about us

  • At the heart of ARG Design is a genuine commitment to the future. We don't just design; we aim to make a difference by integrating regenerative design and development throughout our projects in the built environment.

    Our track record speaks for itself. We've had the privilege of working on several major projects, and our efforts have been acknowledged with awards like:

    -Three Commendations from the Cape Institute for Architecture.

    -The Sustainable Building Best Practice Award (Community Category).

    -The Holcim International Sustainable Project Prize for Middle East and Africa.

    We stand firmly on the principle that integrated design is the path to true sustainability. By merging urban design, architecture, and city and regional planning, we ensure a holistic approach to our projects. We're also fortunate to collaborate with specialists in energy efficiency, waste management, and cost planning. This collaboration ensures our clients get the best possible results.

    In simple terms, we prioritize getting the job done right, on-site, and within the budget. No frills, no fuss.

    Our professional credentials include registration with:

    -The South African Institute of Architects.

    -The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).

    -The Cape Institute for Architects.

    -The South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN).

    -The Urban Design Institute of South Africa (UDISA).

    Choose ARG Design for a grounded, straightforward approach that brings sustainable ideas to life. We're here to work, create, and make a lasting impact.

  • Courage, passion, agility and innovation.

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ARG Design CEO, Gita Goven with white hair and glasses sitting at a wooden table in front of a bookshelf filled with books, smiling at the camera.

CEO, Gita Goven (B.Arch)

ARG Design Managing Director, Alastair Rendall smiling with glasses and gray hair sitting at a desk, reading a book.

Managing Director: Alastair Rendall (B.Arch, MPCUD)

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ARCHITECT GITA GOVEN's city-building blueprint: This is how we create more jobs | News24

Renowned activist-architect Gita Goven maps a route for new, sustainable and smarter cities in South Africa, outlining how it will create jobs and value. We can do it, but it must start now.

Cape Town secures $1 million global prize for informal settlement waste management | NOVANEWS

The City of Cape Town has won $1 million (R16 million) in the Bloomberg ‘Mayor’s Challenge’ 2025 for a community-designed project to address waste management in informal settlements.

Urban Solutions in Africa: A Conversation with Gita Goven

At Africa’s New Cities Summit, Gita Goven shared powerful insights on the resilience and ingenuity driving urban innovation across the continent. From designing solutions with limited resources to fostering collaboration, her message is a call to action for city-builders everywhere.

A Modern Gem in Victorian Cape Town:

A feature by TUHF on Mitra Mews, a mixed-use precinct in Observatory developed by Rendall and Goven. The article highlights their use of "green-lite" concrete and borehole water systems.

Building the City of the Future, Right Now - Gita Goven at TEDxUCT:

“The City of Cape Town already has a housing back-log of 450 000, set to grow to 720 000 by the year 2030. That's a whole new city. And at the current rate of city development, and settlement redesign, all we seem to be doing is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.”