With over nine years of experience in architecture and interior design, the founder of RO Studio brings a refined, detail-oriented approach to spatial planning and project delivery. Her background includes key roles at renowned Cape Town firms such as Bomax Architects and Stewart & Partners, where she gained deep expertise in high-end residential design, technical documentation, and project coordination.

Through RO Studio, she continues to shape meaningful spaces with creative discipline and a holistic design ethos. Known for her methodical process and collaborative mindset, she excels at translating complex briefs into beautifully resolved environments that balance form, function, and long-term value.

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Gys is an experienced architect with a diverse portfolio, including complex multi-programme projects across all stages of delivery. His international experience spans projects and architectural practices across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, giving him a strong understanding of varied design contexts and project environments.

 

As a BIM and Revit specialist, Gys combines technical expertise with a clear architectural vision, grounded in the belief that architecture is a practical art realised through well-executed buildings. Having worked in both small, agile teams and larger multidisciplinary groups, he is known for his collaborative approach, proactive mindset, and willingness to share knowledge, supporting efficient workflows and successful project delivery.

With a specialization in master planning, high-rise architecture, and large-scale project execution, Theo has built a career focused on strategic design, efficient delivery, and architectural ecosystems. His experience at renowned Cape Town firms has honed his ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, optimize workflows, and ensure seamless project execution.

 

As the founder of GEO Architects Co-Lab, he applies a methodical yet innovative approach, ensuring that every project is technically precise, functionally efficient, and architecturally impactful. His leadership in education and mixed-use developments has played a pivotal role in delivering progressive, future focused spaces that balance design excellence with practical implementation.

A skilled architect and founder of Roque Architects, Petré specializes in highend residential, urban residential, and educational developments. With over seven years of experience, he has overseen complex construction phases and consultant
coordination, ensuring projects are delivered with seamless execution and meticulous attention to detail.

His strategic design thinking and deep industry awareness enable him to craft refined, functional, and investment smart architecture. Passionate about collaboration and
client-driven solutions, he creates spaces that exceed expectations in both design and performance.

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Carl is a professionally registered senior architectural technologist with a strong foundation in both architecture and urban design. He began working in the field in 2008 after completing his BTech at CPUT and has since been involved in a wide range of projects, from heritage renovations and residential work to larger urban renewal initiatives.

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Over the years, he developed a growing interest in how cities function at a people-experience level, which led him to complete a Master’s in Urban Design at UCT in 2021. Carl enjoys working at the intersection of design, community, and city policy, with a focus on creating practical, inclusive public spaces. His approach is grounded in a deep appreciation for architecture and a commitment to thoughtful, context-sensitive design.

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Charl vd Westhuizen is a Senior Professional Architectural Technologist with a BTech in Architecture from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He has experience across a diverse range of project types, including residential, commercial, and educational facilities.

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Charl’s detail-driven approach places a strong emphasis on functionality, user-centered design, and spatial clarity. His work blends technical precision with creative problem-solving, resulting in practical and thoughtfully executed architectural solutions.

 

Currently pursuing an Honours degree in Architecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Charl is driven by a passion for continuous growth and a commitment to shaping meaningful, responsive built environments.

Robin is a Project Leader and construction professional with a background spanning architecture, BIM coordination, and programme management. With experience across both design and project delivery environments, he brings a balanced understanding of technical documentation, coordination workflows, contract administration, and construction execution.

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Having worked on complex public-sector infrastructure programmes and multidisciplinary project teams, Robin has developed a strong focus on efficient delivery, clear communication, and practical problem-solving. His experience includes project coordination, consultant management, technical drawing production, site inspections, and BIM-driven collaboration processes.

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Passionate about the intersection of design, construction, and technology, Robin approaches projects with a solutions-oriented mindset grounded in buildability, functionality, and long-term project value. He is particularly interested in streamlined workflows, sustainable project delivery, and creating efficient systems that improve collaboration across the built environment industry.