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22 October 2019	Mbabane Hilton Garden Inn by Paragon Group wins at API Awards 2019 The Mbabane Hilton Garden Inn in Eswatini, designed by Paragon Group, was declared the winner in the Best Hotel Development category at the annual Africa Property Investment (API) Awards 2019, held on 2 October at a...	Read more
10 October 2019	LIQUIDRed Inspired Design campaign with Greenside Design Center and Paragon Interface LIQUIDRed’s Inspired Design campaign with leading design school, Greenside Design Center (GDC) and multi award-winning space planning and interior architecture company, Paragon Interface has culminated in a showcase...	Read more
25 September 2019	Cinderblock construction showcased at Emantini Seed Bank The Emantini Seed Bank in Swaziland has showcased simple construction methods and innovative use of materials so as to sculpt the user’s experience in an unexpected and inspiring way. It is hoped that this landmark...	Read more
16 September 2019	Showcasing earthmoving equipment and a head office in one design How do you design a world-class showroom for earthmoving equipment while also accommodating a corporate head office in the same structure? This was the challenge posed to Paragon Group by developer Eris Property...	Read more
2 September 2019	Call for smart citizens to transform dysfunctional urban environments Is South Africa, and indeed the entire continent, ready for its first so-called smart city? South African President Cyril Ramaphosa certainly thinks so, using his State of the Nation Address on 20 June to refer to...	Read more
26 August 2019	Technology, workspace trends continue to impact property sector A lot of property developers have adopted a cautious ‘wait-and-see’ approach given the current economic climate. In addition, vacancy rates remain stubbornly high, and there is a definite slump. There are, however,...	Read more
22 August 2019	SAfm - Women in architecture A discussion about the strides women are making in the profession of architecture. The unacceptably low number of women in South Africa’s demanding profession of architecture needs urgent attention if the current...	Read more
20 August 2019	LIQUIDRed launches Inspired Design Challenge with Greenside Design Center and Paragon Interface LIQUIDRed, a manufacturer of beautifully-crafted bathroom accessories, tapware, and towel ladders, has launched the next phase of its Inspired Design Challenge in conjunction with leading design school, Greenside...	Read more
19 August 2019	Preetya Bhikha's journey as a female architect Master of Architecture, Master of Philosophy in Architecture & Planning as well as Bachelor of Architectural Studies , these are only some of the many qualifications that our next guest boasts and did we mention...	Read more
15 August 2019	Young architects breathe fire at Paragon Group Architects do not only have to be able to design, but must also have project management and client liaison skills. It is for this reason that Paragon has adopted a pod structure to ensure that its younger architects...	Read more