The Story
Architects, Designers, Specialists, Engineers, Surveyors, Estimators. We all work hard to cultivate and nurture the right ideas. We look at the future and envision solutions that will fit within it. We believe in the importance of empowerment and everyone here is treated as an equal. Ideas and opinions are always welcome and encouraged.
D+J has always had a young energy. Each and every member of the team possesses curiosity towards the new and exciting. We work and play hard. We believe in delivering excellent results while following extremely ethical business practices.
Our Vision
To succeed in business through our professionalism, collaborative spirit, emphasis on client service, and passion for design excellence.
We believe that each project possesses a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and these particular factors guide our design processes. By embracing the singularity of each project, we open ourselves to opportunities that not only result in new and creative solutions, but also fully address the specific requirements of each project.
The success of our approach is evidenced not only by project recognition received for both renovation and new construction, but also by the satisfied client relationships we've built, many of which have spanned decades.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional buildings that provide real quality of life and measurable long-term investment quality; and to contribute to a better future in better cities by thinking long-term and driving quality decisions. We act responsibly in our role as custodians of the future, by using resources carefully and to their best advantage for maximum value in the long term. We contribute to the transformation of the South African property industry by supporting the aims and outcomes of the Property Industry Transformation Charter. Our goal is to be known and remembered for providing a rich and engaging learning environment for all people who join our team and work with us or for us.
Our tradition of dedication, professionalism and outstanding customer service is a testament to that mission as we strive each day for excellence in bringing our valued clients’ ideas to life.
To collaboratively deliver unforgettable architectural design and innovative technical solutions for America’s intrepid multifamily residential and hospitality leaders.
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of D+J centers on technical and design excellence. We believe that good design emerges from accurately meeting our client’s requirements. We achieve this though intensive dialogue which continues throughout the building design and implementation process. However we add further value to this process through independent research
We look for better solutions and the number of applications for building technologies are testament to this commitment. We also engage in debate seeking new solutions to both emerging and existing building program.
