Practice

Established in 1995, Balshaw & Fogarty Architects is a dynamic professional firm of architects with a history of excellence in a range of completed projects.

We are a medium sized practice with an ability to mobilise resources and coordinate complex professional team structures, giving us capacity to tackle projects of any scale and complexity. We are continually looking for ways to expand the traditional role of the architect in meeting the needs of our clients with excellence and within pressured time frames.

SERVICES OFFERED:

BASIC ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Project liaison
Site analysis
Assistance in liaison with financial instutuions
Assistance with cash flow projections
Establishing client's requirements and formulating a detailed brief
Pre-design - facilitating the discovery phase
Establishing statuary requirements pertaining to the site and the brief
Concept development
Promotional presentation material
Sketch planning
Cost estimates
Working drawings for submission to local authority
Detailed drawings, specifications and other technical documentation necessary for the construction of the building
Inviting and adjudicating tenders
Resolving forms of construction contract
Appointing contractors
Monthly valuation, payment certificates and final accounts
Detailed post occupancy evaluation and reporting

 

FACILITY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Space planning
Workstation design and furniture selection
Optimising costs of running facilities
Space management
Rent collection and cost management
Building maintenance management

 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Co-ordination of client's requirements
Assistance in appointing and management of professional team
Assistance in contract procedures and specifications
Project and contract planning and programming
Tendering and appointment of contractors
Plan, tender and manage work package projects

People

SHAUN BALSHAW
            B.Bdg.A, B.Arch U.P.E., Pr. Arch. MI Arch

SHAUN FOGARTY
            B.Bdg.A, B.Arch U.P.E. Pr. Arch, MI Arch

DANIEL BEZUIDENHOUT
            B.Bdg.A, M.Arch (Prof): N.M.M.U. Pr. Arch

MARIANNE BEZUIDENHOUT
            N Dip. Arch Tech; B.Tech Arch Tech: N.M.M.U, Pr. SArchT

ADRIO BARNARD
            B.A.S: N.M.M.U, CAT

MASIMBA MATAMBANADZO
            BSC (Hon) ARCHITECTURE: R.G.U, CSAT

 

Architectural Approach

We strive to deliver buildings which reflect a balance of appropriate design philosophies, technical competence, effective project and cost management, and intimate client involvement. We advocate continuous exposure to global design trends and technological advancements while acknowledging contextual appropriateness and the importance of individual requirements.

Acknowledging that trust is a key principal in the client-architect relationship, we invest in understanding expectations and building relationships. With a commitment to integrity and an established business ethic, we offer a professional service which attributes equal importance to the value of the process and delight in the delivered product.