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Only Italian Opens Their New Jewel Box Showroom
ITALIANS have been renowned as the world leaders and trend setters of style and good taste for centuries. After all, Italians could be said to have invented the idea of ‘La Dolce Vita’ – the Good Life. Think of Italian cars like the Lamborghini and the Maserati which combine elegance and high performance. Italians lead…
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The Trends that Will Influence GlobalArchitecture in 2019
IT IS, ONCE AGAIN, THE TIME OF YEAR WHERE WE LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE TO DEFINE THE GOALS AND APPROACHES THAT WE WILL TAKE FOR OUR CAREERS THROUGHOUT THE UPCOMING YEAR. TO HELP THE MILLIONS OF ARCHITECTS WHO VISIT ARCHDAILY.COM EVERY DAY FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, WE COMPILED A LIST OF THE MOST POPULAR…
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Architects’ notes
The Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe aims to promote and encourage the practice and study of the Architectural profession in Zimbabwe. Established in 1929, the IAZ is celebrating its 90 years anniversary in 2019. It is brought to the attention of the general public that unfortunately there are unqualified and unregistered people out there who…
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ICChas a new home
International Coating Company opened their new warehouse and sales floor in July this year in Pomona. The Pomona area,around the intersection of Harare Drive and Alpes Road, is currently probably the most rapidly developing commercial and light industrial suburb in Harare (see Structure and Design, Storagemart Issue 3; Halsteds’ new branch Issue 14). The area…
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New Mall for Victoria Falls Town
Residents of Victoria Falls are optimistic that the new development will somewhat ease unemployment in the town. The Mayor of Vic Falls Sifiso Mpofu said, “It’s (construction of the mall) a welcome Construction has already began on Sawanga Shopping Mall in the small town of Victoria Falls. We have seen the land been cleared and…
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Steel Centre International is now in Graniteside
Steel Centre International opened their first branch in 2005. It’s situated at 9 Rodens Street, Magaba, Mbare, opposite TM Magaba. The aim was to supply steel and related products at the best possible prices for the Mbare market as well as for the wider construction and mining industries. They wanted to provide excellent, fast customer…
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Tips for Preparing Your Fireplace for Winter
Fireplaces, especially wood-burning fireplaces, are a great way to heat your home without spending too much on electricity. However, before you take your fireplace out of retirement for the winter, you have to make sure it is safe and ready to go. Did you know that fireplaces and chimneys are involved in about 42% of…
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Polystyrene blocks are used as building materials
Polystyrene blocks are used in construction as permanent insulation in buildings. The blocks are energy efficient and ensure optimal insulation not only for walls of buildings, but also the roofs and even floors. The polystyrene blocks are stacked and then the forms are filled with concrete. Building with blocks is a lot like building with…
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What Are the Benefits of Concrete Pots?
Container gardening allows you to plant a variety of flowers, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs or ferns with limited space or adds mobility to plants in a larger garden. Nearly anything can be used as a planter, and each type of container has its own benefits and drawbacks. For larger plants and trees that you’re not…
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ZimReal Property Investment Forum 2019
Organised by API Events the second ZimReal Property Investment Forum took place on 17th July at Meikles Hotel in Harare. Similar forums are held across Africa including the East Africa Property Investment Summit in Nairobi, the West Africa Property Investment Summit in Lagos, the FrancoReal Property Investment Forum in Dakar, ZamReal held in Lusaka, BotsReal…
