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Brigitte Mabandla | Justice College Memoir

THE ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND VALUE OF THE BUILDING The building used prior to College using it was known as the Extramural Department of the University of Pretoria founded by Prof WA Macfaden, Prof AC Paterson and Dr JE Holloway. The building was designed by Brian Sandrock Architects who were commissioned in 1957. The first phase of the building was completed in 1959, and students and lecturers started attending classes there in 1960 (University of Pretoria, 1960:262-263). The building that once housed the Justice College exemplifies typical of educational architecture, featuring lecture halls and auditoriums, and an office block. While the lecture halls and auditorium are noted for their original and imaginative design, the office block , although generic in construction and layout, presents an uncommon facade. The building held a strong association with the educational community in Pretoria, having served as a hub for students and staff. Many students and educational staff occupied its halls over its lifetime and it was once an integral part of the social fabric of the city. The building also provided a meaningful service to the surrounding community by hosting public lectures and events.

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Brigitte Mabandla | Justice College | Memoir