by Freudel Keyter | Dec 14, 2025 | Architecture, Developments, mixed use, Residential, retail, reviews, shops
Location & Context — Where exactly is Pearls Shore? Pearls Shore sits at Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the prime beachfront strip of Umhlanga. This places it directly on the ocean-front, with easy access to the famous Umhlanga...
by Freudel Keyter | Dec 14, 2025 | Architecture, Developments, Residential, reviews
Project: Bliss BallitoPlace: BallitoYear: Phase 1 end July 2024Area: 15,554 m² Envisioned as a “live-work-play” community, Bliss Ballito offers a rare blend of coastal ease, practical design and communal amenities — a modern take on relaxed coastal living for...
by Freudel Keyter | Dec 14, 2025 | Architecture, art, commercial, Developments, Residential
From ancient temples adorned with intricate carvings to modern skyscrapers inspired by abstract sculpture, the influence of art on architecture is undeniable. Today, as designers seek to create spaces that are both functional and emotionally resonant, artistic...
by Freudel Keyter | Dec 12, 2025 | Architecture, commercial, damp, Developments, retail
While many property owners focus on renovations or visible upgrades, damp proofing remains one of the most critical — yet often forgotten — components of building health. When moisture enters a structure, it quietly undermines everything from a building’s foundations...
by Freudel Keyter | Dec 12, 2025 | Architecture, commercial, Developments, mixed use, Residential, retail, reviews, shops
Project: Westown development Location: Shongweni, Durban Area: 48,500-50,00m² Date: end March 2025 Westown is more than a development — it’s Durban’s latest urban ambition given physical form Tucked into the rolling green folds of Shongweni on the N3 corridor between...
by Freudel Keyter | Nov 27, 2025 | Architecture, Developments, Residential
Typical residential building costs per square metre in South Africa (2025) vary mainly according to location and the level of finishes. Basic or entry-level homes usually fall in the range of about R6,000 to R8,000 per square metre. Standard or mid-range suburban...
