Messaris Wapenaar Cole Architects
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Block A, 40 Wessel Road, Rivonia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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The arresting, wedge-shape of The Apex on Smuts – a new, Manhattan-style apartment building in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg – presented architects Messaris Wapenaar Cole Architects (MWCA) with the opportunity to design a building with real urban presence. “We felt it was important for the building to address its position at an urban scale…
Following a rational approach enabled the professional team working on the refurbishment of the East Rand Galleria to channel saved funds sensibly. The 45 000m² East Rand Galleria in Boksburg, to be rebranded East Point, is currently undergoing a R411-million reconfiguration and renovation, which includes the replacement of the entire roof and all the insulation….
Art Deco is ‘n boustyl wat meestal tydens die 1930’s ‘n groot invloed op Suid-Afrikaanse argitektuur gehad het. Maar hierdie pragtige geboue is dikwels in die ou sentrale sakegebiede van dorpe en stede geleë en is deesdae vervalle. Springs is al Suid-Afrika se Art Deco hoofstad genoem en ons het vroeër die week ‘n draai…
Architectural firm Messaris Wapenaar Partnership held a celebratory function in May to mark its 30th anniversary in business. The practice – which was established in 1982 – has grown from a micro-business operating out of a garage to a company of almost 40 people with a solid track record in residential, industrial, commercial, retail and…
The stock of art deco buildings in Springs in Ekurhuleni have become part of an impromptu tour in the area and could be pegged as a popular tourist destination. Azania Mosaka spoke to Jeffrey Cole, Architect at Messaris Wapenaar Cole Architects, who has encouraged locals to take a walk through the CBD. He talks about…
