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SACAP to Host 2nd Annual Architectural Day Event – Design for Strength

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14 October 2025

In celebration of Architectural Month, the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) will host its 2^nd annual Architectural Day event on 24 October 2025 to be held at the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) Midrand Campus. This significant event, taking place in the heart of Architecture Month, is themed “Design for Strength” and is aimed at honouring the rich heritage of architecture while embracing the dynamic future of the profession.

SACAP’s Architectural Day event will serve as a platform to bridge the gap between high school learners, tertiary students and industry professionals while creating a platform for inspiration, mentorship and knowledge sharing. This year’s event will celebrate excellence within the profession by highlighting and showcasing student achievements through exhibitions and panel discussions. The event will also demonstrate that architecture is not only a creative discipline but also a powerful catalyst for social and economic transformation.

Furthermore, this event aims to inspire learners and students to pursue architecture as a career; motivate current students to aspire to become architectural professionals; showcase award-winning projects as sources of inspiration and mentorship; foster collaboration among key stakeholders; and reinforce SACAP’s commitment to education, transformation, and professional excellence.

Date: 24 October 2025

Time: 10:00 – 15:00

Venue: AIE Midrand Campus – 1 Oracle Close, Halfway Gardens, Midrand

The media fraternity are kindly invited to attend this event.

About SACAP

The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is legally charged to regulate the architectural profession in South Africa by the Architectural Profession Act 2000, Act 44 of 2000. The architectural profession includes professional architects, senior architectural technologists, architectural technologists, draughtspersons, specified categories, and candidates in each of the categories of registration, all of whom are required to be registered with SACAP before they can practice architecture. www.sacapsa.com.

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