“In our quest to bring our clients a seamless and integrated design process, we are collaborating with Interior Consultants Hendré Bloem & Madré Steenkamp. This collaboration will ensure a turn-key solution for clients and result in well rounded projects from start to end.
Completing the team is Lighting Consultant, Pablo Albarello and Landscape Consultant, Alistair Turrell. Collaborating with these talented designers we can ensure the best feasible solution is reached for each project, meeting and exceeding our clients expectations.”
- Hannes Bouwer -
Bouwer Architects is an innovative group of professional architects and interior designers dedicated to honesty in practice and design. Our skilled team makes use of the latest 3D software to effectively communicate our designs to our clients.
The firm was established in 2003 and is currently based in its award winning mixed-use project situated in the Tyger Falls precinct in Cape Town. Our projects include some of the Cape’s most prestigious wine farms, hotels, mixed use buildings and retirement villages in addition to our international portfolio.
Bouwer Architects practice architecture, planning and design following the principle that architects have to be at the forefront of innovation in the building industry to produce architecture that succeeds in reconciling the often contradictory limits of site, the environment, budget and aesthetic ambition.
The realities of rising construction costs and the need for sustainable design in the face of diminishing natural resources should never become an excuse for average design. Reality should evoke inspiration to develop practical and future-proof buildings that reflect character, sophistication and sustainability.
Our design philosophy is to celebrate the unique characteristics of each construction material used. We often leave structural elements, whether it be constructed of steel, wood, stone, glass or concrete exposed to reveal the inner workings (soul) of a building thus creating honest buildings without unnecessary decoration.
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Hannes Bouwer
Hannes Bouwer (Pr Arch), architect and designer is the managing principal of Bouwer Architects. He works closely with clients and is personally involved in all stages of projects. Hannes Bouwer completed his Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture degrees at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. Hannes was awarded a merit bursary from the university during his studies and also completed his thesis cum laude.
Philip Agenbag
Philip joined Bouwer Architects in 2005 and made an important contribution towards re-developing office and CAD standards and strengthening the practise’ technical expertise. He is a man of detail and precision, always conscious of the nuts and bolts of the matter and therefore prefers projects of a complex nature. Coming on board at BA also afforded him the opportunity to develop his design capabilities and he has grown into the role of co key-designer alongside Hannes Bouwer.
MADREEZ PRETORIUS
Madreez joined the team at Bouwer Architects in 2013 after relocating to the wonderful city of Cape Town. She completed her Masters in Architecture at the University of the Free State and started her architectural journey in Bloemfontein where she gained valuable experience in residential architecture and bigger commercial projects. She registered with SACAP as a professional architect in 2013.
Madreez enjoys interacting closely with builders, consultants and clients to achieve a true collaborative project and client satisfaction.
Besides her love for architecture, Madreez is always on the lookout for a new adventure, spending much of her spare time exploring the outdoors with her husband.
Robert Rootman
Robert is an experienced traveler having worked on large scale projects in the GCC and throughout Africa. His resourcefulness makes him the go-to guy for many of his friends who often test their ideas with him. He holds a Master of Architecture M.Arch.Prof focused in Landscrapers from the University of the Free State.
HESTIA BOUWER
Born and bred on the family sheep farm near the Karoo town of Williston, Hestia qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant with the UK based institution CIMA after completing her B.Comm Management Accounting degree at Stellenbosch University in 2000.
Her professional career spanned 11 years in Corporate Finance, first at British American Tobacco and later at Brandhouse.
Hestia joined Bouwer Architects in 2012 on a part time basis as her other responsibilities as a homemaker include raising their two children Daniella and Steyl (living the origin of her name – the Greek Goddess of Home and Hearth).
Hestia is the accountant and administrative assistant to Hannes and the team, always aiming to streamline administrative processes.
PABLO ALBARELLO
LIGHTING DESIGNER (CONSULTANT)
Pablo is an Italian-born, Cape Town based lighting designer who has worked on both South African and international projects in commercial and residential sectors - from Milan to exquisite properties in Cape Town.
He started collaborating on projects with Bouwer Architects in 2019.
‘Passionate about all things design.’
HENDRÉ BLOEM
INTERIOR DESIGNER (CONSULTANT)
Known for his timeless and clean lined interior design aesthetic, Hendré Bloem specialises in high end residential and hospitality design. With ten years’ hands-on experience in the industry, his scope of expertise includes decor, design, custom furniture design, manufacturing and art curation.
His goal is to craft bespoke interior spaces, where attention to detail takes center stage and where client relationship is of the utmost importance.
ALISTAIR TURRELL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT (CONSULTANT)
With over 20 years’ experience in his field, Alistair has worked on a wide range of diverse projects. This includes commercial, residential, leisure & amenity, heritage, rehabilitation & restoration, retail and corporate campuses. He has a passion for creating people-centered outdoor spaces which are conceived with the end user front of mind.
Recognising that as part of a collective of fellow professionals and clients, his vision is to ensure that the promise of a landscape plan is realised and allowed to thrive.
MADRÉ STEENKAMP
INTERIOR DESIGNER (CONSULTANT)
Madré has 17 years of experience in commercial, retail and residential design. She is skilled at creating beautiful designs under a variety of budgets, styles and timeframes and will leave your home both unique and practical.
She firmly believes that her design should reflect the personality of the family living in the house, capturing their needs and lifestyle.
Bouwer Architects provide a professional architect’s service as contemplated by the Architectural Professions Act, Act No 44 of 2000 and the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act no 103 of 1977.
Published by The South African Institute of Architects, the client-architect agreement sets out the architect’s services and the related conditions. Authorized to act as agent for the client, Bouwer Architects fulfills an architect’s and principal agent service using the current standard forms of contract and procedures viewed generally as usual in the building industry, such as the JBCC suite of contract documentation.
AWARDS —
Evergreen Muizenberg Boardwalk
Gold Award 2008
The Timber Frame Builders Association
Evergreen Muizenberg
Best Retirement Development 2009
CNBC African Residential Property Awards
Evergreen Muizenberg
Best Retirement Development 2010
Bloomberg African Residential Property Awards 2010
Cavalli Wine & Stud Farm
Sustainability Overall Winner 2012
CMA Awards for Excellence
CLIENT LIST —
VDV Evergreen Holdings
Evergreen Property Investments
Amdec Residential Developments
Cavalli Wine and Stud farm
Constantia Uitsig
Lourensford Properties
De Klerk Van Gend Attorneys
Food Lovers Market