Honorable Mention – Space For…! 2021 [RE]connect When the global pandemic hit, a community of city residents found themselves confined to their old, underused, brutalist office building in the city centre. Staying indoors for their safety, they had to innovate new ways of communal living within this workspace as life beyond work persisted. Our design…
Honorable Mention – BLT Awards 2021 Curro Durbanville Sporting Facilities Year 2019 We were given the challenge of designing a multi-purpose facility for Curro Durbanville’s growing sport and cricket academy. This facility had to encompass a gym, a shop for sports apparel, a tuck-shop, physiotherapy centers, offices, washrooms, changing rooms for the sports fields, a…
Kairo Looro Primary School Located in Ziguinchor, Senegal, this region brims with potential. Introducing an educational facility elevates the area and serves the community’s core needs. Our design presents interconnected teaching spaces that resonate with users through their size, style, and materials. These diverse spaces and modern teaching methods prepare learners for today’s rapidly evolving…
Artic Hotel Year 2021 Description The design intention was to create a building that reaches out towards the sky while remaining grounded to the earth. The hotel becomes the reference point for travellers and explorers who wish to experience nature, partake in winter sports and go on forest excursions. Guests can experience the natural surroundings…
Sleeping Pods on a Cliff Year 2021 Description On the rocky slopes of the Serra de Estrela mountains, on the forest floor underneath the dense canopy of trees, lie the seedling pods Capsules of protection for those who come to the Vale de Moses Yoga Retreat to escape the rush of daily life The pods…
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial Year 2021 Description BPAS Architects participated in an international competition to design the Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial. The site chosen was Vastrapveld –South Africa’s abandoned nuclear testing site located in the most remote parts of the Great Karoo. BPAS Architects saw this as an opportunity to learn about our country’s…
Honorable Mention House In Forest 2020 – Wooden House Competition Year 2020 Forests are essential for our planet. Yet, when they get cleared, they leave behind a void that affects not just the trees but the diverse life that calls them home. However, managing forests without harming the environment or its inhabitants is possible. One…
Skyscraper Competition Year 2020 Description Established in 2006, the annual Skyscraper Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture. SAHEL OASIS – Global warming is seen as environmental and social changes caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases. Major changes to climate have already been observed, including extreme weather events. As time goes…
Le Coste Year 2023 Description Le Coste Estate seamlessly marries French-inspired elegance with contemporary functionality in its architectural design. The focus is on creating a harmonious environment that prioritises security and tranquillity while integrating advanced features. In Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs, Le Coste offers diverse estate amenities, including a distinguished main entrance gatehouse, the Le…
Rosemary Estate Year 2024 Description Rosemary Estate is a well-established gated community that offers a range of 3- to 4-bedroom single and double-storey freestanding homes. The estate comprises 22 freestanding family homes, each designed with a stylish Mediterranean exterior aesthetic. Residents can enjoy a recreational park and a dedicated play area for children. The homes…
