"I’ve come to believe that every design carries something akin to a soul. Having spent my life in old buildings, I can’t help but wonder—whenever I pass an old farmhouse or weathered home—about the stories held within those walls. Who lived there, what they felt, what they left behind. You’d have to be truly oblivious not to sense it. So why strip a building of its soul in an attempt to replace it? Far better to restore & to cherish it—make it a home." - At Schutte
Designing Collaboration
An architect-to-client experience where your goals & aspirations become the design.
We take a distinct, personal approach because we believe every building is unique.
Designing personalised pieces of architecture that stand the test of time.
We walk the design path with you every step of the way. From initial concept design to final construction plans.
Architecting Innovation
Our signature is Barefoot Architecture. Implying that we stay down-to-earth while delivering excellence.
We work closely with clients on residential & commercial projects.
With innovative architectural design & sustainable practices, we draw visions into reality.
You can expect honesty & transparency from our dedicated team.
We can help with anything you need, ask us any time.
How We Help You
We provide dynamic architectural services, including:
Architectural Draughting
Building Plans & Blueprints
As-Built Plans
3D Visualisations Before Construction
Cost Efficiency Evaluations
Municipal Project Management & Documentation
Providing efficiency so you don’t go through the red tape yourself.
Design66 also offers structured mentorship for emerging architects and architectural firms – drawing on 40 years of hands-on practice in residential and commercial design across the Western Cape, Garden Route, and Namibia.
Whether you are working through your SACAP candidate years, building your first practice, or looking for senior input on a specific project, get in touch to discuss what you need.
Designated Atmosphere
We maintain a deep respect for the environment.
After all, plans are built within a set boundary of nature.
This is why, we aim to minimize the ecological impact of every building plan we create.
Architecture has the power to enhance quality of life &
complement the landscape around it.
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Adriaan Schutte
Adriaan is an experienced Architectural professional with 40 years’ experience in the architectural environment with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture and planning industry. Strong technical and management abilities, with professional registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession as a Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (Reg. Nr. ST0503) and SAIAT (Reg. Nr. 32700) Adriaan was born on 26 December 1966 in a small town in the Free State. He grew up & spent his entire school career in Pintown where he attended Gelofte School. After National Service, he worked for 3 years as a Draughtsman in Windhoek before his studies at the University of the Orange Free State.
Francois Le Roux
Architectural Draughtsman (5+ years experience)
Francois grew up in Pretoria in Gauteng and matriculated in 2014. In 2016 graduated from IDT with a qualification in multidisciplinary draughting. In 2020, he went on to specialise in architecture and began working under Adriaan Schutte and the rest of the team, where he continues to develop his professional expertise.
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Christo Potgieter
Professional Registered Architect (20+ years experience)
Christo matriculated from Academia High School in Windhoek Namibia in 1994 and in 1995 worked as a draughtsman at Claud Bosch Architects. From 1996 to 2000, he worked as a part-time draughtsman at the same company and during that time, in 1999, obtained his B.Arch.Stud, from the University of Orange Free State. Christo obtained his B.Arch degree from the same university in 2001, and became a registered architect in 2003.
He held the position of Project Architect at Pieter Mostert Architects, Windhoek for the period 2004 to 2006, and from 2006 to 2008, established and ran his own company, Christo Potgieter Architects, also in Windhoek.
In 2008 Christo Potgieter & At Schutte joined forces & established Christo Potgieter Architects - Architects INK.
Christo is a member of the Namibia Institute of Architects, as well as the Namibia Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.
Rita Hattingh
Professional Registered Architect (20+ years experience)
Rita grew up on a farm in the Free State and studied Architecture at Technikon Pretoria.
During a practical period in freezing Bethlehem, she hand-drew wall tile layouts and details for a Clarens client—and became hooked on design and detail.
After her diploma she worked in Johannesburg: 3 years designing factories and offices, 6 years with Standard Bank and Johnson Controls on internal layouts, and a brief stint designing light fittings for a well-known lighting company.
With Pangbourne Properties she created plans for old factories and warehouses lacking drawings, and designed ideal office layouts and installations for new tenants.
A career highlight was The Villa Mall with Osglo Architects and Ronell Scheepers; collaborating with international clients broadened her design perspective significantly.
Since 2010 she has focused on residential design in the Garden Route area.
While Rita values form and function in architecture, she prioritises her clients’ happiness and comfort above all in their new homes.
Hear From Clients
Adriaan is an absolute professional – calm under pressure, highly efficient, and deeply knowledgeable. He consistently went way beyond his defined scope of works to deliver total project excellence on our complex Linbro Park commercial build. I highly recommend Design66 to any project task team looking for an architectural partner who pairs striking, sustainable vision with exceptional technical and engineering execution.”
– Gayline de Leeuw, Client-Appointed Project Manager – Commercial Renovation – Videojet & HG Molenaar Offices, Sandton (Gauteng)
I am thrilled to recommend Adriaan Schutte of Design66 for anyone seeking exceptional architectural design and municipal application expertise. Adriaan guided me through the design of multiple dwellings on my Hoekwil property with creativity, technical precision, and a clear understanding of site constraints.
He produced thoughtful, well-resolved designs that maximized functionality and aesthetic appeal, and explained options in plain language so I always felt informed.
His knowledge of local regulations and the municipal application process was outstanding — he prepared thorough documentation, liaised effectively with officials, and kept the project moving smoothly. Adriaan was professional, responsive, and reliable throughout, delivering on schedule and exceeding expectations at every stage.
I highly recommend Adriaan Schutte and Design66 to anyone needing smart, efficient architectural design and permit management”
– Candice Hobday – Hobday Equestrian Enterprises, Midrand (Gauteng)
From our very first meeting, Adriaan took the time to understand not only what we wanted in a house, but how we wanted to live in it. He translated our ideas, priorities, and lifestyle into a home that feels uniquely ours while improving on concepts we hadn’t even considered. We would absolutely recommend Adriaan and Design66 to anyone looking for an architect who combines creative vision, technical excellence, and genuine care for their clients.
– House Kamffer – Hoekwil (Western Cape)
“I thought I was the only “Barefoot Architect” 😆 I found a professional, a friend & a trustworthy partner when I met Adriaan of DESIGN66.
My 1st conversations with Adriaan was about mentorship in our industry, a passion we both care deeply about. It was clear to me from the start that Adriaan is a seasoned professional that really understand what integrity really means.
Not long after, it was easy! for me to invite Adriaan to collaborate with us on a project, assisting our client, another Architect, with construction detailing & specifications. From the 1st delivery, our client’s feedback was clear: “I can just issue the drawings from you guys. That’s great because it takes a lot of pressure off my desk and our project feels under control, thank you very much.”
Adriaan’s deep knowledge & his commitment to excellence is a massive contribution to giving our joint client, effective detail drawings for their project. This is one of the key things that makes construction on site a breeze.
Here’s to many more to come Adriaan! #Gratitude”
– Francois Swanepoel – fusionBIM.co.za
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