bpas architects
BPAS Architects, an award-winning architecture firm, was established in 2005 under the leadership of principal architect Landseer Collen and has resolutely positioned itself as a practice at the forefront of industry trends. BPAS Architects has extensive experience in the design of institutional, residential, commercial and interior projects.
Having completed projects throughout South Africa, Seychelles and other parts of Africa, and established a presence in the United Arab Emirates, we pride ourselves in continuously achieving the highest standards in client satisfaction.
BPAS Architects is situated in Cape Town’s northern suburbs and opened a second office in Illovo, Johannesburg, in early 2019.
Team members are the key to success at BPAS Architects; therefore, we cultivate a company of choice for employment. Investment in continuous professional development, both locally and abroad, is essential to stimulate holistic and critical-thinking skills and industry awareness.
awards
BUILD’s – Innovators in Design: Sitari Country Estate
BUILD’s – Best Private Residence Design Firm 2020 – South Africa
competitions
Honourable mention – Space for… Architectural Idea 2021 by ArchTwist
Honourable mention – House in the Forest 2020
design dna
- Bespoke solutions to architectural problems
- Portfolio includes educational, residential, healthcare and commercial work
- Maintaining a fine balance between financial, economic and environmental sustainability
- Highest service delivery standards
- Well-grounded business principles
ethos
We are a solutions-driven architectural team ascribing to a blend of modernist and regionalist principles. A holistic methodology and sustainability principles are crucial to the design process. Philosophically, BPAS Architects stands indifferent to pastiche architecture.
registrations
South African Institute of Architects – SAIA
South African Council for the Architectural Profession – SACAP
Cape Institute for Architecture – CIFA
South African Institute of Architectural Technologists – SAIAT
Royal Institute of British Architects – RIBA
services we offer
architecture
Architecture
The appraisal and definition of a project to design, conceptualisation and design development as well as functions of technical documentation, contractual administration, project management and inspection.
Interior Architecture
We create considered areas, working around the sensitivities of each space and client. Aiming to establish an identity through their interior layout.
Landscape Architecture
Landscape design service from concept to detailed design and project management. Our involvement and scope of work for a project varies depending on a client’s needs. The design of outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioural, or aesthetic outcomes.
Master Planning
Long-term planning that provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development. A master plan includes analysis, recommendations, and proposals for a site’s population, economy, housing, transportation, community facilities, and land use.
Urban Concepts
The design of individual buildings and deals with the larger scale of groups of buildings, streets and public spaces, whole neighbourhoods and districts, and entire cities.
Building Information Modeling
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architects, engineers and other consultants the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct and manage buildings and infrastructure.
technology
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality solutions are tailored to your needs and industry. Our AR/VR solutions combine cutting-edge technology and extremely user-friendly. At the same time, our rich experience enables us to deliver stunning quality graphics and content.
3D Illustrations & Video Render
3D rendering is a creative process that is similar to photography or cinematography, because you’re lighting and staging scenes and producing images. Unlike regular photography though, the scenes being photographed are imaginary, and everything that appears in a 3D rendering needs to be created (or re-created) using powerful software.
Drone Technology
Photography with drones is a great way to create breathtaking, high-quality aerial cinematography, which is perfect for marketing and research purposes. You can instantly show the viewer what you are envisaging, and give them a perspective they may have never seen before. Photogrammetry: using the drone, BPAS can create a point cloud model (digital model) of any site or building to be used in drawing software such as Revit. A model like this would include most of the detail of the site’s fall, existing structures and even existing vegetation.
3D Printing & Model Building
The architectural model is a tool often used to express building design or a masterplan. Our architectural models are used to show the scale and physical presence of a proposed design. The model is a 3-dimensional replica or expression of the design, usually at a level much smaller than full size.
the people
Landseer Collen
Director & Architect
Morné Schroeder
Director & Architect
Edward de Jager
Associate & Operations Manager
Ian Cox
Associate & Design Architect
Xander Collen
Senior Manager: Marketing
Sasha Claassen
Senior Manager: Administration
Wilma Eaton
Finance Manager
Maré van Zyl
Human Resource Administrator
Liezl Edas
Interior Designer
Theo Gutter
Project Architect
Bashara Van Den Heever
Project Architect
Gerhard Theron
Project Architect
Petré Bester
Candidate Architect
Tara du Plessis
Candidate Architect
Lauren Konstantinou
Candidate Architect
Charl Van der Westhuizen
Senior Architectural Technologist
Cuan Stephens
Senior Architectural Technologist
Robin Wallace
Architectural Technologist
Suné Grobler
Candidate Architectural Technologist
Keenan Marais
Candidate Architectural Technologist
Werner Fourie
Architectural Draughtsperson
Ronel Swanepoel
Architectural Draughtsperson
Nicole Bapoo-Rodger
Architectural Draughtsperson
Timothy Snyders
Landscape Architect
careers
We are always seeking talented architects and designers to be a part of the BPAS team. A career at BPAS is an opportunity – as a mid-size design firm you will grow professionally.
Our working style is very dynamic – we look for leaders, self-starters and proactive people who can contribute with skills and industry knowledge and support our team. We make the most creatively of every brief – we want to work with innovators and experts who will help to stretch our thinking and push boundaries.
The first step is to email careers@bpas.co.za with a completed application form, an updated CV and contactable references
Download the Application form here
internships
PLEASE NOTE ALL INTERNSHIPS AND LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
BPAS Architects internship programme is focused on developing future architects and every year we select exceptional talent from universities countrywide.
Our internships provide unique hands-on experience working on live projects in a focused project team and involve all aspects of work in an architectural practice from design and documentation up to and including site work.
Our interns are appointed by the end of each year in order to start work in January, so please ensure you apply by October/November at the latest. Applications are collected and processed throughout the course of the year.
PLEASE NOTE ALL INTERNSHIPS AND LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE