South African architectural practice Boogertman + Partners, together with internationally renowned Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, has been appointed for the expansion and modernisation of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) campus in Nairobi.

Designing for cognitive diversity is reshaping how organisations approach performance, wellbeing, and the future of work.

By Candice Buker, Designer, Trend Group

The conversation around workplace wellness has matured. No longer confined to surface-level perks or occasional wellbeing initiatives, it is increasingly embedded in how organisations design the spaces where work actually happens.

As climate pressures, rapid urbanisation and resource constraints reshape how cities are built, a new generation of South African architects is being challenged to think beyond aesthetics and design for real-world impact.

A major structural rehabilitation and strengthening project at the PPC Hercules Plant has been successfully completed, restoring the structural integrity and long-term performance of a critical cement storage facility while allowing the plant to remain fully operational throughout the construction period.

By Roelof van den Berg, Chief Executive Officer of Gap Infrastructure Group (GIC)

President Ramaphosa recently announced government’s ambitious target of halving South Africa’s road deaths by 2030. With more than 12 000 lives lost on our roads each year, that goal is commendable, but the challenge remains considerable. Law enforcement and education will have major roles to play, but it is equally important not to overlook the role of infrastructure itself in delivering lasting change.