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r.chitectstudio R.chitect Studio is a full service design and architecture practice. We focus on creating memorable spaces that speak to your unique aspirations.

Our team conceives and executes the design that best suits your needs.

One of my favourite small spaces we’ve designed. This little sauna + cold plunge room at Ellerman House | Relais & Châte...
08/09/2026

One of my favourite small spaces we’ve designed.

This little sauna + cold plunge room at Ellerman House | Relais & Châteaux remains one of my favourite spaces to date.

There’s something about working within a small footprint that forces you to really think about every line, every material and every detail.

Here, the freeform timber screens and slatted surfaces soften the space, creating rhythm, movement and a quiet, almost poetic energy.

A small space — but one designed to make you slow down, breathe and stay a little longer.

The beauty of the in-between.Before the finishes.Before the furniture.Before the final details.Just space, light, propor...
03/09/2026

The beauty of the in-between.

Before the finishes.
Before the furniture.
Before the final details.

Just space, light, proportion and a glimpse of what’s to come.

This is where the vision starts to feel real.

Thinking about building or renovating, but not quite sure where to start?We get it!!There’s a lot that happens between “...
03/09/2026

Thinking about building or renovating, but not quite sure where to start?

We get it!!

There’s a lot that happens between “we want to build” and finally turning the key — and knowing what to expect can make the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.

I’ve put together a series of simple, practical guides to help you navigate the process:

• What to consider before starting a building project
• How the architectural design process works
• The key role players involved in a project
• Understanding the role of your contractor
• Contracts and important things to consider before you build
• And more to help you make informed decisions along the way.

The aim is simple: to take some of the mystery out of building.

If you’re thinking about taking the leap — or know someone who is — have a look through the resources on our website.

The link is in our bio.

28/08/2026

At , we’re in the final stretch — finishes are going in, details are being ticked off, and the vision we’ve been working towards is finally becoming tangible.

Just a little more patience…
and this one will be ready for its people.

Almost home.

siteprogress

A little bit of the person behind R.Studio. Earlier this year, our founder, Rochelle Derksen, was featured in , sharing ...
28/08/2026

A little bit of the person behind R.Studio.

Earlier this year, our founder, Rochelle Derksen, was featured in , sharing a little about the thinking behind our work — our approach to architecture, interiors and creating spaces that are considered, personal and made for real life.

Because good design isn’t just about how a space looks.

It’s about how it feels, functions and ultimately becomes yours.

Very proud to have our philosophy shared a little further afield.

13/08/2026

When the lines between client, architect and project manager get a little blurry… It usually means there’s a whole lot of care going into the project.

At House Van den Berg, the roof is up, the walls are plastered, and today we started priming. Behind the scenes, the final finishes are being selected, details are being resolved and decisions are being made — lots of them.

Now comes the big push.

Another month and a half of hard work, and this house should be ready for its family to move in.We’re getting there. And we’re very excited to see this one come together.

29/07/2026

The best projects don’t happen overnight.

They take patience.
Hundreds of decisions.
Countless site visits.
And a team committed to getting every detail right.

At first, it’s difficult to see the vision.
Then, slowly, everything begins to fall into place.

The final render is always the goal.
The journey to get there is where the real work happens.

A few rays of late afternoon sun, a crisp white facade, and a home finally settled into its next chapter.The family has ...
02/06/2026

A few rays of late afternoon sun, a crisp white facade, and a home finally settled into its next chapter.

The family has moved in, the spaces are being lived in, and only the landscaping remains to complete the picture.

Architecture is never just about the building —
it’s about creating a place that feels like home.

22/05/2026

What the week looked like behind the scenes at R.Studio
A collection of site walks, design thinking and material conversations from the past week.
Some weeks are measured in drawings.
Others in dust, sunlight and progress.

Designing slowly. Building carefully.

18/05/2026

We did something goooood.

So proud of this one, now on the verge of completion.
A careful restoration, renovation and addition for this grand old lady in Paarl — breathing new life into a space filled with history and character.

Old bones, fresh energy, and so many thoughtful details coming together beautifully.

Big up to — you did GOOD.

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