UrbanWorks Architecture and Urbanism

UrbanWorks Architecture and Urbanism An inter-disciplinary design studio rooted in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Engaging critically with the stubborn yet inspiring reality of South African cities through four key pillars of Urbanism, Architecture, Research & Teaching and Interventions.

09/03/2021
Flame of Democracy at Constitution HillYear: 2010Collab: The Library, The Trinity SessionThe 16th of December 2011 marke...
09/03/2021

Flame of Democracy at Constitution Hill
Year: 2010
Collab: The Library, The Trinity Session

The 16th of December 2011 marked the 15th anniversary of the signing of South Africa’s new constitution. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, a Flame of Democracy was implemented. The installation is housed at the threshold of the historic Awaiting Trial Tower along its east-west axis to the Constitutional Court entrance – this siting directly references the South African journey toward democracy. Comprising of an eternal flame and column of light - visible throughout the city - their symbolism stands in stark contrast to the doorway of the towers through which prisoners once passed.

9 years of research, 10 sites, 2 years of production, ±300 drawings,  and finally its here - Township Economy: People, S...
31/07/2020

9 years of research, 10 sites, 2 years of production, ±300 drawings, and finally its here - Township Economy: People, Spaces and Practices. This book is co-authored with Dr Andrew Charman and Dr Leif Peterson of Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation and holds together our deep curiosity into South Africa’s most tumultuous, divisive and hopeful of territories. The book reveals with rigorous scientific methods the extra-ordinary urbanity of high streets, shebeens, survivalist business, micro-investments, land appropriation and how these infrastructures are made by an equally complex social life. Special thank you to all our friends, colleagues and collaborators in making this important piece of work come to life at a most crucial junction in the life of cities. @ Johannesburg

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