Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
“Architecture is just a frame and people are the big picture�
Architects Statement Architecture fascinates me. With a desire to explore how science and technology can be used to improve the performance of buildings both socially and environmentally, architecture has brought out the dichotomy of my personality, allowing me to engage both creatively and scientifically with the aesthetic and functional aspects of design...Architecture fascinates me. With a desire to explore how science and technology can be used to improve the performance of buildings both socially and environmentally, architecture has brought out the dichotomy of my personality, allowing me to engage both creatively and scientifically with the aesthetic and functional aspects of design...
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Durban Cultural Center Building Location This is a building designed to show case the rich history, art and diversity of Durban South Africa. The Building style is highly influenced by Durban’s Art-Deco architecture. Durban is a city on the east coast of South Africa which is well known for temperant weather , exuberant waves and warm culture. Durban is made up of predominently three people groups and that is the Native Zulu, the Indians and white people of English and or Dutch descent. This Mixed use building contains a cultural center that seeks to showcase the diverse culture and history of thid beautiful city. e east coast of South Africa which is well known for temperant weather , exuberant waves and warm culture. Durban is made up of predominently three people groups and that is the Native Zulu, the Indians and white people of English and or Dutch descent. This Mixed use building contains a cultural center that seeks to showcase the diverse culture and history of thid beautiful city.
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Building Location This is a building designed to show case the rich history, art and diversity of Durban South Africa. The Building style is highly influenced by Durban’s Art-Deco architecture. Durban is a city on the east coast of South Africa which is well known for temperant weather , exuberant waves and warm culture. Durban is made up of predominently three people groups and that is the Native Zulu, the Indians and white people of English and or Dutch descent. This Mixed use building contains a cultural center that seeks to showcase the diverse culture and history of thid beautiful city.
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
“Ushaka” Zulu Restuarant
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Extension To The Out Doors
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Timber Frame Constrution Living in the Woods This is a building designed to show case the rich history, art and diversity of Durban South Africa. The Building style is highly influenced by Durban’s Art-Deco architecture. Durban is a city on the east coast of South Africa which is well known for temperant weather , exuberant waves and warm culture. Durban is made up of predominently three people groups and that is the Native Zulu, the Indians and white people of English and or Dutch descent. This Mixed use building contains a cultural center that seeks to showcase the diverse culture and history of thid beautiful city. e east coast of South Africa which is well known for temperant weather , exuberant waves and warm culture. Durban is made up of predominently three people groups and that is the Native Zulu, the Indians and white people of English and or Dutch descent. This Mixed use building contains a cultural center that seeks to showcase the diverse culture and history of thid beautiful city.
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Building This is a building designed to show case the rich history, art and diversity of Durban South Africa. The Building style is highly influenced by Durban’s Art-Deco architecture. Durban is a city on the east coast of South Africa which is well known for temperant weather , exuberant waves and warm culture. Durban is made up of predominently three people groups and that is the Native Zulu, the Indians and white
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Merging The Twin Cities Benton Harbor & St Joseph This is an urban renewal project. Our site is located in Benton Harbor, a city which was once well known as the bread basket of the United States but now known for it’s high poverty and Crime. This former fresh produce capital is located next to a wealthy city called St Jospeh Michigan. Due to racial tensions from the past these two cities have been distinctly seperating itself from each other. This project seeks to rejuvinate the community by providing an opportunity for people to sell produce from the market and it also seeks to heal past racial wounds by creating a space that will be alive all year round, a space that will be welcoming to people of alll classes and backgounds.
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
LIFE Ice Skating Rink Benton Harbor MI
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Fruit Basket Summer Market Place Benton Harbor MI
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Indoor Out Door Spaces Roof Terrace Outdoor Seating
Local Food Education Class
Interactive Waiting Space
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” -Winston Church Hill
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Ubuntu Design Group Half-House Project Durban Shantytowns
Rethinking Slums! This is an urban renewal project. Our site is located in Benton Harbor, a city which was once well known as the bread basket of the United States but now known for it’s high poverty and Crime. This former fresh produce capital is located next to a wealthy city called St Jospeh Michigan. Due to racial tensions from the past these two cities have been distinctly seperating itself from each other. This project seeks to rejuvinate the community by providing an opportunity for people to sell produce from the market and it also seeks to heal past racial wounds by creating a space that will be alive all year round, a space that will be welcoming to people of alll classes and backgounds.
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Floor Plan Analysis
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Facade Analysis
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Paris | Arc de triomphe
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Rome | Pienza
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Rome | Sieana
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Sweden | Volskom
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind. - Johannes Brahms
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com
Thank You!
“Architecture is just a frame and people are the big picture.� -Obi Okolo
Wandile Mthiyane
Aspiring Architect wandilemthiyane@outlook.com