Team

NOMALANGA MAHLANGU ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TUTOR

Nomalanga Mahlangu is an artist and candidate architect from Kwa-Ndebele, Mpumalanga. She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Witwatersrand and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Architecture (U.J). Her master’s thesis focused on interrogating the need for permanent architecture in African cities to raise questions around cities being fixed mega structures and argue that future cities should be flexible, adaptable, and responsive. In turn, creating an urban environment structured for change. She is currently an assistant lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the Department of Architecture. She was also an undergraduate design tutor at the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria.

JABU MAKHUBU ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LEAD MXOLISI NTSHONA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TUTOR

Passionate lecturer and researcher in the department of architecture (DoA) and the graduate school of architecture (GSA) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). My research interests are in architectural pedagogy, transformation, African cities, politics of (public) space, urban resilience and sustainability. 10 years of teaching experience. Co-Supervised 24 MArch theses between 2018-2021, two of the students I co-supervised won the University’s Top Corobrick award (2018, 2021), which were chosen to represent the university in the national round. Published 4 articles in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Examined numerously at institutions in South Africa such as Wits University, University of Pretoria, University of Cape Town, Tshwane University of Technology and University of Free State. A member of the BeyHive (Beyonce fans). uMxolisi Wilbur Ntshona was born in Umlazi Township, Durban in KwaZulu Natal.I hold Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cape Town. While a student, I explored and researched the KwaZulu Cultural Heritage research of the Royal homesteads in Olundi. The outcome, in turn become a strong drive towards a pursue of the Heritage and Inheritance of African aesthetic and elegance. As a Professional Architect with 17 years of experience within the Built environment, gained and became proficient as Lead Designer, Project Architect, Project manager, Principal Agent and site/construction supervisor. Over the past 4 years I have been an assistant Lecturer, external examiner on Architecture Design and Professional Practice Module at University of Johannesburg. I gained experience in rendering design studio sessions, brief preparations, modules administration and student’s assessments. I enjoy fatherhood activities as presented by age, listening to jazz music and reading literature.

STEVEN SOTIRIOU INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN LEAD LETHABO MATHABATHE INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN TUTOR

Formally qualified, informally well-travelled, practically experienced (12 years) in project execution, curious and innovative by nature, Steven Sotiriou “lives and loves” architecture. In addition to various working undertakings as a candidate, junior and senior architect with a number of consultancies (in South Africa, Netherlands and Greece), Steven established Design Signature Architects in 2013. The consultancy provided a useful springboard for a range of architectural appointments over a six year period, which has culminated in the establishment of an exciting joint venture, Urban Signature Architects in 2019. Lethabo Mathabathe is currently a junior lecturer in the Department of Architecture (DoA) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). She leads Computers in Architecture and also assists with Interdisciplinary Design, in the undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture year two (2) stream. She holds a Master’s Degree from the Graduate School of Architecture (GSA) from UJ, and her research interests include housing, urban Design, designing with and for communities within landscape sites and using influences from different disciplines within the design field.