You’re Invited to the 2nd Inaugural Ian Alexander Memorial Lecture
Join us for an evening of inspiration and reflection as we kick off the first installment in our ANNUAL Series of PRACTICE IN ARCHITECTURE Lectures!
Date: 20-02-2025
Time: 16:30 for 17:00
Venue: Auditorium, Sanlam Building, C/o Alkantrand Street & Sanlam Street, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081
ABOUT THE LECTURE SERIES
In memory of the architect, Ian Alexander, whose dedication shaped the architectural landscape for over five decades, we proudly introduce the Ian Alexander Memorial Lecture – an annual celebration of architects who, like Ian, have committed their careers to the advancement of the profession.
HONORING A LEGEND
The Ian Alexander Memorial Lecture aims to recognize individuals who have made remarkable strides in promoting, supporting, and enabling good architecture through model practice principles. Each year, a distinguished presenter will share insights, experiences, and achievements that echo Ian’s commitment to advancing the architectural profession.
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE
This event is not just a lecture; it’s a celebration of the passion, dedication, and innovation that architects bring to the community. Network with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and be part of a tradition that celebrates the essence of good architectural practice.
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Join us for some networking, drinks, snacks and live music after the lecture.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Ian Alexander Memorial Lecture – an evening of inspiration, education, and the celebration of architectural practice!
2025 Laureate – Gerrit Jordaan – Director, Architect & Urban Designer
Welcome and Introduction
LECTURE:
Gerrit Jordaan
HOW TO PROFIT FROM ARCHITECTURE: THE JOURNEY OF AN URBANIST
About our laureate:
Gerrit Jordaan joined the firm Daan Kesting Architects in 1980 then Holm and Holm Architects in 1981 and became a partner in 1983. He was instrumental in building the firm into an interdisciplinary environmental consultancy, specializing in URBAN DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, HERITAGE, HOUSING, RESEARCH, and SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. The Jordaan Group merged with GWA Studio in 2018 to form NEWURBAN. He is currently a director of the NEWURBAN GROUP of Companies with offices in Pretoria and Cape Town and associated offices in Africa.
Newurban has won several local, national, and international awards since 1961 till 2021. The firm competed in and won National and International Competitions from 1961 till 2015 or was included in the top lists.
Currently Gerrit Jordaan is part of several multidisciplinary teams involved in architecture and urban design projects, the formulation of policy documents, as well as urban management tools for local authorities.
He is a member of the South African Institute for Architects and served on the Practice Committee of the then Transvaal Institute of Architects. He was chairman of the Pretoria Architectural Society (PAS) from 1992 to 1995. He was involved in the establishing of the Pretoria Institute for Architecture (PIA) and was the first President of the Pretoria Institute for Architecture from 1995 to 1998. Gerrit was admitted as a member of the International Institute for Urban Design in 1994 and The Urban Design Institute of South Africa (UDISA) in 2006. He was Chairperson of UDISA for two terms and is currently still actively involved with UDISA.
Gerrit was over the years, an external examiner for the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology in the Architecture, Urban Design and Town Planning Faculties. He contributed to various lectures and conferences on urban design and environmental issues.
With more than 40 years in private practice in urban design, architecture and environmental management, numerous projects for public and private institutions have been completed within an environmental consultancy firm, which has a track record of more than 60 years.
Kumarsen Thamburan – PROCSA Representative
Thank you and closure of formalities
Networking, drinks, snacks
COST INFORMATION
Event Cost
ALL Delegates – R150.00
PAYMENTS: Online or EFT – ABSA, BROOKLYN BRANCH, ACC: 1500167501
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EVENT INFORMATION
Event Information
Date: 20 February 2025
Time: 16:30 for 17:00 – 20:00
VENUE: Auditorium, Sanlam Building, C/o Alkantrand Street & Sanlam Street, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081
CPD FOR THIS EVENT: 0.2 CPD Points in Cat 1