Re-imagining the Planetarium as the Wits Anglo-American Digital Dome Tour
Sat, 15 Mar
|Johannesburg
Time & Location
15 Mar 2025, 14:00 – 15:30
Johannesburg, University of the Witwatersrand, East Campus, Yale Rd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Guests
About the event
GIfA invites you to a tour of the Colosseum Trophy award-winning Wits Anglo-American Digital Dome adapted by Architect Kate Otten.
This heritage landmark, originally completed in 1960, has been transformed into a cutting-edge, fully interactive digital facility. The project re-imagines the iconic Wits Planetarium, expanding its role beyond astronomy to become a state-of-the-art visualization laboratory for the 21st century.
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Why Attend?
1. Exclusive Access – Get an inside look at an award-winning heritage transformation led by Arch Kate Otten.2. Cutting-Edge Innovation – Explore how the iconic Wits Planetarium has evolved into a state-of-the-art digital dome.3. CPD Accredited – Earn 0.2 CAT1 CPD points while engaging with this groundbreaking project.3. Limited Opportunity – Only 30 spots available for this guided experience.4. Networking – Connect with fellow architects, students, and industry professionals.