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WeVisit Episode 5: Authentic, contextual and earthy All of Architecture; Producer: Ruan Erasmus; Cinematographer: Jan Du Plessis;
Assistants: Corien Botha, Ethan Schneigansz, Victor Mokaba; Production: Hello Palewood; Photography: Anita Janeke; Editor: Shruti Mutalikdesai

Welcome to Veld Architects

We are a modern architectural design firm in South Africa that specialises in Luxury residential and commercial buildings, across the country and internationally.

Our goal: To design buildings that not only bring endless joy but also have a cohesive relationship with nature. We do this by applying sustainable (eco-friendly), regenerative, and neuro-architecture disciplines.

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Ebony & Ivory

Mbazo Safari Lodge

Pondoro Lodge

Riverholm Country Estate

House AMANI

Soil and Serenity

An Architect's Musings

Architecture is constantly evolving and influenced by technology, science and of course, you! As we delve deeper into the principles (both new and old), which innovate the way we design and create, we share our findings in our blog.

Architectural design focused on sustainability and integration with nature. The left side features a monochrome close-up of a textured white brick wall, symbolizing simplicity and intentional material choice. The right side shows a stone gabion wall and landscaped pathway, using natural, reclaimed materials to create a harmonious environment. The architectural approach reflects a redemptive purpose by embracing materials that respect the local ecosystem and create a thoughtful, grounded aesthetic

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Intentional and Redemptive Purpose in Architectural Design [Part 2]

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A heavy responsibility rests on the shoulders of architects in South Africa that want to design for change. Positive change in architecture requires that we ...

Architects Blog

Intentional and Redemptive Purpose in Architectural Design [Part 1]

14 October 2024 No Comments

A beautiful building is not an architect’s only goal. We want to solve problems, and to do this we need to design with purpose. At ...

Collage of modern South African architecture featuring climate-responsive design elements. Left: Dark interior staircase with glass railing. Center: Exterior view showing brick walls, large windows, and an overhanging roof for shade. Right: Entrance area with indigenous landscaping, including aloes and rocks, demonstrating water-wise gardening.

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Resilient & Climate-Responsive Design to Create Comfortable & Functional Spaces

5 September 2024 No Comments

In South Africa, spring has sprung and around us, it is all about change, new beginnings, colour and greenery. It is therefore an excellent season ...

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The Power of Feminine Architecture in Modern Design

7 August 2024 No Comments

It’s Women’s Month! Therefore, we at Veld Architects thought it would be a good time to shine the spotlight on feminine architecture and the role ...

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Designing Homes with Purpose

17 July 2024 No Comments

The home is the one place where every person should be able to kick back, relax, and just be themselves. A place to be safe ...

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Veld Architects & the Many Hats We Wear

14 June 2024 No Comments

“I’m always trying to show versatility. I’m juggling, and I’m flipping fire, and I’m chewing gum and rhyming at the same time… on a unicycle, ...

What our clients say

A few testimonials from our clients.

We had the pleasure of working with Veld Architects on the design of our dream mountain home in The Drakensberg. Despite the challenges posed by the remote location and the need for environmental sensitivity, the team exceeded our expectations in every way. Their professionalism and dedication to the smallest details were remarkable. We are delighted and privileged to have had the opportunity to tap into such a creative and practical team.

If you're looking for an exceptional architectural experience, I highly recommend Gillian Holl and the Veld Architects team. Their passion, expertise, and commitment to sustainability make them a standout in the industry. Gillian's ability to understand and translate our vision into a stunning and functional design has been truly impressive. Highly Recommended keep up the good work - we love you!

Veld Architects found a great balance between my husband's minimalist, industrial type taste and my more homely, cosy desires for our home. For a long time, as we dreamed of one day building our own home, we kept a wish-list of requirements and to this day we marvel at how Gillian was able to include them all in our architectural plan.

In 2015 we approached Gillian Holl of Veld Architects to help us make our dream home become a reality. We had a clear vision and many reference images to help with the design process. The brief was to build a 500 square meter home that had simple clean lines. We wanted a spacious modern farmhouse style home that was humble but beautiful. That’s exactly what we got.

Veld Architects considered all the aspects of our requirements when designing our house. From the style and design elements to our budget requirements, everything was duly delivered on. Our house is the dream house that only existed in our heads before Veld Architects brought it to life. Veld Architects introduced us to some very unique ideas in the design stage, which have become amazing features in our house.

We wanted a spacious modern farmhouse style home that was humble but beautiful. That’s exactly what we got.