Our practice has been running for more than 25 years. During this time we have successfully completed a number of developments. We specialize in projects of a leisure and residential nature, but our portfolio has in no way been limited to this.

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Our firm was the first in the country to convert commercial space into “Interim Housing”, in the Johannesburg city center. We have completed a commercially viable conversion from office space to housing in Joubert Park. 

 

We have successfully completed a number of very large luxury homes in Hyde Park, Sandhurst, Westcliff, Kyalami, Zimbali, Knysna, Natal Midlands and off- shore, as well as a middle income housing project in Rustenberg, and upper income housing in Hyde Park.

 

Our leisure side to our practice has included the design and execution of almost 20 game lodges, boutique hotels, and 10 villas on an island.

 

We specialize in aesthetically pleasing, environmentally appropriate, energy- efficient buildings.  We take a versatile, transformative approach to design, considering the needs of the client, appropriate material use and the overall impact of the structure on the site. Our attention to detail is what sets our buildings apart.

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Dael Fairbairn, being the founding member of the firm, qualified in 1989 from the University of Pretoria and holds a professional degree in Architecture. Dael was actively involved in brainstorming sessions at the CJP for the South African Housing board with respect to the attempt to facilitate change in the manner in which affordable housing was being viewed and executed.

 

She further lectured post graduate professionals on the relevance of sound urban design principles regarding affordable housing. In May 2017 Dael received a prestigious award in recognition of excellence for Women in architecture, and placed third in the country.

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We are members of the South African Institute of Architects, the Gauteng Institute for Architects, The Council for South African Architects and corporate members of The Green Building Council.