ABOUT US

ABOUT JK DESIGNS

JK Designs is an experienced architectural firm that offers comprehensive expertise ranging from Sustainable Residential homes to Large Commercial Developments. Prioritising client satisfaction above all else ensures that each client’s very unique criteria results in design excellence through harmoniously integrating; quality, innovation, ecology, functionality and elegance. To further improve the client’s experience, JK Designs  offers additional services such as Project Management, Structural Engineering, Sustainability, Interior Design, Construction, Shopfitting, Construction Supplies, Development and Investment Opportunities.

Founded in 2014 by Johann Koch,  JK Designs is in continuous pursuit of design excellence and to be realized as an authority in the Architectural community. The impressive growth that the firm has experienced is just a small testimony of its commitment to its goals and that the company is on the path to becoming a recognised quality brand.

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ARCHITECTURE

Architectural services from assistance in choosing land to buy, quality concept design aided by hyper-realistic renders & videos, council documentation & submission, and construction drawings & details.

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INTERIOR
ARCHITECTURE

Interior Architecture turns a house into a home. Detailed concept designs & renders bring the client’s personality into the space & elevates the architectural design to new heights.

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PRINCIPAL
AGENT

Our Principal Agent services ensures the entire building process from start to finish is as smooth & as easy as possible. Rest assured that your home is being built with the highest quality, while staying on time & within budget.

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VISION

With young hearts and restless spirit we challenge the mundane and motivate emotive design through education, innovation and quality. To become the personalized home design authority in the industry and leave a legacy of a fun, energetic family of client-centric specialists that create iconic designs. 

MISSION

Every home deserves to be an icon. 

Every icon deserves a soul. 

JOHANN
KOCH

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

As founder and co-director of JK Designs, Johann is a passionate businessman with a strong affinity towards the relational aspect of architecture, always looking for new ways to bring fresh ideas to every design. 15 years of experience in the industry combined with his many talents make Johann an influential authority on successful design and thoughtful business practice. With the admiration & respect of both his employees & clients, Johann leads JK Design with integrity, vision and most importantly, passion.

DWAYNE
OLIVIER

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

Dwayne Olivier and Johann Koch joined forces 7 months after the Company was originally founded. As JK Designs' co-director, Dwayne is an ambitious go-getter who welcomes any challenge in the field of commercial architecture. Dwayne has built up an impressive architectural portfolio since receiving his degree in Architecture from the University of Pretoria in 2008. He has also achieved cum laude in Property Investment and Development from the University of Cape Town. He is a progressive thinker on business structures and market opportunities as well as having a firm grip on financials, strategic planning, business expansion and developments.

ANTOINETTE
HORNGREN

JUNIOR PARTNER

Operations & Project Manager

With her passion for architecture, keen eye for good design, and natural flair for people, Antoinette is an invaluable part of the JK Designs team. 8 years of extensive experience in contract administration & project management means she always has a strong grip on every task at hand and ensures all JK Designs' houses are built with exemplary quality. Antoinette plays a crucial part in making a client's dream a reality.

JEAN-PIERRE
DUVENHAGE

Operations & Project Manager

With his vast experience in numerous projects over the 17 years he’s been working, ranging from high-end residential projects to large scale commercial developments, JP plays a crucial role in overseeing the project management of JK Designs projects with efficiency and knowledge. His ability to expertly coordinate the professional team and keep a firm grip on contract administration make each project he works on run with steadfast proficiency. His natural people skills allow him to handle any situation with ease while delivering a successful project to the client.

KELVIN
GIBBS

Head Design Architect & Visualisation Artist

Kelvin is JK Designs' prized design architect & the mastermind behind the beautiful creations that come out of the JK Designs’ office. With extensive experience in design & visualisation, Kelvin is able to interpret the client's brief with heartfelt passion & thoughtful creativity to capture the quintessential essence of the client in a sophisticated design. Kelvin is truly a pro in all things creative, 3D modelling, rendering and marketing, and along the way cultivated a great love for design. After uprooting and planting himself in Pretoria, he involved himself in multi-residential developments and high-end private residences, whilst making use of new software and improved utilization of drawing & design programs.

COBUS
HUGO

Documentation Professional & Quality Control

Cobus joined the JK Designs family in 2019 with 20 years’ experience in large-scale commercial developments. With this vast architectural experience, his input is invaluable in anything ranging from extremely detailed technical resolutions all the way through to the execution and management of the successful delivery of the most complex of projects. His approach to and experience in consultant coordination and management of the contractors is a faultless synergy of diligent execution and passion to deliver nothing but the best quality to the client.

TONY
SERRAO

Documentation Professional & Detail Specialist

Tony Serrao is a Professional Senior Architectural Technologist with over 15 years of experience in large-scale projects, ranging from residential to commercial, retail, medical and the industrial sectors. This range of experience has allowed Tony to gain considerable knowledge, having had opportunity to push the boundaries, explore new technology, innovative designing, aesthetics, materials, methods, and originality.

PJ
Breytenbach

Document Professional & Visualisation Artist

PJ completed his Bachelor and Master degrees at the TUT, where he developed exceptional technical skills and a keen eye for detail. His extreme inclination towards perfection with drawing documentation makes him a very efficient technical detail designer with a passion for making things come together in a logical and functional way. He takes pride in the little things, and greatly enjoys elevating design presentations through considering the smallest detail that brings a design to life.

Richardt
van der Merwe

Documentation Professional & Detail Specialist

Known in the office as extremely hardworking & diligent, Richardt is JK Designs’ prized documentation professional & detail specialist. His work ethic & detail orientation ensures that every project he does is unmatched in speed & quality. Richardt is an integral part of the vital process of taking a project from concept stage through council and onto construction.

Angela
Smith

Documentation Professional

Graduated from TUT, Angela first served her country in the SANDF, where she worked closely with inspiring Architects – cementing her way forward. Angela conducts herself in a presentable, professional, and friendly manner whilst managing her extensive portfolio.  She is punctual and thorough in her work, realistic in managing her time, responsibilities and deliverables. She desires buildings that are conscious of time and she believes that responsible buildings are the future.

DALE
BOOYSEN

Finance, Administration, Corporate Governance & Personal Assistant to Johann Koch & Dwayne Olivier

Behind every smooth-running & organized office is a person who can juggle 20 different things simultaneously and make it look easy. Dale, as Finance, as well as PA to Dwayne and Johann, ensures that everyone in the office has what they need to do their very best and keeps all the admin & finances of the business in check. Dale does all of this with a smile on her face, always ready to make our clients feel welcomed and the employees feel at home. And let’s not forget how she never disappoints with those delicious coffees we all enjoy in our meetings.
“My family and I would like to thank JK Designs for their creativity and professionalism they showed while designing our home. Being first time builders, we were very anxious and clueless, but their guidance and availability has been tremendous. We give them our highest recommendations.”
Isabelle Muwandi
“Whilst we knew from our first consult that Johann was the guy we were going to leave our biggest, boldest endeavor in the hands of, his heartened approach affirmed our choice. Johann took what we gave him and the visions in our head and enhanced that to more than we could have dreamt. His professionalism, yet heart, in everything he does is second to none. We feel truly blessed to have been able to acquire the services of indeed an accomplished architect!”
Justin & Nicole Majola
“JK Designs offers a unique blend of creativity, integrity and professionalism. They have a keen understanding of a client’s needs and exceed expectations. JK Designs’ advice is not limited to design work but also to the overall aesthetic appeal, look & feel, practicality, as well as being aware of the latest regulatory and building requirements."
Heinrich Kritzinger
“Working with JK Designs was an effortless and fulfilling process. The styles and ideas provided by me and my wife were incorporated into a beautiful design that not only met all of our expectations, but also those of our contractors in terms of practicality and reliability.”
Darius Badenhorst
“We had a very challenging building site, and where most architects weren’t willing to risk I, JK Designs saw opportunity and rose to the challenge. They came up with very creative ideas and solutions to ensure our home kept to the design we wanted and still remained structurally sound. The team at JK Designs have always been friendly, professional, accommodating, and they are always willing to go the extra mile”
Duncan & Penny de Klerk
“My interactions with JK Designs have been a truly pleasant experience. During the design phase, our inputs were valued and the team met and exceeded our expectations. The JKD team’s professionalism is unsurpassed.”
Octavia Mamabolo
“JK Designs is our preferred architectural firm. We are very excited and happy to go on this journey with them. Their work stands out with their very unique way of combining different styles and use of space and flow. Their team is knowledgeable with amazing insights and they have given us more guidance than anyone could have expected. JK Designs goes the extra mile beyond just architecture; they have furnished us with a great and exciting design and have made the journey similarly so.”
Floyd & Natasha Mothwa

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