The role of architecture, public space and a valid architectural expression in the African City were all issues that were explored in the dissertation. It is a speculative work that proposes strategies and tactics and looks at a city beyond architecture, in which the emphasis shifts from urban forms to urban processes. The strategies were implemented on Paul Kruger Street to explore the possibilities of what an African City could or should be. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Architecture / unrestricted

The way we build is inherently bound to methods implemented when representing any proposed intervention. Superficially, it would seem that the techniques used for representing architecture have rapidly progressed, especially with regard to the influence technology has on the depiction of architectural form in a graphically accessible manner. However, when critically examining the consequential products that arise from either method, it becomes evident that very little has been gained through employing these new methods of creation and depiction. Through accepting, wholeheartedly, drawing conventions adapted from generation to generation- combined with the digitisation of methods used for depicting architectural intent and/or instruction, a schism emerged. There exists a divide between the act of drawing, and the primal meaning represented through the product. To escape the doldrums created by the aforementioned condition, this dissertation presents a fourfold investigation on ‘architectural drawing’ as entity. The four individual chapters should be understood as reflections on the methodological approaches employed in the formation of the resulting intervention. The summarised topics are as follows: It is important to note that all the drawings presented in this document were done by hand, and drawn with considerable love and precision. As such, The drawings are intended to be carefully studied and contemplated - with specific regard to the preceding text - in order to create a holistic view of the project. The resulting intervention is informed by, and thus a direct product of, investigative sketches that act as research- and mapping devices. This process enables the communication of internalised ideas, both to oneself and to others. Since communication is fully dependent on the clear translation of ideas, drawings become the embodiment of the formulated approach, instead of a representation of internalised ideas. The programme housed by the resulting architecture aims to further strengthen the proposed theoretical premise through emphasising the impact that drawing has on spatial hierarchy. The act of drawing possesses the power to define or alter perceptions of hierarchal value contained within artefacts. through manipulating the emphasis placed on an object within a drawing it becomes possible to manipulate it’s perceived importance. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2014. / Architecture / MArch(Prof) / Unrestricted

Die probleemstelling in hierdie skripsie en die hipotese wat gemaak word sentreer random die beeldhouer Coert Steynberg, die Krugerkop en die jarelange polemiek random hierdie saak. Die hipotese wat bewys moet word is dat Coert Steynberg as gevolg van die jarelange polemiek random die president S.J.P. Kruger Monument in die Kruger-wildtuin 'n proses van introspeksie en geestelike verdieping ondergaan het. Hierdie geestelike verdieping het gelei tot 'n bewuste diep deurdagte vertolking van Paul Kruger as gevolg waarvan Coert Steynberg sy beste beeldhouwerke geskep het. 'n Sinvolle bespreking van Coert Steynberg en sy siening van Paul Kruger kan alleen gedoen word deur sisternatiese analise van aspekte waaraan in die volgende hoofstukke aandag gegee is: Hoofstuk II: 'n Kort lewensbeskrywing van Coert Steynberg, die beeldhouer, word geskets in die konteks van sy tyd. Deur sy historiese gesitueerdheid is Coert Steynberg noodwendig betrokke met die opkoms van 'n nasionale bewussyn en die behoefte aan monumente. Coert Steynberg is dan die logiese keuse om die Afrikaner Volksbeeldhouer by uitstek te word. Hoofstuk III: President S.J.P. Kruger as politieke leier en as die vader van natuurbewaring word deur die Afrikaans- en Engels sprekende bevolkingsgroepe as gevolg van bulle verskillende geskiedbeskouinge verskillend en meestal teenstrydig geinterpreteer. Paul Kruger is vir vele 'n enigma en 'n histories omstrede figuur. Alleen aan die geskiedbeelde van die blanke bevolkingsgroepe word aandag gegee omdat die swart geskiedskrywing in konteks van hierdie skripsie nie relevant is nie. Hoofstuk IV: Coert Steynberg se uitbeelding van pres. Kruger word kronologies behandel; dit wys sy betrokkenheid vanaf sy jeug met Paul Kruger en weerspieël sy heldeverering van Paul Kruger, die gevoel wat die Afrikaner vir sy volkshelde koester. Hoofstuk V: Die voorspel tot die Krugerkop uit die koppie word geskets. Die reuse Krugerkop is die oorsaak van die jarelange polemiek. Die polemiek wys die algehele betrokkenheid van die blanke bevolking wat telkemale beswaar maak teen die reusekop omdat dit die natuur sal skend en esteties onaanvaarbaar is. Egter die grootste faktor wat bydra tot die vurige drif is die omstrede figuur van pres. Kruger. Die reaksie van Coert Steynberg op die polemiek en in die besender op die gevoelens wat oor Kruger geopenbaar word kom tot uiting in sy skeppinge van Paul Kruger. In die laaste deel van hierdie hoofstuk word die verskillende stadia van die Pres. S.J.P. Kruger Monument by die Paul Kruger-hek van die Kruger-wildtuin bespreek. Hoofstuk VI: Nadat bogenoemde aspekte in aanmerking geneem is, sal daar ten slotte tot 'n slotsom gekom word of bogenoemde hipotese bewys is. / Dissertation (Hons.)--University of Pretoria, 1989. / gm2013 / Historical and Heritage Studies / Unrestricted

Set in the historic centre of Pretoria CBD, this study draws extensively on its context to formulate an appropriate response to bringing about urban regeneration in this section of the city. The study was initiated with the selection of a small site set in the percieved northern portion of the inner city. By challenging both the alleged threshold between the 'north' and the 'inner city' and the city council's proposal for the surrounding sites, the proposed building attempts to create meaningful space while enriching the visitor's experience of his immediate surroundings. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Architecture / unrestricted

S.J.P. Kruger, four times president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), played a central role in the Afrikaners' struggle for independence both in the 19th and 20th centuries. His significance as a leader also becomes apparent when considering the plethora of literature written on him both during his lifetime and after. Not only is his own life story intertwined with the history and development of the ZAR and rise of Afrikanerdom, but as a leading figure he was also subject to much criticism. This was particularly evident in the years leading up to and during the South African War (1899-1902) when the ZAR forces clashed with Britain. Against this dualistic background a stereotypical and binary portrayal of Kruger emerged. Some of these have been perpetuated into the literature of the 21st century. However, despite the array of works published on Kruger, it remains remarkable why his involvement in the South African War has not received extensive scrutiny, principally his "behind-the-scenes" contribution. It is to this prominent event in the life of Kruger that this study turns with particular reference to the year 1900 which has been identified as a so-called "crisis period". Using the War telegrams dispatched by Kruger during the said period, this study endeavours to not only investigate Kruger's War-time contribution and motives, but also to reassess his character in the context hereof. Although much of the evidence suggests that the Kruger persona is somewhat entrenched, the War telegrams however point to additional representations of Kruger and call thus for further reappraisal. / Dissertation (MHCS)--University of Pretoria, 2016. / Historical and Heritage Studies / MHCS / Unrestricted

NDLTD Innovative ETD Award 2005. The design of a multi-functional building entails the synthesis of multiple systems and networks. The needs of multiple clients must be effectively overlaid to create a build able, contextually suitable and aesthetically pleasing architectural solution. The proposed building is a public, urban building. City buildings consist of spaces that are essentially part of the city, simultaneously dependant on the whole and separated by building lines and security systems. The gradation of space from public to private exists everywhere. The focus of the design is on the creation of place in the Pretoria CBD. The scheme is integrated into its surroundings, and functions as a system in itself. The proposed multi-use building will be set on a currently built up site in the Pretoria CBD, on the c/o Paul Kruger and Schoeman Streets, one city block from Church Square. Building functions include retail, residential, a satellite gallery for the Tshwane Art Museum, and new offices and facilities for Talking Beads, a producer Arts and Crafts. / Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Architecture / unrestricted