Architecture Awards 2021

50 BUILD 2021 Architecture Awards May21321 Best Commercial Architecture Studio - South Africa The use of form and space in architecture is a field not often explored with the depth and clarity it deserves. For the team at Kevin Lloyd Architects, this is where they find the inspiration that has allowed them to achieve such success in BUILD’s Architecture Awards. We profile the firm to see how this unusual approach has allowed them to build such an impressive reputation within the industry. ince opening their doors in 2002, Kevin Lloyd Architects have led the way in the creation of appropriate and engaging architecture for clients and their environments. Few who have seen their work could argue with the idea that they are trailblazers when it comes to architectural and environmental design practice. What fascinates the team is not the work that is easy, but that which is challenging and unusual. This nebulous state is where the team are able to truly thrive. Every client is different, with their own unique demands and desires. The team at Kevin Lloyd Architects take the time to not only understand what they want, but to discover what they want to achieve from a project. A great deal of time is spent sketching ideas, exploring the purpose and potential of each project. The development of a design, done at this point, can save an enormous amount of money moving forward. The mission of Kevin Lloyd Architects, therefore, is to be in touch with the human need for shelter, and to be aware of how that is changing over time. Everything from rural basic to the most exclusive expression of architectural dreams is completed with the same stunning level of commitment. The success of this approach can be seen in the way in which customers respond to their work, with many either coming back to the team with a new project or recommending them to friends and associates. The benefits of working through word-of-mouth are numerous, and it has led to a great deal of business for the team. Recently, the team have completed work on a contemporary house in a gated estate. This complex project required aesthetic approval by a review board shown as presented and now under construction with a challenging structure demanding precise building skills. This is the sort of project on which the Kevin Lloyd Architects team thrives. Similarly, they have just completed work on a large factory for a very specialized foodstuff manufacture process. This design has progressed smoothly through the development journey, and is now about to be tendered and constructed. The practice has only grown over the last few years, both in terms of its footprint and the scope of the projects that it undertakes. Through establishing new collaborative links with other specialist likeminded architects and professionals S nationally and internationally, the team have made an incredible difference to the way in which the industry operates. Already, the firm has associate practices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Ghana. While growth is key to success, so too is the desire to use the latest techniques and methods. The team at Kevin Lloyd Architects has made it a principle to invest in the latest computer hardware and software. Staff are fully trained so as to make the most of this pioneering technology. It enables the team to produce a sophisticated walkthrough for clients, giving them a perspective that is just like walking through their building in real time. As the interest in the impressive services of Kevin Lloyd Architects continues to grow, they are certain to reach even greater heights of success. Their ability to consistently deliver truly exceptional service on behalf of their clients has solidified their position at the heart of the industry now, and well into the future. Company: Kevin Lloyd Architects Name: Kevin Lloyd and Peter Oravecz Email: [email protected]