German Design Awards 2026 - Alumni Mangaliso Mtetwa recognised as a double winner!
The project received awards in the categories:
🏆 Excellent Product Design – Furniture
🏆 Excellent Product Design – Circular Design
Ubuntu Curve was also exhibited at Ambiente 2026 in Frankfurt from 6 to 10 February 2026, drawing strong interest from international buyers, manufacturers, and media.
Read more about the project: /.../furn.../ubuntu-curve
Congratulations to Mangaliso Mtetwa on this exceptional achievement.
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A glimpse of the Interior programme’s Master’s presentations from this past Monday. The students rose to the occasion and showed how we can live and make meaning.
"Their projects demonstrated how the heart ❤️ the head 🧠 and the hand 🖐️ come together in ways that strengthen individual and collective wellbeing, and along the way, a potential business model (ecosystem) too 😉"
Congratulations to each student, community of consultants, examiners and to Nonkululeko Grootboom and Janri Barker for leading an excellent programme.
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❗ Post-graduate bursary opportunity ❗
Måtthysen Studio is excited to offer four R40,000 bursaries (that's R160,000 total!) to prospective post-graduate students in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Human-Centred Design.
The Catch? (The exciting part!)
You need to be enrolled in a postgraduate program at the UP Department of Architecture (Boukunde) and be up for an internship with the Måtthysen Studio team.
📝 Ready to Apply? See the application details in the images linked to this post.
⏰ Deadline: 5th December 2025
Go get 'em! We can't wait to see your applications.
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Yesterday we enjoyed an inspiring industry engagement day to kick-off the second semester.
Thank you to our alumni @sonjapaul_ and @caitlinkellyjones working at @boogertmanandpartners for sharing your creativity, curiosity and passion for design with the @boukunde , Interior Architecture masters students.
A big thank you to Barbara Spangenberg, @cosentinosouthafrica and Steyn City for making the site visit possible.
Highlights from our annual Prize-giving event! We were proud to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of our students across all programmes.
We extend our deepest thanks to our generous prize-sponsors, event donors, and friends of @boukunde .
📸 a special thank you to our Alumni @kirstinniebuhr and @_jacquesofalltrades_ for capturing the evening so beautifully!
In these moments we are reminded how strong and supportive our community truly is.
@smartstone_gauteng@pg_bison@saintgobaingroup
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Highlights from our annual Prize-giving event last week! We were proud to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of our students across all programmes.
A special thank you to @polysalessouthafrica for generously sponsoring the 'Best Design Project in the Professional Masters Programme in Interior Architecture', for the first time this year.
Congratulations @moniquetex for being this year's recipient of the award.
We'd also like to extend our sincere thanks to all our event sponsors for making this celebration possible and for supporting the next generation of design professionals.
@smartstone_gauteng@pg_bison@saintgobaingroup
A huge thank you to our alumni @kirstinniebuhr and @_jacquesofalltrades_ for photographing the event.
Here's to nurturing innovation, acknowledging hard work, and building a strong future for the profession!
@boukunde@kirstinniebuhr
You are cordially invited to the Department of Architecture’s Annual Prize-Giving for the 2024 academic year, taking place on Monday, 12 May 2025 in the Boukunde Building.
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students with you at this special occasion.
Kindly RSVP via the link in our bio (Linktree) at your earliest convenience. If you will be joined by guest/s arriving in separate vehicles, please submit a separate RSVP for your guest/s.
Should you require any additional information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of having @robynj.wolmarans present her Masters Design project.
"The Sunnier Side” is a response to the urgent need for safe, healing spaces for women affected by gender-based violence in Sunnyside, Pretoria. Rooted in empathy, @robynj.wolmarans 2024 Master’s work explores how architecture can support recovery, dignity, and community.
You are cordially invited to the Department of Architecture’s Annual Prize-Giving for the 2024 academic year, taking place on Monday, 12 May 2025 in the Boukunde Building.
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students with you at this special occasion.
Kindly RSVP via the link in our bio at your earliest convenience. If you will be joined by guest/s arriving in separate vehicles, please submit a separate RSVP for your guest/s.
Should you require any additional information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Exploring Sustainable Value Creation at Victoria Yards 🌿🎨✨
Recently, our fieldwork took us to the inspiring @victoria_yards , a hub of creativity, sustainability, and community-driven design. As we walked through the repurposed industrial spaces, we witnessed how circular economy principles are shaping the future.
Every corner of Victoria Yards tells a story of innovation and resilience. Our interactions with spaces and tenants were a powerful reminder that sustainable design isn’t just a concept, it’s a practice that transforms spaces and lives.
Thank you @victoria_yards and tenants for welcoming us to your community and sharing your journey with us💡♻️
#Boukunde #CircularEconomy #AdaptiveReuse #SustainableDesign #VictoriaYards #Fieldwork #FutureOfDesign
🔍 Can you guess what this year’s Vertical Studio project is? 👀
Every year, all students from the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in our department come together for an exciting Vertical Studio challenge!
Teams are formed with students from each year group, creating a dynamic mix of skills, perspectives, and creativity. It’s an incredible opportunity for collaboration, innovation, and pushing design boundaries!
Drop your guesses in the comments! ⬇️💡
#VerticalStudio #DesignChallenge #Collaboration #ArchitecturalInnovation #Innovatingourtomorrow #Boukunde #universityofpretoria #academicsuccess #maketodaymatter
