OUR TEAM
Robert Gillard
- Bachelor of Building Arts (UPE) - 1991
- Bachelor of Architecture (UPE) - 1993
- Targeted Procurement - Accredited Exam - 1997
- SA Council of Architectural Professions - (Reg. no: 5284)
- South African Institute of Architects - (Reg. no: 6188)
- Committee of the Border-Kei Institute of Architects (Aesthetics & Heritage Portfolios)
- Regular attendance at Continuing Professional Development Courses
Rob Gillard has been a Practicing Architect in the Eastern Cape and Border-Kei regions for the past 18 years, first with Clyde Hannan Associates from 1994, before establishing his own practice in 2001, and Intsika Architects cc in 2003. As Principal Architect, Rob attends to the full range of architectural services, from conceptual design to contract administration, marketing to quality control. His work profile includes many varied projects, successfully completed for both Private and Public Sector Organisations.
- Management
- Marketing/Presentation
- Consultant co-ordination
- Contract Administration
- Concept Design/CAD
- Green Building Strategies
- Construction Supervision
- Quality Control
- Construction Detailing
Luke Masters
- National Diploma in Architectural Technology (NMMU) - 2011
- Bachelors: Architectural Technology (Applied Design) (CPUT) - 2018
- SA Council of Architectural Professions - Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (PSAT Reg. no: 24750546)
- SA Institute of Architectural Technologists - (Reg. no: 32258)
Luke started working for Port Elizabeth-based Adendorff Architects & Interiors in 2008, following which he joined Intsika Architects in May of 2012 as a Candidate Architectural Technologist under the mentorship of Rob Gillard. He is currently in his 2nd year of the SACAP training records program and will be a registered Professional Architectural Technologist in 2014.
- Concept Design and Design Development
- Technical Working Drawings
- Schedules and Submission Drawings
- 3D Photo-realistic Rendering and 3D Model Building
- Graphics, Brochure and Presentation Layout Design
Natalie Gillard
- National Diploma in Personnel Management (PE Tech) - 1993
- OHS Officer - 2005
- First Aid Trained - 2005
From 1995 to 2005 Natalie was employed by SBV Services (bank) and oversaw the Personnel function for 100 employees. Natalie went on to join Chas Everitt International Property Group as a Property Agent in 2006, and moved to her current position in Personnel Management at Intsika Architects in 2007.
- Chairman Of Health & Safety Committee
- Chairman of Local Employment Equity committee
- Financials
- Taxation
- Staff Management,
- Reception
- Deliveries
- Filing and General Office Administration
- First Aid
Mavis Sobende
Mavis has been assisting Intsika Architects for more than 10 years with making sure the office is kept clean and neat. Mavis definitely makes the best Cappuccino’s in East London.
Lihle Njena
- National Diploma in Architectural Technology (NMU) - 2023
- Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (UJ) - 2024
- Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist (Reg. No. CSAT 202312548)
Lihle did his in-service training for his final year to obtain his Diploma with Intsika under the mentorship of Rob Gillard. He then furthered his studies at the University of Johannesburg doing his Advanced Diploma, graduating in 2024. Lihle is a highly motivated individual and is a valued staff member at Intsika Architects.
- Design Development
- Technical Working Drawings
- Schedules and Submission Drawings
- D3 Model Building
- Site Quality Control Inspections
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