Andrew Payne

Andrew Payne is the Founder and Managing Director of Drew Architects, a multi-award-winning boutique architectural design studio based in South Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. He is widely recognised for his expertise in creating high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, and bespoke architectural spaces that combine modern design with practical living.

Aurelio Cimato

Aurelio Cimato is the Director and Senior Architect of Cimato Architects & Interior Design, one of Johannesburg’s leading architectural and interior design firms. He founded the practice in 1997, and over the years has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke residential, commercial, and interior design projects across South Africa.

David Hollis

Founder and managing director of ARC3D Studios (Pty) Ltd. David Hollis obtained his Masters of Architecture at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth. David has a passion for creating sustainable, innovative, contextual designs and thrives on the conceptual challenges that each project brings to the studio. He understands the value of maintaining a clear and free communication channel between the client, architect and builder throughout each project. David is a registered member of SACAP, GIFA, SAIA and Green Building Council of South Africa.

Nicki de Souza

Nicki de Souza is a South African architect and the founder of Footprint Architecture and Design, a practice known for creating bespoke residential homes and contemporary luxury living spaces. He is particularly recognised for his work in high-end residential architecture, where modern elegance, functionality, and strong indoor–outdoor integration are central to his design approach.

Theo Bothma

Theo Bothma is a South African architect, interior designer, and the founder of Theo Bothma Architects and Design (TBAD), a Johannesburg-based studio established in 2017. He is widely recognised for his work in luxury residential architecture, bespoke interiors, and lifestyle design, creating modern spaces that combine striking aesthetics with functional living.

Gerrie Bouwer

Gerrie Bouwer is a South African architectural professional associated with Elite Architectural Designs, a practice focused on delivering custom residential design and tailored architectural solutions. His work is aligned with contemporary architectural principles, emphasising functionality, clean design, and site-responsive planning.

With experience in the residential and small-scale commercial sectors, Gerrie Bouwer contributes to projects that prioritise practical living, efficient spatial planning, and modern aesthetics. His approach reflects a broader industry trend toward client-specific design, where each project is developed to suit the unique requirements of the homeowner, site conditions, and lifestyle needs.

Leon van der Westhuizen

Leon van der Westhuizen is a South African architect and co-founder of Anthrop Abbott Architects (Anthrop Architects), an award-winning Pretoria-based architectural practice established in 2013. He founded the studio alongside Roald Meyer, with a strong focus on human-centred, sustainable, and context-driven design.
He is also the co-director of the practice, where he plays a key role in leading architectural concept development, design direction, and project execution across residential, commercial, and social development projects.
Leon’s design philosophy is rooted in the idea of “Anthrop” (from the Greek ánthrōpos, meaning human being), which reflects the studio’s focus on understanding how people live, interact, and experience space. This human-centred approach informs the firm’s commitment to creating architecture that improves quality of life while responding to climate, site, and context.

Mitchell Phillips

Mitchell Phillips is a South African architectural professional and Director at SPS Arch & Design, a Johannesburg-based architecture and design studio known for its contemporary residential and lifestyle-focused projects. He plays a key leadership role within the practice, contributing to both design direction and operational development of the firm.At SPS Arch & Design, Mitchell Phillips is part of a team that specialises in high-end residential architecture, design development, and 3D architectural visualisation, with a strong emphasis on creating tailored homes that reflect each client’s lifestyle, needs, and environment. The studio is recognised for its client-centred design process, where clients are actively involved from concept through to final design and approval.