Since its early beginnings in 1929, Osmond Lange Architects has seen many milestones as a company and as part of the story of South Africa. 2025 marks another such milestone with the promotion of six new directors: Kay Moodley, Lerato Tsiki, Mike Drewe, Philip du Toit, Avril Paterson, and Derek Rogerson. This step reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to growth, transformation, and the development of strong leadership as it looks ahead to its centenary in 2029. Each of the newly appointed Directors brings a wealth of experience, having contributed meaningfully to the design and delivery of major architectural and urban development projects across South Africa and the continent. Their work spans strategic infrastructure, commercial precincts, civic architecture, and large-scale mixed-use developments, demonstrating the depth and versatility of Osmond Lange’s portfolio and specifically the ability to deliver large-scale projects with a personal style of business.

 

This new generation of leaders will help to shape the next chapter of the practice – championing innovation, driving collaborative project delivery, and mentoring the next generation of architects and professionals within the business. Significantly, Kay Moodley and Lerato Tsiki will also be joining the leadership teams of Osmond Lange’s group companies, Ikemeleng Architects and AVNA Architects, further reinforcing the firm’s integrated approach and commitment to transformation and

inclusion. Their expanded roles will help strengthen cross-company collaboration, unify strategic direction,and promote a shared culture of design-led impact.Lerato Tsiki, who leads the firm’s finance and administration portfolios, is the only non-architect in this cohort. Her promotion highlights the value placed on operational leadership and people-focused strategy within the studio. With a strong emphasis on cultivating internal culture, business resilience, and team wellbeing, her role is instrumental to the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the practice.

 

As Osmond Lange approaches 100 years of architectural legacy, these promotions signal an exciting new chapter for the firm. The expanded leadership team stands poised to guide the practice into its next era – building on a proud history while staying future-focused, responsive to the needs of the continent, and committed to delivering exceptional, socially conscious design.

 

 

Source:
Architect and Builder
April/May 2025

Volume 76, Issue 2