Jacques Orton Architects

Jacques Orton Architects Our dream is to create buildings that are environmentally responsive, authentic, artful and modern.

Orton Architects is a young and dynamic company, founded in 2010 and situated in Rietondale Pretoria. We specialise in ground breaking residential, commercial and bushveld architecture that is honest, true and aesthetically pleasing. The Principal of the practice is Jacques Orton who was raised in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Pretori

a, receiving a distinction for his discourse and completing his course amongst the top ten percent of his class. Through sustainable design we aim to be true environmental stewards by producing architecture that merges with the landscape.

A quick AI Render of a small cabin I designed a while ago...AI distorted the design a little, but all in all still very ...
11/06/2026

A quick AI Render of a small cabin I designed a while ago...AI distorted the design a little, but all in all still very realistic...

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DO I REALLY NEED AN ARCHITECT? I understand why people ask the question, especially these days.When most people think ab...
01/06/2026

DO I REALLY NEED AN ARCHITECT?

I understand why people ask the question, especially these days.
When most people think about design, they imagine: beautiful homes, expensive finishes, perfectly styled spaces. Not necessarily something "essential."

But the more projects I work on, the more I realize how little design is about how a home looks, and more about how it impacts the people living in it. A poorly designed home will always ‘hold you back’ and things will never ‘just feel right’.

Floor areas will get cluttered by furniture that compensates for poor planning.
Finishes become maintenance hazards instead of adding value. And over time, the home starts demanding more from you than it give. Your home will start owning you…

And here is the golden thread…. A well-designed home does the opposite.
It accommodates the people living in it — their routines, habits, aspirations, and the realities of everyday life. It does not ask for constant attention. It works quietly in the background.

Storage is where you need it. Maintenance is manageable. Spaces flow naturally from one to another. And most importantly, it gives people more time and energy to focus on their lives rather on their home. A well-designed home will uplift you and not drag you down.

So yes, hiring an architect is an absolute privilege, but I think it will also one of the best investments you will ever make. A happy home is a happy life…o”,)

www.ortonarch.co.za

28/05/2026

METICULOUS PLANNING. We take great care to consider every project in plan and section & spend innumerable hours refining the layout and flow of every design. Unlike many other architects we believe that every design should be site specific and will only work for that particular site. Never will we ‘copy & paste’ or ‘tweak’ any of our previous designs to any other site for a new client. Many quick HAND SKETCHES helps me refine the aesthetical character of every project until it just feels right …and only then will we jump onto CAD.

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AFTER & Before…We were recently commissioned to do a complete home ‘Make-over’ of an existing homestead situated in WATE...
13/05/2026

AFTER & Before…

We were recently commissioned to do a complete home ‘Make-over’ of an existing homestead situated in WATERKLOOF GOLF ESTATE, Pretoria. Just a sneak-peek of what we have in mind…

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Take a look at our CABINS for a Prestigious Game Lodge (Waterberg)… In one of our recent projects, we explored new & exc...
05/05/2026

Take a look at our CABINS for a Prestigious Game Lodge (Waterberg)… In one of our recent projects, we explored new & exciting construction methods, materials and the latest sustainable principles. As architects, now more than ever we should be conscious of the materials we specify and the impact these materials have on our environment. Low-carbon materials that can be locally sourced and manufactured is a step in the right direction.

See how we do things different from the rest; www.ortonarch.co.za




















A LONG THIN HOUSE...The shape of a house has a big effect on the overall privacy of a home. I believe that the rooms of ...
08/04/2026

A LONG THIN HOUSE...

The shape of a house has a big effect on the overall privacy of a home. I believe that the rooms of a small house can be strung out one after the other, in order for the distance between the rooms to be as far as possible. This way your home can be surprisingly narrow and still function perfect!

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17 Van Der Merwe Street, Rietondale
Pretoria
0084

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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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