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South African Buildings : Architecture
Modern Architectural Developments. Contemporary Built Environment designs updates.
post updated 3 February 2026
e-architect selected key examples of contemporary South African Buildings.
This resource covers completed South African buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across South Africa. The focus is on contemporary South Africa buildings.
We have 2 pages of South Africa Building selections.
South African Architecture : news + key projects
South Africa Buildings : A-Z (this page)
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South African Architecture
Modern Architectural Designs – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:
2013:
15 Apr 2013
House Mosi, Johannesburg
Design: Nico van der Meulen Architects
photo from architect firm
Contemporary House in Johannesburg
Another luxury contemporary South African house by this architecture practice: as a result of an impeccable renovation, the house is divided into public and private spaces. To enter the private areas of the home, one must cross a bridge above a new internal water feature which breaks the public and private spaces, separating the entrance hall and study from the private home.
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2012:
9 Jun 2012
La Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Design: SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects
photo : Karl Beath
Durban Holiday House
The brief called for a relaxed family holiday beach house on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The building has been sensitively designed to gently nestle between protected milkwood trees, in an area that has strict environmental controls.
added 6 Apr 2012
South African Holiday Home, Pearl Bay, Yzerfontein
Design: SAOTA Architects
photo : SAOTA
The clients: a couple from New York building a holiday home in the Southern hemisphere for summer vacations. Aware of contemporary architectural trends, they requested a sculptured building with clean horizontal lines, large areas of glass and screens creating a space that is ‘open as well as private’.
Nettleton, Cape Town
Design: SAOTA Architects
photo : SAOTA & Adam Letch
South African House
This family home defines itself primarily by the way the principal living spaces at level two relate to the surrounding portions of site. This floor accommodates two generous living rooms, an open plan kitchen and triple volume dining room.
Mankgaile Primary School, Limpopo
Design: SAOTA Architects
photo : SAOTA
Mankgaile Primary School
Sponsored by PetroSA, this school commands the focal position in the village and replaces a very rudimentary set of dilapidated buildings. The main entrance is placed at the end of a linear spine which arranges the central public square and two open air classroom courtyards containing nine rooms on two levels.
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New Buildings in South Africa
South Africa Building Designs, alphabetical:
Charity Chair Cape Town
Design: Hofman Dujardin Architects
Cape Town image : Hofman Dujardin Architects
Charity Chair Cape Town
Circa on Jellicoe Building, Johannesburg
Design: studioMAS architects + urban designers
photo : Tristan McLaren
Circa on Jellicoe Building
Cove 3 House, Pezula, Knysna, Western Cape
Design: SAOTA Architects
photo : Micky Hoyle COURTESY OF VISI
Cove 6 House, Pezula, Knysna, Western Cape
Design: SAOTA Architects
photo from architects practice
Durban Stadium
Design: gmp Architekten
picture © Marcus Bredt, Berlin
Football training centre, Soweto
Design: RUF project
photo : Julian Abrams
Football training centre South Africa
Freedom Park Building, South Africa
Design: GAPP Architects / Urban Designers
picture from architect office
Glass House, Johannesburg
Design: Nico van der Meulen Architects
picture from architect studio
Glasshouse Johannesburg
House Wright, Durban
Design: Sw(art)
photo from architects firm
South African House
Joc Blue Hills – House
Design: Nico van der Meulen Architects
picture from architect office
Joc Blue Hills
JoziRows Johannesburg
Design: studioMAS architects + urban designers
photo : Barry Goldman
Maboneng phase 1, Johannesburg
Design: Daffonchio & Associates Architects
photo from architects firm
Arts On Main & Main Street Life Maboneng
Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre
Peter Rich Architects
picture from organisers
South African Interpretation Centre
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
gmp Architekten
picture © Marcus Bredt, Berlin
Seth Mokitini Methodist Seminary
Boogertman+Partners
photograph : Mike Schmucker
South African Methodist Seminary Building
Soccer City Stadium Building
BUE + Partners iwith Populous
image : BUE + Ptnrs / Populous
Tyhume Valley Theatre Building
Ryder Architecture
image from architect
South Africa Theatre Building, Eastern Cape
Voelklip Beach House, near Cape Town
SAOTA Architects and Antoni Associates
photo : SAOTA & Adam Letch
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South Africa Architecture – No Images
Beach House, Igoda River, East London
2007
Design Workshop
BP Africa HQ – Office Building, Cape Town
2005
KrugerRoos
Limited architecture competition winner
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
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233m high, 50 storeys
Office skyscraper
Constitutional Court of South Africa, Johannesburg
2004
omm Design Workshop and Urban Solutions
FIFA world cup 2010 soccer stadium, Johannesburg
2007
Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners
Johannesburg Art Gallery Building
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Edwin Lutyens architect
Red Location Museum of the People’s Struggle, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
2006
Architect: Noero Wolff Architects
Client: Red Location Museum of the People’s Struggle
Architecture Awards : RIBA Awards – RIBA International Awards 2006; Lubetkin Prize
More South Africa Buildings Designs online soon.
Location: South Africa.
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South Africa World Cup Stadiums
African Architecture
image from architects
Telkom Joburg Tower, Johannesburg
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Tallest structure in Africa
270m high
formerly titled the Hillbrow Tower
African Buildings : major developments + projects
Properties / photos for the South Africa Buildings Designs page welcome.