RTF has tried here to list down the 50 top Architecture Firms / Architects in Johannesburg, arranged in alphabetical order. Being the largest city and the financial hub of South Africa, Johannesburg has a wide variety of architecture, from early Art Nouveau to Postmodern buildings.

Founded in 1886, the city is located in the Witwatersrand region, which has vast gold deposits. The town experienced rapid growth as the gold deposits were exploited, and is now South Africa’s largest urban center. As a result, Johannesburg has a wide variety of Architecture.

The town’s architecture style is experimental, sometimes innovative but often adapted and derived from late Victorian and Edwardian city architecture.

Currently, the Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Johannesburg are working towards creating Modern and sustainable designs having an innovative and interesting approach.

Here is a list of Top 50 Architects in Johannesburg, arranged in alphabetical order.

26’10 South Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Mixed-use, Residential, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: Cost-effective and Pragmatic design solutions.
Website:www.2610south.co.za

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Top Architecture firms in Johannesburg – South Annex by 26’10 South Architects. © 26’10 South Architects

 

A3 Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Mixed-use, Residential, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa and Throughout Africa.
Style of work: Dedicated to achieving exceptional concept designs and harmonious solutions with the responsibility of sustainable design practices.
Website:www.a3architects.co.za

Top Architecture Firms in Johannesburg - Morrissey Hotel by Aboday
Architects in Johannesburg – Morrissey Hotel by Aboday Architects. © Aboday Architects

 

Activate Architecture

Scope of Services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Mixed-use, Residential, Educational, Healthcare.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa and Throughout Africa.
Style of work: Creating high-performance buildings with imaginative, intelligent and sustainable solutions, based on each client’s specific needs and context.
Website: www.activate.co.za

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Architects in South Africa Johannesburg – Sol Plaatje University Student Residence by Activate Architecture. © Activate Architecture

 

AMA Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Mixed-use, Residential, Retail, Industrial.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: Contemporary Design firm dedicated to its vision and passion for excellence in design.
Website: www.amagroup.co.za

Top Architectural Firms in Johannesburg - Sandown mixed-use Tower by AMA
Architects in South Africa Johannesburg – Sandown mixed-use Tower by AMA Architects. © AMA Architects

 

Architects of Justice

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Residential, Educational.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: Creating bespoke architecture that is not only interesting, sustainable and innovative but an architecture that preserves the integrity and functionality of every build.
Website:www.theaoj.co.za

Top Architecture Firms in Johannesburg South Africa - Ascendis Medical office and Warehouse by AOJ
Architects in South Africa Johannesburg – Ascendis Medical office and Warehouse by AOJ. © AOJ

 

Architectural Design Associates

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Residential, Educational, Mixed-Use, Retail, Industrial.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: ADA’s philosophy is to strive for quality design, documentation, and on-time delivery.
Website: www.ada.co.za

Top Architectural Firms in South Africa Johannesburg - World Cup Stadium by ADA
Architects in South Africa Johannesburg – World Cup Stadium by ADA. © ADA

 

Bentel Associates International

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic design, Master planning.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Infrastructure, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Retail, Residential.
Locations of Built Projects: Africa, Asia, Middle East.
Style of work: Creating innovative and practical designs that ensure attractive public environments and achieve commercial success.
Website:www.bentel.net

South African Architecture Firms - Cradlestone Mall by Bentel Associates
Johannesburg Architects – Cradlestone Mall by Bentel Associates. © Bentel Associates

 

CO-ARC

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, urban design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Residential, Educational, Mixed-Use, Retail, Corporate, Hospitality, Civic.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: Seeking creative cost-effective solutions that enrich human life, enhancing neighborhoods, protecting the environment and are sensitive to cultural context.
Website:www.co-arc.com

Top Architecture Firms in South Africa - The Leonardo by CO-ARC
South African Architects – The Leonardo by CO-ARC. © CO-ARC

 

Counterspace Studio

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, ProductDesign.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Residential, Installations.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: Aims to work with developing design expression particularly for Johannesburg and the continent – through urban research, publications, installations and architecture.
Website:www.counterspace-studio.com

Top Architecture Firms in Johannesburg South Africa- AWQAF Headquarters by Counterspace studio
South African Architects – AWQAF Headquarters by Counterspace studio. © Counterspace studio

 

DBM Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare, Hospitality.
Locations of Built Projects: South Africa.
Style of work: Energy-efficient and responsible design solutions.
Website:www.dbmarchitects.co.za

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South African Architects – Luxury Private Residence by DBM Architects. © DBM Architects

 

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