About
Our architecture and design ethos is fueled by our extensive research and urban experience, as well as our commitment to creating outstanding architecture at every opportunity. Our approach was validated by the awarding in 2019 of our first project, the Peech Hotel Extension, with both a Gauteng Institute for Architecture Commendation and the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction Award for Architecture. We have a number of projects in development and look forward to sharing them soon.
Catherine completed a Masters in Culture Studies, and then worked in the NGO sector, before embarking on her architectural career. After completing a Master of Architecture (Professional) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2010, she worked in the residential and educational fields. She has been an external examiner at Masters level, and taught undergraduate architectural theory at Wits University.
Guy holds a Doctor of Design from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. He completed his Master of Architecture (Professional) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2008, and in 2012 received a Master of Sciences in City Design and Social Science from the LSE. He has worked for several years as an architect and as an urban researcher at the Gauteng City-Region Observatory. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg in the Graduate School of Architecture and researches the evolving relationships between urbanisation, society, science, technology, and outer space.
Meshworks is a scalable and collaborative network. We promote cross-discipline, cross-border co-production on a range of project types. Our evolving principles of practice can be applied loosely and globally, or specifically and locally. Each project is a team effort which draws on our extensive range of collaborators.