Conrad Scheffer is a multiple award winning architect who established a
new architectural firm in 2013. Driven by a dynamic team of qualified
architects and technicians, we offer expert service to the corporate,
institutional, commercial and residential sectors. Based in Walvis Bay,
Conrad Scheffer Architects have left a signature of timeless
simplicity and elegance throughout Namibia.
Our work derives from disciplined management and strategic planning with
careful attention to detail in every aspect of the design and construction
process. We pride ourselves on delivering projects that are balanced in
work ethic and design to respond to client aspirations with the most
intuitive and appropriate design solutions. Our renowned work has been
featured in various publications including the Digest of Namibian
Architecture and Lifestyle Magazine.
The Practice and the director are registered with the Namibia Institute of
Architects, the Namibia Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors and
formerly registered with the South African Institute of Architects. Conrad
Scheffer graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1991 after
completing his thesis on a regional hospital, after which he joined the
architectural firm Van der Merwe, Honiball & Swiegers who specialized in
medical facilities. In 1993 Erhard Roxin Architects selected
Conrad Scheffer to assist with the design and supervision of the
new State Mental Health Centre, Windhoek. As a young qualified architect
Conrad Scheffer in collaboration with Erhard Roxin Architects won a Merit
award for this successful project.
In 1995 Conrad Scheffer took over the management for Bob Mould Architects,
Walvis Bay. Conrad was later offered an associate partnership, which was
accepted.
In 1999 Conrad, in collaboration with Jaco Booyens, won a merit award for
the Namport Container Entrance building and in 2008 an award of excellence
for the guest house Ietsiemeer in Henties Bay.
In 2013 Conrad became the sole proprietor to Bob Mould & Scheffer
Architects and in 2018 the company’s name was changed to Conrad Scheffer
Architects.
Award of Merit from the Namibia Institute of Architects:
2017 - Ondangwa Airport Terminal – Award of Commendation
2008 - Tulsa Holiday Guesthouse – Award of Achievement
1999 - Namport Container Terminal Entrance – Award of Merit
1999 - State Mental Health Centre – Award of Merit
Publications (In collaboration with Bob Mould Architects):
2016 Digest of Namibian Architecture
- NSi Office
- Ondangwa International Airport
2015 Digest of Namibian Architecture
- House Brinkmann
The Team:
Conrad Scheffer
Director (Sole Proprietor)
B.Arch Pret (1991), MNIA, R.Arch NCAQS
Phil – Mari Engelbrecht
Registered Architect
B.Arch (2006), MNIA, R.Arch NCAQS
Technical and Administration Staff:
Senior Architectural Technicians:
Pierre Van Zyl
Louis Fourie
Architectural Technicians:
Dawid Isaacs
Hein Profijt
Reginald Venter
Administration:
Colleen Raw
Eliaser Indongo