by El-Mari Meyer-van Zyl | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog
What is BIM? It’s one of those buzzwords you hear all the time in architecture and building stuff, but no one really stops to explain it properly. So I figured I’d try put it in normal words and say why it’s something we use (and honestly rely on) for a lot of our...
by El-Mari Meyer-van Zyl | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog
Planning a new home, renovation, or extension in South Africa? One of your first big decisions will likely be: “Do I really need an architect, or will a draftsman do the trick?” It’s a perfectly valid question. Both professionals play a vital role in...
by El-Mari Meyer-van Zyl | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Renovating your home can be exciting, rewarding—and, if done incorrectly, incredibly costly. As one of your most valuable investments, your home deserves careful planning and expert execution. Unfortunately, many homeowners fall into the same traps when it comes to...
by El-Mari Meyer-van Zyl | Jun 25, 2025 | Blog
It’s a critical question. A home renovation or new build is a major investment, and professional fees are a significant part of that budget. While some see it as just “drawing up plans,” the value an architect brings to a project goes far deeper, ensuring your...
