Kunz Raubenheimer Architects - Portfolio - 2021

PROJECT
PORTFOLIO
BEN KUNZ
M (PROF)ARCH,
PR ARCH 21230 (SACAP)
+27 (0) 84 726 0334
ben@kr-architects.co.za
www.kr-architects.co.za
WALTER RAUBENHEIMER
M (PROF)ARCH,
PR ARCH 24750608 (SACAP)
+27 (0) 82 551 6507
walter@kr-architects.co.za
www.kr-architects.co.za
Menlyn Central Office Building, 125 Dallas Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010
Postnet Suite #33, Private Bag X12, Menlo Park, 0102, | Kunz and Raubenheimer Architects (Pty) Ltd
Company Registration Number: 2018/373600/07 | Directors: B Kunz, W Raubenheimer

SAN SERENO
SENIOR LIVING
BRYANSTON, SANDTON 2018 (Completed)
PROJECT VALUE R25 million
SIZE 8000 m2
CLIENT Brenthurst Retirement
RESPONSIBILITIES
Site development plan, Concept Design, Design Development,
Working drawings, Contract administration, Detail design

SAN SERENO
SENIOR LIVING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
San Sereno by Auria Senior Living was a refurbishment project
to upgrade all existing communal areas, apartments, garden
villas and the Care Centre with a brand-new extension to the
communal facility of this retirement estate in Bryanston. The
client’s brief was to provide a comfortable and contemporary
facility to the residence to feel at home in and to accommodate
any impaired movement while ensuring that all areas are
compliant to the elderly act.

COLBYN VILLAGE
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
COLBYN, PRETORIA 2019
SIZE 3280 m2
CLIENT Private Client
RESPONSIBILITIES
Detail design, Technical documentation

COLBYN VILLAGE
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
If you’ve ever had a Royal Danish Ice Cream or breakfast at Pure
Cafe, you will know exactly where Colbyn Village is.
This is a concept proposal for the possible refurbishment of the
complex that will introduce a vibrant courtyard space and an events
rooftop, new shops on ground floor and Airbnb apartments on top.
Planted pergolas and slatted screens for both privacy, screening
of old facade and focal areas are introduced whilst celebrating the
original Gerhard Moerdyk design of the apartment building.

GRADE-R CLASS ROOMS
LAERSKOOL KRUINSIG
BIRCHLEIGH, KEMTON PARK 2020 (Ongoing)
SIZE 850 m2
CLIENT Laerskool Kruinsig
RESPONSIBILITIES
Detail design, Council submission, Technical documentation

GRADE-R CLASS ROOMS
LAERSKOOL KRUINSIG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
These new classrooms for the Grade-R scholars at Laerskool
Kruinsig in Kempton park are situated around a planted central
central courtyard space. The bold colors of the school’s logo, pre-
cast concrete elements and various solar control devices are used
to create playfull architecture. Solid free-form balustrades ensure
safety while clerestory windows with carefully designed poly-
carbonate sheeting panels draw natural light into the classrooms.
The analogy of a tree was explored in the design of the structural
trusses of the roofs, which could become a jungle gym or support
swings above the sand pit.

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
LINKSFIELD, JOHANNESBURG 2017 (Ongoing)
SIZE 16 865 m2
CLIENT Auria
RESPONSIBILITIES

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A senior living estate overlooking Kensington Golf club that
comprises of 1 to 3 bedroom apartments with access to a world class
communal facility, health club and frail care facility. The design was
influenced by the incredible views over the golf course and beautiful
natural surroundings. This resulted in the use of timber solar screens,
planters on the balconies and large glass facades overlooking the
golf course. The communal facility is an extension of the living areas
of an apartment, thus there are lounges, a restaurant, a library,
coffee shop and cinema with different amenities to host a variety of
activities. In essence the estate strives to provide a luxurious, hotel/
resort atmosphere as a new home for senior residents.

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
COMMUNAL

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
COMMUNAL INTERIOR

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
APARTMENTS

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
APARTMENTS
INTERIORS

ROYAL VIEWS
SENIOR LIVING
WELLNESS CENTRE

MELROSE MANOR
SENIOR LIVING ESTATE
MELROSE, JOHANNESBURG 2019
SIZE 12 500m2
CLIENT Auria Senior Living
RESPONSIBILITIES
Council submission, Technical documentation, Contract
Administration, Site meetings & inspections

MELROSE MANOR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This senior living project, located close to Melrose Arch in
Sandton, involves the refurbishment of an existing building
with a very unique Mediterranean character. Our approach
was to enhance the unique character of the existing building
by introducing new elements that would compliment
the existing style and accentuate it in a contemporary
manner. This was achieved by adding a new porte-cochere
entrance, pergolas, planted screens, vaulted ceilings, new
natural finishes and by bringing in more natural light, which
provides a varied spatial experience as you move through
the building.

MELROSE MANOR
COURTYARDS

MELROSE MANOR
APARTMENTS

PENTA MOTORS
SHOWROOM - MENLYN
GARSFONTEIN, PRETORIA 2019 (Ongoing)
SIZE 5 000m2
CLIENT Penta Motors Group
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration

PENTA MOTORS
SHOWROOM - MENLYN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Penta Motors showroom in Pretoria would consist of a exhibition space for vintage cars
and the concept was that the building facade, facing towards the road, would consist of a
series of pods that cantilever out to exhibit the vintage cars they contained. This idea gives
reference to the hobby of collecting model cars that are contained within a transparent
display case. A low maintenance steel and aluminium louver system wraps around the
central display area to create a larger shaded space on Ground floor where used cars would
be on display. A new brick fin that is painted charcoal wraps around the top of the building
and ties down diagonally into the ground on the East to project out in order to define the
new entrance and accentuate it. The color scheme was chosen to compliment the strong
masculine brand that the showroom represents and to create a blank canvas against which
the cars can be displayed to become the center of attention in the interior.

MAIN ROAD
APARTMENTS
FERNDALE, RANDBURG 2019
SIZE 7936m2
CLIENT Rendev
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration

MAIN ROAD
APARTMENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Main road apartments consist of 162 units onto the site over 3 floors with a mix
of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments of which every apartment has its own balcony and a
braai. A series of chimneys create a rhythm on the facade while mirroring the second
floor units so that their balconies act as a fire break. This results in an articulated
facade which differs on every elevation, with deep recesses for solar control and a
combination of solid and transparent balustrades for privacy and to screen off the sun.
The building had to step down towards the West with an entire floor to reduce the
height of the columns and allow for basement parking. Communal green space on top
of the roof with an action soccer field and braai area encourages a sense of community
where residents can spend time with friends and family while enjoying the spectacular
views over the city.

ELEMENTS ESTATE
BUSHVELD LODGE
ELEMENTS PRIVATE GOLF RESERVE,
BELA-BELA 2019
SIZE 600 m2
CLIENT Private client
RESPONSIBILITIES

ELEMENTS ESTATE
BUSHVELD LODGE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Situated on a steep slope with a breathtaking view over the valleys
and mountains, these units are designed to allow you to experience
nature in comfort. The contemporary approach to bushveld
architecture, showcases the use of local materials such as the stone
cladding sourced on the site, being combined with steel and glass
to bring in as much natural light as possible and framing the views.
Timber louvers and large overhangs are utilized for solar control
and to ensure privacy between the cottages. The curved natural
stone wall guides the visitor to his/her room while screening off the
outdoor shower and services.

THE CROWN
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 2020 (Ongoing)
SIZE 30 608 m2
CLIENT Auria
RESPONSIBILITIES
Detail design

THE CROWN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Crown senior living estate is an adaptive re-use project which includes the refurbishment and additions to a 20 floor skyscraper. Located in Cape
Town, the design explored how additional floor area could be added to an existing, outdated and dilapidated International style, high rise building
with an expansive glass facade that does not respond to environmental conditions in any way. The internal layout of the apartments where too small
and impractical to accommodate the new program that the client requires. This led to the introduction of new reinforced concrete shear walls on both
sides of the building, being parallel to the existing facade, that expand the current floor plate in order to make the layout of the apartments more
usable and increase their floor area. The area of the new facade that extends out had to respond to seismic and wind load requirements and due to
strong winds in the area had to be designed aerodynamically in order to not compromise the structural integrity of the existing building. A series
of new balconies where introduced as an extension to the facade in order to achieve an aerodynamic building shape that draws from the typology
of a Sailing yacht. These balconies would also function as solar screening devices so that the large curtain walls could capitalize on the views while
simultaneously being screened off from harsh solar radiation in summer by the balcony above. As architects we are fascinated by the design and
typology of seafaring vessels and we believe that there are many principles in their design and construction that architects can draw inspiration from.

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
ZULULAMI, SHEFFIELD BEACH 2020 (Ongoing)
SIZE 40 000 m2
CLIENT Auria
RESPONSIBILITIES

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Coral Cove Senior Living Estate consists of a Communal facility,
232 Indepentdant living units, Apartments, a Care Center and
Assisted living located on a steep slope at the coast. Ample glazing
on the gable ends draw in natural light in from the North, while
simultaneously providing solar control by means of deep recesses.
Due to the unpleasant wind for the majority of the time, the public
areas are designed to have various spill out spaces to access
different areas that are sheltered from the elements where you can
still enjoy the spectacular view.

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
COMMUNAL BUILDING

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
COMMUNAL INTERIOR

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
CARE CENTRE

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
APARTMENTS

CORAL COVE
SENIOR LIVING
INDEPENDANT LIVING
UNITS

WATERKLOOF GLEN
ESTATE
WATERKLOOF GLEN, DPRETORIA 2021
SIZE 1378 m2
CLIENT Private client
RESPONSIBILITIES
Site development plan, Concept Design, Design Development

WATERKLOOF GLEN
ESTATE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Waterkloof Glen Estate is a small sectional title development
in Pretoria. The design explored how efficient layouts and cost
effective materials and finishes can be used to create a pleasant
living environment with ample, planted shared in-between spaces
and private gardens.

SIMBITHI
SENIOR LIVING
SALT ROCK, DURBAN 2018 (Ongoing)
SIZE 32 850 m2
CLIENT Auria
RESPONSIBILITIES

SIMBITHI
SENIOR LIVING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
With an amazing ocean view within Salt Rock, the Simbithi senior
living estate by Auria Senior Living will consist of Free standing
houses, Cluster units a Communal Facility with a Swimming pool
and Lifestyle center and Assisted living. The conceptual approach
was to draw inspiration from the rich colonial heritage and buildings
within the area, by providing a contemporary reinterpretation of the
colonial typology, with a new approach to solar and climate control.
All residents will have access to the incredible natural forests and
valleys that are connected with walking paths.

BOND RESIDENCE
STUDENT HOUSING
CLYDESDALE, PRETORIA 2017
SIZE 3331m2
RESPONSIBILITIES

GLEN ERASMIA
APARTMENT BLOCKS
ERASMIA, PRETORIA 2017
SIZE 40 000m2
CLIENT Private Developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Concept Design, Design Development,

THE MADISON
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
ROOIHUISKRAAL, CENTURION 2019
SIZE 41 510 m2
CLIENT Central Development
RESPONSIBILITIES

THE MADISON
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This high-density residential estate in Rooihuiskraal consists of
365 units with a Gate house, Life style center (Clubhouse) and
a recreational park. The residential units are a combination of
apartments, duplex and simplex units. The brief was to design
economic and compact residential units with a low maintenance
finishes and materials with a contemporary aesthetic appeal.

THE MADISON
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
DUPLEX UNIT - PHOTOS

THE MADISON
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
SIMPLEX UNIT - PHOTOS

MANHATTAN
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
AMBERFIELD CITY, CENTURION 2020
SIZE 33 938 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES

MANHATTAN
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This high-density residential estate in Rooihuiskraal consists
of 310 units with a Gate house, Life style center (Clubhouse)
and a recreational park. This is a 2nd phase of the extremely
popular “The Madison Estate” in Amberfield city. The
residential units are a combination of apartments, duplex
and simplex units. The brief was to design economic and
compact residential units with a low maintenance finishes
and materials with a contemporary aesthetic appeal.

MANHATTAN
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
DOUBLE STOREY
TOWNHOUSE

MANHATTAN
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
SINGLE STOREY
TOWNHOUSE

CRADLE RIDGE
ESTATE
HOMES HAVEN, KRUGERSDORP 2019
SIZE 27 040m2
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration

CRADLE RIDGE
ESTATE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This new development will consist of 169 full title houses and is situated on the foot of
the Krugersdorp ridge with an incredible view over Mulderdrift.

CRADLE RIDGE
ESTATE
HOMES HAVEN, KRUGERSDORP 2019
FULL-TITLE HOUSES

HOUSE VAN ROOYEN
PRETORIA 2018
SIZE 380 m2
CLIENT Van Rooyen
RESPONSIBILITIES
HOUSE MIDSTREAM
PRETORIA 2017
SIZE 700 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES
HOUSE BOSHOFF
PRETORIA 2018
SIZE 385 m2
CLIENT Johannes Boshoff
RESPONSIBILITIES
Detail design, Council submission,
Technical documentation
WATERFALL HOUSE
WATERFALL ESTATE, MIDRAND 2018
SIZE 600 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES
Concept Design, Design Development

OLIEVENPOORT
MIDRAND 2019
SIZE 19 500 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES
Site development plan, Concept Design, Design
Development, Detail design, Council submission,
PROTEA ESTATE
MIDRAND 2019
SIZE 16 560 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES

DIE HOEWES
CENTURION 2019
SIZE 35 500 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES
OLIFANTS RIVER LODGE
HOEDSPRUIT 2019
SIZE 60 m2
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOURWAYS SENIOR LIVING
ESTATE
JOHANNESBURG 2019
SIZE 4500 m2
CLIENT Auria Senior Living
RESPONSIBILITIES
SAN SERENO - CARE CENTRE
BRYANSTON, SANDTON 2019
SIZE 4 652 m2
CLIENT Auria
RESPONSIBILITIES
Detail design, Council submission,

BEN
KUNZ
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT | DIRECTOR
Ben Kunz has experience as a professional registered architect and designer
on a wide range of projects which include the following: Educational
(Tertiary and Secondary), Student Accommodation, High Rise Residential
Medium Density Residential, Retirement Villages, Hospitality, Industrial,
Retail, Offices & Commercial Developments, Institutional, Sport Related,
Master Planning, Renovations.
PRIVATE COMPANY
Kunz Raubenheimer Architects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
13 Years
QUALIFICATIONS
2005 BSc (Arch) - University of Pretoria with distinction
2006 BArch(Hons) - University of Pretoria
2007 MArch(Prof) - University of Pretoria with distinction
2010 Professional Architect (SACAP)
2006

Exhibited at The Venice Biennale
EXHIBITION
PROJECT AWARDS
2015

Pretoria Institute of Architecture Award for the
University of Pretoria / Cricket South Africa Indoor
Centre of Excellence (Work done under neo
dimensions architects)
2007

Corobrik Award for Masters Dissertation Project
ACADEMIC AWARDS WORK EXPERIENCE
2008
Archvisi Architects
Junior Architect
2009
NBA (Nicolette Boegman Architect)
Part-Time Junior Architect
Neo Dimensions Architects
Associate Architect
2014 - 2017
Neo Dimensions Architects
Director
2017 - Present
Kunz and Raubenheimer Architects
Principal

WALTER
RAUBENHEIMER
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT | DIRECTOR
Walter Raubenheimer has experience as a professional registered architect
on a wide range of projects which include the following: Urban Design
Precinct Planning, Heritage, Medical, Housing
PRIVATE COMPANY
10 Years
QUALIFICATIONS
2011 BArch(Hons) - University of Pretoria with distinction
2014 MArch(Prof) - University of Pretoria with distinction
2015 Professional Architect (SACAP)
COMPETITIONS
2013

D3 Housing Tomorrow 2013 International Architectural
Design Competition -
Special Mention Directors Choice
WORK EXPERIENCE
2010
The Grid Visualizations - Creative Director
2010
Gary White Associates - Junior Architectural Technologist
2012
Holm Jordaan Architects Urban Designers
Senior Architectural Technologist
2015 - 2017
Holm Jordaan Architects Urban Designers
Professional Architect
2017 - Present
Kunz and Raubenheimer Architects
Principal
2009

PIA Design Prize - Best student in design in the 3rd year
program

Hans Wegelin Working Drawing Prize - best working
drawings in 3rd year construction

Department of Architecture Prize - Highest distinction
average in all five theory of the structures modules

Department of Architecture Prize - best student in all
modules in the 3rd year program
2011

Holm Jordaan Prize - Highest average in all modules in the
honours program

PIA Design Prize - Best student in design in the honours
program
2014

Corobrik Regional Architectural Student of the Year Award

PIA Design Prize - Best student in design in the masters
program

SAIA Prize - Highest academic average over the two final
years of study in the professional degree of architecture
2015
Corobrik National Architectural Student of the Year -
Commendation for excellence award
PROJECT AWARDS
2015
Pretoria institute of architecture

Commendation award for the Refilwe open-ended urban
upgrade (work done under Holm Jordaan architects
urban designers)
ACADEMIC AWARDS

2016
86 RedBricks Architects - Intern Junior Draftsman
2017 - 2018
GI-Roch Design Architecture - Part-Time Junior Architectural
Technologist
2019
Louis Liebenberg Architects - Senior Architectural
Technologist

2019 - Present
Kunz and Raubenheimer Architects - Senior
Architectural technologist
EDUAN
COETZER
CANDIDATE SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
Eduan Coetzer has experience as a professional registered senior
architectural technologist on a wide range of Medium Density Residential
projects in high and middle class estates.
PRIVATE COMPANY
4 Years
QUALIFICATIONS
2018 Professional Architecture (BTech) - Tshwane University of Technology
WORK EXPERIENCE

GERICKE
NEL
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019

PPC Imaginarium Finalist - Awarded by PPC, in the
Architecture category.
Academic Excellence Award - Awarded by the Faculty of
Engineering and the Built Environment.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
2017
Student of the Year Award - Awarded by the Department
of Architecture and Industrial Design.
2018
Student of the Year Award -Awarded by the Department
of Architecture and Industrial Design.
CANDIDATE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT
Gericke Nel has recently completed his Masters in Architecture degree at
the Tswane University of Technology. He is a dedicated and outgoing young
professional with excellent communication
skills, strong CAD draughting capabilities is good critical thinking design
decision-making skills. Gericke functions well in a team environment , enjoys
model building, is positive works well under pressur. He is extremely
determined goal-driven, enjoys responsibility, is willing to learn and strive
towards self- professional betterment.
PRIVATE COMPANY
2 Years
QUALIFICATIONS
2018 Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree - Tswane University of Technology
(TUT) - with distinction
2020 Master of Architecture Degree -Tswane University of Technology (TUT)
- with distinction
2016-2017
Louis Liebenberg Architect CC Candidate
Architectural Technologist

SHAWN
FAURIE
CANDIDATE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT
Shawn Faurie recently completed his Master of Architecture Degree at
the Tswane University of Technology. He is a professional, creative and
innovative Candidate architect and a strong believer in the ability that
architecture provides. He believes that Architecture fascinates, by having
the desire to create and to enjoy the process of design with a team learning
and influencing one another, expanding our knowledge base. His experience,
in addition to his educational achievements, makes him a valuable member
within the team.
PRIVATE COMPANY
4 Years
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015
Duncus Projects
Candidate Architectural Technologist
2016 - 2018
Mathews and Associates Architects
Candidate Architectural Technologist
QUALIFICATIONS
2018 Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree - Tswane University of Technology
(TUT)
2020 Master of Architecture Degree -Tswane University of Technology (TUT)

DAVID
MCALPINE
CANDIDATE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
David McAlpine has recently completed his BSc Architecture degree at the
University of Pretoria. Of the many lessons that Dave learned throughout
his undergraduate course, the most valuable to him was understanding
that our discipline of design is curiosity driven. He enjoyed letting this
curiosity manifest into experimental and iterative sketching. Furthermore,
curiosity has made him aware of how much there is yet to be discovered - a
frighteningly exciting discovery in itself. His goal for the foreseeable future is
to continue to develop his creative process with a focus on its application to
construction and technical assembly of materials.
PRIVATE COMPANY
1 Year
QUALIFICATIONS
2019

Golden Key International Honours Society Member
ACADEMIC AWARDS

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