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CALL FOR ENTRIES |
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Honouring
Heritage.
Remembering
Legacy.
Celebrating
Impact |
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Once a beloved
Art Deco
landmark, the
Colosseum
Theatre in
Johannesburg was
demolished in
1985 despite
strong public
resistance,
becoming a
powerful symbol
of the city’s
lost heritage.
In response,
passionate
activists like
Herbert Prins
dedicated their
lives to
protecting what
remains, raising
awareness about
the importance
of preserving
our cultural
identity.
Established
through these
efforts, the
Herbert Prins
Colosseum Awards
recognise and
celebrate
outstanding
initiatives in
heritage
conservation.
The award’s
floating trophy,
created by
renowned artist
Cecil Skotnes,
stands as a
lasting tribute
to this mission.
Herbert Prins
(1927–2020), a
respected
heritage
architect and
academic for
over 70 years,
is remembered
for his
unwavering
commitment to
conservation.
These awards
honour not only
excellence in
the field, but
also his
remarkable
legacy.
Celebrate
Heritage. Honour
Excellence.
Inspire the
Future.
The Herbert
Prins Colosseum
Awards invite
entries that
recognise
exceptional
contributions to
heritage
conservation
across the
greater Highveld
region,
including PIA,
SAIA Mpumalanga,
and SAIA Limpopo
& Northwest.
We are
looking for:
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Conservation,
Commemoration &
Adaptive Reuse
Projects that
revitalise
buildings,
places, or
spaces.
• Rescue
& Advocacy
Efforts
Initiatives
protecting
endangered
heritage.
•
Research &
Publications
Work advancing
the
understanding of
Gauteng’s
heritage.
Who Can
Enter?
Open to the
public,
architects,
academics,
property owners,
developers, and
their
representatives.
Multiple
submissions are
allowed,
including
previously
entered
projects.
Submission
Requirements
Entries must be
submitted
electronically
on the
prescribed form.
A letter of
consent from the
owner is
required for
applicable
submissions.
Entry
Fee
R1700.00
Deadline for
submissions
Tuesday 30 June
2026
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| Established in 1989 by members of the kitchen industry, the Kitchen Specialists Association is a non-profit company managed by regional committees in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape and overseen by a national committee. |
The Gauteng Institute for Architecture is one of the oldest architectural organizations in South Africa, founded in 1900 as the Transvaal Institute of Architects. We are a voluntary association affiliated to the South African Institute of Architects and endorsed by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
Our Mission: To serve our members’ interests, promote a better built environment and a greater awareness of Architecture. |
The IID is the only professional body representing the Interior Design industry in South Africa. Serving the needs of registered, practicing interior architecture, interior design and interior decorating professionals as well as education institutions and suppliers that provide services to the interior design industry. |
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