About Us

Learn more about our values, goals and more

Our Core Values

  • Sound business ethics
  • Honesty and transparency
  • Professionalism 
  • Customer focus
  • Conscientiousness
  • Respect
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Partnership
  • Cooperation

Our Story

Founded in 1982 by Lorenzo Viljoen and joined by Henry Hall in 1984, Bouplan Architecture boasts over 87 years of combined experience in architecture and design.

Henry Hall, with experience dating back to 1983, specializes in practical, luxury, and pleasing architecture across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. As the principal agent, he excels in tender procedures, procurement, contract administration, and architectural supervision. Lorenzo Viljoen began his journey in civil draughting and architecture in 1972. He focuses on practical contemporary architecture in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. His expertise in steel structures and concrete sets him apart in commercial and industrial property design.

Registered with the South African Council for Architectural Professionals as a Professional Senior Architectural Technologist practice, Bouplan Architecture operates primarily in the Western Cape, with offices in Worcester and Malmesbury. Henry Hall is the managing partner, Lorenzo Viljoen oversees the Worcester office, and Christo Lamprecht manages the Malmesbury office. They are supported by Laurika Ver Burg (Senior Draughtsperson and Practice Manager, Worcester), actively designing unique buildings for their clients.

How does the process work when a customer appoints Bouplan Architecture:

Work Stage 1:  Inception – Appraisal and Project Definition

Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with regards to:

  • The client’s brief.
  • The site and property rights and constraints.
  • Budgetary constraints.
  • The need for professional consultants.
  • Project program.
  • Methods of contracting.

Work Stage 2:  Design Concept and Viability 

Prepare and initial design and advise on:

  • The intended space provisions and planning relationships.
  • Proposed materials and intended building services.
  • The technical and functional characteristics of the design.
  • Check for conformity of the concept with the property rights to the use of the land.
  • Review the anticipated costs of the project.
  • Review the project program.

Work Stage 3:  Design Development 

Develop the conceptual design further by:

  • Confirmation of the scope and complexity of the design.
  • Review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities.
  • Develop the design, construction system, materials and components.
  • Incorporate and co-ordinate all services and the work of consultants.
  • Review the design, costing and program with the consultants.

Work Stage 4.1:  Council Documentation and Approvals 

Prepare documentation sufficient for local authority submissions:

  • Co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination.
  • Prepare specifications for the works.
  • Review the costing and program with the consultants.
  • Obtain the client’s authority and submit documents for building approval. 

Work Stage 4.2:  Construction Documentation and Procurement 

Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders:

  • Obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works.
  • Obtain offers for the execution of the works.
  • Evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract.
  • Prepare the contract documentation (and arrange the signing of the building contract)

Work Stage 5:  Construction and Site Inspection 

Administer the Building Contract by:

  • Hand over the site to the contractor.
  • Issue construction documentation.
  • Initiate and/or check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate.
  • Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation.
  • Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principle agent in the JBCC building agreements, or fulfil the obligations provided for in other forms of contract.
  • Issue the certificate of practical completion.
  • Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

Work Stage 6:  Close Out 

  • Facilitate the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operation of the project.
  • After the contractors obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificates related to contract completion.

Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub-contractors.

Architectural Work stages (All stages can be done individually or up to a certain stage)

Vision

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Mission

Vision

Bouplan Architecture want to be known for creating elegant and responsible architecture by listening to our clients and understanding the future they want to create within their means. The firm is passionate and dedicated towards the field of architecture. We always go the extra mile to satisfy our clients and stakeholders.

Mission

Bouplan Architecture listen to the vision and dreams of our clients to sculpt their future through innovative design and creating practical spaces. We strive to realise the best architectural outcome and create future value for their property portfolio.

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