The DesignScape Blog

Architecture Experience, Ideas & Insights

As a leading South African Architecture Firm, our team is engaged in creating modern, sustainable architecture solutions for our clients across industries and across Africa.

The DesignScape blog aims to share experiences, ideas, and insights gained from working with a diverse range of industries. Here we keep our clients, colleagues, and collaborators informed about industry news, innovative concepts, and developing trends. Follow us to keep pace.

How Biophilic Design is Changing South African Workspaces

By David Marriott • February 20, 2025

Discover how Design Scape transforms commercial, retail, healthcare, & residential spaces. Get expert tips & project highlights from our architects. Read more!

A Guide to Architectural Heritage in South Africa

By David Marriott • February 4, 2025

Explore innovative architecture with Design Scape. We design commercial, retail, healthcare & residential spaces in Cape Town & Durban. Read our blog.

The Impact of Colour Psychology in Interior Design

By David Marriott • October 17, 2024

Discover insights on commercial design! Design Scape shares trends in offices, retail, healthcare & residential architecture from Cape Town & Durban. Learn more!

Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

By David Marriott • April 17, 2023

Overwhelmed by all the people you need to hire to work on your design project? Read our simple guide to help you understand who works with an architect.

Designing An Airport Terminal: 7 Steps to a Completed Project

By David Marriott • April 13, 2023

Get expert advice on designing an airport terminal from the architects who designed Africa’s best airport, Cape Town International Airport.

The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

By Fred Acurero • April 13, 2023

Want to know how the commercial design process works in Cape Town? Read our 6 simple steps from experienced architects, so you’ll know what to expect.

Designing for the South African Climate

By Design Scape Architects • March 13, 2022

Anyone living in South Africa can confirm that the country’s climatic conditions usually range from temperate in the interior plateau, to Mediterranean in the southwestern corner. Naturally, we cannot forget the small area in the northwest which boasts a desert climate.

The Architecture of Cape Town, South Africa – Part 3

By Design Scape Architects • February 14, 2022

In our two previous blog installments, we have explored the rich yet often inequitable history of the architecture of Cape Town. However, our journey is not yet at an end.

The Architecture of Cape Town, South Africa – Part 2

By Design Scape Architects • January 27, 2022

In the previous installment of this blog, we left off discussing the impact of Sir Herbert Baker’s building designs on the overall architectural identity of Cape Town in the early 20th century.