ANWANI is a studio based practice driven
by a belief that “we shape our buildings,
thereafter they shape us”. The quality of our
environment has a direct influence on the
quality of our lives, whether at home, in the
workplace or the public realm. In that sense, we
view architecture and design as all embracing,
ranging from the functional and environmental
performance of a building to a concern for its
physical, cultural and functional context.
Our practice follows an interdisciplinary approach
that engages urban planners, engineers,
environmentalists and cost managers from the
onset of each project. By working together creatively
from the start of a project, the professionals combine
their knowledge to devise integrated, sustainable
design solutions. From appointment to completion,
the design teams are supported by numerous partner
disciplines, including project management and
contractors. And to ensure consistency and personal
service, the same core team sees a project through
from beginning to end. The design process is reviewed
regularly by the Design Board.
Our practice follows the RIBA plan of work,
2013. This entails:
• Appraisal and definition of the
projects;
• Design concept: Design
development;
• Approvals and technical
documentation;
• Contract administration and
inspection.
ANWANI offer services ranging from
concepts to the full realization of plans
and their implementation. The firm
has a mix of professionals with wide-
ranging experience encompassing
diverse elements of the urban and
regional planning from conceptual
design and feasibility studies to
detailed planning and design, and
contract documentation. The firm
offers broad urban planning and
design services, including:
• Master Planning
• Regional Planning
• Structure and Land-use Planning
• Precinct and Neighborhood
Planning
• New Towns and Urban Extensions
Planning
• Land Subdivision Planning
• Urban Renewal (Area regeneration
and revitalization, and informal
settlements upgrading)
• Infrastructure Planning (Integrated
Infrastructure & land-use
planning; public transport facilities
planning etc.)
• Transit Oriented Development
Planning,
• Statutory Planning-Development
Control and Applications for
Development Approval
• Consultancy in: Community
planning and Development,
Participatory planning, Feasibility
Studies for Planning, Concept
Planning and Planning Advisory
services.
AWNANI’s urban planning and design is
informed by the commitment to promote
sustainable urban development. Our
approach to planning is integrated, 140
multidisciplinary, and combines with
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
and values stakeholder participation.
Besides, our practice resonates with
Africa’s urbanization context, by offering
planning solutions that are informed by
comprehensive context analysis and drawing
on relevant global good practices. Our diverse
urban planning and design capabilities include
integration of infrastructure planning, economic
productivity and financial efficiency, statutory
requirements and environmental sustainability.
ANWANI has designed specialist services that
aim to support clients make better informed and
strategic decisions. We believe that our clients must
get real value for investments. This is anchored in our
development planning services. We are committed
to delivering cutting-edge services to the effective
development of properties of different scales, from
single properties to neighborhood/district level
property development, for residential, commercial or
mixed use property developments, as well as urban
renewal projects We believe that for investments to be
effective and commercially viable,
thorough analysis, strategy and vision
are critical. ANWANI is committed
to developing a project information
resource bank for our clients.
In this
category, we offer services in:
• Pre-Development Services:
Advisory and appraisal of
options; feasibility studies &
site studies, urban studies and
market studies,
advising on statutory
aspects.
• Pre-Design Services:
topographical and cadastral
surveys; services and
utilities surveys,
development control
requirements,
environmental impact
studies/assessment.
• Project Management:
Project Appraisal,
Alternative
Development
Strategies, project
planning.
Our value for environmental sustainability
compelled ANWANI to establish a
dedicated line of services on environmental
consultancy. In our team we have;
• Green Building Council of south
Africa Accredited Professional
(GBCSA-AP)-New Buildings
• EIA Lead and Associate Experts
registered with the National
Environment Management Authority
(NEMA)
• LEED Accredited Professional with
a Building Design + Construction
Specialty
Our specific services in environmental
consultancy include:
• Green Building Designs
• Environmental Impact Assessment
and Audits (EIA/A)
• Strategic Environmental Assessment
(SEA)
• Organizational Health and Safety
Audits (OHS)
• Sustainable Urban Systems
Research underpins our business. As a
visionary firm, we strive to combine our
practical work with research. We build
future business through research. Research
helps us to advance the potential in urban
development, tap into new opportunities
and sustain growth. ANWANI employs
research to enhance linkages with the
industry: private sector, government,
academia and Non-Profit Organizations.
To influence and shape a sustainable
future, ANWANI goes beyond research
to offer policy advice and training
services to our clients.
The team is committed to building
reputation in research as a driver of
innovative, yet practical solutions to
complex human settlement issues.
We offer our clients a range of
research services in areas of:
• Urbanization & Human
Settlements
• Housing and Property
Development
• Environment and Development
• Architecture and Design
• Urban Planning and Design
• Geographic Information Systems: Spatial Analysis & Mapping,
WebGIS development
• Project Based Research: baseline surveys, socio-economic
surveys, participatory research, feasibility surveys and report
writing.
• Infrastructure design and management
• Peer & Professional Reviews of Architecture, Urban Planning and
Design Work
• Best Practices & Case Studies