Nicholas Plewman Architects

Name: Nicholas Plewman Architects
Address: Building K, Stellenbosch Agri-Park, Baden Powell Drive, Randburg, 7603, ZA
Telephone: +27114473414

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Designing through aesthetic integrity ✍️ Nicholas Plewman Architects was founded and is directed by Nick Plewman.

He has welded a life time passion for the wilderness to two decades of design and project management experience in remote and sensitive environments. To this have been banded the skills of qualified architects, project and cost managers and technologists. The practice has completed over 35 projects across Southern and East Africa for both public and private clients and has been published in severa

l books* and magazines such as Architectural Digest and Conde Nast Traveller. We provide design and project implementation that is uncompromisingly innovative and ecologically sustainable in any environment from inner city to the remotest wilderness.

24/04/2025

SITE VISIT 👷

Some exciting progress on site as Suyian Lodge slowly finds its place in the Kenyan wilderness.

Inspired by the ancient granite kopjes and resilient plant life, the design is sculptural yet grounded, built to feel at home in its surroundings.

Excited to be working with such a talented team and to be collaborating with Michaelis Boyd Associates on this special project.

Opening this July, watch this space.

🏛: andBeyond Suyian
📍: Suyian Conservancy, Kenya
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Associates
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
👷: Continental Consultants LLP

22/04/2025

MARATABA SAFARI LODGE

Tucked into the foothills of the Waterberg, the Marataba Safari Lodge tents are designed to disappear into the landscape.

Raised on timber decks, their canvas-and-steel structure opens wide to the wilderness, framing uninterrupted views of the bush.

Soft, earthy tones and natural textures blur the line between inside and out, creating a place that feels both sheltered and completely immersed in its surroundings.

🏛: Marataba Game Lodges
📍: Marakele National Park, South Africa
🏗: MORE Family Collection
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: m.e.g.r.a.l.p.h.s.p.a.c.e.s
📸: Dookphotography

17/04/2025

TOULON HOUSE

Designed to sit lightly in its surroundings, Toulon House opens up to the landscape with natural materials and expansive openings that pull in the beauty of Sabi Sands.

Every space is planned to flow effortlessly into the wild, creating a home that feels both grounding and unobtrusive

A reflection of our commitment to designing with the environment.

🏛: Toulon House
📍: Sabi Sands, South Africa
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Michele Throssell Interiors
📸: Elsa Young

10/04/2025

SITE VISIT 👷

Exciting progress on-site as this five-bedroom private residence in Stellenbosch starts taking shape. Designed in a classic yet contemporary Cape Farm style, the home is situated within a carefully landscaped fynbos forest by DDS projects 🌱

Large exterior structures are up, and the finishing touches are beginning to come together. We’re grateful to be working with such a passionate, eco-conscious team to bring this vision to life.

Watch this space ✨

📍Driekoppen, Stellenbosch

08/04/2025

BISATE RESERVE

Gently tucked into the forested slopes, Bisate Reserve is designed to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. Overlooking the vast expanse of Volcanoes National Park, it offers sweeping views where ancient volcanoes meet unspoiled rainforest.

Inspired by Rwanda’s rich architectural heritage, the lodge provides a front-row seat to one of the world’s most profound wildlife encounters, the breathtaking presence of mountain gorillas just within reach 🦍

🏛: Wilderness Bisate Reserve
📍: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
🏗: Wilderness
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Artichoke Interiors
📸: Felix Studios
👷‍♂️: DeVS-SiVEST Consulting Engineers
🧱: Town and Country Construction

03/04/2025

FEW & FAR LUVHONDO

We are excited to introduce Few & Far Luvhondo, which officially opened its doors in December 2024. Situated in South Africa's Soutpansberg Mountains, this eco-lodge harmoniously blends sustainability with biophilic design.

As featured in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, the lodge is described as "an intimate, purpose-driven escape in one of the Earth's most biologically diverse regions."

We are immensely proud to have contributed to a project that not only offers unparalleled luxury but also champions conservation and community engagement.

🏛: Few & Far Luvhondo
📍: Limpopo, South Africa
🏗: Few & Far
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Ohkre
📸: Jemma Wild

27/03/2025

TEMBO TEMBO LODGE

Designed in collaboration with Studio Asai, Tembo Tembo Lodge emerges from the land itself.

Its rammed earth walls, formed from the surrounding soil, anchor the structure in place - textured, tactile, and ever-changing with the light.

🏛: Tembo Tembo Lodge
📍: Elephant Point Private Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
🏗: Elephant Point
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Studio Asai
🛋: Studio Asai
📸: Adrien Dirand
🧱: Paul Marais

25/03/2025

SITE VISIT - Suyian Lodge 👷

Each visit reveals more of the final vision. The final details are coming together - from the natural rock walls to the open-air spaces that frame the surrounding wilderness. Every element is carefully considered to create a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape.

In collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Associates, Suyian Lodge is set to open this July

🏛: andBeyond Suyian
📍: Suyian Conservancy, Kenya
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Associates
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
👷: Continental Consultants LLP

20/03/2025

MORUKURU OCEAN HOUSE

Set against the wild beauty of De Hoop, Morukuru Ocean House is shaped by its surroundings - windswept dunes, endless ocean, and ever-changing skies.

Natural materials, expansive glazing, and a low-slung form create a seamless connection to the landscape, offering shelter without separation.

🏛: Morukuru Ocean House
📍: De Hoop Reserve, South Africa
🏗: Morukuru Family De Hoop
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Huis van Middenmeer
📸: Crookes&Jackson

13/03/2025

SANDIBE OKAVANGO LODGE

Inspired by the pangolin’s protective scales, Sandibe Okavango Lodge emerges organically from the delta landscape.

Its sculpted timber form echoes the rhythms of nature, blending seamlessly into its surroundings while offering an intimate connection to the wilderness.

🏛: Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
📍: Okavango Delta, Botswana
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Associates
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
📸: Dookphotography
👨‍🌾: Gordon Wilfred Kershaw

11/03/2025

MORUKURU BEACH LODGE

The lodge's open-plan shared spaces offer panoramic views of the sea, with seamless transitions between indoors and out. Each room is designed to be both grand and modern, with touches of warmth and comfort, creating an environment that’s as serene as the surrounding landscape.

The Honeymoon Suite is a romantic retreat with a private deck, outdoor bathtub, and tranquil views of the dunes and ocean.

🏛: Morukuru Beach Lodge
📍: De Hoop Reserve, South Africa
🏗: Morukuru Family De Hoop
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Huis van Middenmeer
📸: Morukuru Family De Hoop

27/02/2025

MABOTE HOUSE

Situated in the heart of the Waterberg, Mabote House celebrates its surroundings through design and materiality. The seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces invites nature in, with expansive views framed by wide verandahs and thoughtfully placed windows.

The use of wood and glass throughout creates a warm, organic connection to the environment, while the building layout respects the natural topography and existing trees. The result is a home that feels like an extension of the landscape, with rich textures and a harmonious relationship to its surroundings.

🏛: Mabote House
📍: Waterberg, South Africa
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
📸: Dookphotography

25/02/2025

MNEMBA ISLAND

Following a thoughtful redesign, Mnemba Island has reopened with upgrades that celebrate its Swahili charm and stunning beachfront.

Each banda now features a private beach lounge and direct access to the sand. The main lodge area invites guests to gather or retreat, blending indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly, while the new discovery center and expanded dive facilities celebrate the island’s focus on conservation and adventure.

Grateful to have worked on this incredible project with Fox Browne Creative.

🏛: Mnemba Island
📍: Mnemba island, Zanzibar
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
📸: Mnemba Island

20/02/2025

KICHWA TEMBO

Thoughtfully positioned to take in the expansive Masai Mara, the Superior Tents at Kichwa Tembo are designed to blur the line between comfort and the natural world.

Oversized beds frame uninterrupted views, while Maasai-inspired details and locally sourced materials anchor the interiors in their setting. A simple, timeless palette and handcrafted cypress wood furniture create a sense of warmth and connection, letting the surrounding landscape take center stage.

🏛: Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
📍: Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Associates
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
👨‍🌾: Gordon Wilfred Kershaw

13/02/2025

TENGILE RIVER LODGE

Suspended gracefully above the Sands River, Tengile River Lodge integrates seamlessly into the landscape, capturing tranquility in every detail. Each of the nine suites is elevated within the riverine forest, following the natural curve of the river to create immersive, private views.

Drawing inspiration from the area’s history, the lodge features Selati railway stone floors, corten steel accents, and walls clad in railway sleepers, grounding each space in local character. Thoughtful touches like sand-covered roofs allow the architecture to blend into the environment, balancing luxury with a deep respect for nature.

🏛: Tengile River Lodge
📍: Sabi Sands, South Africa
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Michele Throssell Interiors
📸: Dookphotography
👨‍🌾: Gordon Wilfred Kershaw

11/02/2025

SITE VISIT - Our team is on site in Stellenbosch 🏗️

Structures are taking shape, and the vision for this forever home is coming to life.

Keep an eye on our page to follow along with the progress.

06/02/2025

NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP

Inspired by mid-century safari style, blackened steel and brass accents were incorporated to create a modern yet timeless look.

The tents, designed with wide overhangs for shaded outdoor living, feature striking gum pole colonnades that add architectural interest. Each room includes a private sala with a swinging bench, offering guests a peaceful spot to take in the delta views 🌾

Canvas and leather-panelled walls ensure privacy and soundproofing, while a series of walkways seamlessly connects the camp’s spaces, enhancing the overall sense of flow and comfort.

🏛: Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
📍: Okavango Delta, Botswana
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects
🛋: Fox Browne Creative

30/01/2025

SUYIAN LODGE

With a unique design, andBeyond Suyian features sculptural architecture that blends seamlessly with its stunning rocky terrain.

Inspired by granite kopjes and resilient plant life, its curved structure mirrors the undulating ridges, creating a harmonious connection with the environment.

Keep an eye on our page for more.

🏛: andBeyond Suyian
📍: Suyian Conservancy, Kenya
🏗: andBeyond Travel
📐: Nicholas Plewman Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd Associates
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
✍️: Visoo

Address

Building K, Stellenbosch Agri-Park, Baden Powell Drive
Randburg
7603

Telephone

+27114473414

Website

http://plewmanarchitects.co.za/

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