Computer hand in nearing.

The process is slow but worth the effort. While exams are around the corner time is of the essence, but I feel that time just needs to pause, not for working, but for me to catch up on some sleep.

5 Stars for Windhoek

The much anticipated Hilton Windhoek Hotel.

Namibia's first 5 star hotel opened its doors today (27-05-2011) after  three years of planning and preparation. What makes the building remarkable in the sense of architecture is that the building is built right in the heart of the city, with the Supreme Court of Namibia on the one side and Independence Avenue on the other. The building was also designed with sustainability in mind.

Inspiration with a quote

The portfolio exam is nearing and time is running out. If only time could stand still for a day so that I can fix all my projects. To top it of I have designer's block.

"Design is easy. All you do is stare at the screen until drops of blood form on your forehead." - Marty Neumeier

Quote of the day

Good design goes to heaven; bad design goes everywhere.

-Mieke Gerritzen

Urban Design Project

 What is the comparisson between the Boardwalk Entertainment Complex and the NMMU South Campus. The basic comparisson is that most people would attend tthe Boardwalk due to its friendly nature and its international response the architype from all around the world. Whereas the NMMU Campus is cold and alien looking even though it follows the principles of a post- modern building.

Sketches for Ceaserstone.

Although my timing of this specific post is late, I still feel that I need to share it.

Marriage of art and science.

The Rasin Building in Prague, also known as the dancing house by Frank Gehry, is intuitively designed with a rational mind of the context and materials.