Johannesburg Architecture Centre (JAC) is a fledgling forum
currently being set up by a group of people with an interest in architecture who are based in Johannesburg. The
centre aims to stimulate debate through organising activities such as exhibitions, lectures and seminars by
visitors, publications, and other activities. It is intended that the centre's activities will complement those
run by the two Johannesburg Architecture Schools and the Gauteng Institute For Architecture. At this early stage we
are eager to solicit opinions with regard to the future direction and form of JAC. Please contact us with any
suggestions and/or if you are interested in getting involved.
Interim Working Group:
Thiresh Govender
Peta de Jager
Jonathan Manning
Walter Martins
P. G. Raman
Henning Rasmuss
Peter Rich
JOHANNESBURG ARCHITECTURE CENTRE
DRAFT MISSION STATEMENT
Wednesday 13th October 2004
What?
To represent the interests of “architecture” rather than those of “architects” or “members”;
To present architecture to society locally, nationally, internationally, making special attempts to reach out to as broad an audience as possible;
To promote debate around architecture, making special attempts to amplify the voices and opinions of those traditionally underrepresented in architectural discourse;
To exalt the possibilities of architecture not the limitations.
How?
A Physical Venue;
Exhibitions;
Lectures;
Debates;
Tours;
Outreach Programmes;
Design Competitions.
Contact
JAC on johannesburgarchitecturecentre@webmail.co.za
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