ACG Architects and Development Planners

28/10/2026

Day one at The Green Revolution.

Our professional architect Zonke Mzi is at the GBCSA Green Building Convention 2026 this week, joining the conversations shaping how South Africa builds next. From design levers for sustainable cities to the Newinbosch case study, one idea kept coming back: design the neighbourhood, not just the building. It is a thought we know well from our own urban design and landscape work.

Swipe through Zonke's first day, and watch this space for the greener ideas she brings back to the studio.

27/10/2026

More moments from our Open Studio Event, Behind the Lines at ACG.

21/10/2026

Behind the Lines at ACG Architects

For one evening, our studio became a space to share ideas, showcase our work and connect with the people behind the designs. From architecture and urban design to landscape architecture, it was a chance to give visitors a closer look at what we do and how we approach the spaces we create.

A big thank you to everyone who came through, our ACG team for making it happen, and for bringing Cape Town’s creative studios together and including us in this year’s event.

Thank you to our sponsors

14/10/2026

It’s all coming together and we can’t wait to welcome you into our studio tomorrow!

15 October 2026
⏰ 17:00–20:00
📍 398 Albert Road | Salt River

See Behind the Lines at ACG!

A big thank you to our sponsors , , and for coming on board and helping us bring this event to life.

05/10/2026

Doors open, studio lights on!

Join us on Thursday, 15 October 2026, from 5PM–8PM, as we open our studio doors for the very first time, in partnership with .

Step inside and meet the people and spaces behind the lines at ACG.
Entry is free and open to all ,whether you’re an architect, student, design enthusiast or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes at ACG.

Find us at :📍 398 Albert Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925

Come explore the studio, meet the team and see what we’re working on.
See you there!

12/08/2026

During the week, we’re busy being architects, urban designers, landscape architects and all the other roles that keep things moving at ACG. But every now and then, it’s good to step away from the work and spend time together.

This Women’s Day, we enjoyed a relaxed lunch in Camps Bay, followed by ice cream and a walk along the beach. It was a chance to catch up, have a few laughs and get to know each other outside of our usual busy day-to-day.

We’re proud of the work we do, but we’re just as proud of the people behind it.

22/07/2026

This Mandela Day, the ACG Architects team spent the day at Cissie Gool House in Woodstock, a community housed within the former Woodstock Hospital and home to hundreds of residents who have been affected by displacement and the shortage of affordable housing in Cape Town. Today, it stands as a place of resilience, community and collective action.

Working alongside the residents and in collaboration with Co-Creators Landscapers, we transformed an underutilised section of the site into a productive food garden. Using reclaimed pavers to define planting beds, we helped reimagine the space into one that will provide fresh produce and contribute to the wellbeing of the community for years to come.

From clearing and preparing the site to laying out the garden and planting together, every member of the ACG team played a part in bringing the vision to life. It was a reminder that meaningful change is built through collaboration, shared purpose and a willingness to get our hands dirty.

A huge thank you to the residents of Cissie Gool House for welcoming us and to Co-Creators Landscapers for sharing their expertise and helping bring the vision to life. Together, we're creating spaces that don't just serve communities, they help them grow.

03/07/2026

What happens when a community comes together to protect a place of extraordinary natural and cultural significance?

Princess Vlei is a powerful example of how architecture, urban design and community collaboration can safeguard natural heritage while creating spaces that reconnect people with nature. Located in Cape Town's southern suburbs, Princess Vlei is one of the city's most significant wetlands. Once under threat from commercial development, the site became the focus of a community-led movement to protect and restore this important public landscape. Today, it stands as a place where biodiversity, recreation, heritage and environmental education come together.

On 10 June 2026 the official opening of a new 4.3km walkway around the Vlei took place. Since then the walkway has attracted many from near and far to experience what the Vlei has to offer. In announcing the opening, the Princess Vlei Forum on its website acknowledges the pioneering role played by ACG Director , Malcolm Campbell in realising this initiative , as a volunteer working with the Forum.

The project demonstrates how thoughtful design can support resilient landscapes while creating places that encourage connection, recreation and a greater appreciation of the natural environment.
Princess Vlei reminds us that the most enduring projects are those that respond not only to the needs of today, but also preserve the stories, ecosystems and identities that define a place for generations to come.

For more information on the Princess Vlei Forum go to : https://www.princessvlei.org/

28/05/2026