The Theme
In his inaugural address in April 2000 CAA President Phillip
Kungu urged the ‘breaking down of borders to realise
the potential of the architectural profession in the new Millennium’.
This meeting will look at current issues facing the profession,
the effects of globalisation and will go on to consider the
opportunities for architecture offered by the Commonwealth
association.
The Commonwealth is a unique grouping, a home to variety
and diversity with binding commonalities – a perfect
recipe for a common future and destiny. It is increasingly
valued as a force for improving global conditions. The Commonwealth
Heads of Government maintain a close interest in the marginalising
effects of globalisation and are active in ensuring that the
benefits are enjoyed by all states.
In particular they support social sustainability and achieving
the local:global balance. The conference will devote a day
of presentations from internationally recognised speakers
and discussions looking at architectural responses in the
era of globalisation and to ‘Local Tradition and Culture’.
The programme is both informative and stimulating, a unique
opportunity for architects, particularly those involved with
national institutes, to hear about and discuss the latest
developments in the profession and to network with colleagues.
The Venue
Bloemfontein, located in the centre of South African grasslands
is the venue for the Assembly and Conference, hosted by the
South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) and jointly organised
by the Department of Architecture at the University of the
Free State and the Free State Institute of Architects (FSIA).
In a welcome alternative to the ubiquitious conference centre
there is no single venue, but a variety of spaces for different
events including; a welcoming function on an african farm;
exhibitions in an underground reservoir: an awards function
in the middle of a game reserve and discussions in a rural
environment.
Warm local hospitality with good food can be expected and
the accommodation offered in guest houses and lodges and is
inexpensive with a personal touch.
The Events
CAA Pre-Conference Lecture and Dinner. A
pre-conference programme has been arranged by the Namibia
Institute of Architects featuring a number of tours, an evening
lecture and dinner jointly hosted by Namibia Institute of
Architects and British High Commission.
The lecture will be given by Peter Davey, the editor of the
Architectural Review and Philip Kungu, CAA president, will
be the after dinner speaker on ‘Architecture for Africa’.
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The adjudication and exhibition of several competitions
will take place :
- CAA Student Competition for the design of A Writer's Retreat
of their own choice.
- SmartGlass Student Competition for the design of a sustainable
community project.
- CAA Robert Matthew Award for the most outstanding contribution
by an architect or architectural office having particular
relevance to the region in which they operate.
- SAIA Award of Merit for architectural projects in South
Africa.
CAA Validation Workshop specifically for
training of CAA Validation panellists but open to others interested
in the validation process.
CAA Council Meeting, also open to observers
by invitation.
CAA 17th Assembly. Following administration
and Finance, a half day session with selected reports from
CAA member delegates will look at the workings of national
institutes
CAA Conference. Policy. Sessions will give
perspectives on current issues in Education, Validation and
Practice, and information on the work of the International
Union of Architects in these areas. There will also be an
opening address from the Commonwealth Secretary General's
office and a presentation on the role of architects in development.
CAA Conference. Local Tradition and Culture.
The ‘Architecture’ day discussing appropriate
architectural responses in the era of globalisation; conformity
versus identity and social Sustainability. Internationally
recognised architects will bring perspectives from the various
CAA regions following a keynote address from Peter Davey Editor
of the Architectural Review. A South African architect will
lead an excursion into the surrounding country conveying an
understanding of local culture and traditions and illustrating
it with recent work, so that participants have to engage with
the issues from their own set of values and experiences. The
aim is to articulate an architectural response and position
to the Commonwealth statement that “development should
be people-centred – respecting the economic, social
and cultural rights of poor communities and marginalised sectors
of society – based on local priorities and resources,
fostering community control over natural resources, greater
dependence on domestic and local resources and promotion of
indigenous culture’
Sophia Gray Memorial Lecture, a highlight
on the South African architectural calendar. The lecture will
be given this year by Peter Buchanan international Architectural
critic.
CAA Farewell Function for the handover of
the President's chain of office and new President's address,
followed by the CAA Trust Fund Auction.
The Speakers
Conference: Local Tradition
and Culture
| Peter Davey. |
Editorial Director and Editor Architectural Review,
UK |
| Roger Fisher. |
Lecturer University of Pretoria, South Africa |
| Cathy Hawley. |
Associate in architectural practice muf, UK |
| Rajeev Kathpalia. |
Teacher and Practitioner Vastu Shilpa Consultants and
Foundation Ahmedabad, India |
| Peter Rich. |
Architect, South Africa |
| Pat Stanigar. |
Leading Caribbean Practitioner and teacher. Jamaica |
| Adrian Welke. |
Founder partner of Troppo, internationally recognised
for an approach which furthers regional, environmentally
responsive architecture and looks for ways to include
the local community |
Conference: Policy
1 and 2
| Akhtar Chauhan. |
Head of Rizvi College Mumbai and founder of the International
Association for Humane habitat (IAHH). India |
| Chris Colbourne |
CAA Chair of Communications. Development director Masterworks
Corporation, USA/UK |
| Louise Cox. |
UIA Vice President Region IV, Asia and Oceania, a Council
Member of the UNESCO-UIA Validation System for Architectural
Education and UIA Region IV Education Director, Australia |
| Paul Finch. |
Publishing Editor EMAP and deputy Director for the Commission
for Architecture and the Built Environment UK. Paul Finch
will also chair the Local Tradition and Culture conference
sessions |
| Rodney Harber. |
Leading practitioner in the upgrading of informal settlement
upgrading and housing. Professor at Natal University.
South Africa |
| George Henderson |
CAA Chair of Validation and Emeritus Professor of Architecture
at De Montfort University engaged in consultancy and research
UK |
| Gordon Holden. |
Academic former head of school at Queensland University
of Technology and now head of School at Victoria University
of Wellington. New Zealand |
| Esa Mohammed. |
Past President of PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects)
and member of UIA Practice Commission and WTO country
representative. Malaysia |
| Michael Mutter. |
Commonwealth Fellow, Architect and Urban Infrastructure
Development Specialist Department for International Development
and Chief Advisor to Iraq's Ministry of Public Works.
UK |
| Olumide Olusanya. |
Head of school, University of Lagos. Nigeria |
| John Sutherland. |
CAA Chair of Education. Professor UNITEC School Auckland
and NZIA CPD co-ordinator. New Zealand |
| Llewellyn van Wyk |
CAA Chair of Practice. Past President SAIA, CSIR South
Africa |
CAA Assembly: Effective Institutes
| Geatan Siew |
UIA Vice-President for Region V and First Vice-President.
Partner LSA-Lampotang and Siew architects, Mauritius |
| Richard Haslilow |
CEO Royal Institute of British Architects |
| Beverley McRae |
CEO New Zealand Institute of Architects |
| Su Linning |
CEO South African Institute of Architects |
| Mark Raymond |
President Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects |
Sophia Gray lecture
| Peter Buchanan |
writer and critic, curator and consultant |
The Programme
The official language of the programme will be English. No
translation facilities are available.
This programme is subject to change without prior notification.
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here for Main programme.
Click
here for Conference programme.
The Tours
A pre-conference tour through Namibia, as well as a post-conference
tour in South Africa will be announced by the end of June
2003 for those interested in seeing Southern Africa.
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Tours
The Cost
The registration fee includes everything on the menu - the
lectures, discussion sessions, refreshments and social functions,
but exclude accommodation and transport.
Transport to and from the airport, places of accommodation
and venues will be organised at a cost indicated on the enrollment
form.
Accommodation is offered in a variety of guest houses, lodges
and hotels. Different rates are available as indicated
The IMPORTANT
Everyone - speakers, delegates, invited guests, - must complete
the Registration and Enrollment Form as well as the Accommodation
and Transport Requirements form before 01 August 2003. No
registrations or accommodation will be confirmed unless the
required payments are recieived.
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