IN FRAME

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we think, create, and design—but what does that really mean for architecture and the future of creativity? In this episode of In Frame, we sit down with Akheel Khan, a machine learning specialist and architect, to explore AI beyond the hype. Together, we discuss creativity, first-principles thinking, the future of architectural practice, education, a...

This episode of In Frame is a little different. Rather than sitting down with a guest, we share a conversation about our passion for film and the unexpected ways it connects with architecture. From storytelling and atmosphere to movement, emotion, and world-building, we reflect on how these two creative disciplines continually inform and inspire one another.

Episode 6 of In Frame, titled Pivoting in the Industry,features a compelling conversation with architects-turned-project-and-construction-managers,Tumelo Makofane and Boipelo Masibi. We unpack the realities of pivoting withinthe built environment industry, the challenges women continue to face in architecture, and how redefining your path can open new opportunities for growth and leadership. power...

Episode 2 of Stories We Build features a compelling conversation with Nqobile Lombo—an architect, lecturer, and director of Umhlaba—whose work navigates the intersections of practice, pedagogy, and place. In this episode, she reflects on the responsibilities of shaping spaces within complexsocial and cultural landscapes, offering insight into how architecture can be both grounded and transformativ...

The Stories We Build is a new series within our In Frame segment, opening up conversations around the narratives that shape architecture beyond the built form. We begin with Daniel Dzansi, architect, artist and thinker navigating the space between disciplines. Together, we explore how stories move through architecture, how art reshapes the way we see space and why the most compelling ideas often e...

From late nights in the studio to early mornings on site - the transition is never as smooth as we imagine. From Crits to Clients is a conversation with a recent graduate navigating the in-between space where ideas meet reality, confidence meets uncertainty, and learning doesn’t stop - it shifts. This episode reflects on what school gives you, what it doesn’t, and how you begin to find your voice...

Before the first line is drawn, architecture has already begun. In Episode 2 of In Frame, The Invisible Brief, we explore the forces that shape architecture long before design starts. Budgets, regulations, culture, climate, material availability, and social expectations quietly frame what becomes possible. These conditions rarely appear on drawings, yet they influence every space we create. This e...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in design processes, the question of authorship in architecture is being reshaped. In this episode, we explore what it means to create in an age where ideas can be generated, iterated, and visualised by machines. Is authorship still tied to the individual, or is it becoming distributed across tools, systems, and collaborators? This conversat...