DMV Architecture

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Our Architecture is rooted in modernist planning principles but is expressed in a timeless aesthetic.

02/09/2026

Come Have a Look Around Site With Us 🚧

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes before a project comes to life?

Come take a walk around The CollectHive with us as we check in on the progress and see the design taking shape on site.

From the structure and materials to the spaces, details and finishes beginning to come together, every stage of construction brings the original vision one step closer to reality.

There’s still plenty to come, but the character of the space is already starting to shine through. πŸ‘€



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01/09/2026

There’s a lot that happens between the first idea and the final design.

For this home in Knysna, the process has been about working with the site and its natural slope, exploring how the home sits within the landscape and how each space connects to the views and surrounding forest.

A mix of exposed concrete, steel, timber, stone and large areas of glazing gives the home a strong architectural language, while still allowing it to sit comfortably within the dense, green setting.

Come along as we work through the design, develop the details and watch this Knysna home take shape from the drawing board to 3D.

There’s something pretty satisfying about seeing all those decisions come together.🀌🏼



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In St Francis Bay, designing a first floor comes with its own set of parameters.Under the local aesthetic guidelines, th...
31/08/2026

In St Francis Bay, designing a first floor comes with its own set of parameters.

Under the local aesthetic guidelines, the first floor wall plate height is limited to 1.2m, which means the roof slopes begin relatively low within the upper floor spaces.

This is where a strategically placed concrete dormer can make a big difference.

By extending out through the roof line, a dormer creates additional headroom exactly where it’s needed, allowing for easier movement and making the first floor feel considerably more spacious. It can also introduce larger areas of glazing, bringing more natural light into the space and opening up views.

In this home, the concrete dormers have been positioned to maximise usable floor space while becoming part of the architectural language of the house. The exposed concrete also creates a strong contrast against the more traditional pitched roof form.

It’s a relatively small move on plan, but one that can completely change how the space feels and functions.

Good design is often about knowing how to make the constraints work harder.



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27/08/2026

There’s something special about watching an old home slowly come back to life. 🌿

Work is well underway at Stoep House, our farmhouse restoration set on a working citrus farm in Kirkwood.

This project has always been about working with what was already here. Retaining the character of the original farmhouse, restoring the details worth keeping and introducing new layers that will make the home work for the family today.

On site, we’re starting to see those layers come together. The original character is still very much present, while the new joinery, finishes, fittings and interior details are beginning to take shape around it.

And of course, at the heart of the home is that generous wraparound stoep. A space that will eventually connect the interiors to the farm beyond and become a big part of everyday life here.🍊

Still plenty happening on site, but Stoep House is starting to show us what it’s going to become. We can’t wait to see this one finished.



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How we love a detailed elevation. πŸ‘ŒπŸΌThis design proposal for a home on the St Francis Links is a great example of how th...
24/08/2026

How we love a detailed elevation. πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ

This design proposal for a home on the St Francis Links is a great example of how the details on paper translate into the finished design.

The mix of strong geometric forms, pitched roofs, textured brickwork and that curved carport wall all work together to give the home its character.

There’s something very satisfying about seeing the elevation alongside the 3D and watching those lines come to life.



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One of the challenges of this site was its outlook. Rather than having a clear view to design towards, we looked at heig...
19/08/2026

One of the challenges of this site was its outlook. Rather than having a clear view to design towards, we looked at height, orientation and the positioning of the living spaces to see what the site could offer.

The clients love entertaining, so this became an important part of the thinking behind the house. By taking the main entertainment space upstairs, we were able to gain height, open up the outlook and catch views across the Links that simply weren’t available at ground level.

From there, the house began to take shape around how the couple wanted to live. The kitchen, dining and living areas come together as one generous social space, opening onto a large terrace where indoor and outdoor living can easily become one.

Strong gabled forms give the home its character, while curved walls and softer architectural details break up the geometry and add something a little unexpected.

It’s a good example of why the site doesn’t always need to have the perfect answer from the start. Sometimes good design is about finding it.



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A few details from site on this St Francis Canals transformation.The project involved extensive additions and alteration...
17/08/2026

A few details from site on this St Francis Canals transformation.

The project involved extensive additions and alterations, with the original thatch roof replaced by shingles as part of the transformation.

It’s always great getting to this stage and seeing the smaller details come together. From the new roof forms and ceilings to the staircase, finishes and joinery, the house is really taking shape.

Completion images to follow soon… πŸ‘€



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