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25 October '26118 Greenway, Greenside,Johannesburg, South Africa

 

We are proud to present three days of industry talks featuring influential voices shaping architectural practice. Join us at our Architecture Campus in Greenside, 137 Greenway, on the 26th of October 2026 for AIE’s second annual lecture series. Following the success of last year’s inaugural programme, this year’s event is titled Design in Practice: Beyond the Studio. The programme brings together architects from across the profession to share their experiences, perspectives and insights into the realities of architectural practice.


SACAP CPD 

CPD credits will be awarded to registered Architectural Professionals attending the event. The CPD is structured as follows:

  • Attendance of 1 day in the event (4 talks): 0.3 Category 1 Points
  • Attendance of 2 days in the event (8 talks): 0.6 Category 1 Points
  • Attendance of 3 days in the event (12 talks): 0.9 Category 1 Points


Please note that CPD will only be awarded to registered guests attending at least one day of the talks.

 

Attendees will receive a voucher for a parking space at Pirates Club, please download this map to find your way. - Download

 

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Vedhant Maharaj  "Rebel Base Collective" - He holds a master's degree in architecture from the University of the Witwatersrand. His award-winning student work won the 2015 Corobrik South African Architecture Student of the Year and placed 4th globally in a 2016 sustainability competition.
     
  • Akheel Khan "Institute of Building Design" - The co-founder of the Institute of Building Design (IBD) and founder of impact organisation, An Architect which works with businesses, professional bodies and organisations to make architecture accessible.
     
  • Asher Marcus  "HUBO Studio" - Asher Marcus is the founder and lead architect of Hubo Studio, an internationally acclaimed practice redefining the future of educational design.

 


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Agenda

09:00 Industry Talk Series: Design in Practice | Beyond the Studio | Day 1

 

  • 09:00 - 09:45, Vedhant Maharaj  "Rebel Base Collective" - From Concept to Construction
  • 10:00- 10:45, Akheel Khan "Institute of Building Design" - Preparing Graduates for the Future
  • 11:00 - 11:45, Asher Marcus  "HUBO Studio" - Designing with Constraints
  • 12:00 - 12:45,The Client as Collaborator

 

  • From Concept to Construction 
    Architecture often exists in dialogue with what is already there. Vedhant Maharaj will discuss how heritage, infrastructure, ecology and contemporary life can inform architectural practice, considering how existing histories and contexts can be reinterpreted to create meaningful new relationships between people and place.
     
  • Preparing Graduates for the Future
    Architecture is changing rapidly, shaped by technology, evolving professional practices, and new social and environmental challenges. This lecture considers how graduates can prepare for an uncertain future by developing adaptable skills, critical thinking, practical experience, and a willingness to continually learn, collaborate, and respond creatively to the changing profession.
     
  • Designing with Constraints
    The spaces in which we learn can fundamentally influence how we interact, play and develop. Asher Marcus will share his approach to designing learning environments, exploring the role of children, educators and communities in shaping educational spaces and considering how alternative approaches to learning can influence architectural design.

 

For Online/Virtual Attendees Only

To join the session, follow these simple steps

 

  1. 1. All sessions will open 10min before starting time. 
  2. 2. To join the relevant session, click on the Join Session button (Link will only be active 10min before start)
  3. 3. The link will take you to the page where we will ask you for your name before you can join the session. 
  4. 4. You will be added to the Virtual Classroom. 

 

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Agenda

09:00 Industry Talk Series: Design in Practice | Beyond the Studio | Day 1

 

  • 09:00 - 09:45, Vedhant Maharaj  "Rebel Base Collective" - From Concept to Construction
  • 10:00- 10:45, Akheel Khan "Institute of Building Design" - Preparing Graduates for the Future
  • 11:00 - 11:45, Asher Marcus  "HUBO Studio" - Designing with Constraints
  • 12:00 - 12:45,The Client as Collaborator

 

  • From Concept to Construction 
    Architecture often exists in dialogue with what is already there. Vedhant Maharaj will discuss how heritage, infrastructure, ecology and contemporary life can inform architectural practice, considering how existing histories and contexts can be reinterpreted to create meaningful new relationships between people and place.
     
  • Preparing Graduates for the Future
    Architecture is changing rapidly, shaped by technology, evolving professional practices, and new social and environmental challenges. This lecture considers how graduates can prepare for an uncertain future by developing adaptable skills, critical thinking, practical experience, and a willingness to continually learn, collaborate, and respond creatively to the changing profession.
     
  • Designing with Constraints
    The spaces in which we learn can fundamentally influence how we interact, play and develop. Asher Marcus will share his approach to designing learning environments, exploring the role of children, educators and communities in shaping educational spaces and considering how alternative approaches to learning can influence architectural design.

 

For Online/Virtual Attendees Only

To join the session, follow these simple steps

 

  1. 1. All sessions will open 10min before starting time. 
  2. 2. To join the relevant session, click on the Join Session button (Link will only be active 10min before start)
  3. 3. The link will take you to the page where we will ask you for your name before you can join the session. 
  4. 4. You will be added to the Virtual Classroom. 

 

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Why Attend? 

Hear from experts in the field of design in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering and Product Design. Registered Architecture Professionals will earn SACAP CPD points through registration and attendance in the talks. Join us at our Greenside Campus or through our Virtual Platform.

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