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South African Institute of Architects - SAIA

The SAIA acts as the collective voice serving the interests of its members for responsible design.

The South African Institute of Architects is a voluntary association of affiliated and regional institutes established in 1996 and incorporates the previous national Institute of South African Architects (established in 1927) and the regional Institutes of Architects of the former Cape (founded 1899), Eastern Province (founded in 1900 as the Port Elizabeth Society of Architects), Border (founded in 1946 as the East London Chapter of the Cape Provincial Institute), KwaZulu-Natal (founded in 1901), Orange Free State (founded in 1921) and Transvaal (founded in 1909). The Pretoria Institute of Architects was established in 1993 and the following new regional institutes were established in 1996:
Northern Cape, North West, Limpopo (founded as Northern Province) and Mpumalanga. The Institute is a member of the Africa Union of Architects, the Commonwealth Association of Architects, the International Union of Architects, the International Commission on Monuments and Sites, and the International Committee Documentation and Conservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the modern movement. Membership of the Institute is open to all architects, the only prerequisite being a recognised academic qualification, a minimum of 24 months practical experience and an examination in professional practice. Candidate membership is also open to those currently studying towards becoming a professional architect. The fundamental principles of equality and justice are implicit in the Constitution. In terms of the constitution the Institute is committed to the principle of striving to be an outstanding professional organisation, which upholds the dignity of the profession and its members. It aims to promote excellence in architecture and it seeks to contribute to the enhancement of society and the environment.

11/11/2026

https://www.saia.org.za/product-page/2025-2026-architecture-awards-book-pre-order

09/11/2026

Sign up for KZNIA's breakfast meeting this Friday. Please register here: https://saiakzn.org.za/event/the-saia-kzn-practice-breakfast-with-tiaan-meyer-founding-partner-and-principal-meyer-associates-architects-urban-designers/

06/11/2026

Pre-orders are open until 15 December 2026 for the 2025/6 SAIA Awards. It includes the Corobrik SAIA Awards of Excellence and also the awards for architecture that were presented in Bloemfontein in August. Available on our https://www.saia.org.za/exit-through-the-bookshop which also includes the November copy of the SAIA Study Aid. We're looking to expand that section of our new website. While you are there, amble around the rest of the website: https://www.saia.org.za/

05/11/2026

Read the new SAIA Pulse — November 2026 edition is live! Discover our refreshed website, Secretariat updates, and ways to strengthen connections between architects and the construction industry. Quick 1‑minute read. ➜ https://wix.to/bI4h4zu

The November edition of SAIA Pulse introduces our new website, shares the latest Secretariat news and explores opportunities to strengthen connections between architects and the construction industry.

03/11/2026

And boom! Just like that, we launched our new website. We're heading more for connection than perfection right now but with your help we'll get there. Step in, paddle around and let us know what you think? www.saia.org.za

03/11/2026

New look. New digital home. ✨

The new SAIA website is LIVE! 🌐

Visit us at www.saia.org.za and explore what’s new.

02/11/2026

GIfA is hosting a Sustainability CPD Workshop. Please register here: https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/gifa-summit-build-whats-next-industry-showcase-built-environment-25-26-november-2026?utm_campaign=a88927e9-22f9-4f0b-98c0-564235eba672&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=ed006605-ae53-4180-99e2-88f2e294d956

30/10/2026

The JHF is running a second presentation on Johannesburg's 140th anniversary in Plans, based on the success of the earlier event. Register here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/404814-johannesburgs-140th-anniversary-in-plans-exhibition-talk-at-the-rand-club-ii?mc_cid=eae5d8da4a?open-follow=true #/

Address

165 West Street, 2nd Floor, Sandown
Johannesburg
2031

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Website

http://www.saia.org.za/

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