The Black Sable Podcast

Insights on Architecture Competitions and Emerging ArchitectsThis podcast episode explores the hidden side of architecture with guest Sabela Rey Vila, an award-winning architect and researcher applying for a PhD in architectural competitions. The discussion covers her journey from Spain to South Africa, the unique aspects of architectural education in different regions, and the pros and cons of entering design competitions. Key elements of successful competition entries are highlighted, including

Tammy Ohlson de Fine — former interior designer, MBA graduate, and winner of the National Corobrik Student Architecture Award — shares her unconventional path to becoming South Africa’s top architecture graduate. We talk about balancing motherhood with design school, the sacrifices and rewards of chasing a dream, mentorship, networking, and what it takes to excel in one of the most demanding creative fields.Connect & Explore: 🎙 Listen to more episodes: @blacksableza ▶️ YouTube: Black Sable

What happens when an architect creates art? In this episode we explore the intersection between architecture, art and architecture education and the spiritual side of designing with humanity. Having worked in prestigious architectural studios, created award- winning artworks and lecturing at one of South Africa's top architecture schools, Dirk Bahmann, currently busy with his PHD in architecture shares his experience as a student, architect and artist and creating meaningful work. 👤 Guest Bio –

In this episode, I chat with Mikayla De Gouveia — a third‑year architecture student at Cardiff University who’s also built an authentic online presence sharing the highs and lows of life in studio. We get into: What it’s really like studying abroad as a South African architecture student How social media can be both a creative outlet and a pressure cooker The sleep‑deprived chaos of studio life (and why that’s a problem) Her hands‑on design‑build experience in Guatemala If you're thinking

In this conversation, our host Jacobus chats to the Black Sable dream team: Mieke van Zyl, Jessica Rogers, and Priyan Moodley. They chat about how they fit together as a team, maintaining a healthy work environment, drawing every day and combating perfectionism.Want more Black Sable in your life? Connect with Black Sable on our other platforms Website https://www.blacksable.co.za/ Instagram instagram.com/blacksableza/ Youtube www.youtube.com/@blacksableza Email