View Full Version : Cradle of Human-kind Museum, Sterkfontein


Archangel
April 16th, 2006, 10:37 AM
Hi guys

I went to the Cradle of Human-Kind Museum in Sterkfontein, for a case study for my degree... and was pleasantly surprised by how cool the building is. It's really sad that it is not more advertised; we had no clue as to what the building looked like. Here are some pics taken by me and my friend Nicolette Garrett, another 1st year Archi student. Hope ya like 'em :)

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joburg
April 17th, 2006, 09:57 AM
Just BUMPING this up a little bit just incase ya'll never got a proper look. And ya'll SHOULD get a proper look, cos they're damn good photos of a what looks like a REALLY cool museum. oui?

Thanks archangel for posting them. :)

romanSA
April 17th, 2006, 05:03 PM
The photos are great and the place looks amazing. Thanks for posting.

datilguy
April 17th, 2006, 06:41 PM
What a cool museum! Good work Archangel! :D

thryve
April 17th, 2006, 07:16 PM
As always, archangel, your work is much appreciated... nice to see some more joburgers getting excited about architecture :)

-thryve

JAB323
April 17th, 2006, 11:49 PM
Looks pretty good. I'll have to visit it when I make my annual trek to the good 'ole RSA. :)

Durbsboi
April 18th, 2006, 02:28 PM
Flip me, that looks so cool, is this near hartebeespoort ?

Archangel
April 18th, 2006, 08:15 PM
Flip me, that looks so cool, is this near hartebeespoort ?

Yes it is... it's actually right near the sterkfontein caves. Sorry, can't remember the road name, but on the way to the caves you'll see signs for a place named Maropeng (that's what the museum is called), and just before the caves you take a left turn (if you're coming from Florida), and it's right there. Hope that helps :)

Durbsboi
April 19th, 2006, 08:48 AM
Thanx next time I go to Pecan wood I will pop by

hsark
April 19th, 2006, 01:12 PM
the inside looks hetic i love the way they mix the enviroment with the whole building looks like one big hill

msv240586
April 19th, 2006, 11:37 PM
Wow Angelo, these pics are great. I really under estimated the place!! Its so originall! No tuscan in sight *Sigh of relief*

hsark
April 21st, 2006, 10:15 AM
tuscan hahaha thaatts joburg 4 you