This is the sixth edition of GIfA Connect, the magazine of the Gauteng Institute for Architecture. It covers the institute's activities across Gauteng, including a feature on heritage in Johannesburg, a report on the GIfA Golf Day, and messages about community and professional connections.
This is the sixth edition of GIfA Connect, the magazine of the Gauteng Institute for Architecture. It is aimed at architects, built-environment professionals, and anyone interested in the architectural and heritage landscape of Gauteng, South Africa.
The issue opens with a reflection on heritage in Johannesburg, written by an engaged participant in the city's heritage scene. It discusses the importance of places, buildings, and landscapes, and highlights the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation's Heritage Weekend in September.
A central article explores the challenges of heritage practice, including how to determine what is significant, the role of archives, and the need for activism in preserving buildings. It references specific sites like Brixton, Dunkeld Mansions, and Bezuidenhout Farm, and discusses the Herbert Prins Award.
The magazine also reports on the GIfA Golf Day held on 1 September at the Wanderers Golf Club. It lists the winners, including the BMI team and players from B&T Steel and Liquid Lighting, and thanks the companies and individuals who participated.
Throughout, the publication emphasizes the value of connecting professionals, sharing knowledge, and building a community around the built environment. It encourages readers to engage with heritage and to consider how today's architecture will be judged in the future.