BHC School of Design

BHC School of Design BHC School of Design is a highly respected, single purpose provider of design education. http://www.designschool.co.za
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Our vision is to be at the forefront of design education and development in South Africa. In 1984, Boston House College School of Design was established, under the umbrella of and affiliated to Boston House College. In 1996 it was bought by Heidi Jaeger and rebranded as BHC School of Design (Pty) Ltd. In 2009 Jeremy Volkmann became the new Managing Director and majority shareholder of the company,

which currently operates as a private provider in higher education. BHC School of Design is a highly respected, single purpose provider of design education, and currently offers a comprehensive 3 Year Full-Time Registered Diploma Programme in Interior Design and a Registered 1 Year Higher Certificate in Interior Decorating. The programmes have been designed in response to the needs of the design industry developments into the delivery of the programmes. BHC's programmes are well known and highly respected within the interior design fraternity both locally and internationally. The academic facilitators are practicing interior designers or architects and actively participate in continuous professional development. This ensures that the learners are exposed to the most up to date information on design, technology and trends.

17/06/2026

🐍🏔️ Inspired by nature. Designed for harmony.

Sonrus Lodge, created by Mieke Brink, was awarded 3rd Place in the Modular Competition for its thoughtful response to the rugged landscape of Baviaanskloof.

Drawing inspiration from the movement of the Cape cobra snake, Mieke's design explores the idea of adapting rather than resisting—embedding modular pods into the mountainside, half hidden and half revealed.

The result is a space that balances openness and shelter while creating a seamless connection between architecture and nature.

Take a walkthrough of Sonrus Lodge and discover the story behind the design. ✨

👏 Congratulations to Mieke on this outstanding achievement!

12/06/2026

Step inside Isigqi Lodge ✨

Selected as one of the Top 4 entries in the Modular Competition, Danelle Koorzen's concept draws inspiration from the rhythmic movement of Zulu culture and the natural flow of Lake St Lucia's wetland edge.

Through form, repetition, movement, and lighting, Isigqi Lodge explores how architecture can translate rhythm into space.

Take a walkthrough of Danelle's final design and discover the story behind every detail.

👏 Congratulations to Danelle on this outstanding acheivement!

11/06/2026

Meet the people behind the creativity. 👋✨
Every inspiring studio, successful project and memorable student experience starts with a team that's passionate about design education.
From student support and administration to academics and leadership, our BHC team works together to create an environment where creativity can thrive and future designers can grow.
Get to know some of the faces behind BHC School of Design and the people who help make it all happen every day.
💡 Say hello to the team in the comments

10/06/2026

Great design starts with great thinking — and great lighting should never be an afterthought. 💡
Earlier this year, BHC School of Design partnered with WB Lighting, Modular Lighting Instruments and MODSA to challenge our students to rethink the role of lighting in architecture and interior design.
Led by Walter Ritson, Head of Design at WB Lighting, students were tasked with designing a hospitality pod where lighting formed an integral part of the spatial experience, influencing atmosphere, materiality and the way people interact with a space.
The quality of work submitted was exceptional, showcasing creativity, technical understanding and thoughtful design approaches from our emerging designers.
We are proud to introduce the four finalists who stood out in this exciting challenge:
✨ Danelle Koorzen
✨ Ezra Hattingh
✨ Kwacha Chilando
✨ Mieke Brink
Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing each finalist's project and design journey before revealing the overall winner.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the next generation of design talent.

10/06/2026

POV: We don't need sleep... we need designers. 🎨✨
Behind every great design is a late night, a spark of creativity, and a community of passionate students bringing ideas to life.
At BHC School of Design, our studios are where concepts become projects, projects become portfolios, and students become designers.
Ready to start your own design journey?
📍 Explore our courses and discover what life at BHC is all about.

21/05/2026

Sneak Peek at our Third Year Design students furniture prototypes! Beautiful work from our incredible students!

05/05/2026

✨ Your future in design starts here. ✨
Join us for our Open Day and step into a space where creativity becomes career.

📅 16 May 2026
⏰ 10AM–12PM

What to expect:
— Meet our lecturers
— Explore our creative campus
— Discover our programmes, including our 3-Year BA in Interior Design
— Coffee by Freddy Freeloaders ☕

Thinking about your next step or a career shift? This is where it begins.
2027 applications are now open.

Spaces are limited — RSVP via the link below
https://designschool.co.za/make-a-booking/

A hidden 1970s Brutalist gem tucked into the hills of Waterkloof ✨Designed by Petrus Paulus van den Berg, this extraordi...
30/04/2026

A hidden 1970s Brutalist gem tucked into the hills of Waterkloof ✨

Designed by Petrus Paulus van den Berg, this extraordinary home feels like stepping into a perfectly preserved time capsule. Nearly five decades later, every detail—from the sculptural concrete forms to the lush indoor jungle atrium—remains exactly as envisioned.

With cascading levels, panoramic views, and a surreal mix of raw materiality and tropical influence, this house blurs the line between architecture and experience 🌿

Source: VISI https://visi.co.za/a-hidden-1970s-brutalist-gem-in-pretorias-hills/

Address

72 Salt River Road, Woodstock
Cape Town
7925

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday 08:30 - 04:00
Friday 08:30 - 15:00

Telephone

+27 (0)21 447 7288

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