Creating meaningful residential architecture is both challenging and demanding, as such, the practice specializes almost exclusively on design for habitation, whether in an urban, sub urban or rural context. Paolo’s attention to the disciplines surrounding the built environment is integral creating a dialogue between the architecture, landscape and interior design so that all disciplines are viewed holistically.
What sets the practice apart is that Paolo personally tackles every stage of the project from conceptualization and design to drawings, documentation and on-site supervision. In so doing he, takes sole responsibility for every project, in every detail, from conception to completion. His passion and love for what he does is evident in every project. His working methods favour a one-man boutique practice. His reluctance to grow his practice more conventionally means that he has to be disciplined when selecting work as only a handful of projects are undertaken by the practice at any given time. When Paolo first started his practice, he made the conscious decision that he wanted to design amazing places. He did not want to be a gun for hire and choosing a small number of special projects is an important aspect of his practice. As such, clients are sometimes subjected to a short waiting list or referred to other architects.
The practice is a member of the Green Building Council of South Africa and is registered as a member of the South African Institute of Architects, the Cape Institute for Architecture and the South African Council for the Architectural Profession. The practice is underwritten and covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance.
