ABOUT

Douglas & Company is a Cape Town based architecture and design studio with projects ranging from architecture and interior design to bespoke furniture and collectible design. The studio is led by Liani Douglas.

We see ourselves as makers of things and interested in creating complete environments, so in addition to architectural projects the studio also produces furniture and collectible design items. We believe that good design requires the ability to work in multiple scales, and the transition between proportions and scale is complementary to the studio’s design ethos and development.

Our design focus is on the poetic in addition to the pragmatic, in pursuit to create environments that users have an emotional connection with. Our design process is informed and enriched through the experimentation with materials, texture and form.

ARCHITECTURE

Douglas & Company enjoys exploring design opportunities for existing buildings and spaces to breathe new life into older structures. We have a good understanding of the design sensibility required and local authority approval procedures for renovation projects in the Western Cape and further afield.

The studio received a CIFA Award for Architecture for project Arklow Villa III in 2019, and a 2020 AFRISAM / SAIA Sustainable Design Award for the same project.

DESIGN

Douglas & Company’s debut furniture range, ‘Africana Familia’ was presented at the Design Indaba expo in 2012 as part of the Emerging Creatives Programme, and a collaboration with Mr Price HOME for a locally designed homeware range as part of their Colab Collection followed soon after. In 2015 Douglas & Company participated at 100% Design South Africa as part of the 100% Talent platform, and have exhibited collectible design pieces locally and abroad. Most recently, the studio’s work was included as part of Neofuzz at Also Know As Africa Art Fair in Paris; A New Wave and Extra Ordinary group exhibition at Southern Guild, and Design Days Dubai.

SERVICE

The studio enjoys designing complete environments and are comfortable in working alongside clients to envision and realise these environments from concept to construction management.

• Architectural Service

  Full, partial or tailor made architectural service for new buildings, alterations & additions or buildings older than 60 years.

• Commercial & Residential Interior Design

  Full, partial or tailor made interior design service, with turnkey option

• Custom Product & Furniture Design

• Creative Consultation

  Professional guidance and advice on any building or spatial needs, from choosing the right paint colour to curating your art collection.

Douglas & Company is registered with The South African Council for the Architectural Profession and a member of the South African Institute of Architects and the Cape Institute for Architecture.