Theodor de Goede Argitektuur +

Theodor de Goede Argitektuur + Professional Architect

Becoming a family’s habitat.
08/04/2026

Becoming a family’s habitat.

31/03/2026

Topographical model to study a response for a dwelling on a steep site on the banks of the Breede River.
The masonry and concrete part of the ground floor areas are shaped and kept to a minimum to function as a datum to anchor suspended timber structure to mitigate disturbance of the topography.

The design process moves back and forth between site immersion and the more abstract space of the office, drawing on sur...
17/02/2026

The design process moves back and forth between site immersion and the more abstract space of the office, drawing on surveys and memory. The process of pencil rendering the 2D survey is a method of visualizing and contemplating the site in the office, while blurring the abstract rigidity of cadastral site boundaries to emphasize aspects of the embodied memory of the place.

During the design process, some drawings make it to the office wall to maintain a presence throughout the progression of...
03/02/2026

During the design process, some drawings make it to the office wall to maintain a presence throughout the progression of the project, or sometimes, even if a concept changes completely, simply because of an affinity for the drawing or the imagining of the idea’s fruition.

Moments in the office, an ode to the process of design and the pursuit of making things well.
13/01/2026

Moments in the office, an ode to the process of design and the pursuit of making things well.

Sketches and photographic observations of contextual structures, vistas, and details for a project on the banks of the B...
25/11/2025

Sketches and photographic observations of contextual structures, vistas, and details for a project on the banks of the Breede River

Study of the gable dialogue between the ancillary parts of the Auld House in Swellendam.
30/09/2025

Study of the gable dialogue between the ancillary parts of the Auld House in Swellendam.

Afternoon light reflected through Savoy Vase on the office shelf. A memory of Aalto’s architecture, its totality, tactil...
03/09/2025

Afternoon light reflected through Savoy Vase on the office shelf.
A memory of Aalto’s architecture, its totality, tactility, and authenticity of place.

Brick floor detail for a pavilion in context overwhelmed with hues of green.
11/08/2025

Brick floor detail for a pavilion in context overwhelmed with hues of green.

Ephemerality. The fleeting nature of seasons.
29/07/2025

Ephemerality. The fleeting nature of seasons.

Design responses to projects are myriad, and putting thoughts on paper and communicating ideas provides opportunities to...
23/07/2025

Design responses to projects are myriad, and putting thoughts on paper and communicating ideas provides opportunities to align the understanding of the project between the site’s physical characteristics, client aspirations, and architect’s insight. Some ideas move from the drawing board to the paper drawer in the process of refinement, making each project particular.

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