what we do

KM Wilson Architects is a boutique design-led architectural practice based in Cape Town.

We specialize in single and multi-residential projects including new buildings; alterations and additions, and interventions in heritage buildings.

We take on carefully selected building projects for clients who have an appreciation for the craft of good design, and who share our deep concern for the environment and our commitment to respectful architecture.

We build successful project teams through our hands-on, collaborative style of working.

We strive to deliver elegant design solutions that are practical, feasible, responsible and delightful.

our team

kARIN-mARIE WILSON

Karin-Marie Wilson is a registered professional architect with more than 19 years of experience across a wide range of project types and scales. She graduated with a M(Arch)Prof degree from the University of Pretoria in 2004.

Karin-Marie founded KM Wilson Architects in 2015. She is passionate about design at every scale and remains optimistic about the transformative potential of good architecture.

Karin-Marie sets high standards and combines her extensive experience as principal consultant with exceptional organizational skills, an in-depth understanding of Cape Town’s planning system and a very keen eye for detail to ensure that sophisticated design solutions are successfully implemented on site.

Through her architectural practice, she aims to make a positive, long-term contribution to the architecture of the Western Cape by delivering excellent buildings that will stand the test of time.

In her spare time, Karin-Marie is a member of Vox Cape Town, Cape Town’s most innovative choral ensemble.

zirkea leach

Zirkea obtained her M(Arch) degree from the University of Kwazulu-Natal in 2011. She is an experienced architect with a passion for innovative, sustainable design and a keen eye for detail. She is energised by the prospect of any new project and always ready to brainstorm elegant solutions to a design challenge.

Outside of the studio, Zirkea is a landscape loving adventurer; curious and inquisitive with an endless range of interests, mom of two and wife.

FLORIS THIRION

Floris Thirion obtained his M(Arch)Prof from the University of Cape Town in 2022. He is enthusiastic about context-driven, passive architecture and aims to further his understanding of construction management as part of his professional development. Since joining the practice in 2022, Floris has documented and gained valuable hands-on site experience on a number of residential projects.