{"id":29028,"date":"2026-03-29T18:48:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T18:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=29028"},"modified":"2026-03-29T18:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T18:48:22","slug":"lead-architect-named-for-multi-billion-rand-cape-winelands-airport-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=29028","title":{"rendered":"Lead architect named for multi-billion-rand Cape Winelands Airport project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"textFreeArticle\">\n<p>One of Africa\u2019s largest architecture firms, Boogertman + Partners, has been appointed as lead architect for the planned expansion of Cape Winelands Airport, owned and operated by RSA Aero.<\/p>\n<p>The development, valued at between R8 billion and R10 billion, is aimed at boosting regional connectivity and economic growth in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The announcement, made on Friday, confirmed that the firm will work alongside Berlin-based amd.sigma to deliver the project\u2019s architectural vision.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The multi-billion-rand development will feature a boutique terminal, new runway infrastructure, upgraded airside systems, and expanded cargo facilities across a 450-hectare precinct.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visible-sm-block visible-xs-block m1010\">\n<div class=\"ad-container-wrapper\">\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The airport\u2019s design integrates a sculptural glass-and-steel terminal into the surrounding landscape, with a focus on sustainability and phased expansion to accommodate future demand.<\/p>\n<p>Read:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ApplePlainTextBody\" dir=\"auto\">WBHO wins construction deal for R8bn Cape Winelands Airport<\/div>\n<p>Andr\u00e9 Wright, director at Boogertman + Partners, says the airport will serve as \u201ca new gateway to the Cape Winelands region\u201d, adding that the design approach prioritises human-centred, environmentally responsible infrastructure.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The project is expected to create about 35 000 jobs initially, with more than 100 000 supported over its first 20 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>RSA Aero managing director Nicholas Ferguson says Boogertman + Partners\u2019 track record of \u201caward-winning, contextually responsive architecture\u201d makes it \u201cthe ideal partner\u201d for the landmark project.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visible-sm-block visible-xs-block m1010\">\n<div class=\"ad-container-wrapper\">\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/p>\n<p>CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Listen\/read:<br \/>Cape Winelands Airport set to jet ahead with Growthpoint<br \/>Still a few steps needed for Cape Winelands Airport to take flight [Dec 2023]<\/p>\n<p>The appointment builds on earlier partnerships with Growthpoint Properties and WBHO Construction, as developers position the airport as both a transport hub and a destination aligned with the region\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p><em>* Phenyo Selinda is a Moneyweb\u00a0intern.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\">\n            !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n            {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n                n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n                if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n                n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n                t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n                s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n                'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n            fbq('init', '779812924991616');\n            fbq('track', 'PageView');\n        <\/script>#Lead #architect #named #multibillionrand #Cape #Winelands #Airport #project<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Africa\u2019s largest archit&hellip; 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