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Conversations on Architecture debuts at Decorex & Hirsch's Kitchen & Bathroom Faire, 20 March, ICC Durban -
with international key note speaker, Thomas Vietzke of London's famous Zaha Hadid Architects, sharing the stage with leading local talent Ruben Reddy, Rodney Harber and Derek van Heerden. Hosted by respected industry commentator Les Aupiais, the seminar will tackle a wide range of poignant architectural issues that reach across the spectrum from going green to crisp, clean design and so much more.

"Architecture is a hot topic globally and architects have become the rock stars of the design world," says Cairey Slater, general manager, exhibitions. "What better way to celebrate the new iconic nature of our millennium than by combining the two things that are shaping it - architecture and interior design." COA, which has enjoyed tremendous success at Decorex Joburg, now comes to KZN - and is a first for Durban's design guru's and architects. COA aims to probe global design trends and the local influences that are shaping people's lives and their living, working and playing environments.

Where:	Decorex & Hirsch's Kitchen & Bathroom Faire, ICC, Durban
When:	20 March 2009
Time:	09:30 to 12:00
Cost:	R300 (includes breakfast and entrance to the exhibition)
To Book:	click here

For more information: visit www.decorex.co.za or e-mail nozipho@tepg.co.za

The South African Institute of Architects has assessed and validated this Category 1 CPD Activity. The activity carries 0.5 CPD credit.

Conversations on Architecture is proudly brought to you by CaesarStone in association with Plascon, PG Group and Design Center.

More on our speakers:

THOMAS VIETSKE
Thomas Vietzke currently works as a project architect at Zaha Hadid Architects in London, where he is now an associate. ZHA points towards a future architectural language of its own, extending the disciplines forward and into a new stage of design. Born in Germany, Vietzke studied architecture in Austria, where he graduated with distinction from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna and as a master class student of studio Zaha Hadid in 2002. Throughout his seven year collaboration with ZHA he has been responsible for a variety of very impressive built projects in various countries having worked on projects on almost every continent.

Thomas Vietzke

RODNEY HARBER
Rodney Harber has distinguished himself as an architect, architect-teacher and architect-planner but notably in the role of ambassador for the built environment. He has promoted, either directly or indirectly, the understanding of Architecture among a wide public. He has a keen interest in alternative yet sustainable construction, in low-income housing and in the conservation of historical architecture as well as a long-standing interest in Islamic and Hindu architecture.

Rodney Harber

RUBEN REDDY
Ruben Reddy is a Durban born and educated architect. From graduation he went on to form his own practice, until in 1995 he was seconded to the Department of Public Works, which led to him becoming a consultant to the Directorate of Sport and Facilities for the 2004 Olympic Bid. In 1998 he re-established his architecture practice in Durban, Ruben Reddy Architects. His accolades include working on projects like the International Convention Centre Arena, the only 7 Star Hotel for Kersner International, ongoing work at King Shaka International airport, and the Central Olympic Stadium Sochi. It will be a treat to hear him share his knowledge and experience.

Ruben Reddy

DEREK VAN HEERDEN
Derek van Heerden is a practicing architect in Durban as well as a lecturer in the School of Architecture at the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN). His main interests include an enquiry into a regionally expressive architecture that speaks of the contradictions and disparities of the urban/rural - wealth/poverty divide that typifies contemporary South African society and he looks to extend the debate around the issue of an authentic contemporary South African Architecture.

Derek van Heerden

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