. The Cape Institute for Architecture will be hosting …

Christopher Julian Cooke: 30.04.1940 – 24.02.2025 Read More »

The application period for the Practical Professional Examination (PPE) is now open, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!Access the SACAP approved syllabus and study material HERE 

The Howard Waterfall Retreat Competition invites architects and designers from around the world to reimagine a multi-generational family retreat that embraces the extraordinary natural and historical context of Howard Falls in Northwestern Pennsylvania, USA. This competition is a unique opportunity to create a timeless design that honors the rich heritage of the Howard Family while …

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 How to be a Principal AgentPresented by Roelf NelDate: 19 February 2025Time: 08:15 – 16:30Venue: Online Cost: CIfA Members – R1 300         Non-members – R1 700 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

The Western Cape Governments Department of Infrastructure is pleased to inform you that the Consultant Register System (CRS) is now open from 3 February 2025 until 31 March 2025. Please use the link below to access the CRS notice update on the Department of Infrastructure new website. Additionally, the PDF flyer can be downloaded here. …

Consultant Register System (CRS) is now open Read More »

Join us as we visit some of our Award Winning Architecture in the Stellenbosch region, with short talks by the project architects.   THE CALLING ACADEMY – GUSTAV ROBERTS CLARA’S BARN RESTAURANT – MARISE GROBLER SUNSET HOUSE – BETTINA WOODWARD VILLA SPIKE – ARN ERASMUS KLIPHUIS FOR CAPENSIS WINES – JOHANN SLEE BAKERY @ LA MOTTE – SERVAAS DE KOCK CIfA Architecture Tour Route …

CIfA Open Architecture Tour – 22 February 2025 Read More »

Please join us at theCape Institute for Architecture71 Hout Street, Cape Townto join with our colleagues incelebrating the life of Nicolas Baumann. Friday 7th February 2025 @ 16h30 for 17h00 RSVP HERE

A last reminder about the architecture tour to SRI LANKA in May 2025. We’ve got three spaces left. (WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE!)We’ll be staying in some beautifully designed hotels along the way and experience quite a few UNESCO World Heritage Sites! If you’re feeling a spontaneous urge to do a bit of tropical travelling in …

CIfA Newsflash 1/2025 | Sri Lanka Architecture Tour – May 2025 Read More »

IJORA POWER STATION DESIGN COMPETITION Early Bird Registration – 1 month to go! Hello Early Bird Registration for the Ijora Power Station Design Competition is approaching fast, with 1 month to go! Here’s what you get with early bird registration: Access to the full Information Pack: Including 3D models, 2D maps, reference images, and academic resources. Lower registration fee: …

NowNow – Ijora Power Station Design Competition Read More »

Dear CIfA Member Notice is hereby given that the 125th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Institute for Architecture will take place on Friday 6 December 2024 @ 16h30. You will find the DRAFT Agenda below. Please note that any member who wishes to place an item on the agenda or present a motion for tabling …

CIfA Newsflash 105/2024 – 6 November 2024 Read More »