Thursday, 01 April 2021 10:11

Erky Wood retires

Erky Wood retires

After four decades of inspirational leadership, the shareholders of GAPP Architects and Urban Designers are sad to announce that Erky Wood is retiring as a Director and shareholder to wind down his daily work load and management commitments to enjoy more leisure time; and to focus on a more selective project portfolio.

We make this announcement with our heartfelt appreciation for his immense contributions to the company, our industry and his unwavering commitment and contribution the urban development community in South Africa.

As a long standing leader of GAPP, he has shaped the face of cities across Africa and contributed to the global practice and knowledge base of urban design. His achievements were recognised in his selection by UDISA to deliver the 2017 Roelof Uytenbogaardt memorial lecture.

While Erky will no longer be involved in the management of GAPP, he will always be part of the GAPP family. He will continue to contribute to GAPP projects in a specialist consulting capacity after his official retirement on 31st May 2021.

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M J Vietri – Faircape Property Developers
"GAPP has proved to be the most knowledgeable and professional in the field of town planning. The knowledge and attention to detail that Mr. Erky Wood possesses are second to none. Given the scope and nature of the projects handled by GAPP, they were always willing to assist and deal with requests outside of their appointed brief."
Aveshni Ponnusamy – Gauteng Spatial Development Framework 2011
"Throughout the design and construction of the Isivivana Centre in Khayelitsha GAPP worked interactively with the trustees and were responsive to requested changes to design and usage, even last-minute ones. The lead architect, Sally Tsiliyiannis, and her team were always professional in their advice and execution of their mandate and went the extra mile."
Jill Singer – Isivivana Centre
"The design and management of the construction of the South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre in Bellville were done professionally and efficiently by GAPP, as demonstrated by the fact that the project came in under budget and fulfilled all requirements set out by the end-users. The building continues to serve as a benchmark for educational institutions on how to incorporate inviting educational environments with sustainable design and operation."
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