November 2021
Kritzinger Architects have submitted a concept design for a new 150m2 beachfront cottage in Paternoster, West Coast, South Africa. The design is in keeping with the humble local fisherman vernacular, where elements such as 'bakoond' fireplaces, flat roofs and small facade openings are celebrated.
November 2021
Kritzinger Architects have submitted a concept design for a new 150m2 beachfront cottage in Paternoster, West Coast, South Africa. The design is in keeping with the humble local fisherman vernacular, where elements such as 'bakoond' fireplaces, flat roofs and small facade openings are celebrated.
August 2018
Kritzinger Architects work on Sir Richard Branson's Manor House is featured in the August issue of Conde Nast House & Garden.
August 2018
Kritzinger Architects work on Sir Richard Branson's Manor House is featured in the August issue of Conde Nast House & Garden.
August 2018
Kritzinger Architects work on Sir Richard Branson's Manor House is featured in the August issue of Conde Nast House & Garden.
Plettenberg Bay House
The four-bedroom home is set on a ridge overlooking a golf course in an exclusive Plettenberg Bay residential estate. The house is nestled into the hillside, with all rooms overlooking the valley below. A large open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is located on the lower level and roofed over with an indigenous landscaped garden which is overlooked by bedrooms on the upper floor. A wide entrance passage and staircase forms a strong arrival axis offering direct views of the golf course and pool from the entrance lobby. .
Plettenberg Bay House
The four-bedroom home is set on a ridge overlooking a golf course in an exclusive Plettenberg Bay residential estate. The house is nestled into the hillside, with all rooms overlooking the valley below. A large open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is located on the lower level and roofed over with an indigenous landscaped garden which is overlooked by bedrooms on the upper floor. A wide entrance passage and staircase forms a strong arrival axis offering direct views of the golf course and pool from the entrance lobby. .
April 2024
We are extremely excited to have been selected to design a new lodge on a game farm deep in the Karoo. Concept design has been approved and design development is underway. More to follow!
November 2025
Kritzinger Architects have been appointed to undertake the sensitive refurbishment of a Mid-Century modernist home located in the leafy suburb of Higgovale, Cape Town. The existing dwelling has been significantly altered over the years. The new restoration by our practice will focus on the removal of unnecessary partitions and structural elements that compromise the open plan flow of the dwelling. The interior will be re-designed to reflect the intent of Mid-Century pavilion style architecture, which is characterised by clean lines, functionality, open plan living and integration with nature. Building Plans have been submitted to the City of Cape Town for approval.
October 2025
The construction of a new 1500sqm family home in Fresnaye, Cape Town is progressing well. The six bedroom dwelling spans four floors and covers an area of 1500sqm.
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September 2025
Jed will be exhibiting a collection of 45 Swiss landscape paintings at Montricher in the Geneva area this month. The theme is "architecture in the landscape". The exhibition opens on the 27th September and runs until the 19th October. Those who can make it - I would live to see you there!
Jed's artwork can be viewed at www.jedkritzinger.com
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August 2025
Beautiful artwork, lighting and furniture being installed in a home completed by our practice earlier this year. The newly completed home is located in Camps Bay, Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
July 2025
Our new residential project in Fresnaye, Cape Town is progressing well. Formwork and reinforcement is in place ready for the Second Floor slab cast. The 1500sqm home is set over 4 floors, with expansive views over the City, Atlantic Ocean and Lions Head mountain. More to follow as the project progresses.
June 2025
Building Plans have been submitted for a new residential development in Higgovale, Cape Town. The development comprises a collection of seven residential units, each with three bedrooms, open plan living, secure basement parking and private garden. An existing historic Manor House on the property will be sensitively refurbished to its original charm. The site offers spectacular views over the city as well as Table Mountain and Lions head. Construction is programmed to begin early 2026. More to follow as construction commences.
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May 2025
Kritzinger Architects have completed concept design proposals for a collection of lagoon homes located on the shores of the magnificent Langebaan Lagoon within the West Coast National Park. The 150m2 getaway homes comprises of three lagoon facing bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom. The open plan living area is designed to open up on both sides, maximising North facing views over the lagoon as well as South facing views over a landscaped courtyard garden.
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April 2025
Site visit! We are extremely privileged to have been asked to provide concept design proposals for a residential project on the edge of the Langebaan lagoon within the West Coast National Park. The design will respect the natural environment through the use of sustainable materials and ecological design principals. More to follow on this as the design develops.
March 2025
A new residential project in Fresnaye, Cape Town has commenced on site. Ground works and foundations are currently underway. Were excited to see the development of this one!
February 2025
Final completion has been achieved on a new double dwelling scheme in Camps Bay, Cape Town. The site is located at the foot of Table Mountain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A series of indigenous landscaped roof areas surround a private courtyard, visually connecting the building to the mountain while at the same time providing a green landscaped garden as a backdrop to the ocean.
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January 2025
Lovely to see our modular cabin design for Mobile Maisonette feature in the December / January issue of Visi Magazine. The getaway cabin designed for Nathalie and John is located in the beautiful coastal village of Pringle Bay.
December 2024
Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and happy New Year!
Sketch paintings by Jed Kritzinger of snow covered barns and the local church in Rougemont, a beautiful village in the Swiss Alps.
November 2024
Kritzinger Architects modular cabin design for Mobile Maisonette has featured in the November issue of Abode Magazine, New Zealand. The 40sqm getaway cabin is located in the coastal village of Pringle Bay and was designed to suit the needs of a young family who were seeking a week-end escape close to Cape Town.
October 2024
Our double dwelling residential project in Camps Bay, Cape Town is nearing completion with handover programmed for December 2024. The site is located at the foot of Table Mountain offering magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean. The sunsets are magnificent!
September 2024
We are proud that our collection of boathouses designed for Coot Club has won the Conde Naste Hotel of the Year Award.
"The timber-lined interiors of Coot Club create a destination to reset from daily life and reconnect with nature. Inspired by the concept of a boathouse, the lodges 'float in nature' above the terrain on stilts with plentiful natural light and sailing nostalgia" Conde Naste.
August 2024
Kritzinger Architects have been appointed for the design of a new getaway cabin on the shores of the Langebaan Lagoon. The beautiful site is located within the West Coast National Park. We are excited about this one!.
July 2024
We are honoured to have been asked to assist our friends Laurence Dougier and Frederic Couderc with the renovation of their barn in rural Brittany, located on France's Atlantic Coast. Laurence and Frederic have done a wonderful job bringing the derelict farm building back to life! The newly refurbished farmhouse is featured in the June/July 2024 issue of VISI. Photographs by Nicolas Matheus.
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June 2024
We are delighted to hear that Coot Club won Best Hotel at the 2023 i-ESCAPE Hotel Awards. Kritzinger Architects led the design of the boutique nature retreat which is located on the Klein Rivier near Stanford.
May 2024
Kritzinger Architects have been appointed for the second phase of interior design work for a residential development Cape Town. The first phase of the development comprising of three new apartments and a penthouse was recently completed by the practice in 2022.
April 2024
We are extremely excited to have been selected to design an exclusive lodge in a remote part of the Karoo. Concept design has been approved and design development is underway. More to follow!
March 2024
Jed completed this 1,6m x 0,6m artwork of the Twelve Apostles for a home in Cape Town. The painting compliments the interior of the new home, reflecting the colours and textures of the surrounding landscape.
February 2024
We are delighted that Kritzinger Architects has made the of top 100 Icons of the Design Industry list, 2024 by SCAPE Magazine.
"We have selected who we feel is emerging, challenging the status quo, excelling, innovating, and raising their voice in the industry" SCAPE Magazine