This vibrant transformation of a design college in South Africa celebrates modern communal learning and creativity. The renovation places the central courtyard at the heart of the campus, showcasing bold design elements and innovative use of space. Suspended orange cubes hover as striking visual features, housing collaborative areas and classrooms, while expansive glass walls invite natural light to flood the interior.
The reimagined courtyard doubles as a social hub with tiered seating, green turf accents, and striking vertical lighting fixtures that create a sense of openness and connection. The industrial steel framework blends seamlessly with bright, contemporary finishes, reflecting the dynamism of design education. This project embodies the fusion of functionality and inspiration, offering students a vibrant environment to learn, collaborate, and thrive.
Project Details
Type: Commercial – Educational
Client: Inscape college.
Collaborators: MILarchi Architects.
Size: 5500m²
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Status: Completed
Partners-in-charge: David Grey, Matthew Millar.
Project manager: David Grey
Project Leader: David Grey
Team: Matthew Millar, David Grey, Simeon Jamison.
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