Securing of "Ou Lettere"




The Old Arts Building at the University of Pretoria is the oldest and most prominent building on campus. It houses the priceless Van Tillburg art collection and the Mapungubwe artefacts, which include the world famous golden rhinoceros. The architects were asked to secure the building without negatively impacting on the historical and aesthetic value. This coincides with the centenary of the University. Frameless glass doors with brass ironmongery were specified and a new reception counter was designed.