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.

Join the Veld Lifestyle, make your next home a Veld home.

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.

Architects Blog

How The Principles Of Healing Architecture Can Bring Calm & Balance In Everyday Life

3 February 2026 No Comments

Healing architecture asks that architects design buildings with human wellbeing at the core. That means they should look beyond function and form to enhance the ...

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Architecture As Legacy: Designing Buildings That Heal

2 December 2025 No Comments

Whether architects design intentionally for it or not, architecture is a legacy we leave to future generations. It’s not only the famous ancient buildings that ...

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Neuroarchitecture: The Science Behind Colour

4 November 2025 No Comments

When Neuroscience – the study of the nervous system – and architecture come together, we call it Neuroarchitecture. Neuroarchitecture means to design buildings that not ...

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Neuroarchitecture: The interplay of light and shadow

1 October 2025 No Comments

Neuroarchitecture has taught us that the way in which people experience space differs dramatically from one person to the next. That’s why multisensory design is ...

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Ethical & Restorative Design: Creating Spaces That Nurture

1 September 2025 No Comments

The role of architecture is evolving by taking several steps back. It may sound like a paradox, but taking architecture back to basics has become ...

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Timeless Architecture: That ‘Quality Without A Name’

1 August 2025 No Comments

“The true test of timelessness in architecture is whether it continues to inspire and delight future generations,” – Daniel Libeskind At its core, architecture has ...

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.