Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre / Peter Rich Architects

How do you design for fallen glory? For a people who were once the most sophisticated and dominant force in culture and social system, to modernize their way of living but still maintain a sense of arterial connection to their roots? Peter Rich, the man known for domed brick architecture, carefully maneuvered the intricacies of cultural intonations and sustainable mantra to build the Mapungubwe...

Alexandra Interpretation Centre / Peter Rich Architects

The Alexandra Interpretation Centre was developed as a community project by the government in the heart of Alexandra with the main objectives being poverty alleviation and community building through training the local community in tourism and heritage. The centre also acts as a space for nurturing small enterprises, and showcasing arts, culture, heritage and the environment of Alexandra townshi...