Founded in 1997, Karel Keuler Architects is a Johannesburg based architecture firm specializing in clients and projects that require a high level of design sensitivity, technical expertise and hands-on principal involvement. A limited number of commissions are accepted at any given time frame to insure individual involvement and attention to each project. The KK Architects team is energetic, coope
rative and diverse and all share the same passion for architecture with individual architect experience ranging from entry level to over 20 years. Architects use a full complement of technological resources to produce rigorously accurate work, including the latest versions of computer-aided drawing and three-dimensional visualization software including animation. OUR PHILOSOPHY
Karel Keuler Architects’ progressive approach towards architecture and the understanding of the complex interrelationship between design and building technology including a convincing command of materials and architectural detailing encompass tailored design solutions for the individual client. Each project is analyzed for it’s special requirements and opportunities with the design solution being a unique response to its site, environment, immediate context and the client’s aspirations. At the completion of each project the aim is to have achieved a functional and aestitically-pleasing building that has an enduring quality over time that exceeds clients expectations. OUR SERVICES
KK Architects is a full service architecture and design studio, which produces renderings and presentation packages. We are accomplished in design of all building types, specializing in up-market and high end residential projects, and work from conceptualation study through to construction administration. We do ground-up projects as well as renovation of existing structures using the latest computer software delivering high standards of design, technical documentation and hands on construction administration. OUR APPROACH
The design phase is of utmost importance as here is where the foundations of an exclusive project is laid. All aspects of the design will be researched and all avenues explored to ensure that the design solution is in line with the client requirements as well as offering the best solution. During the design phase constant interaction takes place ensuring the client’s involvement in the project. We believe that designing a project is a temporary partnership between the client and the architect, thereby ensuring a successful project to completion. Once the design phase is completed, full Technical Documentation of the highest standard will be prepared to documentise each and every aspects of the project incorporating detailed layouts, door and window schedules, electrical layouts, detailed construction drawings and a full specification of products to be used and execution of work. Once these have been completed, tenders for the project will be obtained for the client and recommendations will be made to appoint a contractor for the project. On appointment of the contractor full on-site supervision will take place ensuring that the project is completed in accordance with the documentation and to the client’s expectations. During this phase the client will be fully assisted in terms of the interior architecture namely; finishes, fittings, colour schemes, etc to be chosen to ensure that the relevant design style is carried through outside as well as inside complementing each other and thereby creating a fully homogenous designed project. BIOGRAPHY
Karel Keuler graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1985, registered with the South African Council for Architects and Institute of South African Architects in 1987 and joined Peter Francois in 1990 to form Peter Francois and Karel Keuler Architects and concentrated mainly on hospitals and commercial projects. In 1997 Karel Keuler formed Keuler & Associates Architects and began concentrating more on the upmarket residential projects and as the scope for creativity and individualism in this field created greater opportunities with selected commercial projects where design is a criteria completing the balance of the projects. Presently the firm is known as Karel Keuler Architects with Karel Keuler heading the practice and being assisted by a young and creative design team.
