ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1028270/9-on-nares-apartment-building-two-five-five-architects Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Valeria Silva https://www.archdaily.com/1028270/9-on-nares-apartment-building-two-five-five-architects Observatory, often referred to as "Obs," is a vibrant and eclectic suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. Located just east of the city center, it is known for its bohemian atmosphere, diverse community, and artistic culture. The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with Victorian-era architecture adding to its charm. Observatory is home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops, making it a popular spot for students, artists, and young professionals. It's also known for the Groote Schuur Hospital and its proximity to the University of Cape Town.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1028273/house-steynberg-twofivefive-architects Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Valeria Silva https://www.archdaily.com/1028273/house-steynberg-twofivefive-architects Tucked away in the heart of Waterfall Estate, House Steynberg sits gracefully along the banks of the Jukskei River. The primary objective of this design was to create a home for the client—a sanctuary where they could find solace and forge beautiful memories with their loved ones. The overarching concept for this project was to seamlessly integrate the distinctive characteristics of the estate while achieving a contemporary aesthetic.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1028189/kalm-residence-two-five-five-architects Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Pilar Caballero https://www.archdaily.com/1028189/kalm-residence-two-five-five-architects Two homes, one property, and a shared way of living—Kalm Residence, located in Linden, Randburg, is a thoughtful take on co-housing, where two families come together to build a sustainable lifestyle. What started as a vision has grown into a home filled with shared experiences and challenges.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/963098/uxolo-two-five-five-architects Fri, 12 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000 Hana Abdel https://www.archdaily.com/963098/uxolo-two-five-five-architects Uxolo Apartments is the first completed micro-unit residential development located in the Cape Town CBD. The project consists of 35 residential units ranging between 24m² micro-studio units and 40m² loft units, as well as a lobby and retail area on the Ground Floor on a stand of only 195.5m².

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/976081/agora-apartments-two-five-five-architects Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000 Hana Abdel https://www.archdaily.com/976081/agora-apartments-two-five-five-architects 202 Lower Main Road is in the heart of the complex socio-economic suburb of Observatory, Cape Town. This suburb, steeped in history and cultural diversity, demands high levels of community involvement and public participation in the design process. The surrounding context existed of predominantly one and two-story structures at the time of planning the development. The context has changed drastically over the past three years, and this played a vital role in the planning of the scheme.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/960965/university-of-pretoria-akanyang-two-five-five-architects Mon, 03 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000 Andreas Luco https://www.archdaily.com/960965/university-of-pretoria-akanyang-two-five-five-architects At its heart, Akanyang is a social learning environment where students can gather to learn in new and interactive ways. Located on the Hatfield Campus of the University of Pretoria, Akanyang provides a safe space for students. The building emphasises the Universities contemporary approach to education. Akanyang solves the need of the university’s growing demand for socially interactive learning environments, by providing educational and leisure spaces for the students.

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