We are architects designing spaces grounded in context, through the process of investigating values, rituals and memory.

Our intention is for each Biru creation to inspire within the inhabitant / user an intimate immersion and tactile engagement with the setting, culminating in balance and presence - the intensification of experience and extension of time.

Casper Lundie
PRArch 34537796 SACAP
M(Arch) Cum Laude (UP)
BSc. Construction Economics and Management
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Casper worked at the studios of Peter Cohen, Sarah Calburn and Johann Slee before founding Biru Architects.
Yvonne Brecher
PRArch 26658871 SACAP
M(Arch) Dist. Design (Wits)
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Yvonne worked at the studios of Peter Cohen, Cohen Garson and Studio MAS, and has lectured at the University of Cape Town.
Contact
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info@studiobiru.co.za
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+27 (0) 82 665 2545
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3 Rowan Ln, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708
@biru_architects
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About

We are architects designing spaces grounded in context, through the process of investigating values, rituals and memory.

Our intention is for each Biru creation to inspire within the inhabitant / user an intimate immersion and tactile engagement with the setting, culminating in balance and presence - the intensification of experience and extension of time.

Casper Lundie
PRArch 34537796 SACAP
M(Arch) Cum Laude (UP)
BSc. Construction Economics and Management

‍
Casper worked at the studios of Peter Cohen, Sarah Calburn and Johann Slee before founding Biru Architects.
Yvonne Brecher
PRArch 26658871 SACAP
M(Arch) Dist. Design (Wits)
‍
Yvonne worked at the studios of Peter Cohen, Cohen Garson and Studio MAS, and has lectured at the University of Cape Town.
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Prince Albert House
Year:
2021
Status:
Built
Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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House Delphinus
Year:
2018
Status:
Built
Location:
Waterkloof, South Africa
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Simon's Old House
Year:
2023 –
Status:
Under Construction
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
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Year:
2018
Status:
Built
Location:
Waterkloof, South Africa
House Delphinus
Year:
2018
Status:
Built
Location:
Waterkloof, South Africa

House Delphinus was built on a subdivided property in Waterkloof, overlooking the southern valley of Pretoria. The concept design was inspired by a patchwork quilt, with spaces and textures divided by lines of access, privacy and orientation. A key design challenge lay in optimising southern views while making the most of northern sunlight and warmth.

The house surrounds an inner courtyard that acts as an outdoor living space and allows plenty of sunlight into the rooms. The rooms themselves are interrupted by pause areas and gardens with a focus on personal routines and rituals. Construction was initially planned over two stages to accommodate foreseeable family growth. The delightful surprise of their youngest daughter’s early arrival meant the build unfolded in a single phase. The owners and their two daughters moved into the house in March 2018.

Year:
2018
Status:
Built
Location:
Waterkloof, South Africa
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