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The Virtue of Simplicity

Award-winning architect, Paolo Deliperi’s design philosophy and core values encompass the poetry of the location, integration with nature, human-centered design and sustainability by first principals. A strong, simple and clearly defined concept forms the foundation of all Paolo’s work. His commitment to the environment creates buildings with a sophisticated balance within their context; his homes become part of their natural setting, never outshining nor being overshadowed. The role of place, nature and materials form an integral part of his architectural vocabulary.  Paolo steps lightly and cares deeply, from the outset his projects have worked with the first principle of energy efficiency and sustainability.

The word ‘style’ per se does not interest him. Paolo strives to make architecture that is enriched by the innate uniqueness of location and landscape, the movement of the sun, changes of the weather and the precise and sensuous choice of materials. His buildings strive to engage the senses – they are sensually abundant. He is more interested in the emotional and experiential response his work will evoke as opposed to buildings that are cerebral or architecturally intellectual.  His approach is to bring these elements together in such a way so as to blur the boundaries between inside and outside, often designing part of the building mass right to the edge of the site thus creating spaces in between in the form of courtyards or outdoor rooms – providing a sense of enclosure to outdoor spaces. Paolo explores the potential of natural light and all its variability by playing with opacities and transparency, solid and void, weight and lightness.

It is so refreshing to see work so complex, yet so simple, with immaculate detailing, emphasizing its wonderful lightness. Beautiful work.

Johan BergenthuinArchitect

Your body of work exhibits great skill in layering a lightless and delicacy over clearly legible but reinvented references to the Cape Vernacular.

Lance HerbstArchitect (NZ)

I wanted to write to congratulate you on your wonderful work. I truly admire your work and, in my view, you are one of the best architects I have ever come across.

Mbongeni ButhaleziArtist