Continuum Wesbank Photographic Competition

The Ultimate Photography Competition – Win a Trip to Barcelona

The fairlands building was made with an eco-friendly design.  An example is the 30-60 kilolitres of water generated per day from condensate is captured for irrigation & not pumped into the areas drainage/sewerage.R134A refrigerant is used,the Variable Air Valve system is water-cooled as part of Building Management System & is chemical-free.

Continuum Architects and WesBank are giving keen photographers an opportunity to capture a unique view of one of South Africa’s architectural masterpieces, the new home of WesBank in Fairland, as part of an innovative photography competition.

For Continuum Architects, which brought together some of the country’s foremost architectural practices to create the new home of WesBank photography and design are integrally linked. They are asking photographers to focus on the essence of the design that seamlessly brings together dynamic African concepts and the texture of South Africa’s economic infrastructure.

Fairland’s exterior evokes the earthy colours of Africa through green glazing and earthy paint finishes. Vertical sunscreens adorned with potato prints are a prominent feature along the eight facades of the building in grey, green, yellow and red. The iconic structure completely overturns the stereotypical image of banks.

Photographers can either shoot this innovative landmark from strategic vantage points in the vicinity or register to work from the grounds on selected days during January and February. The closing date for the Continuum WesBank Photography Competition is Friday 20 February 2009.

The winning photographer will snap up a trip for two to Barcelona (including flights and accommodation), one of the world’s greatest architectural showcases. Ten runners up will each take home R1 500.

The prestigious panel of judges includes Mike Pawley, a specialist in architectural photography who was Continuum Architect’s professional photographer for the Fairland building, Michael Doran, one of South Africa’s most talented stills photographers and Doreen Pfeiffer, who specialises in producing black and white artworks for the residential and commercial market.

For further information on the Continuum WesBank Photography Competition, or to download an entry form, visit www.wesbank.co.za or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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