by Krystal Brassey | Jul 17, 2026 | Architecture, mixed use
Cities are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of the people who live and work in them. As populations grow and urban areas become more densely developed, planners, architects, and developers are looking for smarter ways to use available space. One approach...
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 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, mixed use, Residential, retail, reviews, shops
Project: Oceans Umhlanga North TowerPlace: UmhlangaYear: 2017 – 2025Area: 44,500m² Set within the heart of Umhlanga’s prestigious Oceans Development, this iconic tower blends refined architectural elegance with immersive lifestyle experiences, making it one of...
by Freudel Keyter | Nov 25, 2025 | Architecture, Developments, mixed use, reviews
Project: Newtown JunctionPlace: JohannesburgYear: 2014 – 2015Area: 85000m² The development was delivered as part of a deliberate urban-regeneration push for the CBD, reinterpreting the old produce-market grain and rhythm in contemporary brick, glass and...
