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Sean Logie Architect

Sean Logie is a professional registered architect, with over 30 years experience.

15/12/2025

When your client thanks you for working so incredibly hard for them - it makes the stress and countless long hours worth it!

18/11/2025

Proud to have been recently elected to the board of Cape Town’s oldest non profit art gallery, dedicated to promoting and advancing contemporary South African art, the architect is not only a keen collector but also has considerable experience in the design of galleries and commercial art storage facilities.

23/10/2025

How time has flown! This Is a photo of me, just starting out in my firm, almost 20 years ago. As the end of the year fast approaches I think back to December 2006. One phone call would change my life and career. My father had led by example: working for yourself was the only option. He was a man of not many words, but I will never forget the one bit of advice he gave us as children: ‘in life, we all get opportunity, sometimes only once but you need to know when it arises and to take it’ I had received a call form an international client, as a result of a referral for a recently completed project in lllandudno, a high end residential enclave along the Atlantic seaboard. My choice was to take the commission into the firm where I was partner for several years, or use this as a the catalyst to start my own firm. To leave the security of monthly paychecks and bonuses to go on your own was not an easy decision. I was relatively new to Cape Town, we had just got married, trying for a family and had jut built a new house. Bonded to the eyeballs, a sluggish economy and the uncertainty of where that next paycheck will come from certainly weighs heavily on your mind. But I knew this was my opportunity- I had no choice. I also knew 2 other things: I had to believe in myself more than anyone else and I would need to work till my eyeballs sweat - something I can still manage till today 😁. My reasons for resignation to the senior partner was: ‘I want to look myself in the mirror every morning in the future and like what I see’ - I don’t think he ever understood this! My goal was never to build the biggest firm, have the highest turnover or the tallest buildings - that was vanity. My goal was to be an architect and do everything an architect is trained to do and to do it with the same passion that consumed me during those university years. For me success would be reaching that stage where I can decide which projects and commissions i want to be involved with, to give my time to - because after all our time on this earth is the greatest gift of all.

07/10/2025

My recent trip to France brought back fond memories of studying to be an architect. I scratched through my now 30 yr old university portfolio and found this drawing I had done of Chartres cathedral - an example of french gothic architecture. I had taken maths, science, biology and latin as my matric majors in preparation for a possible career as an accountant, or a doctor, or a lawyer. In the end I chose architecture. As a teenager, I had a fascination with interior design, but as a boy growing up in the ‘macho’ 80’s of apartheid South Africa, such a career was not considered suitable for my gender 🤣 - it was John Rushmere’s onion row which inspired me to become an architect. Nothing could prepare me for the change, the learning curve, I would need to undergo. I had to learn to think conceptually, learn to design, draw, render and build models - I had to learn to present. For someone with no artistic training this would prove challenging. But the thought of becoming an architect consumed every moment of my life in those years and soon I was producing sketches for my lecturer’s publication. I will never forget the pride of my parents as said publication adorned their lounge coffee table for years. I will also not forget the hours bent over my make shift light box of float glass raised on encyclopedia Britannicas, pixalating for hours with my set of rotrings. In those days there was no ‘delete’ or ‘undo’ button, but a sharp blade on your tracing paper. Nor can I ever forget the countless sleepless nights to meet deadlines, drinking bioplus like coffee to keep me awake and the trepidation of pinning up your designs in the studio for all to view. Exhausted with saturated confidence, you now had to endure the criticism of lectures and peers. Little did I then realize how this was necessary prepration for my career. But most importantly I will never forget the words from the head of architecture school at the time, Prof Danie Theron, at my final graduation. “Now you are architects, you will never think the same again” - truer words could not have been spoken. This year I have been an architect for 30 years and it most certainly has had major influence on my life. I live my life in incredible detail, I look at everything around me differently, but in a good way. With my trained eye, I can see what others don’t always notice and when things dont look right, they sit uncomfortably in my mind - not always a good thing 🤣. But it extends beyond design, to being aware of and appreciating culture, society, humanity and diversity within this world!

18/09/2025

I have visited 5 chateaus from my base in Amboise over the last 2 days. Some of the most beautiful examples of French Renaissance Architecture and the opulence of the French royalty at the time - it is no wonder the French Revolution would eventually happen! The most rewarding experience however must be Chateau du Clos Luce- the only one of those I visited which is predominantly constructed of red face brick. What makes this building so special, is not the architecture, which is relativey subdued and small in comparison to the royal chateaus, but it is the last place Leonardo da Vinci lived before his death. Da Vinci was an artist, an architect, an engineer, an inventor, a surveyor, an urbanist, amongst other disciplines. They say he liked to think of himself as an architect for sick buildings - if there was a design problem, he relished in the opportunity to solve it. He saw problems as challenges and embraced them, he applied his mind in detail to find solutions for everyday problems and pursued his vocation with relentless passion and work ethic. As I strolled through the house, I was immersed in his life in the final years, where he worked, where he slept, where he dreamt. The gardens surrounding Chateau du Clos Luce are also incredibly beautiful with replicas of his various inventions. The adjoining galleries building pays tribute to the architect and artist - an immersive digital gallery displays ever changing examples of his art and sketches.

16/09/2025

Today I started my tour of the chateaus of the Loire valley with a hot air balloon trip over Chateau de Amboise at sunset - what a wonderful way to experience this beautiful building - tomorrow I will visit de Chambord and de Chenonceau

12/09/2025

Off to 🇫🇷 for 10days, where I will be visiting the Loire Valley, visiting some of France’s most famous chateaus: Chateau de Chenonceau, de Chambord, Royal d’Amboise and d'Azay-le-Rideau. During this time I will be studying the details, proportions and understanding traditional construction techniques - all essential elements for our chateau project in Franschhoek. But first a stop in Paris to visit the newly restored Notre Dame cathedral!

21/08/2025

It is with great sadness that today I learnt of the passing of John W Rushmere, a Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha) architect. John was an award winning architect who was the biggest influence on my decision to pursue this profession. As a schoolboy I was mesmerized by Onion Row, a townhouse development designed by John in the upper avenues of Walmer. It is an incredible example of post modern architecture, rooted in a strong architectual concept and impeccably designed and detailed. In stark contrast to suburban ‘PE’, Onion Row would introduce me to the power of architecture. I will never forget in my matric year visiting John at Onion Row one Saterday morning to discuss what became the start of my career, and 5 years later John would mentor me again for my thesis. John designed many other incredible buildings, probably the most well known would be the Duck Pond Pavillion at St George’s Park. Not only did John leave his mark on the built environment, but he influenced many in pursuing this career. RIP your excellence lives on!

18/07/2025

As an architect, I have always found designing for myself challenging - maybe its the long hours and many years that your projects take to reach fruition, that subconsciously negates your passion and desire. It was time to start remodelling our home and the biggest and the most costly item would certainly be the kitchen. Morris & Van der Watt we have worked together for 25 years, you have undertaken the joinery commissions on 99% of my projects - thank you for your superb craftsmanship an attention to detail as always.

07/07/2025

As architects, our work is always predominantly judged im terms of aesthetics. Last night I was admitted to hospital for an appendectomy. As I moved through the various spaces of admission, emergency, radiology and theatre, I encountered a building that would by no means would win any architectural award, but worked flawlessly for the medical profession, probably the most complicated and specialized of all. Out of the pain, I smiled - architectural Ubuntu - ‘you are, because we are’

16/04/2025

When the brief changes to a Chateau, it is time to forget about your own design philosophy and ideologies, and rather just have some fun as an architect!

24/01/2025

With the start of the new year, we are very happy to post the first computer generated images of the house on the dam! We hope to break ground before year end!

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41 Milkwood Crescent Sandown Estate Big Bay
Cape Town
7441

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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