What is an Architect

In Namibia, the title “architect” signifies much more than a mere designation; it represents a professional who is officially registered under Section 11 of the Architects’ and Quantity Surveyors’ Amendment Act 11 of 1992. This legal framework protects the professional status of architects, ensuring that only those who have undergone rigorous academic training, gained extensive practical experience, and successfully passed examinations may rightfully claim the title.

Thus the term “architect” is reserved for qualified individuals capable of providing comprehensive architectural services. Non-registered individuals face limitations in their scope of work and are prohibited from using the title.

Namibian architects are proud members of the Namibian Institute of Architects (NIA) and are registered with the Namibia Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS). The NIA is dedicated to promoting architectural excellence, while the NCAQS is committed to safeguarding public interests. Architects, being highly trained professionals and passionate about their work, skilfully blend tradition with innovation, harnessing the latest technologies to create buildings that endure the test of time.

Why use an Architect?
Designing and constructing a building is a complex yet rewarding endeavour. An architect serves as an essential partner throughout this journey, providing both conceptual insight and practical solutions.

By employing an architect, one gains access to a wealth of technical knowledge, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Architects design spaces that are not only functional and visually appealing, but also sustainable. Architecture has the power to shape communities and environments, impacting the present and also future generations.

Architects add value to a project by integrating creative design with technical expertise. They ensure that projects of varying scope and cost, blend with both built and natural environments. An architect guides every stage of the process from design to construction, delivering both value for money and peace of mind.

NIA – ARCHITECTS PRACTICE LIST

Adolf Botes Architects
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Afshani & Afshani Architects
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Agapitus & Associates Architects Inc.
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Agostinho Ferreira Architects
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Andrew Main Architects
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Andries Domburg Architects Inc.
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Architect Frenus Rorich
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Axel Dainat Architects
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Bartsch Architecton
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Ben Kathindi Architects
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Bhunu Architect
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Bob Mould Architects
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Brendon Bowles Architects
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Brian Muzwembiri Architects Inc.
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Britt Klews Architects
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Brynard Kotze Architects Inc.
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Carlo Sprengel Architects
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Chamberlain & Associates Architects
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Charlene Awaseb & Associates Architects Inc.
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Chigama Architects Incorporated
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Chitsungo Architects
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Christel Wasserfall Architects Inc.
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Christensen Architects
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Christo Potgieter t/a Architects Ink
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Clarke Architects
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Conrad Scheffer Architects
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D.V. Kloppers Architects Inc.
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Danette Bruns Architects
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DB-Ndhlovu Icon Architects Inc.
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Deidre de Waal Architects
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Deon Pretorius Architects
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Dewulf Architecture
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Dylan Saunders Architects Inc.
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Eckhard Siedentopf Architectural Design
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Erhard Roxin Architects
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Erich Roeber Architects
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Fyzel Van Wyk Smith Architects
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Gamal Rifai Architects
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Gerrit Burger Architects
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Herrmann Mueller Architects
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Howard Krogh Architects
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Hugo Scheepers Architects
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Iilonga Architects Inc.
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J Masanzu Architects Workshop
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Jack Mutua Architects
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Jaco Wasserfall Architects Inc
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Jacques Swart Architects
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Jan Spruyt Architects
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K.Rohlf t/a Karsten Rohlf Architecture
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Kamau Architects & Associates
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Kamilia Architect & Project Management
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Karen Miller Architect
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Kelvin Kanyanta Architects
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Kerii Architects & Designers
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Kerry McNamara Architects
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Kissler Architects
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Kondjeni Nkandi Architects Inc.
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Lawrence Lock Architects
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Lentin Architects
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Linus Malherbe Architect
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Lizl Doll Architects
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Lotter Krogh Architects
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Loubser Kotze Architects
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Mackintosh Lautenbach Architects
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Manda Bakkes Architects
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Maphosa Architects
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Mario Shilongo Architect
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Marley Tjitjo Architects Inc.
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Marnus Mans Architects
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Mukadah Architects Inc.
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Mutua Scriba Architects Inc.
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Mwanakatwe Studio Architecture Inc
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Nina Maritz Architects
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Onderweegs Architects
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Pieter Mostert Argitek
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Quarmby-Parbhoo Architects
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Ramy Mahdy Architects
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Ricardo Michaels Architects
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Ronnie Barnard Architects
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Rynand Mudge Architects
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Sakeus Shivute Architects Inc.
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Staby Designs
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Stauch & Partners Architects
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Sven Nieberle Architects
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Toivo Nuugulu Architects
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Una Stuurmann Architects
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Vernon Mwazi Architects Studio
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Winfried Holze Urban Design Architecture
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Zwart Architects
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