Build your dream home not a nightmare.
Even if you’re building for the first time.
Before:
After:
85% of building projects go off track, dont be one of them. Your building you dream home deserves more than chaos. Plan it, build it, and love it with our Needs & Options Review -a process that keeps your project on track, on budget, and true to your vision.
On our Free Expert Call you'll learn how to avoid common, costly mistakes that almost everyone makes, when starting off new building project.
After the call you’ll have:
Clarity about what your project entails.
Answers to your most pressing questions.
Clear steps to ensure a successful project.
The best way to get your project started.
Building can feel overwhelming! Too many decisions, hidden costs, and uncertainty about where to start. We’ve been there and are never going back. Neither should you..
The key is to gain clarity BEFORE you build. That’s why we’ve developed the Needs and Options Review, a process that helps you slow down and make sense of the noise so you plan in a smart manner, avoid costly mistakes, and start the project with confidence.
The Expect Call is for you if:
You know what you want but are feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start.
The mansplainers are ganging up on you.
You want a clear process that guides you.
You want to build mindfully.
You want to build something that you’ll feel proud of.
“I would like to thank you very much for the time you took with the Expert 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
“Every project should start with a Needs and Options review.
“The review Thorsten prepared gave us clarity on how to turn our new house into an open, minimalist but luxurious space for our family. He also found a unique way to create an atrium (a non-negotiable for us), without having to deal with a lengthy rezoning process. Knowing that the atrium is possible is a huge weight off our shoulders and we now have a solid plan that puts us on track to proceed with the project.”
-KC, Johannesburg, South Africa
“At the beginning, we had a grand idea, but no way to test or communicate it.
26’10’s Mindful Design Approach shaped the idea into a defined architectural concept with a practical, executable plan. We now have a clear breakdown of costs that aligns with our budget, and more importantly, a design that stakeholders can clearly understand. We’ve advanced on all fronts. The Needs and Options was a fundamental and really valuable process for us, it’s something we will build into all our future projects.”
-Martin, Berlin, Germany.
The strongest foundation isn’t concrete, it’s clarity.
MEET THE ARCHITECT
Hi, I'm Thorsten Deckler!
I’m an architect and avid sketcher.
Sketching is my way to practice mindfulness and develop thoughful solutions.
But after spending 20+ years in the design and construction industry, I grew tired of the mindless way it’s run - people rushing into projects without a clear understanding of their constraints and opportunities, only to end up in chaos.
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 not just millions, but also helped them avoid the stress and disappointment of a project gone wrong.
Building is complicated and expensive, and I don’t promise miracles, but a way of doing things in a calm and structured manner - helping you and your team 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 again!