Architects with a difference

We lead you every step of the way

We are Platform

Not your average Architecture Firm

Need a home that suits your lifestyle, but you don't know where to start?

We understand that upgrading your home involves an unknown process and cost.

That’s why the Platform Architects Team created a system that guides you throughout, keeping you in control of your budget while we create your dream home.

House Peens

Off Grid New Home, Design & Build

Groot Brak, Western Cape

Completed 2020

Johnny Peens

"I am very happy with the

overall experience I had while designing and building my new home. Platform Architects's attention to detail was very helpful."

Kirsten Melly

"They just 'got us'. We spent a bit of time during the analysis, it was worth the results we got in the smooth design process"

We are different

It's like LEGO blocks for adults

At Platform Architects we know you are the kind of people who want your home to facilitate the lifestyle you want to live. In order to achieve that, you need to make some changes and upgrade your living space by building a new home, or renovating your current one.

The problem is that you can’t do this on your own and you may be worried about the complicated design and planning process, as well as the financial implications which make you feel overwhelmed and intimidated. We believe this can be a stressful process. We understand your concerns and we analyse your specific needs for your home.

That’s why we took the time to develop a process that allows you just the right amount of control and involvement, along with the security of having an expert team to guide your decisions.

Here’s how it works: set up your free meet and greet, conduct a project analysis, tailor-make your own service package, and we will take it from there! So visit our website to book a meeting time that suits you, so you can stop dreaming about your ideal home and start living in it.

Thank you for a friendly, professional and thorough service regarding the Project Analysis. The input and steer that the analysis provided answered all my questions.

Tshego Rhapala

Projects

Package Fee Structures

You choose how we partner with you to build your dream home

When it comes to budget we understand that each project and client have different needs, we advise you on a service package that will ensure you get the best results.

We work on a fixed service fee package that is related to your project size, nothing is too small or too big for us, we spend the same amount of effort on all size projects.

You might prefer to manage your own project or let us manage it for you, either way you have the assistance of our online education program

Owner Build or

Design & Build

High or Low

Complexity

The complexity of the project requires a difference in skillset and amount of time, and number of people work it, we'll help you decide on this

Sizes of Packages

Extra Small - anything less than 150m2

Small - 150m2 to 350m2

Medium - 350m2 to 550m2

Large - 550 to 750m2

Extra Large - 750m2 and up

If you are interested in consolidating a few adjacent properties and developing a residential complex, fill in the contact form below, we have done a few feasibility studies and complex designs and we would love to come meet with you.

Start Your Journey with us

A Step-by-Step introduction

Meet & Greet

STEP 1

Hi, I will come and meet with you at your property anytime between 7am-7pm on weekdays, to start the journey of designing your dream home.

(digital meetings where possible now during Covid19 Lockdown)

Schedule a time with a specialist

Elzabé Meiring

ARCHITECT

Project Analysis

STEP 2

We believe in a strong research approach to design, meaning we investigate and analyse the design ‘problem’ from 3 angles:

financial
legal and spatial
your individual needs

After this low cost, low commitment analysis have the roadmap for your project.

This way you know that you are investing in building or improving on your existing home in the best possible way.

If for any reason after the project analysis you decide not to continue your journey, we stop here. No mess no fuss.

Design & Plan

STEP 3

Once we have designed the scope of work to be within your budget, market value, spatial constraints and to accommodate your needs we continue on our journey together to design your dream home and to plan for construction.

Our service packages, you have 2 sets of options with varying fee structures:

Owner Builder vs Design & Build
Complexity of Project

Your Project Analysis Professional will guide you through this decision making process.

Service Packages Explained

STEP 4

BUILD

Project Management Option or you build as Owner Builder with our educational online resource system. connect with one of our approved contractors and interior designer (optional) for

Meet our Project Partners