Strey Architects

Strey Architects Strey Architects, an award-winning practice, offers a fresh & honest approach. We specialise in sustainable architecture, e.g.

We specialise in designing & implementing exceptional solutions which prioritises energy conservation, functionality & durability, while retaining good aesthetics. Award winning Strey Architects, provide Professional Architect services, ranging from the procurement of appropriate land, compiling appropriate briefs and concept- & design development, to preparing approval- & construction documentati

on, tender procedures & construction administration. Project types include small & large scale residential- & office developments, as well as commercial- & industrial buildings, like clinics, convenience centres & warehouses. designing for Solar Water Heating, Rain Water Harvesting, Grey Water Recycling, Photo Voltaic Power Generation, etc. as well as Passive Design principals, for example ‘passive evaporative cooling methods’, proper building orientation, appropriate insulation materials & methods, correct window placement & sizing, etc. In order to achieve this we use a range of construction methods like Light Gauge Steel Frame construction, (LGSF), timber structures & cladding, insulated- & air brick systems, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), etc.. We offer our years of knowledge in this field in the design of all our projects, as well as acting as consultants to other architects & those who want to further enhance their designs & buildings. Strey Architects also dabble in the research and detail design of bespoke (one-off), factory-manufactured buildings called Modul8, manufactured with great skill & care for discerning clients under our supervision through our sister company, Amax Construction. We sometimes provide interior design solutions for some of our clients who trust us to best understand their needs and our designs, as well as designing & building bespoke furniture as part of some of our interiors. Strey Architects have a vast amount of experience in the refurbishment and repurposing of existing buildings and interiors, complimented by our space planning, furniture design & interior design services.

Promote cycling and personal health improvement by joining me in the Love to Ride for the month of February 2026! (Just ...
10/12/2025

Promote cycling and personal health improvement by joining me in the Love to Ride for the month of February 2026!

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Join Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026 and let’s get more people enjoying the freedom of two wheels.

Have a look at a short introduction video to the 'Floating Boutique Hotel' - The Kivu Queen, designed by Strey Architect...
17/09/2025

Have a look at a short introduction video to the 'Floating Boutique Hotel' - The Kivu Queen, designed by Strey Architects (in conjunction with Naval Consultants) for Lake Kivu, Rwanda.

The Kivu Queen uBuranga, Rwanda’s first luxury cruise ship is expected to get operational and serve clients by early December.Fully built in Rwanda, uBuranga...

The RAW house Imagine a cosy & inviting home, nestled in a pocket of native forest, but not too far from the hustle & bu...
06/10/2024

The RAW house

Imagine a cosy & inviting home, nestled in a pocket of native forest, but not too far from the hustle & bustle of the city CBD and all these two world have to offer!
You won't believe that this pocket of forest is mere minutes away from the city centre and all it offers.

We mostly get our designs 'clues' from the attributes of the site on the one hand, and the occupants and their requirements, tastes and preferences on the other.

The site provided us with many challenges:

- a steep & narrow approach
- a small platform without trees
- no space to store building materials
- tall trees overshadowing the building platform

But also great attributes like:

- beautiful mature Kauri trees & lush rain forest plants
- the location close to the city CBD
- gaps in the tree canopies to optimise sunlight
- a footpath to the local beach in a secluded cove
- and existing services connections

We decided to go for black roof sheeting for the roof (the 5th elevation of this house being visible coming down the drive), and for the cladding to blend in with the dark gaps between the trees (even during daytime).

In contrast, the interior is clad in warm shades of timber to reflect the low winter sun through the expanses of glass during the cold and rainy Auckland winters.

During the hot summer months, sliding glass doors allows for the cool sea breeze to cool down the interior, rustling through the trees, while doubling as access to the large surrounding deck, perched up in the trees tops, from nearly every room.

The result speaks for itself. The owners are delighted with their home, splitting their time between the beach and the house as best they can.

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24/01/2022

Strey Architects and Associates (Pty) Ltd is looking for someone to join our team.

Requirements
- Good Revit skills (Important)
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 3D Modelling and rendering skills (Advantageous)
- Lumion (Advantageous)
- Driver's license (own car preferable)
- Work experience would be advantageous

If you are interested and think you have what it takes to join our team, please send through your CV and Portfolio to [email protected]

The Kivu Queen is currently under construction, this week the balustrades went up.
11/10/2021

The Kivu Queen is currently under construction, this week the balustrades went up.

Happy Spring Day from the Strey Team.With spring around the corner, well planned and designed outdoor living rooms will ...
01/09/2021

Happy Spring Day from the Strey Team.

With spring around the corner, well planned and designed outdoor living rooms will feel like a natural extension of your home.

Outdoor rooms and spaces take the experience of indoor rooms to the next level where you feel the freedom of all your sense without being bound to walls.

Considered landscaping can map out your paths through a series of transitional spaces from your outdoor braai area to your pool and relaxation spaces.

Before any design process starts, it is always important to understand how the spaces are going to be used. Kitchens and...
13/08/2021

Before any design process starts, it is always important to understand how the spaces are going to be used. Kitchens and living spaces have become the heart of all homes and should not be considered as "left over" spaces.

When designing for kitchen and living spaces, we need to understand the flow and how the workspaces are going to be used/served. These workspaces, specifically in a kitchen consists of a cooking area, a preparation area, serving area, eating and sink and storage area.

To optimally design these spaces to a client's needs, kitchen and living spaces are finished with materials that optimize performance while keeping the manufacturing costs low.

One of our exciting projects showcasing a proposed spa and wellness centre at the Rosizi hot springs located in the Nyak...
29/07/2021

One of our exciting projects showcasing a proposed spa and wellness centre at the Rosizi hot springs located in the Nyakabuye sector in Rwanda.

The spa is designed as a landform building that branches from the edge of the hot spring and sits on top of the water body. The building’s green roof allows the building to not only blend into it’s environment, but it also cools it. The facility consists of individual spa rooms, each fit with a private bathroom and pool/lounge area. The design allows guests privacy as they enjoy the services the facility has to offer.

A huge, happy Youth Day to the youth and the young at heart on this special day.
16/06/2021

A huge, happy Youth Day to the youth and the young at heart on this special day.

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