Is uncertainty holding you back from building your dream?

Transform doubt into an actionable plan with the On-Site Strategy Session

Strategy Session: R3 450

Briefing Report (optional): R2 530

We will:

  • Listen to your ideas and needs.

  • Ask questions you may not have considered.

  • Help you clarify your vision and brief.

  • Identify the pros and cons of your site.

  • Discuss strategies that may meet your needs.

  • Identify the next most important steps to ensure success.

    NOTE: The price is based on projects within 30 mins travel time of our office in Johannesburg. If your project is located further afield, we’ll work out a cost for you.

Bonus

Once you’ve booked your On-site Strategy Session, you will receive a Project Planning Pack to help you get the most value out of the session.

Two architectural project planning documents, one titled 'Project Planning Pack for Custom Homes' with a photo of a modern residential building, and the other titled '01 Summary Sheet' listing sections on project planning for home construction.

The Project Planning Pack (PPP) will provide you with:

  • A road map that shows you the 6-step design and construction process from start to finish.

  • Tools to create your design brief and establish the key elements of your new project.

  • A cost worksheet that gives you a ballpark estimate for your project budget.

  • Tips for hiring the best architect

    You can work through the PPP beforehand, and we’ll go over it during the On-Site Strategy Session.

The Problem

The #1 reason most projects fail is poor planning. People rush into design and building without doing proper research.

You end up stressed & overwhelmed.

The Solution

A calm and structured process that helps you make better decisions. We help you slow down, ask the right questions, and consider your options so you can avoid expensive mistakes.

Move forward with confidence & clarity.

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“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

To secure your Strategy Session, book a call with Thorsten Deckler.

On the call, we will:

  • Find out a bit more about your project and see if we are a fit for you.

  • Answer your most pressing questions

  • Go over our 6-step process designed to give you the best result

“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.”

- Bindu

We offer only a few Strategy Sessions each month and prefer to take on projects where we can add value. If we cannot help you, we will suggest someone who might be a good fit.

Hi, I'm Thorsten Deckler!

I’ve spent 20+ years in the design and construction industry and grew tired of the mindless way it’s run - people rush into projects only to end up with 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 and 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 have a process that helps you make decisions to boost (and not destroy) your financial, mental, and physical health.

Since working this way, I love being an architect again because I can help people build their dream and avoid the nightmare.

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