20 years ago, Thabani Gumede, Marlon Iyavoo, David Marriott and Shane Saunders partnered in founding Design Scape Architects.
Beyond our long-term friendships….we were drawn together by “imaginings & possibilities”.
Inspired by a new democracy & held together by a shared passion for an engaging, relevant & responsive architecture.
Design Scape – an attempt at capturing a transcendental moment in time….from idea to reality….concept to architecture.
Design Scape Architects – an effort, a reflection, a parenthesis for possibility.
Our value as an architectural company is embedded in our diversity, varied backgrounds, influences, experiences, professional paths and personal histories. This has inadvertently extended beyond the four directors, attracting a diverse team of professionals, many of whom we have mentored and shared our journeys with.
As a proudly Level 1 BBBEE rated company, we strive for a stimulating design-focused environment, cultivating open discussion and exploration of ideas, be it with clients or colleagues. We believe that the greatest architecture is the crystallisation of community, dialogue & synchrony.
What sets us apart from other architecture firms is our ability to communicate and clarify every phase of the project— from clearly defined project parameters and scope of work, to conceptual design and visualisation, to detail-minded construction administration and the final walkthrough.
We work hard through every project phase to be efficient, helpful, and responsive and ensure our clients feel confident about their decision to hire us and the work we are doing for them.
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At DesignScape Architects, our team believes that design has the power to make our clients more relevant and more effective.
Architecture is a complex process often involving a wide range of ideas and inputs from many different stakeholders. Developing solutions that create common ground is as much an art as it is a science. At Design Scape, one thread connects art and science — our clear and proven process. With our experience and expertise, we have designed a process to take you from a simple idea, want, or need, to a fully-functioning building.
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We are an innovative team of South African Architects & Designers helping organisations to be more relevant and more effective
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