Till Manecke Architect

We are an Architecture Studio based in Woodstock, Cape Town. We take on work across the entire Cape peninsular and further if the project is large enough. We take on new buildings, alterations & renovations, as well as shop fitting and garden design. We are available for design consultations, preparation of local authority submissions or the full architectural service, including site inspections. We work with a team of consultants & builders and have experience with both ‘budget conscious’ and ‘high end’ projects.
I am a South African architect with German heritage. I studied at UCT & started my own practice, after working in South Africa, Europe and the United States. I have 25 years experience as an architect & am 100% involved with each project.
We are a design orientated practice, that seeks to create buildings that are sensitive to site & context, appropriate in terms of climate, technology & materials and engaging & enjoyable to inhabit.
Our aim is to produce timeless designs and we try to steer clear of faddish trends. We prefer the simple and understated to the overly complex & brash. We like natural & sustainable and strive for harmony with the environment. We recognize the impact of buildings on their surroundings & are mindful of how we fit into the environment.
We believe that function is important & take care to address all requirements carefully. We believe that the simplest solution is quite often the best, with regard to function, construction and maintenance & strive to keep it that way. We like the notion of a lean & efficient architecture, one that lacks fat/excess.
We believe that good design, rather than large budgets, make for good buildings & we continuously strive to keep things affordable. We prefer inclusive to exclusive & are concerned that in local publications, the price tags attached to what’s shown in trendy home related publications, excludes design for the majority of South Africans.