KUBE Architecture Closing Times 2012/12/17-2013/01/08

Fynbloem Packing Facility receives CSR Award for Socially Responsible Development

The FynBloem Sustainable Protea Packing facility in Riviersonderend.

The Fynbloem Protea Packing Facility by Cape Town Architects, KUBE architecture was recently awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award by the Investment Fund for Developing Countries. The CSR Award is the industry's showcase for the most powerful and successful, social responsibility and green campaigns. Christian Friis Bach, Minister for Development Coordination, explains why FynBloem walked away with this honour...

Tydstroom Freezer Facility

After recently completing the planning phase and massaging of the building to suit the budget, KUBE architecture is pleased to announce that ground has been broken at the Tydstroom site. The estimated completion date being April 2013.

How the FynBloem Packing Facility used TABS to cut Electricity costs

The Thermally Activated Building System employed at FynBloem cut down electricity costs significantly. 

Cape Town based architects KUBE recently completed a sustainable Protea packing facility in Riviersonderend. One of the methods employed towards greening the building is called TABS...

Premier Fires Showroom Update

Cape Town architects, KUBE have been appointed to re-design the Cape Town showroom for Premier Fires, (formerly Morso Fireplaces) You can see a bit of what they've been busy with here.

Kasteelberg Nature Estate

KUBE architecture is compiling the architectural guidelines and concept for a new residential estate on the slopes of the Kasteelberg Mountain Estate just above the town of  Riebeek Wes in the Western Cape. Here's a little taste of what to expect...

Roseberry Avenue Update: Latest Images

The first phase of the Roseberry Avenue alteration is practically complete so we thought this would be a good time to show you a little bit of what we've been busy with...

FynBloem Update: Practical Completion

Practical Completion has been achieved at FynBloem, a first-of-its-kind Protea Packing Facility in Riviersonderend designed by Cape Town architects KUBE. The client, a South African and Danish partnership have been exporting Proteas to the United Kingdom and Europe for a number of years under the Fynbloem brand. Previously the product was transported via airfreight but now, in an endeavour to reduce the carbon footprint and cost, our client is looking at sea freight as an alternative - an entirely new concept for this type of product, resulting in a new set of challenges.

You can read up about this project and see more images here.

The New Deluxe Coffee Works, Yard Dive Vibe and Mucky Mary's Hubcap Breakfast!

The new roaster customized by local graffiti artist, Mantis.

The New Deluxe is located just around the corner from KUBE architecture so for us this is a pretty special event. No more having to settle for second rate offerings. Kudos to Olaf Nel, who was also responsible for the Church street outlet. It looks great and while the wait has been painful, the new shop is finally open...and we've got some pic's....

KUBE architecture appointed to design Morso Showroom

The Morso fireplace installation at the Herlig Residence designed by KUBE architecture. You can see   more here.

Cape Town architects, KUBE architecture have been appointed to re-design the Cape Town premises for Danish fireplace manufacturer, Morso. The brief is aimed at the creation of a new showroom which will embody and convey the image of luxury and style with which the Morso brand has become associated.

KUBE architecture is now Competent and Registered: SANS10400XA

A first-of-its-kind FynBloem Sustainable Protea Packing Facility in Riviersonderend. You can read more about this project here. 

Cape Town based architectural practice, KUBE architecture is now capable of acting in the capacity of Competent Persons with regard to the new SANS10400XA Energy legislation. What this means is that we are able to perform Rational Designs according to the Regulation and Standards, and make use of the Deemed-to-Satisfy route for compliance...

KUBE architecture: Virginia Avenue Update (Alterations and Additions, Cape Town)

Axonometric

KUBE architecture recently made some adjustments to the Virginia avenue project. The first of many 
we'll make in our effort towards satisfying our clients' needs, while at the same time creating a humble 
yet beautiful piece of architecture in Cape Town... 

Implementation of New Energy Legislation (SANS10400XA): 14 May 2012

Like many other Cape Town architects we received this letter in the electronic mailbox the other day...What it says is that all new building work, alterations and additions included, would have to comply with these regulations which targets the amount of electricity consumed by households for heating water, temperature regulation and lighting...

Deluxe Coffee Works: The Original...and the New!

'Waterfootprint' is the new 'it' word and since it takes up to 140 litres of water to produce a single cup of coffee...you really should make it a good one! 

Carl Wessel and Judd Francis, founders of Deluxe Coffee Works, started out roasting their beans at home. From there it was an important step to the now landmark in Church street just a block up from Greenmarket Square. The most popular brew is a flat white which according to our friends at Wikipedia originates from Australia and is prepared by pouring microfoam (steamed milk from the bottom of a pitcher) over a single or double shot of espresso. It is typically served in a 150-160ml ceramic cup and apparently is not at all the same as a cappuccino which uses dry foam…

KUBE architecture featured on Alive Architecture Gallery

The guys from Alive Architecture recently featured some of our work. You can see the online exhibition here.

The Herlig Residence was completed in 2010 and is located in Oranjezicht, Cape Town.  You can see more of this project and further work on our website.

Furniture: Pedersen + Lennard on Protecting your Brand

The Field Office, 37 Barrack Street, 021 461 4599

You've probably seen great design and good quality at the Design Indaba, or featured in the pages of VISI or Elle, not to mention the countless blogs. People are raving about it. Creative Cape Town has been climbing, lying, sitting, sleeping, crying, laughing all over it in the process of acquiring their fix. It’s a brand to boast about and because we believe that you are your brand, I went to investigate. The guys met me at their coffee shop called the Field Office in the East City precinct.

Cape Argus: City architects' CTICC design a winner

This article was recently published in the Weekend Argus(Saturday Edition). It does not reflect the opinions of KUBE architecture. We thought it better to keep them to ourselves. If you've got 
something to say please do!

"Three Capetonians took top honours with their dramatic design for the new Cape Town International Convention Centre building, beating 19 design teams, comprising more than 30 local and international architects.

The building, with all its glass windows, will glow at night. The double helix inspired roof design, as well as the tower block raised up on concrete legs, are both visible in this image.

 The winning team, made up of architects Piet Bakker, Anya van der Merwe and Mokena Makeka, have been responsible for a number of landmark buildings in Cape Town, including CTICC 1. 

2012 Toffie Pop Culture Festival

The annual Toffie Pop Cultural Festival is around the corner. Featuring 70 speakers from 10 countries, the 3 day conference/festival is taking place at the Cape Town City Hall from Friday 30 March to Sunday 1 April 2012. The festival and conference focuses on elements of popular culture such as design, music, magazine publishing, art and much more. 

Lorenzo Nassimbeni: Where Art and Architecture meet.

The work of Lorenzo Nassimbeni is located where the disciplines of architecture and fine art meet.  Sometimes fun and playful, often all-grown up and austere, Lorenzo’s wall coverings, fabric, murals and art reflect the urban landscape from which he lovingly draws his inspiration. His portfolio is diverse yet consistently reflecting his signature architectural style of drawing.

Who should you be looking out for at the Design Indaba 2012?

For those who missed the roadside advertising, blogs, twats, twits, tweets and all the rest of the hubbub, here's a little heads-up! The Design Indaba is taking place at the CTICC from 29 Febr - 4 March. The Indaba which has creative cape town in a stir is comprised of two main components, the conference and the exhibition.