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A mentoring network project in Cape Town to create support for women in architecture through the development of real reciprocal mentoring relationships.

09/09/2026

This week at the Pan-African Biennale, our hearts are FULL. 🥹❤️🌍

One of our own is there, not simply as an observer, but as a WINNER. 🏆✨

Our very own Paula’s work was selected to be exhibited among the student projects, and honestly… what a moment. What a privilege. What a milestone.🥹✨

This is not a milestone we take for granted. The Biennale is the first pan-African biennale on the continent, and Paula has made history by having her work represented at this inaugural edition. What an incredible moment! 🌍❤️

, we hope you know just how proud we are of you. ❤️

We’re cheering you on every step of the way as you grow into one of Africa’s next great architects!

We love you, Paula. Keep going. Keep creating. Keep making history. ❤️‍🔥

The journey has only just begun. 🚀🫶🏾🏛️✨

27/08/2026

✨ Meet our speaker! ✨

We’re excited to have Lizelle Jackson at our W.H.Y Project Mid-Year Event! 🤍

📅 5 September, 2026
📍 The Cove, Claremont
🕙 10:00–12:00

We can’t wait to have you there! ✨

25/08/2026

Join us for a morning of connection and conversation. Come meet and connect with inspiring women in architecture in a relaxed and welcoming space.

🗓️ 05 September 2026
⏱️ 10:00am - 12:00noon
📍 The Cove, 2nd Avenue, Harfield Road, Claremont.

…a little taste of what’s waiting for you at our next WHY Project Mid-Year Event ☕️

Coffee and croissants are available by preorder, so be sure to place your order in advance.

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

04/08/2026

This year’s winner of The WHY Project CV Writing Competition was 𝙹𝚘𝚛𝚓𝚊 𝙼𝚎𝚑𝚕 🥳🎉

As part of the annual competition, the winner receives a FREE Revit course sponsored by Michelle Heidemann. Here’s a glimpse into Jorja’s experience throughout the course and her journey developing valuable design skills.

Congratulations again, Jorja, we’re excited to see where these new skills take you!✨

20/05/2026

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of the incredible work of our mentors ✨

Michelle is one of the mentors at The WHY Project and runs her own Cape Town-based practice, Onyx Architects.

Today we’re featuring the cellar at Moya Meaker Winery, a project that beautifully reflects the thoughtful, intentional touch women continue to bring to architecture through detail, materiality, and sensitivity to place.

Explore more of her work on the Onyx Architects website✨

28/04/2026

To our CPUT graduates…we celebrate you today!!! Congratulations Jorja, Raessah, Nicole, Tondi, Tascha and Reese🥂 May your graduation be the first of many more achievements to come✨

23/04/2026

Congratulations to Khwezi and Nonkanyiso for graduating with their BAS at the University of Johannesburg! We are so proud of you ladies✨ Watching you graduate fills us with pride. You have an incredible future ahead!

21/04/2026

Celebrating Daniella, our NDip. ArchTech. from Nelson Mandela University (NMU) 🎓 We are so proud of you! Your boldness, brilliance, and determination inspire us. Cheering you on all the way! 💫

16/04/2026

We are beyond proud of you ladies! Celebrating Tchieza, Oluoch and Rafiqah on completing their BAS at the University of Cape Town (UCT) 💫

14/04/2026

Celebrating Becca and Mashudu with their BAS, and Tersia with her M(Arch) from the University of Cape Town. What an incredible achievement, we couldn’t be prouder of you all! 🌟

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