Ohkre Collective is a design-led studio that specialises in Architecture, Interior Design and FF&E Procurement, founded by Phillip Nel and Heinrich van Zyl.

With the principle of collaboration at its core, we believe design brings individuals together, whom with their unique knowledge, experience and personal flair contribute to creating spaces and places that inspire and captivate.

Group of five people sitting at a wooden table in a meeting room, engaged in discussion, with a television on the wall displaying an outdoor scene.
Two women browsing design catalogs, one woman holding a marble sample, on a table with fabric and design magazines.
Two people reviewing architectural plans and design brochures on a workspace desk.
A man is sitting at a table looking down at various tile samples, which include different textures and colors, in what appears to be a design or planning session.
Group of six people in a meeting room, sitting and standing around a wooden table covered with notebooks, fabric samples, and design materials, with a wall-mounted display screen showing interior design images.
Two people examining fabric samples and a photo book, with landscape images and swatches of textured fabrics and materials on a table.
Three people working together at a table with architectural plans, one woman seated and writing, two men standing and reviewing the plans.
Two people examining fabric swatches, color samples, and a photo of a landscape, possibly for interior design or decorating project.
Person holding sample tiles over a design catalog with flooring patterns, next to a sketch of a kitchen layout.

 A collaborative culture is fostered with every phase of a project, which places people at the heart of what we do – right from the initial client brief through to each professional and contractor that bring their knowledge to a project, we understand that those relationships are where the value lies.

 Our design is grounded through holistic and innovative thinking, striving to improve the world around us by creating spaces that speak of the client’s aspirations, is intuitive in experience and rooted in its surroundings.

With 30+ years of combined industry experience, the Ohkre team is highly qualified to deliver bespoke projects. Through collaborative involvement, clients can be assured of our best at every stage of the project.

Our Services

  • Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Procurement
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Our Team

  • Phillip Nel

    Director | Professional Architect

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    Heinrich van Zyl

    Director | Professional Architect

Ohkre Architecture

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    Michelle Mills

    Associate | Professional Architect

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    Kyle Mackintosh

    Candidate Architect

Ohkre Interiors

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    Willeen Bosch

    Contributing Designer | Interior Architect

Ohkre Procurement

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    Willa Bleeker

    Procurement Coordinator