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We create exceptional environments that enhance the human experience.
welcome to dhk
architects, urban designers, interior designers
architects, urban designers, interior designers
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We’re architects, urban designers and interior designers. We deliver buildings, public spaces and interiors that are contextually sensitive, environmentally responsible and technically resilient.
dhk Architects was established in 1998 in a merger between Derick Henstra Architects and KCvR Architects. Today, we’re one of the largest and leading architectural studios in Africa. Since then, we’ve delivered award-winning buildings, urban designs and interior spaces in South Africa, across the continent and beyond. We have studios in Cape Town and Johannesburg and deliver for clients all over the world.
Our team of over 140 people comprises multidisciplinary design professionals and technologists, supported by experienced and talented BIM experts, architectural visualisers, graphic designers, communication specialists, administrators, HR and finance specialists. We also work collaboratively with experts in other disciplines at all stages of our projects, from design concept to practical completion.
featured projects
awards
2025
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Best New Hotel Development
Best New Hotel Development
API Awards Winner
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2025
Longkloof Precinct
Best New Mixed-use/Precinct Development
Best New Mixed-use/Precinct Development
API Awards Winner
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2025
dhk Website
Honors and Site of the Day
Honors and Site of the Day
Awwwards Winner
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2025
The Rubik
CIfA Award for Architecture Commendation
CIfA Award for Architecture Commendation
CIfA Commendation
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2025
Longkloof Precinct
CIfA Award for Architecture
CIfA Award for Architecture
CIfA Winner
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2025
dhk Website
Favourite Website Awards (FWA) of the Day
Favourite Website Awards (FWA) of the Day
FWA of the Day Winner
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2025
Brookfield at Royal
Lifestyle Estate of the Year
Lifestyle Estate of the Year
Reside Awards Winner
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2025
The Rubik
High Density Urban Living
High Density Urban Living
Reside Awards Winner
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2025
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Mixed-use Development of the Year
Mixed-use Development of the Year
SAPOA Awards Winner
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2025
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Overall Development Award
Overall Development Award
SAPOA Awards Winner
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2024
The Rubik
Best high-end Residential
Best high-end Residential
API Awards Finalist
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2024
Ellipse Waterfall
Best high-end residential
Best high-end residential
API Awards Finalist
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2024
Grand Hotel
Best Interiors
Best Interiors
API Awards Finalist
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2024
Old Cape Quarter
Best mixed-use development
Best mixed-use development
API Awards Finalist
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2024
Conradie Park
Best mixed-use development
Best mixed-use development
API Awards Finalist
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2024
Renske Haller, dhk MD
Woman in Real Estate
Woman in Real Estate
API Awards Finalist
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2024
Conradie Park
Residential Development of the Year
Residential Development of the Year
Reside Awards Winner
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2024
Radisson Red
Hospitality Build of the Year
Hospitality Build of the Year
Scape Awards Finalist
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2024
Conradie Parks
Collaboration of the year
Collaboration of the year
Scape Awards Finalist
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2024
dhk architects
Architectural Firm of the Year
Architectural Firm of the Year
Scape Awards Finalist
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2023
Old Cape Quarter
Award for Architecture
Award for Architecture
CIfA Winner
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2023
35 Lower Long
Commendation for Architecture
Commendation for Architecture
CIfA Winner
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2023
Conradie Park Social Housing
Award for Architecture
Award for Architecture
CIfA Winner
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2023
Radisson Red
Award of Excellence
Award of Excellence
Gauteng Institute for Architecture Award Winner
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2023
Radisson Red
Architecture Award of Merit
Architecture Award of Merit
Gauteng Institute for Architecture Award Winner
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2023
Old Oak at Royal Johannesburg
Award of Merit
Award of Merit
Gauteng Institute for Architecture Award Winner
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2023
Arup, 6 Parks Boulevard
Award of Commendation
Award of Commendation
Gauteng Institute for Architecture Award Winner
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2023
Ellipse Waterfall
Innovative Excellence
Innovative Excellence
SAPOA Award for innovative Excellence Winner
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2022
Old Cape Quarter
The Best Project
The Best Project
Construction World Winner
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2022
Conradie Parks
Residential Development of the Year
Residential Development of the Year
Reside Property Development Award Winner
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2022
35 Lower Long
Best Commercial Office Development
Best Commercial Office Development
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2022
Old Cape Quarter
Overall Heritage
Overall Heritage
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2021
32 on Kloof
Overall Heritage
Overall Heritage
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2021
Parklands College "Innovation and Learning Centre"
Other Developments
Other Developments
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2020
32 on Kloof
Concepts - Plus-Architecture +Preservation
Concepts - Plus-Architecture +Preservation
Architizer A+ Award Winner
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2020
Delaire Graff Owner's Villa and Lodges
Best Hotels in Africa
Best Hotels in Africa
Conde Nast Traveler: Reader's Choice Award Winner
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2020
Capitec Bank HQ
Highly Commended
Highly Commended
Construction World's Best Projects Award Winner
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2019
Sable Park
Architecture
Architecture
A' Bronze Design Award
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2019
Axis
Architecture
Architecture
A' Bronze Design Award Winner
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2019
Norval Foundation
Architecture Award
Architecture Award
A' Gold Design Award Winner
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2019
Battery Park
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
A' Silver Design Award Winner
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2019
Battery Park
Concepts - Plus-Architecture + Urban Transformation
Concepts - Plus-Architecture + Urban Transformation
Architizer A+ Award Finalist
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2019
Sable Park
Details - Plus-Architecture + Cantilever
Details - Plus-Architecture + Cantilever
Architizer A+ Special Mention
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2019
Norval Foundation
Innovation in Concrete
Innovation in Concrete
Fulton Award Winner
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2019
Battery Park
Buildings Greater than 3-Storeys
Buildings Greater than 3-Storeys
Fulton Award Winner
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2019
Norval Foundation
Silver
Silver
Loerie Award Winner
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2019
Battery Park
Overall Heritage
Overall Heritage
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2019
Sable Park
Office Developments Commercial
Office Developments Commercial
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2019
Norval Foundation
Other Developments
Other Developments
SAPOA Awards for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2017
Waterway House
Commendation
Commendation
CIfA Award Winner
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2016
Paardevlei Lifestyle Estate
Highly Commended Development
Highly Commended Development
International Property Awards Winner
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2016
Dainfern Square
Shopping centers less than 20,000 meters-squared
Shopping centers less than 20,000 meters-squared
SACSC Retail Design + Development Award Winner
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2015
Drostdy Hotel
Regional
Regional
Eastern Cape Institute of Architects Award Winner
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2015
Newtown Junction
Overall Winner
Overall Winner
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2015
Drostdy Hotel
Heritage
Heritage
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2015
Newtown Junction
Transformation
Transformation
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2015
Newtown Junction
Mixed-use
Mixed-use
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2014
De Velde
Residential Development
Residential Development
International Property Awards Winner
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2012
UWC Life Sciences Building
Public + Education
Public + Education
SAIA Awards for Excellence Winner
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2011
UWC Life Sciences Building
Architecture
Architecture
CIfA Award Winner
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2011
Taj Palace Hotel
Other Category
Other Category
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Commendation
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2011
UWC Life Sciences Building
Other Development
Other Development
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2010
15 on Orange
Architecture
Architecture
High Commendation - Leisure + Hospitality
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2010
Montclare
Mixed-use
Mixed-use
SAPOA Award For Innovative Excellence Merit
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2010
Melrose Arch Piazza
Mixed-Use
Mixed-Use
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Merit
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2010
Boulevard Office Park
Commercial
Commercial
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2010
15 on Orange
Mixed-use
Mixed-use
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Winner
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2009
Melrose Arch Piazza
25000sqm
25000sqm
Retail Design + Development Award Winner
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2009
Ahmed Baba Institute
International Development
International Development
SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence Merit
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2009
Melrose Arch, Galleria Roof
for Tubular Structures
for Tubular Structures
Steel Tube & Pipe Manufacturers Steel Award Winner
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2007
Ahmed Baba Institute
Outstanding Design in Architecture
Outstanding Design in Architecture
Architecture South Africa Project Award Winner
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2006
UCT Chemical Engineering Building
SAIA Merit Award Winner
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2006
CTICC
SAIA Merit Award Winner
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2005
UCT Engineering Building
Commendation
Commendation
CIfA Merit Award Winner
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2005
CTICC
CIfA Merit Award Winner
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journal
insights
key themes + takeaways from the architecture.za 2025 conference
The AZA2025 conference in Johannesburg revealed a profession at a crossroads, wrestling with tradition, disruption and an expanding definition of architectural practice. Three central themes emerged from under the umbrella of Architecture Meets Us/Planet/Future.
