Palekar Architects and Associates emerged in 2014 when Bilquis Palekar was committed to producing high quality design that transcends decorative trends and aesthetic cladding. We have a strong focus on combining new and traditional elements related to the built environment resulting in successfully producing authentic, contextually appropriate buildings.
Our office maintains an ethic toward providing a consistent workflow that is followed through with determined resolution. Our work ethos is based upon our passionate attitude toward achieving a completeness in the building form and the spaces within. Achieving beautiful spaces and buildings that are both inviting and pleasing to the eye and appropriate in its context.
We value the design process in which we sketch and prepare 3D models of the parts that make the whole and take pride in achieving a successful result. Our intimate involvement with our clients’ requirements is based upon attentiveness and a commitment to satisfy their needs. We focus on our clients’ lifestyle and cultural experiences and interpret these into the design process in order to enhance their personal preferences. We provide an excellent service that allows us to present uniquely designed spaces and buildings that integrate structural rigour with architectural flambouyance. The best of each space is achieved by capturing the required quality of light and enclosure that is optimal for living and working. Our simple approach to spatial planning draws out the beauty and austerity of each building in its landscape, making it a timeless piece.
Sustainable design methods are applied in the careful consideration that we give in designing all buildings in relation to the appropriate orientation, scale, water supply system, solar heating application and waste disposal. Sustainable solutions to all buildings are a real and practical requirement that should positively enhance the building’s functions. The use of sustainable design elements in architecture and landscape architecture is a necessity in our working process. Together with specialist consultants, we investigate the energy efficiency requirement of all buildings and produce design options to reduce energy costs over the long term. palekar and associates architects strive to offer the best service for each project by treating our clients with renewed interest and a willingness to deliver the successful result.
She is the black empowered director palekar & associates. Bilquis has a passion for developing continued good design and more sophisticated building technology. She has worked on large scale projects like the Big Bay Beach Estate in Cape Town, as well as small upmarket homes in the Waterkant area of CapeTown. She has a unique ability to understand her clients and interpret their dreams and ambitions through the brief that is presented to her. Her experience in the architecture industry has taken her from strength to strength. Her positive attitude and flexibility has allowed her to work well within the team while facing the challenges of each project. Bilquis has an appreciation of good design and believes that it can be achieved early on in the project through creating clear objectives and understanding the clients personal taste and the budget.