Experience

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  Connect Architects

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Director

    • May 2020 - Present
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Connect Architects is a diverse team of six led by brothers, Riaan and Henk Marais, who share a core set of values, goals and a common vision that the business of architecture can indeed become a values-based industry focused on listening, advising and co-creating with our clients.

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  KMMA architects

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Director

    • Nov 2018 - May 2020
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

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  KMA - understanding design

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Partner

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2018
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    RIBA chartered architect. 15 years experience (13 in the UK). Bringing international experience of green commercial office design and refurbishment to KMA. Responsible for new business generation. Delivery of high end, design-led commercial, residential and public sector projects.

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  Marais Architects Ltd (UK)

  • Director

    • Jul 2010 - Dec 2013

    Owner director of Marais Architects Ltd providing bespoke architectural services to high end residential and commercial projects throughout the UK.

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  Scott Brownrigg Architects (UK)

  • Project Architect

    • Sep 2005 - Jun 2010

    Designed and delivered multiple high end commercial, residential and public sector projects including large scale PFI schools & defence projects.

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  TWP Architects

  • London, UK

  • Associate

    • Sep 2001 - Dec 2004
    • London, UK

    Designed and delivered multiple retail and leisure projects

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  Various London Based Practices

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Architect

    • Jun 1999 - Aug 2001
    • London, United Kingdom

    Worked for three London based practices on a contract basis. The aim was to obtain a variety of experience across different sectors and project types. Worked on some very high profile projects.