Architectural Forum of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

Architectural Forum of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay The forum was established in 2009 to meet the need to discuss current subjects of concern relating to the architecture and urban design happening in our areas.

The Architectural Forum of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay (AFKP) is a representative group mostly of local architects, technologists or anyone interested or affiliated with the development of our urban edge and rural surrounds. We meet over coffee for an hour every month to discuss amongst a range of others, new and future legislation and of course the promotion of professional development. We have be

en recognised by the Knysna Municipality’s town planning department through our role as advisors and have subsequently been appointed to serve on the aesthetics committee on a rotational basis. The forum is a valuable resource of knowledge to assist the Municipal committee in making important decisions regarding heritage, aesthetics and urban design. As we all know, the arts is not an exact science and critical analysis is essential in adjudication. We therefore see our role as consultants as essential and could become more valuable with our voices becoming known. We therefore invite other institutes, associations; members of our allied professions and anyone who wishes to address us or has an interest in the built environment to join this stimulating environment, something which can be lacking in smaller urban centers such as ours.

03/11/2025

Identification of Work for the Architectural Profession and the Competence Requirements

23/05/2021

NOTA DE PESAR: Obrigado, Paulo

O Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil lamenta profundamente informar o falecimento do Arquiteto Paulo Archias Mendes da Rocha ocorrido na data de hoje.

Paulo Mendes contribuiu profundamente para a formação da cultura arquitetônica e urbanística brasileira e mundial. Foi presidente nas gestões de 1972-73 e 1986-87 do Departamento de São Paulo, de onde era sócio desde 1955. Nascido em Vitória, em 25 de outubro de 1928, formou-se arquiteto e urbanista pela Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie de São Paulo, em 1954.

Entre outras honrarias, Paulo Mendes da Rocha recebeu o Prêmio Mies van der Rohe de Arquitetura Latino-americana, em 2000; o Prêmio Pritzker, o mais importante da arquitetura mundial, em 2006; o prêmio Leão de Ouro, da Bienal de Veneza, Itália, na categoria arquitetura, pelo conjunto da obra; o prêmio Arquiteto das Américas, em 2008, outorgado pela Federación Panamericana de Asociaciones de Arquitectos no 23 congresso panamericano de arquitetos em Tegucigalpa; o Prêmio Imperial do Japão, um dos mais prestigiosos do mundo, cuja premiação aconteceu em Tóquio, entregue pelo príncipe Hitachi, em 2016; e a Medalha de Ouro Real de 2017 do Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Neste ano, foi premiado com a medalha de ouro da União Internacional de Arquitetos (UIA), a quem será feita uma homenagem oficial durante a ocasião do Congresso Mundial de Arquitetos (UIA2021RIO), a realizar-se em julho deste ano. O arquiteto é autor de obras marcantes na paisagem e na cultura brasileira.

O IAB se solidariza com familiares, amigos e colegas e agradece imensamente por toda sua história, contribuições e legado: obrigado, Paulo.

São Paulo, 23 de maio de 2021

24/11/2020

NOTICE: SEASONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS - LAND USE & BUILDING PLAN APPLICATIONS

Land Use Applications:
Please take note that there will be no publication and delivery of notifications for land use applications between 14 December 2020 and 1 January 2021.

Building Plan Applications:
Please take note that the system for submission of building plans will be closed for the period from 14 December 2020 up until 1 January 2021.

The above arrangements are made to accommodate the summer holiday period, as residents and other commenting stakeholders may be out-of-town or unavailable during this period.

Your understanding is highly appreciated.



Levael Davis Cathy Weideman DA Councillor - Ward 2 Sedgefield, Knysna Hilton Stroebel Knysna Executive Mayor Cllr Elrick van Aswegen Thando Tshambo Matika Sharon Sabbagh DA Councillor Ward 9 Knysna Peter Bester DA Councillor Ward 10 Knysna Lorraine Opperman Ndoda Aubrey Georlene Wolmarans Michelle Wasserman T**i Gambu Councillor Welcome Salaze Knysna 97.0 FM & MC 90.3 FM Plettenberg Bay Sedgefield Ratepayers & Residents Association Visit Knysna The Greater Knysna Business Chamber

18/06/2020

The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) has appointed GIBB Pty Ltd (GIBB) to develop a waste minimization strategy for the district municipality and the seven local municipalities in the district namely:

Bitou Local Municipality
George Local Municipality
Kannaland Local Municipality
Knysna Local Municipality
Hessequa Local Municipality
Mossel Bay Local Municipality
Oudtshoorn Local Municipality

The aim of the waste minimization strategy is to identify mechanisms which can be used to minimize waste generation, increase waste recycling or treatment (including composting) and reduce waste disposal at landfill.

GIBB are engaging with local residents, business and industry, companies involved in waste management, non-governmental organizations, and environmental organisations to gather data and understand recycling and waste minimisation challenges as well as opportunities to increase waste minimization, recycling and diversion from landfill.

BUSINESS / INDUSTRY SURVEY

https://surveys.gibb.co.za/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=338239&lang=en

The business/ industry survey consists of 8 sections and the majority of questions are multiple choice or require a short answer. The survey should take no longer than 10 – 15 minutes to complete.

PUBLIC SURVEY

https://surveys.gibb.co.za/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=39065&lang=en

The public survey consists of 5 sections and the majority of questions are multiple choice or require a short answer. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

http://www.gardenroute.gov.za/2020/06/12/garden-route-dm-waste-recycling-and-minimisation-survey-participation/



17/06/2020

I am interested to find out if any consultants out there (on behalf of their client - home owner) have reported any home builder to the NHBRC for alleged misconduct in terms of the NHBRC Regulations and the Housing Consumers Protection Act and how that fanned out. Please in box me at [email protected] with any information that may be helpful. I can also call you back if you prefer to discuss this on the phone.

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05/05/2020

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The Greater Knysna Business Chamber
07/11/2019

The Greater Knysna Business Chamber

THANK YOU Youngman Roofing and Insulation & SAFAL Steel for hosting this CPD.
31/10/2019

THANK YOU Youngman Roofing and Insulation & SAFAL Steel for hosting this CPD.

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