Urban Design

we plan and design for the long term

GAPP’s urban design practice is directed at the tangible and viable improvement of towns and cities for the benefit of people and the planet. We recognise that the complex challenges of climate change, infrastructure failure, social tension and economic stress play out in development and regeneration projects. Our goal is to consistently design neighbourhoods, streets and spaces that make a positive contribution to the transformation, regeneration and rebuilding of our built environment.

Our work is guided by humanist and environmentally-centred values and design principles with each project an opportunity to deliver outcomes that are visionary while also of their place, respectful of their users and resilient in the face of unknown futures.

Informed by decades of experience, our urban design team thrive on the challenge of delivering meaningful and effective urban design policies, frameworks, plans and implementation strategies that foster sustainable and vibrant living environments.

Our project track record covers transit-oriented development, campus planning, mixed-use development, affordable housing, residential development, public transport precincts, small town regeneration, CBD regeneration, brownfields redevelopment, waterfronts and resorts.
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project design that contributes positively to the built environment

solutions for sustainable, liveable, and vibrant living environments

proven track record across a range of project types

Urban Design Projects

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Britam Tower remains the most iconic building in Kenya and has continued to excite the market. Further, GAPP’s service delivery has been exemplary throughout the life of this project. They have also been very responsive on all matters despite the distance."
Jacqueline Nyaguthi – Britam Life Assurance
"The work that GAPP has produced for the V&A Waterfront Company over the years has always been of the highest standard and they understand and service our brand, our business, and our needs very well. We are happy to recommend GAPP’s services for urban design and architectural work and believe them to be reputable, professional and innovative."
Martin Kearns – V&A Waterfront Company
"We have no hesitation in recommending GAPP’s services as they have proved themselves as professionals able to deliver a 5-star luxury product."
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."
Sven Pietrangeli - The South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre

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