The Umuzi Commercial Hub is a conceptual exploration of how minimalist architecture can coexist with cultural traditions, specifically drawing inspiration from the Sotho, Ndebele, and Xhosa communities.
Project name
The Umuzi Commercial Hub
Architecture firm
Esorative Studios
Location
Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Itumeleng Dwangu
Visualization
Itumeleng Dwangu
Uzima Mtaa Hub - Where Tradition and Innovation Embrace the Future. In the heart of Cape Town, redefining the urban landscape in a way that is both deeply rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its approach.
Project name
Uzima Mtah Hub
Architecture firm
Esoteric Studios
Location
Cape Town, CBD, South Africa
Tools used
Leonardo AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Itumeleng Dwangu
Visualization
Itumeleng Dwangu
Typology
AI Architecture, Futuristic Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, Parametric Architecture
Nestled on the serene landscape of La Barra de Colotepec, facing the golden sands of the Pacific Coast, Casona Sforza presents a unique architecture inspired by the vernacular tradition and an experience of sustainable luxury, offering personal attention, exclusivity and privacy. Its concept places center-stage the value of being aware, contemplati...
Project name
Casona Sforza
Architecture firm
TAX / Taller de arquitectura X
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Principal architect
Alberto Kalach
Interior design
Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and MOB Studio
Material
Sand-yellow bricks, Macuili and parota wood, palm leaves, traditional regional cotton textiles, and raw linen details
Contractor
Efraín Salinas
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
