The Joburg Modernist

The Joburg Modernist A photographic exploration of Art Deco and Modernist architectural heritage in and around an evolving Johannesburg.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (2017) by Heatherwick Studio (architects). Originally a grain silo that was bui...
28/01/2020

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (2017) by Heatherwick Studio (architects). Originally a grain silo that was built in 1921 and then decommissioned in 2001.

Merensky II Library (1975), Pretoria, by Lou, Marais, Marquard and Kuhn.
21/01/2020

Merensky II Library (1975), Pretoria, by Lou, Marais, Marquard and Kuhn.

Human Sciences Building (1977), Pretoria, by Brian Sandrock.
16/01/2020

Human Sciences Building (1977), Pretoria, by Brian Sandrock.

Huis Erika (1969), Pretoria, by Brian Sandrock.
14/01/2020

Huis Erika (1969), Pretoria, by Brian Sandrock.

The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (2019), by Matthews + Associates Architects. "The pattern of the sun...
02/10/2019

The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (2019), by Matthews + Associates Architects. "The pattern of the sunscreen panels on the western side of the bridge provides a cooling solar filter for the building, is a graphic representation of the Shweshwe cloth fabric which has been a part of South African life. This blue fabric has always been a great binding element in South Africa, proving to be very popular with people from all cultures, backgrounds and walks of life – Pedi (shweshwe), Indian (printed), English and Afrikaans (sislap). The ever-changing shadow patterns on the walls and floors reminds us of how much we all have in common." - https://maaa.co.za/javett-art-centre-at-up/

Unknown building, Stone Town.
05/09/2019

Unknown building, Stone Town.

Unknown building, Zanzibar City.
05/09/2019

Unknown building, Zanzibar City.

Brise soliel, Stone Town.
30/08/2019

Brise soliel, Stone Town.

Julius Nyerere International Airport (1984), Dar es Salaam, by Paul Andreu (architect). ...
27/08/2019

Julius Nyerere International Airport (1984), Dar es Salaam, by Paul Andreu (architect).

Water tower, Yeoville.
26/12/2018

Water tower, Yeoville.

Disa Park (1960s), Cape Town. "Disa Park is one of the most notorious pieces of architecture in the Vredehoek area of Ca...
23/12/2018

Disa Park (1960s), Cape Town. "Disa Park is one of the most notorious pieces of architecture in the Vredehoek area of Cape Town, South Africa.

Built by the construction company Murray and Roberts in the 1960s, these three 17 story, cylindrical towers, called Blinkwater, Platteklip and Silverstroom, are nestled on the slopes of Table Mountain, and are almost universally proclaimed to be a blemish on the face of the majestic mountain. The three towers are popularly known to Capetonians as "The Pepper Pots" or "Toilet Rolls". The residents tend to disagree with the demolitionists; their homes have access to dozens of trails and hikes on their doorstep as well as a tennis court, squash courts, braai area and a swimming pool. The towers also provide an excellent vantage point for scenic views over the region, but dominate views of Table Mountain from below." - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disa_Park

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