Design Identity Architectural Design

04/11/2024

Our thoughts exactly

Zaha Hadid, a trailblazing Iraqi-British architect, articulated the essence of architecture with this quote. Known for her futuristic and fluid designs, such as the Heydar Aliyev Center and the Guangzhou Opera House, Hadid emphasized that architecture transcends mere shelter. She believed that well-designed spaces contribute to human well-being and evoke a sense of pleasure. Her innovative use of curves, bold forms, and dynamic structures aimed to create environments where people could feel both protected and inspired, highlighting the emotional and experiential aspects of architecture.

14/02/2023

Introducing Stormtrooper House in Hout Bay: a real labour of love that went beyond a renovation to a complete evolution of a space. We're immensely proud of this project, for which Design Identity managed everything including project management. Much of what was done on this project hadn't yet been tackled in South Africa and we achieved design elements on an extremely tight budget - rising from just six walls left standing from the original house.

14/02/2023

A new build for a lovely foreign client in Hout Bay. On this project, we handled everything except the actual build - everything from concept and design, to council plans and applications, builder's plans, neighbours' consent and applications to have title deeds relaxed and liaising with professionals on the project. The end result: a stylish, contemporary, light-filled retreat for our client, built on time and within budget.

14/02/2023

A spectacular renovation in Llandudno. Design Identity was highly involved in this project - managing everything from the council application and builders' plans and details, to handling neighbours' consent and Land Use Management applications and designing some internal structures.

24/01/2023

The Bay Academy in Valley Road, Hout Bay was designed by Collaboration and we supported with a successful zoning change application, an environmental impact assessment, the council application, as well as energy efficiency and fenestration, and fire plans. A number of sustainability aspects were incorporated into this project, including the integration of as much natural light as possible - which required a rational design to be included in the council submission - and the use of energy efficient lighting throughout and heat pumps.

24/01/2023

One of the first commercial projects we ever did - the magically beautiful My Montessori Eco School in Hout Bay, which is now The Bay Academy Pre-Primary School. Collaboration designed the project, while we managed departures and Land Use applications, drew up the council and fire plans for the original build, and managed the plan and approval for stables that were added at a later stage.