Ipfi Makuya

Environments that encourage creativity, flexibility, and accessibility are ideal for entrepreneurship. This study explores how design interventions can accelerate economic opportunities, empower local communities, and redefine the relationship between architecture and business incubation in Wynberg for the Alexandar residents.

Sustainability is a major area of emphasis, with the climate crisis recognized as an urgent issue requiring environmentally conscious solutions. Energy-efficient building systems, circular economies in construction, and passive design techniques can guarantee that entrepreneurial hubs are both economically and environmentally viable. The research also emphasizes appropriate building techniques that embrace local materials, local workmanship, and traditional knowledge to reduce ecological impact.

By interrogating Johannesburg’s socio-spatial landscape, this study proposes architectural solutions that go beyond conventional commercial developments such as those found in Sandton Central Business District. It advocates for a built environment that nurtures entrepreneurship through inclusive, adaptable, and sustainable design approaches. Through a synthesis of architecture, technology, and community engagement, the study envisions a future where the proposed development actively fosters economic growth and social transformation in Wynberg for Alexandra residents and its surrounding areas.