About
Bouwer Architects is an innovative group of professional architects and interior designers dedicated to honesty in practice and design. Our skilled team makes use of the latest 3D software to effectively communicate our designs to our clients.
The firm was established in 2003 and is currently based in its award winning mixed-use project situated in the Tyger Falls precinct in Cape Town. Our projects include some of the Cape’s most prestigious wine farms, hotels, mixed use buildings and retirement villages in addition to our international portfolio.
Bouwer Architects practice architecture, planning and design following the principle that architects have to be at the forefront of innovation in the building industry to produce architecture that succeeds in reconciling the often contradictory limits of site, the environment, budget and aesthetic ambition.
The realities of rising construction costs and the need for sustainable design in the face of diminishing natural resources should never become an excuse for average design. Reality should evoke inspiration to develop practical and future-proof buildings that reflect character, sophistication and sustainability.
Our design philosophy is to celebrate the unique characteristics of each construction material used. We often leave structural elements, whether it be constructed of steel, wood, stone, glass or concrete exposed to reveal the inner workings (soul) of a building thus creating honest buildings without unnecessary decoration.