About Designing South Africa
South Africa is a nation celebrated for its determination, diversity and democracy. This raw inspiration for the facilitation and development of vibrant, energised cities defines its strong urban culture and globally recognised identity.
Informed design thinking grows increasingly important as urban centres expand. The level of critical, pragmatic engagement by all tiers of government, corporations and individuals with society, identity, public space and transport, the built environment, the carbon footprint, health, economies and natural environments directly inform the quality of the South African urban experience.
Designing South Africa aims to incite a global conversation, inspired by South African achievements - a forum for the generation and sharing of strategic ideas and solutions, creating a better informed public while facilitating a national and international cross pollination of creative thought.
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- + Design Expertise
- + Economic Development
- + Identity
- + Public Spaces
- + Public Transport
- + Service Delivery
- + Urban South Africa
About the Project
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Siobhan Cleary discusses the impact and significance of the World Cup on South Africa
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South African Identity
The World Cup started a new conversation about what it means to be South African...
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Newtown Makarapas
Makarapas, the decorated hard-hats so idiosyncratic of South African soccer, were created en masse for the FIFA 2010 World Cup at this community development project in Newtown, Johannesburg...
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World Cup Opening Ceremony
The month long soccer celebration was kicked off with a large scale opening production that embraced the World Cup as Africa's event...
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Hotel Yeoville
Creating a platform for Yeoville's diverse community to engage with the city, their origins and each other...
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The Keiskamma Tapestry
Created by 140 Xhosa women in the Eastern Cape, the tapestry has become a national icon on permanent display in Parliament...
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Embracing the flag
Raising hopes, along with the national colours...
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