MEET OUR TEAM
BARRY KOK
Principal Architect
& Owner
Barry is an exceptionally creative and professional architect with unexpected ideas. Since the age of 28 he has been managing his own architectural practice with immense success.
He is a specialist Data Centre Architect. Other projects include various commercial buildings and Healthcare Facilities.
Barry is known for creating magnificent glass homes and energized living spaces.
More than 30 years of solid, hands-on accomplishments in his business, is a reflection of the blend of his excellent business acumen and brilliant architectural design talent.
LEADERS IN OUR TEAM
MICHAEL
Project
Architect
Michael is a Professional Architect with more than 31 years of experience. His vast knowledge on all matters technical serves as the backbone of our drawing office. He is responsible for the technical documentation and specification of projects.
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Michael is known for his excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
BERNARD
Project
Architect
In a career spanning 16 years Bernard has gained experience in a broad spectrum of projects which includes; Corporate Offices, Transport, Infrastructure, Data Centres, Call Centres, Public Works and High-rise Residential.
KEVIN
Senior Architectural Technologist
Kevin is a young and energetic individual with a humoristic personality. He completed his B-tech at Tshwane’s University of Technology in Architecture. He is responsible for project services coordination complimented by his excellent computer skills and logical thinking.
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Kevin's knowledge of data centre environments and related services is unsurpassed in the architectural industry.
ASHLEY
Professional Architect
Ashley recently successfully registered as a Professional Architect. Emersion in the ownership of projects has been a growth success for him over the past two years establishing him as a valued asset for the practice.
Ashley’s technical knowledge and creativity, complement each other, delivering aesthetically functional designs.
OUR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION
BUSKAID SOWETO STRING ACADEMY
Buskaid is a thriving Academy of String Teaching and Performance, situated in the heart of the South African Township of Soweto. Its primary mission is to give opportunities to impoverished and previously disadvantaged township children to learn classical (bowed) string instruments to the highest international standards.
Buskaid also runs a highly successful string teacher-training programme, and nine of its eleven teachers are drawn from within its student membership. Its flagship Ensemble, which has gained international recognition, was voted one of the world’s most inspirational orchestras by the UK’s Gramophone magazine in 2008.
Through its teaching and performance activities, Buskaid is able to offer employment opportunities in an environment where currently 75% of the 26% of unemployed South Africans are young, black, and living at subsistence levels. Buskaid’s presence in Soweto is a powerful tool for transformation in the local and wider township community.
Extract from www.classicalnext.com/net/buskaid/buskaid_soweto
This client originally approached B2 to design an extension to their existing Music School in Soweto which they have outgrown. Buskaid have decided subsequently to rather build a new school on a larger site to cater for the ever growing student applications. Site identification in Soweto is a challenging and slow process. We are ever optimistic that a suitable site will be secured soon so that this exciting project may kick-off.
Music schools are fun places, it is a place where people give expression to their passion whether student or teacher. The Buskaid Academy gives the less fortunate people in Soweto an opportunity to study the playing string instruments at a professional level. In addition to dealing with the obvious accommodation and space planning requirements acoustics play a major role in both individual and group learning rooms.