Wrapping Up 20 Years of Lessons Learnt
Presented by Michal Korycki alongside his partners Ian Gray & John van Wyk
Co-Founders & Directors of Craft of Architecture
Established in 2007, Craft of Architecture is a collaborative team of over 40+ design professionals operating across studios in Cape Town and Durban. Driven by a philosophy that values the creative process above all else, Craft of Architecture combines traditional hand-drawing roots with front-line design software, 3D printing, and cutting-edge hardware to seamlessly merge unique form with buildable function. Operating across five specialised business teams, the practice effortlessly navigates everything from bespoke residential designs to highly complex, mixed-use commercial developments across local and international sectors.
At the upcoming SAIA KZN Practice Breakfast, Craft of Architecture’s Co-Founder and Director, Michal Korycki, alongside his partners, Ian Gray & John van Wyk, will reflect on 20 years of architectural practice, distilling critical lessons learned along the journey. Michal’s talk will pull back the curtain on the business of architecture, exploring how Craft of Architecture manages organisational structure, corporate identity, and modern marketing. He will delve into the practical integration of emerging technologies like AI, advanced software, and 3D printing, while addressing the vital operational realities of talent retention, fee structures, and pricing jobs both locally and abroad. And, of course, sharing some architecture along the way.
