Do you want an authentic Cape Town experience? Then go to the Muizenberg beachfront. It’s a great vibe! The old Kents Building situated on the Muizenberg beachfront is directly adjacent to the railway line. The building dates back to 1915, with plans showing the construction of two additional floors in 1928.The owner of the building, […]
Sustainability is about future proofing your building, big or small. On the micro scale it’s about your home or building using less resources such as electricity or water. When building consider using recycled, sustainably sourced, or eco-friendly materials. This minimises your carbon footprint and makes it more efficient for saving money in the long term. […]
Cities are our biggest and most collective effort. The result of all our great choices, debatable decisions, and mistakes, it reflects us as a community. They’re also the key to saving us from climate change. They drive our national economies, they impact our personal health, and much more. Sometimes the smallest things we can do […]
For an edge over the competition in the development industry, then high-performance building is the way to go. The idea of building performance is often used by many people. There are however few who can provide a good definition of the concept. Here we discuss what it is and the key requirements for high-performance buildings. […]
Guiding a building project from conception to completion can be daunting. At K Architects, we understand the challenges involved in this process, and we take great pride in leading our clients through this process. This post unpacks three critical elements for successful building project management, from design to completion. Designing and completing a […]
When thinking of sustainability, you easily think of go-green, eco-friendly, and environmental health. But what is sustainable architecture, and how can this help us create a functional built environment while minimising our carbon footprint? Sustainable architecture refers to a design that creates healthy living environments. They do this while minimising harmful effects on the ecosystem […]
If you are thinking about building a new custom home, there are undoubtedly a lot of questions going through your mind. Over the years, we found these to be the first questions we hear more than any other: “How much is it going to cost?” “How long will it take?” Although these are valid questions, […]
Renovating your home can be a costly, stressful experience that can range from redoing a room, to adding an extension to a house. The last thing anyone wants is to be disappointed with the final product, creating even more hassle down the road. This is why careful planning is required to ensure we are […]
There was a retired fireman, from England, residing in Barrydale. The Municipality of Swellendam had a redundant fire engine after they had obtained a new one. The fireman organised for the redundant fire engine to be delivered to Barrydale. Because he was mechanically minded, he managed to repair the hydraulic functions and it was set […]
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) provides solutions in delivering rated Green Buildings in our community. The application of these principles to rate a building is intensively technical to achieve a rating with the GBCSA. Architecture and global warming This is a fantastic start to being part of the action against global warming […]
