vision
ADO Architects delivers integrated architectural services focused on clarity, innovation and technical excellence. We continually refine our work through research-driven design, rigorous documentation and attentive construction supervision.
Our goal is to create architecture that delivers lasting value, enriches its context and elevates the wellbeing of its users. We believe that well-designed spaces can meaningfully enhance everyday life, and we are committed to shaping environments that support positive and memorable experiences.
We aim to remain a leading architectural consultancy known for professional integrity, design quality and dependable service. Guided by a robust Practice Code, we ensure full compliance with National Building Regulations, local bylaws, codes and standards. Our decades of experience have fostered strong working relationships with consultants and contractors across the industry.
We take pride in our central role within the project team—coordinating planning, facilitating clear communication and strengthening collaboration—to help ensure a cohesive process and an exceptional final outcome.
EXPERIENCE
The team of ADO Architects have extensive experience in the following building typologies:
Corporate: Large multi-million Rand corporate buildings for listed companies.
Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, Spescares and frail care buildings.
Education: Renovations to- and construction of new schools.
Sports: Sport stadia for the 2010 World Cup.
Apartments: Multi-storey apartment block housing.
Housing: Upmarket housing complexes, RDP housing as well as extensions to existing homes.
Retirement Complexes: Retirement Villages, apartments, Midcare and Frailcare facilities.
Technological: High-Tech telecommunication buildings as well as laboratories.
Industrial: Warehouses & factories.
Retail: Shopping Malls and shop fit-outs nationwide.
Religious: Churches and church related buildings for various Christian denominations.
Historical: Renovations, alterations and re-use of historical buildings incl. The Union Buildings.
Renovations: Renovations & alterations and new fit out of existing buildings.
Sustainability: Sustainable buildings including Green Star rated buildings.
Interior Design & Space Planning: Interior design of buildings and extensive space planning experience.
Project Management: Project Management of numerous multi-million Rand projects.
∙ Architecture
∙ Interior Design
∙ Space Planning
∙ Project Management
∙ Master Planning
We provide services in the following fields:
Services
AWARDS
∙ 2014 - Afrisam-SAIA finalist for Sustainable Product
∙ 2009 - Award of Merit - South African Steel Institute
∙ 2000 - Award of Merit - South African Steel Institute
∙ 2000 - Award for Industrial Design
∙ 1997 - Aluminium Cladding Award