Free Expert Call
Don't let uncertainty hold you back - take advantage of our FREE 'Expert Call' service and book your consultation with Thorsten today.
About the Expert Call:
On this 30 minute phone call, you’ll speak directly with architect Thorsten Deckler about your project.
After the call you will have:
Clarity on your best next step.
Confidence to move forward without second-guessing yourself.
Expert insight tailored to your home, projects, lifestyle and goals.
A clear action plan for what comes next.
Peace of mind that you are making informed decisions.
Please note: We are based in Johannesburg and work with clients across South Africa and beyond coastal
“I would like to thank you very much for the time you took with the call. I really appreciated it and found it very valuable. Your passion for your work is evident and that goes a long way to making a client feel they will get more than value for money if engaging with you!”
- Bindu, Prospective client who used the Expert Call
The Problem
Building is complex and expensive, and a lot can go wrong. The #1 reason projects fail is poor planning. People rush into design and building without doing proper research.
CHAOS: Stressed, uncertainity & overwhelmed.
The Solution
A calm and structured process that helps you make better decisions without the pain and chaos. It is about slowing down, asking the right questions, and having someone who hears you.
CLARITY: Confident, calm & satisfied.
Hi, I'm Thorsten Deckler!
After spending 20+ years in the design and construction industry, I grew tired of the mindless way it’s run - people rushing into projects only to end up in chaos and frustration.
During COVID, I transformed my business into Africa’s first Mindful Design practice, and created a process that helps people gain clarity BEFORE they design or build.
The Mindful Design Approach has saved people millions. But it also helps people (and me!) avoid the stress and disappointment of a project gone wrong.
Building is complicated and expensive, and I don’t promise a miracle. But I do have a process to help you make decisions that boost (and not destroy) your financial, mental, and physical health.
Our clients love this process, and so do we. Since working this way, I love being an architect, helping people make more mindful decisions when it comes to building.