02 | 2020
PROJECT DATE
STUDENT REPUBLIC
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
OURS was commissioned by Empire Earth
(a locally based developer) to convert a fabric
factory into student accommodation in Saltriver
Cape Town. The commission was given in 2019 with a 5 month program in preparation for the 2020 academic year and with a brief to accommodate 56 students. For the project we worked with students from Inscape (from the Saltriver Campus) who were the primary target market. These were interior, architecture, fashion and photography students working across disciplines as part of the CROSS CLASS program.
The mission was to create a product designed by students for students, using sustainable products such as the Green Lite Concrete Blocks which cut our construction time in half. This was a great learning experience as students gained practical and site experience working on a real project; with a real client and working across the design disciples.
The scope of the project covered architecture, interior and
web design, brand development, logo design, and creating
digital and physical marketing material.
EMPIRE
EARTH
Architecture | Interior Design | Brand Development | Marketing
PROJECTS
Through the CROSS CLASS programme we create innovative products and solutions that solve problems.
CROSS CLASS explores market related questions through an ENTREPRENEURIAL AND CREATIVE LENS. Participants have the opportunity to solve these questions in cross disciplinary teams in order to prototype product solutions. with the aim of creating SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES.
We've compiled a collection of successful products and businesses which were created through the CROSS CLASS programme.
FORM
ARMOUR FOR THE EVERYDAY
PROJECT DATE
FORM (an abbreviation of ‘uniform’) is a designer range of work wear tailored to suit each customer. At form we look for sustainable ways of creating garments - pushing the boundaries of the versatility of a singular material.
11 | 2019
Fashion | Textiles | Brand Development | Photography | Film
YETHU COLLECTION
SPIRITS BRAND
12 | 2019
PROJECT DATE
The Yethu Collective vision is to take ownership of who we are as Africans incorporating all races, tribes and cultures : understanding the extent of our diverse, rich and unique history and being authentically ourselves. This is achieved through telling African stories through our products – which are premium spirits, beers, wines and beverages rooted in our African heritage. The Yethu Collection is built through Ubuntu – meaning collaboration and community.
Food & Beverages | Product Design | Marketing
THE NOMADIC HUT
PREFAB ARCHITECTURE
PROJECT DATE
Amanzi is designed as a model for our Moving School and Nomadic Co-Working Space. This covers the core activities of our business and by being nomadic allows us to extend our reach to a wider community. Amanzi is not bound to a specific location but rather able to adapt to any locality, this is a versatile model with the ability to scale even to the most remote locations in Africa using prefabricated architecture which is easy to transport and assemble on site.
11 | 2019
Architecture | Product Development
UKUZAZI
PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
'Ukuzazi' was the title of the end of year showcase performance held in December 2018 in Green Point at the OURS Studio, organized by the students for the students. The event is held at the end of the CROSS CLASS program to showcase the work and talent of the individuals in the program. It is used as a mechanism to integrate the different design disciplines - as students engage with other student projects specializing in different disciplines. The event is open to friends and family of the students but is essentially a closed educational event.
PROJECT DATE
12 | 2018
Performance Arts | Film | Production | Set Design
THE VESSEL PROJECT
REIMAGING AFRICAN FORMS
Vessel or 'Udiwo' (in Ndebele) explores African forms. The mission is to tell African stories. The process use digital tools to rapidly prototype, test and explore different forms before manufacturing a unique and functional product in response to the clients brief. The vessel project can be applied across different industries, thus far there have been experiments done for clients in the bottling and architecture industry.
10 | 2019
PROJECT DATE
Prototyping | Product Design | Material Studies | Brand Development
LEDI GIN
BERRY & PINE INFUSED CRAFT GIN
Ledi Gin was incubated by OURS Studio as part of the CROSS CLASS Programme. Students were able to work directly with Co-founders Naledi Gosch and Jamel Chirwa to develop the brand from the ground up. From the sketch design; brand development , packaging, product design; planning, content creation, marketing and launching at the OURS Studio in Greenpoint in 2018. Working on a real project allowed student to gain practical entrepreneurial / start up experience, making it an extremely valuable learning experience. Ledi Gin has now received three stages of investment since its inception and is available in all liquor stores in Cape Town and selected liquor stores in Gauteng.
10 | 2018
PROJECT DATE
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Food & Beverages | Product Design | Marketing
Yethu emerged as a collaboration
between OURS and Mudanga, with the
aim of promoting creative entrepreneurs
exhibiting and selling proudly African
products. It is a market space which
draws both innovative emerging
designers, as well as established
retailers engaging with African narratives
in their products. Our first Yethu Market was
held in September 2018 at the Old Cape
Quarter.
10 | 2018
PROJECT DATE
THE YETHU MARKET
COLLABORATIVE MARKET
Market | Fintech | Platform To Showcase
BUILD TEST ITERATE
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AFTER-OURS
PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE
PROJECT DATE
10 | 2018
After-OURS is aimed at showcasing the work and talent of the individuals in our programme. And connecting our community with other talented creative entrepreneurs in the ecosystem. The events are used as a mechanism to network, showcase, learn and test products in the market. It is open to the general public as potential customers and collaborators.
Performance Arts | Film | Production | Set Design
ENRICHING THE YOUTH
AT GRASSROOT LEVEL
THE PILLAR JNR SCHOOL
ARCHITECTURE | EDUCATION
PROJECT DATE
Pillar Junior School is a progressive school aimed at creating strong foundational learning, in order to give children a head start. This builds academic confidence at a young ages, paving the way for students to become future leaders in their community. Phase 1 of the school was designed in 2018 by students from Vega and Inscape in Cape town through the CROSS CLASS programme and built for the young students in Bulawayo.
10 | 2018
Architecture | Brand Development
GIN SESSIONS
SHOWCASE PLATFORM
The Gin Sessions emerged as collaboration between OURS and Woodstock Gin Co. The events were hosted at Woodstock Gin in Woodstock and then later moved to Green Point , once we had secured a space of our own. With the new location the name changed to After-OURS while still retaining the same philosophy of creating a platform for creative entrepreneurs to connect, learn from each other and showcase their work.
05 | 2018
PROJECT DATE
Performance Arts | Film | Production | Set Design
THE AFRICAN VILLA
ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATION
PROJECT DATE
These were private projects commissioned by clients in the Eastern Cape (St Francis Bay) ; Western Cape (Fishoek) and Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) to create the experience of modern day living in the African context. As we re-envision what African architecture is.
Architecture | Brand Development
