D N A  DESIGN STUDIO

functional tailor made design solutions

ABOUT US

ABOUT:

Dumisani Nkuna Architects cc (herein later referred to as D N A), is a level 1 BBBEE 100% Black-owned EME premium one stop shop design and project management consultancy in the built environment that provides provide a full service/ turnkey construction service.

The group was established in 2009 in Gauteng by Mr Dumisani Nkuna as a second year Architectural student at the Tshwane University of Technology as an architectural draughtsman but has since expanded into Full architectural practice, also offering Project Management, Interior design, Property Development and Kitchen Design services. This young architectural practice specializes in commercial and residential developments in and around Gauteng. The practice has grown steadily since its inception and has already built up a portfolio of high quality work across South Africa.

We specialize in upmarket residential and commercial architecture and design. The company’s innovative architectural vision is evident in its ability to continuously produce outstanding design solutions that are personalized in accordance with the surrounding and clients’ requirements and brief.

We use 3D imaging where possible or required to explain the design of spaces and buildings. Architectural design is the design of buildings or urban landscapes, as opposed to the construction documents and management required to construct it. Our designers use their amazing creative skills, imagination and artistic talent to create the most unique designs.

VISION:

To be a well established versatile design studio and project management practice with a footprint across the African continent by providing creative and unique design solutions that are customized to suit each of our client’s personal requirements.

MISSION:

To have an almost seamless transition between inside and out with architecture and interior design complementing each other and innovative flow of spaces. To provide clients around the continent with highly functional, intuitive design solutions that are sensitive to an ever changing built environment in both scale and context. To bring design excellence to all building types. To build ongoing working relationships with our clients; exceptional customer service forms the basis of everything we do.

VALUES:

We embrace an idea that a technical role on its own does not represent value when rendering a service. We see value as an on-going engagement with you, our client, towards the excellence of buildings, the way in which buildings communicate to their surroundings, the respect for natural and built environment as well as embracing the collective and individual cultural heritage. We are therefore committed to delivering on all our undertakings on time placing your interests ahead of our own jointly sharing the problems and jointly working towards the solution meeting our obligations beyond your expectations.

PHILOSOPHY:

Fostering Life Long Client Relationships Is At The Core Of Our Philosophy, And Building That Relationship Hinges On The Consistent Delivery Of Value, Architectural Design, Quality Workmanship And Trusted Client Service.”