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The Black Sable Podcast

The Black Sable Podcast

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 Jacobus Uys, Principal and Chief Inspiration Officer of Black Sable, explores the hidden side of architecture through motivating conversations with clever people.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Erfolg im Beruf Kunst Ökonomie
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  • How to be Competitive in Architectural Competitions with Sabela Rey Vila

    How to be Competitive in Architectural Competitions with Sabela Rey Vila
    Oct 15 2025
    Insights on Architecture Competitions and Emerging Architects This podcast episode explores the hidden side of architecture with guest Sabela Rey Vila, an award-winning architect and researcher applying for a PhD in architectural competitions. The discussion covers her journey from Spain to South Africa, the unique aspects of architectural education in different regions, and the pros and cons of entering design competitions. Key elements of successful competition entries are highlighted, including the importance of sticking to one's passion, the role of intuitive design, and the potential for competitions to open new markets and opportunities for young architects. The conversation also touches on the role of competitions in the broader architectural profession and how they can serve as a platform for research and innovation. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:35 Guest Introduction: Sabela Rey Vila 01:21 Sabela's Educational Journey 02:20 Challenges and Experiences in South Africa 08:15 Comparing Architectural Education: Spain vs. South Africa 14:12 The Importance of Competitions in Architecture 16:16 The Role of Passion in Success 22:19 Insights on Architectural Competitions 29:54 Benefits of Competitions for Young Architects 35:02 Valuable Perspectives in Architecture 35:36 The Impact of Winning Competitions 36:12 The Pompidou Centre: A Case Study 37:46 Entering New Markets Through Competitions 38:57 The Challenges of Architectural Competitions 40:52 The Joy of Designing Without Constraints 43:20 The Role of Competitions in Architectural Education 44:24 Networking and Exposure Through Competitions 54:40 The Creative Process in Architecture 01:04:04 Making Competitions More Accessible 01:06:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_building https://calatrava.com/index.php/news/reader/conversion-of-the-old-reichstag-building-for-the-german-parliament.html https://www.imarabe.org/fr https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/ www.blacksable.com https://www.sabelareyvila.com/
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    1 Std. und 8 Min.
  • Design, Grit & Corobrik Awards — Tammy Ohlson de Fine

    Design, Grit & Corobrik Awards — Tammy Ohlson de Fine
    Aug 12 2025

    Tammy Ohlson de Fine — former interior designer, MBA graduate, and winner of the National Corobrik Student Architecture Award — shares her unconventional path to becoming South Africa’s top architecture graduate. We talk about balancing motherhood with design school, the sacrifices and rewards of chasing a dream, mentorship, networking, and what it takes to excel in one of the most demanding creative fields.

    Connect & Explore: 🎙 Listen to more episodes: @blacksableza ▶️ YouTube: Black Sable Designs 📖 About the Corobrik Award: corobrik.co.za
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    1 Std. und 11 Min.
  • Dirk Bahmann: Inside the Mind of an Architect, Artist, and Architecture Lecturer

    Dirk Bahmann: Inside the Mind of an Architect, Artist, and Architecture Lecturer
    Aug 4 2025

    What happens when an architect creates art? In this episode we explore the intersection between architecture, art and architecture education and the spiritual side of designing with humanity.

    Having worked in prestigious architectural studios, created award- winning artworks and lecturing at one of South Africa's top architecture schools, Dirk Bahmann, currently busy with his PHD in architecture shares his experience as a student, architect and artist and creating meaningful work.

    👤 Guest Bio – Dirk Bahmann -Architect, artist, and PhD candidate -Research focuses on ritual, repair, memory & embodied making -Blends theory with intuitive practice and slowness in design

    💡 Key Themes -Memory and energy in old buildings -Erosion, repair, and the poetics of presence -Ritual, resistance, and silence in architectural making -Slowness and “not knowing” as design tools -Theory vs embodiment in academia -Architecture as a carrier of emotion and intuition

    🏛️ Buildings & References Mentioned

    🕒 17:23 – Punk Culture Reference 🔗 https://paulmcbride.me/2016/11/02/essay-the-punk-movement-in-the-realms-of-subculture-fashion-and-style/

    🕒 13:17 – Wooden Hut in San Francisco (Parasitic Architecture) 🔗 https://www.dezeen.com/2012/02/16/manifest-destiny-by-mark-reigelman/

    🕒 01:21:48 – Villa Savoye (Le Corbusier) 🔗 https://lecorbusier-worldheritage.org/en/villa-savoye-et-loge-du-jardinier/

    🕒 01:31:58 – Kolumba Museum by Peter Zumthor (Cologne) 🔗 https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/kolumba-museum-peter-zumthor-rasmus-hjortshoj

    🕒 01:33:52 – Therme Vals (Zumthor Bath House) 🔗 https://www.archdaily.com/13358/the-therme-vals/5fc1415563c017d62c001226-the-therme-vals-photo

    🕒 01:59:41 – Sagrada Familia (Gaudí) 🔗 https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sagrada-Familia

    🕒 02:14:13 – “Ironman House” in Cape Town 🔗 https://peerutinkarol.com/project/clifton-nettleton-road-iron-man-house/

    🔗 Stay Connected

    🎧 Listen to the podcast: www.blacksable.co.za 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @BlackSableZA 🌍 Explore more: blacksable.co.za

    📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to hear more from the hidden side of architecture.

    #BlackSablePodcast #ArchitecturePodcast #DirkBahmann #DesignThinking #PeterZumthor #LeCorbusier #SagradaFamilia #ArchitectureTheory #SlowDesign #HiddenSideOfArchitecture📸 Follow dirk on Instagram: @dirkbahmann
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    2 Std. und 39 Min.
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