UpComing Events
Sunday,
09, May
2027
Sri Lanka I Planet People Place - May 2027 Tour :
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Sri Lanka I Planet
People Place - May 2027 Tour |
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Description |
Join us for 14 unforgettable days immersed in Sri
Lanka’s rich heritage: ancient ruins, tropical landscapes, iconic designer
hotels, remarkable architecture, vibrant cities and delicious local cuisine. This embodied travel experience is thoughtfully
curated around the Built Environment of Sri Lanka. It’s perfect for curious,
thoughtful and adventurous travellers from around the world: architects,
landscape designers, artists, heritage lovers, academics and anyone drawn to
planet, people + place experiences. The tour suits travellers who are: •
open to new
experiences •
flexible yet
appreciative of a well-curated itinerary •
interested in
both guided experiences and independent wandering •
walking fit and
can traverse uneven terrain and stairs comfortably
Spaces are limited |
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Date: |
09 – 22 May 2027 |
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Sri Lanka |
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Presenter: |
Architect Janine de Waal |
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CPD Points: |
10.0 |
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Validating VA: |
CIfA |
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Link |
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Register your interest HERE . |
Thursday,
17, Sep
2026
DESIGNING CREATIVELY WITH CURVES :
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DESIGNING CREATIVELY WITH CURVES |
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Description |
Designing Creatively with Curves is your starting point: making
designing sculptural buildings with straights and curves possible and
accessible!
This
is an exciting and interactive live-online architectural course on designing,
documenting and constructing sculptural buildings made up of flat,
singly-curved and doubly-curved surfaces. You will learn to identify complex
surfaces, to understand their geometry and to detail them.
Your clients will love your curved aesthetic, and contractors
will know exactly what to do.
Join Keith Struthers for a 6-week program, full of creativity,
inspiration, model making and self-reflection.
“Designing with Curves has expanded my creative process and
deepened my understanding of expressive design. The course strengthened my
ability to combine creativity, human sensitivity, technical precision in
design, the importance of communication and overall reintroducing a revived
layer of fun back into design!” Jess Dyer
**(This is a shorter version of our Over The Edge course) |
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Date: |
6
weekly sessions, on Thursdays, from
SEPTEMBER 17TH TO OCTOBER 29TH 2026 (we won’t have
the session on Sep/ 24th due to the Public Holiday) |
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Time: |
From 4pm to 6:30pm |
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Place: |
Online, via Zoom |
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Cost: |
R 3,600.00 |
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CPD Points: |
4 Category 1 CPD Points |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
Cape Institute for Architecture |
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Link |
BOOK ONLINE: https://ksstudios.co.za/product/4-cpds/designing-creatively-with-curves/
Info: courses@ksstudios.co.za +27 066 527 2073 (WhatsApp calls or text
only) |
Friday,
07, Aug
2026
Tile Talk : On Demand
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Tile Talk |
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Description: |
An interactive lesson in choosing the technically
correct tile for projects
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Date: |
Contact the presenter - Sayed Dollie Phone: 073 147 3477 Email.: sdollie@ceramica.co.za
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Cost: |
FREE |
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CPD Points: |
0.3 Category One Points |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
Cape Institute for Architecture |
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Email |
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Wednesday,
30, Sep
2026
AI Without the Hype: Understanding, Using & Governing AI in the Real World :
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Activity Title: |
AI Without the Hype: Understanding, Using
& Governing AI in the Real World |
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Description |
Where do you start with
AI when everything seems to be changing at once?
AI is rapidly transforming the way
organisations work, but with so much information, hype, and uncertainty,
knowing what matters, where to begin, and how to use AI responsibly can be
challenging.
Join us for an engaging and practical
session that will cut through the noise and explore:
• Where to Start: A practical introduction
to AI for those who don’t know where to begin.
• The AI Landscape: What is happening in the market
and what is currently on the minds of executives and organisations.
• Understanding AI: A simple mental model to help you
understand the technology without getting lost in the hype.
• AI in Action: A live demonstration showing what AI
can actually do.
• Opportunity vs Risk: How organisations can govern
AI responsibly while still unlocking its potential.
Whether you are curious about AI, already
experimenting with it, or trying to understand what it means for your
organisation, this session will provide practical insight, clarity and a
starting point for navigating the AI landscape with confidence.
Cut through the hype.
Understand the opportunity. Start using AI intelligently.
Suggested agenda for the
talk:
Introduction – Where to
start when you don’t know where to start? – [Michael] Overview – The State of
AI in the market, in organisations, and what is top of mind for executives –
[Lionel] Understanding AI – A
mental model so you can understand the relevant elements and ignore the hype
– [Lionel] Short Demo – Example of
what you can do – [Lionel] Balancing Risks and
Opportunities – Governing AI, and unlocking new opportunities – [Michael]
About the speakers:
Michael Judin
Partner at Judin Combrinck Inc. Attorneys,
Johannesburg, with extensive expertise in local and international corporate
and commercial law, corporate governance, negotiation, mediation and
arbitration, commercial litigation and insurance law.
A recognised authority in corporate governance,
Michael has served on the Task Teams responsible for developing King III,
King IV and King V, South Africa’s leading Corporate Governance Codes and
Reports. He was also involved in developing the Code for Responsible
Investing in South Africa (CRISA).
He is a non-executive ex officio director and legal
advisor to the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa, co-chair of the
International Law Subcommittee of the Corporate Governance Committee of the
American Bar Association Business Law Section and serves on several
governance and advisory panels. Lionel Moyal
AI strategist and
enterprise intelligence specialist with deep expertise in applied artificial
intelligence, digital transformation, AI and technology governance, and
organisational capability enablement.
Lionel works at the intersection of AI, business
strategy and executive decision-making, helping leadership teams understand
and apply emerging technologies in practical, responsible and commercially
relevant ways.
He is the author of the AI and Technology Governance
chapters in Ramani Naidoo’s Corporate Governance: A Guide for Companies, 4th
Ed. (2025), published by LexisNexis, and has extensive international
commercial experience following 10 years at Microsoft, where he held
leadership roles across South Africa and Africa.
His broader expertise includes sales, marketing,
finance, operations, channel strategy, M&A, ecosystem development, and
the complexities of doing business across Africa. |
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Date: |
30 September 2026 |
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Time: |
10h00 – 12h00 |
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Cost |
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GIfA Members:
Free ·
Non-members: R200 |
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CPD Points: |
0.2 cat 1 |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
GIfA |
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Link |
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Tuesday,
08, Sep
2026
DESIGNING WITH PROPORTIONS :
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DESIGNING WITH PROPORTIONS |
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Description |
Elegant proportions are everywhere: nature, buildings and our own
bodies. They make life worth living for.
As there is
lawfulness in musical intervals, there is lawfulness in the proportions of
beautiful buildings. Refined proportions are not random. Without a deeper
understanding it's guessing. You can significantly enhance your designs
using the principles of proportioning. Throughout history all great
architects and painters used different proportioning systems. Life can become
a lot more interesting than a grid!
This 4-week
online course will combine mathematical principles and exercises to enhance
your design process and tune your intuition when it comes to aesthetics. We will be
working with a range of proportioning systems: Cubit, Fractals, Musical
Proportions, Root Proportions, Golden Section and more. It’s different
from any other course you’ve done. It's mentally engaging, creative, out of
the box, and you'll be making models, working on real projects, sharing with
fellow designers and taking part in open discussions.
“Attending the Proportions “Experience” has been
a challenge I've truly loved. Keith has opened up a world of possibilities
for dreaming of and designing harmonious living spaces with all the
tools to use. I highly recommend this compelling course.” Georgie Taylor
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Date: |
4
weekly sessions, on Tuesdays, from
SEPTEMBER 8TH TO SEPTEMBER 29TH 2026 |
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Time: |
From 4pm to 6:30pm |
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Place: |
Online, via Zoom |
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Cost |
R 3,150.00 |
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CPD Points: |
3 Category 1 CPD Points |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
Cape Institute for Architecture |
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Link |
BOOK ONLINE: https://ksstudios.co.za/product/3-cpds/designing-with-proportions/ Info: courses@ksstudios.co.za +27 066 527 2073 (WhatsApp calls or text
only) |