UpStudio Architects
Thoughtful & Intuitive Architecture for
Architecture Firm – Pretoria
Meet UpStudio Architects.
Built to be different, an alternative to large corporate architecture firms, UpStudio Architects is a small South African architecture studio that provides a collaborative and personal experience. By taking on a limited number of projects at a time, we give each client focus and exclusivity for the best possible results. We are based in Gauteng, and we are a registered member of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Agricultural Architecture
Architects Pretoria
Bettering the world through architecture.
Good architecture can have a profound impact on human life and society. Our built environments are not passive surroundings but active participants in our daily lives. The design of our homes, workplaces, and public spaces influences our behaviors, interactions, and well-being. Thoughtful architectural choices by architects can foster creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community. It’s our goal to create environments that promote human flourishing and underscore the reciprocal relationship between our surroundings and our lives.
Our Design Philosophy.
We believe intuitiveness and simplicity should be at the heart of each architectural design we create.
A symbiosis of attractive visual design and clever use of space that imitates life behaviour.
Architectural Services
Things we do really well.
Residential Architecture
A tailored & professional approach to realizing your dream home. We design spaces that align with your individual preferences and lifestyle needs.
Commercial Architecture
Commercial architecture goes beyond designing physical structures; it’s about creating spaces to enhance functionality, aesthetics, and overall brand identity.
Building Facade Revamps
A facade revamp is an exterior makeover that gives your home or building a whole new look and maximizes the property’s value exponentially.
Project Management
Having an excellent architectural design is great, but to ensure your construction team actually sticks to the plan, you’ll need project management.
Architectural Consulting
Design is complicated, we consult on all aspects of architectural design, drafting, and construction – from the initial concept to the final stages of construction.
Conceptual Designs
Do you have a big idea in mind for your new home or business but you’re not sure how to make it a reality? Tell us your idea and we’ll bring it to life in the best way possible.
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Featured Designs.
Rustic Modern Home Design in Sable Hills, Pretoria
1000 Sqm
6 Bedrooms
Modular Steel & Timber Home Design in Zambia, Africa
An eco-friendly modular steel home design on the banks of the Zambezi River.
180 Sqm
4 Bedrooms
Modern Farmhouse Design in Bela Bela, Limpopo
400 Sqm
4 Bedrooms
Our design process explained.
By taking on a limited number of projects at a time, we give each client focus and exclusivity for the best possible results.
Stage 1 - Inception
Architecture is a process that requires a deep understanding of our clients, their budgets, and their objectives. A process that starts by listening first.
Stage 2 - Concept
We focus on applying your needs, design approach, and style in a concept design that is highly functional and beautiful.
Stage 3 - Design
After careful collaboration with you and relevant industry professionals, we produce a design that’s ready to be built.
Stage 4 - Documentation
Before construction can begin the building plans need to be approved by the local municipality. We’ll handle all the details.
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Meet the team.
Meet the UpStudio Architects team. Our objective is to design spaces you’ll love. We achieve this with a deep understanding of you, your style, and your objectives for the space you want to create.
Clients & Partners
Client Reviews.
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Ulrich turned our 2 bedroom house into a 4 bedroom home.
Ulrich came up with ideas we would never have thought of and turned our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house into a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home by making simple internal changes to our floor plan. He was professional, honest, passionate, and as excited as us for the end result. We couldn’t have done this without his vision and experience.
Claire Trendler
Owner, Missy Coco’s Kitchen
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Ulrich’s attention to detail is unmatched.
I have worked with Ulrich on a number of projects up in Zambia, and his attention to detail and drive to see his projects to their final conclusion are unmatched.
Johnny Glendinning
Owner, Grandaddy’s Zambia
Thought Pieces.
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Are we a good fit?
We believe in working closely and collaboratively with the clients and partners we help. We always aim to ensure that we’re a good fit for each other. Book a consult with us to see how we could work together.