optimise // we bring meaning to space through
design

Creating spaces that are designed for today and tomorrow, with sustainability in mind and drawing inspiration from African heritage

a laboratory of knowledge

about us

We work with people, not projects.

Our work is built on relationships with respect and trust at its core.

Our clients trust us to bring their vision to life.

Working with us, you will have the best at your call – Managing Director, Tuki Mbalo (Masters in Architecture), and Head of Design, Brighton Matambo (Masters in Architecture).

Our leaders are registered professionals with the Council of the Architectural Profession.

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Our passion for architectural design influences our approach to all facades and services we provide.

The aim is to provide cutting edge solutions while responding to the client’s needs by studying and understanding the project from conceptualisation to providing an end product that is one with the user.

Optimise is environmentally conscious, as such we have qualified and competent personnel to help government, business and civil society in making sure that we design and build spaces that are sustainable and energy efficient. Our fee structure is guided by the SACAP Guideline Professional Fees, which are gazetted annually.

foundation of environmental, social, and professional

responsibility

We are actively researching and furthering the progress of alternative building systems in the residential and retail environments in underserviced communities and locations.

Using cutting edge technological processes and making the most of modern technology, our architectural goal is to add value to every space we touch. 

responsibility

OPTIMISE

Projects

FNB Activation Lounge

MOVABLE BOXES

CATEGORY:

Mobile Activation

LOCATION:

FNB Stadium

TOTAL AREA:

105m2

Thulamntwana Combined School

CATEGORY:

School

LOCATION:

Orange Farm, JHB

TOTAL AREA:

300m2

House Dawn & Janine

CATEGORY:

Residential

LOCATION:

Dunblane Estate, Boksburg

TOTAL AREA:

1250m2

Havana Urban Design Framework

CATEGORY:

Urban Design

LOCATION:

Windhoek, Namibia

TOTAL AREA:

Urban Scale

Soweto Oasis mixed use

CATEGORY:

Urban Design

LOCATION:

Soweto, JHB

TOTAL AREA:

67 620m2

Tzaneen Medical Centre

CATEGORY:

Medical Centre

LOCATION:

Tzaneen, Limpopo

TOTAL AREA:

750m2

Ronald McDonald House Charities SA

CATEGORY:

Hospital

LOCATION:

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg

TOTAL AREA:

290m2

Other services

The diverse interests and expertise of the company’s principals range from complex container conversions, project management, property financing, and development consulting right through to facilities management.

IMMINK DRIVE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

Category: Mixed-use Development, Property Development, Property Financing, Facilities Management

Location: Soweto

MCDONALDS SA – 28 LOCATIONS

Category: Retail – Compliance

Location: Johannesburg

Total Area: Varies per site

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1st Floor on 44 Stanley Ave.
Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg, 2092