WELCOME
Trace Architecture and Design Studio is a young and vibrant architecture studio based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Our portfolio includes new residences as well as various residential renovations and additions, educational facilities, space planning and optimisation, alterations to heritage buildings, furniture design, and product design. We are constantly seeking to expand our range of experience, knowing that each project will need a unique and fresh approach.
Client satisfaction is our primary objective; we aim to deliver innovative, functional, and distinctive design solutions for each project, adhering to a high standard of excellence and professionalism throughout the process.
Our Services
Architectural Design
This is what we love doing! From the very first sketch to the final product, we will guide you through the process of designing your ideal building.
Council Submission
Once the design has been finalised, it must be approved by the relevant loccal authorities before any construction work can commence.
Heritage Consulting
Any building in Johannesburg older than 60 years is considered a heritage building and so any possible changes must be approved by PHRAG.
Construction Drawings and Management
Trace will be there every step of the way during construction, working hand-in-hand with the contractor to ensure the highest quality of workmanship.
Custom Interiors
We can provide specifications for everything from bathroom fittings and tiling layouts, to custom office design and space planning. It’s all in the details!
Furniture and Product Design
Architects always love to dabble in smaller design projects, applying the same eye for detail and technical know-how. If you have an idea and don’t know where to start, Trace can bring it to life!
The [one-woman] Team
Sarah Treherne
Candidate Architect
MTech (Pr) Arch, UJ *cum laude
Sarah started Trace Architecture and Design Studio in 2014, and over the next 2 years undertook several residential renovations and new builds, an educational facility, lighting and product design, and furniture design.
Between 2016 and 2017, Sarah completed her Master’s degree in Architecture with distinction at the Graduate School of Architecture, University of Johannesburg. She was a finalist in the 2017 Corobrik Architecture Student of the Year and was the only student from Africa to participate in the RIBA President’s Medal Awards 2018.