The Union Buildings celebrates its centenary in 2013. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker, construc- tion started in 1910 and was completed in 1913. It has since been the setting for the presidential inauguration of former President Nelson Mandela in 1994, as well as those of Thabo Mbeki on 16 June 1999, and 27 April 2004, and of Jacob Zuma on 9 May 2009. It is also the setting of many national celebrations, including Women's Day and Freedom Day.