As we land in October and the weather turns brighter, the streets of Cape Town become the highlight of a weeknight out once more. With this returns an industry favourite, an opportunity to get to know the firms in the neighbourhood, an evening to join the community: Open Studios.
This affair offers something that few get to experience — a behind-thescenes look at the studios and firms that grace our city and build the environment across the country (and beyond). On Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of October, more than 20 doors will open, inviting guests to witness the spaces where the magic happens. Save the date, because from 5-8pm, you’ll be exploring the CBD, Gardens, and Woodstock to visit some of the top architecture firms, landscape designers and architects, urban planners, and interior designers in the country.
After a decade since its inception, Open Studios is hotter than ever. From drinks and canapés to activities and workshops, the studios are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. Whether you’re a design fundi, a student, or a novice looking to make it in the industry, there’s a free pass with your name on it. This year’s event is brought to you by Oggie and supported by OWA, Modena Technologies, Ceramica, Decobella, Fima, and WOMAG. For a list of participating studios and how to map your route over the two nights, visit Open Studios online. Mark your calendars — we’ll see you there!
Tuesday, 15 October
1. dhk Architects @dhkarchitects
66 Waterkant St
2. Hours Clear Architects @hoursclear
47 Bree St
3. VDMMA @vdmma_ct
161 Longmarket St
4. Urban Think Tank Empower @urbanthinktank
76 Church St
5. Ohkre Collective @ohkre_collective
109 Loop St
6. KMH @kmh_architects
116 Loop St
7. Stewart & Partners @stewartandpartners
68B Wale St
8. Wolff Architects @wolffcapetown
136 Buitengracht St
9. Open City Architects @open_city_architects
163 Bree St
10. Bomax Architects @bomax_architects
27 Pepper St
11. KFA @kevinfellinghamarchitects
212b Buitengracht St
12. Paragon Group @paragongroupza
O19A Thresher Studios, Longkloof, Darters Rd
Wednesday, 16 October
1. SAOTA @_saota
109 Hatfield St
2. SEA @sea_school_of_architecture
25 Commercial St
3. Buchanan Square, 160 Sir Lowry Rd:
– Craft of Architecture @craft_of_architecture
– Design Network @designnetwork_za
– GAPP Architects and Urban Designers @gapp_
– Meyer & Associates @meyer_and_associates
– Mobius Interior Architecture @mobius_interior_architecture
– Source IBA @sourceiba
– Urban Concepts @urbanconcepts_cpt
4. Mason’s Press, Ravenscraig Rd:
– Two Five Five @255architects
– Yes& Studio @yesandstudio
5. BHC School of Design @bhcdesignschool
72 Salt River Rd