PROFILE

Claude Behrmann is a graduate in architecture from the University of Natal. After graduating he was employed by Zakrewski Associates Incorporated (ZAI) in East London and Cape Town. During this time he also lectured at the University of Cape Town. Thereafter he joined Murray, Biesenbach & Badenhorst Inc. (MBB) in Stellenbosch where he became the director of the architectural division. A few years later he established his own practice in Stellenbosch. After 7 years he and his family moved to the U.S.A. where he became a partner in the Salt Lake City firm, Arc Artel. From 2000 to 2005 Claude worked in a senior position for an international corporation on projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and other parts of the world.  At the end of 2005 he and his wife returned to Stellenbosch, South Africa, where he re-established his architectural practice.

AREAS OF FOCUS*

• Luxury and other residential homes
• Corporate Offices and Office Parks
• Hotels
• Recreational Facilities
• Social and Religious Facilities

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS*

• Utah, U.S.A. Project of the Year award.  Squash Club/fitness Center, 1999
  
• Luxury House Remodel. Published in South African Garden and Home, #6, 1994
  
• Student Housing, Stellenbosch.  Published in Planning Magazine, #9, 1987
  
• Church Building, Paarl.  Published in Architect and Builder, #4, 1987
  
• Institute of South African Architects Merit Award.  High School Design.  Published in Architecture S.A. #11, 1982 
  

AFFILIATIONS

• South African Institute of Architects
• South African Council of Architects
• Former Chairman of the local chapter of Institute of S.A. Architects
• American Institute of Architects
  

* See Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

MISSION

Bring to life a vision that enhances the quality of life and living, using design principles that are true to their time and place.

VALUES

• Client Respect
• Professionalism
  
• Integrity
• Sustainability
• Historical Sensitivity
• Environmental Sensitivity