RSA 365 – Drawings of South African Architecture

In 2020 Shaun Gaylard set himself the challenge of drawing 365 South African buildings, bridges and towers – one drawing per day. RSA 365 is the culmination of this project, and provides unique insights into South Africa’s built heritage, from its earliest surviving buildings in 1666 to those completed in 2020.

Shaun has collaborated with Brett McDougall and local and international guest writers in telling the story of architecture in South Africa. In the 365 drawings that make up this body of work, a narrative of a rich, complex and fascinating built heritage emerges.

The book’s carefully crafted and beautifully executed drawings have been described as a valuable historical marker of the South African urban landscape, and will leave the reader with an appreciation of the important architectural legacy of South Africa.

About the authors:

Shaun Gaylard has been practising as an architect since 2009 and, in parallel to his career, has explored his passion for drawing by illustrating and documenting local and international buildings. In 2013 he started Blank Ink Design, and through it has produced a number of celebrated architectural city guides.

In parallel to a successful corporate career, Brett McDougall has explored his passion for built heritage in the work he has done with the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation. He has most recently led the restoration of Hilson Bridge (Johannesburg’s oldest suburban bridge) and the Orange Grove Waterfall.