Four Generations, One Architectural Legacy | Johannesburg News

Four generations of visionary architects have shaped the skyline of Nelson Mandela Bay and beyond, leaving an indelible mark from historic homes to major public buildings. Starting with Hendrick Siemerink, who helped design Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the family legacy continued through Gertruida Brinkman — South Africa’s first female architect — and her husband Jack, whose iconic designs include the Ford factory and the Stockelbach house. Their son Bruce carried on the tradition in healthcare architecture, followed by Bryan, the fourth-generation architect at b4 Architects, who now specializes in hospital design. Bryan reflects on the surprising recognition of his grandmother’s signature style across projects he’s never seen — a powerful testament to their enduring influence. As he builds on this legacy amid evolving industry challenges, Bryan is determined to keep the family’s architectural story alive for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cba666a2879d1757