Is uncertainty holding you back from building your dream?
Transform doubt into an actionable plan with the On-Site Strategy Session
The investment:
Strategy Session: R3,450
Briefing Report (optional): R2,530
A clear brief is a rare thing - the ROI cannot even be calculated because it guides you away from chaos and towards realising your dream.
NOTE: this offer is for projects in “The Parks”, Johannesburg. We focus on “The Parks” because we love these older neighbourhoods and want to see them thrive.
If you are located further afield, let us know in the form, and we can see if we’re a fit for you. The session can also be held online.
What you get:
✓ A 1.5 hr site visit with Thorsten Deckler, a professional architect with 25 + years of experience and founder of the #1 Mindful Design Practice in Africa.
✓ A workshop with you to clarify your vision and brief.
✓ On-site appraisal of the opportunities and constraints of your site.
✓ Identifying strategies that may meet your needs.
✓ The next most important steps to ensure success.
Bonus
Upon booking your On-site Strategy Session, you will receive a Project Planning Pack to help you get the most value out of the session.
Sessions are conducted by Thorsten and are limited to a maximum of four a month. To find out if your project is a fit, fill in the form, and we’ll contact you within 24 hrs.
“Thorsten gave us the clarity we needed to turn our new house into an open, minimalist, but luxurious space for our family. Knowing what is possible was a huge weight off our shoulders, and gave us a solid plan to proceed with the project.”
- KC, Johannesburg, South Africa
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.
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.
The 6 step process
Stage 1- Diagnosis
This is the most important step in the process. It includes the Strategy Session and is the beginning of the Needs & Options Review. You can think of the Needs and Options Review like a diagnosis you get from a Doctor. It is based on a proper investigation of your needs, constraints, opportunities, and likely costs of your project BEFORE we start designing. This is the foundation of your project and subsequent stages.
Stage 2 - Concept
Stage 3 - Design Development
Stage 4 - Technical Documentation
Stage 5 - Construction
Stage 6 - Close out
The On-Site Strategy Session is your first step towards clarity. It’s a small investment with a massive return.
Once you book the Strategy Session, you will:
✓ Receive the Project Planning Pack to help you prepare.
After the On-Site Strategy Session you will:
✓ Have answers to your most pressing questions.
✓ Have clearly defined possibilities on how to create a home that improves your quality of life.
✓ Identify the biggest red flags, before they cost you lots of money.
✓ Identify the positive characteristics of your site, so they can be harnessed to create something special.
Fill in the form, and we’ll contact you within 48 hours via WhatsApp.
Please note:
We only offer a few Strategy Sessions each month. We like to focus on “The Parks” because they are close to our studio and allow us to help more people realize the value these neighbourhoods offer.
If you are not located in “The Parks” or Johannesburg, but would like to work with us, please note it in the form. We do sometimes work beyond Joburg and South Africa.
MEET THE ARCHITECT
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.
