About
Stephen Dugmore
Professional Architect | Project Leader | Construction Detailing Expert
Stephen Dugmore is a Professional Architect recognised for his strength in conceptual design and careful attention to architectural detailing. He has extensive leadership experience as Project Manager and Principal Agent, taking projects through from start to finish. His work has received multiple competition awards, including the Agulhas Icon at the Southern Tip of Africa (Winner), Micklefield School (Winner) and the international competition for a Millennium Centre on Robben Island (3rd Place).
stephen@sdks-architects.co.za
c: +(27) 082 399 2390
t: +(27) 021 683 6395
Registrations
Professional Architect
SACAP Pr. Arch 5628
SAIA, MIA 6746
Expertise
Project Leadership
Architectural Design
Technical Construction
Regulatory Compliance
Building Performance
Heritage Conservation
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Software Skills
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Lumion
Languages
English (Native)
Afrikaans (Working Proficiency)
Education
Bachelor of Architecture (Professional)
First Class, 1992
Experience
1997 – Current
Director | Design & Project Architect
SDKS Architects
1995 – 1996
Design Architect
Louis Karol Architects
1994 – 1995
Design Architect
MLH Architects and Planners
1992 – 1994
Candidate Architect
Derek Jacobs Architects
Honours & Awards
2017
Winner | Agulhas Icon
Icon at the Southernmost tip of Africa
2000
Winner | Micklefield School
Hall & Media Centre
2000
Third Place | Millenium Conference Centre
Robben Island
1993
Finalist, Top 5
Rome Scholarship
1987
Winner | Des Baker Award
University of Cape Town
Karin Dugmore Ström
Professional Architect | Heritage Specialist | Property Portfolio Management
Karin Dugmore Ström is a Professional Architect, heritage specialist and research consultant with over 30 years’ experience across architecture, heritage conservation, research and property enablement in South Africa. She also brings senior public-sector experience from the Western Cape Government.
karin@sdks-architects.co.za
c: +(27) 083 503 4514
t: +(27) 021 683 6395
Registrations
Professional Architect
SACAP Pr. Arch 21284
Professional Heritage Practitioner
APHP, PHP0019
Expertise
Architectural Design
Heritage & Conservation
Property Portfolio Management
Building Maintenance
Brief Development
Project Team Coordination
Material Specification
Budget & Cost Planning
Risk Assessment & Management
Procurement Strategy
Strategic Research
Languages
English (Native)
Afrikaans (Working Proficiency)
Education
1992
Bachelor of Architecture (Professional)
First Class, 1992
Experience
1999 – 2018 & 2014 – Current
Director | Design Architect | Conservation Specialist
SDKS Architects
2016 – 2018 & 2025 – Current
Chair & Member | Built Environment & Landscape Committee
Heritage Western Cape
2018 – 2020
Senior Project Leader | Conservation Specialist
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
1995 – 1998
Design & Project Architect
Architects Associated
1992 – 1995
Architectural & Conservation Training
Todeschini and Japha Architects & Planners | University of Cape Town