The South African Institute for Architecture Mpumalanga (SAIA Mpumalanga) proudly hosted its 2025 Regional Awards Ceremony on 27 November at the elegant Weylandts Showroom in Mbombela.
As a voluntary association affiliated with the South African Institute of Architects, SAIA Mpumalanga continues to champion the voice of the architectural profession while serving as a valuable resource for the public. The organization is committed to transformation within the built environment through education, awareness, and the promotion of architectural excellence.
A Pathway to National Recognition
The 2025 SAIA Mpumalanga Regional Awards form the first stage of a prestigious national program. Projects receiving an award at the Regional level enter the second stage: the Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit and for Excellence in partnership with Coverland, taking place in 2026.
This year, the awards program was proudly sponsored by Corobrik and Coverland. Corobrik offered a R10,000 prize for the project demonstrating the best use of clay bricks, while Coverland offered attendance to the World Architecture Festival 2026 for the national project winning the Coverland Concrete Roof Tile Award for Excellence.
“The aim of the Regional Awards is to celebrate projects within the province that demonstrate good design, technical proficiency, innovation, and a meaningful contribution to the architectural landscape. We are very proud of the projects that will represent Mpumalanga next year.” — Nicholas Els, President of SAIA Mpumalanga
2025 Award Recipients
This year’s adjudication revealed outstanding contributions across residential, commercial, conservation, and hospitality sectors.
Award of Excellence
- Unbound by W Design Architecture Studio
Awards of Merit
- Fox Lane – House Truter by AnchelG Architect
- Agricultural Security Pavilion by Mathews and Associates Architects
- Lowveld Family Home by Giitd Architects
- Skukuza Rondavels Upgrades by kwpCREATE Architects and Landscape Architects
- Singita Ebony Lodge by GAPP Architects & Urban Designers
Commendations
- Mayfern Offices by Bespoke Architects
- New Nature Conservation Building by Ikemeleng Architects
- House Nemo by EarthSwitch Architects
Special Awards
- Corobrik Award for Best Use of Clay Bricks: Fox Lane – House Truter by AnchelG Architect
Note: There were no qualifying projects for the Coverland award this year, but SAIA Mpumalanga looks forward to receiving entries for this category in 2027.
Celebrating Diversity in Design
The 2025 Regional Awards once again highlighted the rich diversity of architectural talent in Mpumalanga, ranging from innovative private residences to thoughtful conservation upgrades and contemporary commercial developments.
SAIA Mpumalanga extends its warm congratulations to all talented architects, sponsors, and participants for their remarkable contributions. To view the projects that received awards, please visit the SAIA Mpumalanga website, where a video presentation is available.
