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Architecture and Interior Design Portfolio
With 13 years experience in the field, this serves as an online portfolio of conceptual and completed work within my studio, as well as projects undertaken during previous employment.
A mixed selection of sketches, concepts, technical drawings and completed projects.
client reference
"Working with Darylle on the renovation of my master bedroom, walk-in robe, and en-suite bathroom was a great experience. Originally, the area had a very awkward, wasteful layout that I just didn't know what to do with. Darylle has such an intuitive feel for how a space should work and found ways to use the area so well. She completely transformed it into a beautiful, cohesive master suite that is now the most peaceful room in my home, while serving every function on my wishlist.
On top of being a great architect, her interior design sense is truly special —she took my inspiration pictures and brought them to life. It was essential to me that Darylle planned all of the finishing interior design elements, as this is where the project truly came to life.
The last thing to mention is Darylle's project management service. During the build she kept all the contractors organized and on track. She managed the requirements of my Estate as well as the municipality. She is precise and has high standards, which translates to accuracy and accountability from the whole team. This took significant pressure off of me, and I couldn't be happier with the result."
- Amanda Springer, Hillcrest
See Verde House main bedroom suite refurbishment above.
client reference
"Every day when I walk into my practice rooms, I am grateful that Darylle guided the project. Her innate understanding of space allowed for an expert layout that functions so beautifully! Having someone as calm and confident as Darylle overseeing the design allowed me to enjoy the process. I knew she had a clear vision and because of this, I had confidence to bring her my ideas knowing she would be open and honest about whether they worked or not. Her decisiveness and prompt problem solving kept the project moving. I was blown away at the quality over quantity approach to the design that Darylle Iris The Studio had, and in the
end, what a statement it made. Knowing when to push hard on a style element and when to pair back is yet another of her irreplaceable service offerings.
Darylle’s impeccable taste and exquisite style has brought to life rooms I am so proud to welcome my patients into. "
- Dr. Carolyn Hawkesworth, Hillcrest
See Dr. Carolyn's aesthetics practice interior design above.
client reference
"Renovating your home from a distance is daunting but Darylle Iris. The Studio epitomizes how the architectural process should be. Attentive, efficient and with timely and professional communication, she made the process simple and painless. l am fully supportive of Darylle, because, quite simply, she gave us the best renovation we could ever have hoped for. She got to know us, and then she helped us fulfil our dream. I will gladly recommend her vision and ethos to any prospective client. Darylle has something special to offer, not just in terms of architecture, design, or structure, but also in terms of values, connection and in attaining the best solution for her client, to deliver a stunning final project."
- Pieter and Hanneke Els, Southbroom
See The Els' beautiful holiday apartment renovation below.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
My greatest vision, and the glue that holds my architectural pursuits together, is to genuinely reconnect my clients to the world around them. I mean in a visceral, grounding, humbling way. Whether that be to a power greater than themselves, to their natural surroundings or to a deeper sense of purpose, SPACE is simply a portal into a life founded in intention and meaning.
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Disclaimer
Some of the above images show projects completed whilst at Sphere Design & Architecture. Only those projects for which I was lead Project Architect, undertaking the full scope of work from design through to completion, are shown in this portfolio.