An architect and an interior designer, building one studio.
We started MAD Design Studios to give clients what we could not find for ourselves: one team that designs the building and everything inside it.
Start a projectTwo careers, one practice
Mholi and Nqobile met at university and built separate careers, Mholi in architecture and Nqobile in brand marketing at Unilever before qualifying as an interior designer.
They joined forces to start MAD Design Studios, an architect-led practice where approvals, interiors, joinery and furnishing are handled by one accountable team.
Who leads your project
Mholi Mthembu Pr Arch
A SACAP-registered professional architect and Board Member and Provincial Lead of the Design Institute of South Africa. Mholi leads architecture, developments, approvals and technical delivery.
Mholi on LinkedInNqobile Mthembu
An IID-member interior designer who built brands across Africa at Unilever. Nqobile leads interior design, client experience and the business.
Nqobile on LinkedInHow we work with clients
One accountable team
From the first drawing to the last chair, you deal with one studio and one programme.
Real drawings, real numbers
Every decision is made on detailed design and honest costing, before money is spent on site.
Built to last
We design for how a space is used, cleaned and maintained, not only for how it photographs.
Let us design your next project.
Tell us what you are planning. We reply within one working day.
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