Designworkshop:sa (previously OMM Design Workshop, led by Andrew Makin and Janina Masojada) claims to convert minimum resources into maximum performance. Aiming to bring substantial advantage to project objectives, and therefore also to the client, more than what physical environments can be, designworkshop:sa focuses on what they can do.
Designworkshop: sa’s achievements in this regard are highlighted by the new Constitutional Court Building of South Africa (procured through an international design competition),
Singita Lebombo & Sweni Lodges (voted Conde Naste best hotel in the world), and the redesign of B&Q Plc. UK retail reformat (at the time, a £4.5bn/ annum UK based DIY business).
They have received several Regional Awards of Merit, National Awards of Merit and National Awards for Excellence, the highest accolade from the South African Institute of Architects.
Andrew Makin Born 16 June 1964 Education 1989: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Natal. Durban, Kwazulu Natal
Janina Masojada Born 28 October 1963 Education 1989: Master of Architecture MIT, Boston, USA Projects featured The Constitutional Court, Johannesburg, Gauteng (2004); Electric Ladyland Offices, Kloof, Kwazulu Natal (2000)