A thesis document in fulfillment of M.arch (Prof) qualification at Nelson Mandela University for Chiposi F. Sinalo.
The thesis explores industrial architecture and its potential to impact its surrounding urban landscape in a positive way both socially and economically. This is done by using the design of a Bicycle Manufacturing Facility in Airport Valley, Gqebera, Walmer as a study of how the facility can provide a gateway to the Airport Valley Precinct and align itself to an urban ‘playscape’ for the community’s leisure activities.