Hilton Lawrence Architecture is a Durban based professional practice, with a national reach, specialising in industrial, logistical, commercial and residential architecture. They deliver buildings that are technically resilient, efficient to run and built to programme. HLA works alongside some of the country's leading development firms on landmark commercial and industrial projects. The creative, design driven team provides a hands-on approach to service, with meticulous attention to detail and proven large scale capabilities. Delivering sustainable architecture and iconic buildings, HLA strives to create unique working and living environments.
Completed and current works across the six sectors the practice delivers, in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Select any project to view the detail.
Case study · Commercial Offices & Mixed Use
A corporate campus of linked office buildings with a landmark glazed frontage, a sky bridge between blocks and a timber-lined arrival experience.
The design brief was to create a pair of contemporary P+ Grade buildings which would complement the existing Rewardsco building aesthetic, but should forge a new bold architectural design language. The fundamental design concept of this structure presented to the pair of clients in 2018 was further developed when new key design challenges were added to the final design brief.
With 25 years of experience, a practice built to take on work of scale across the industrial, commercial and residential spectrum. Specialising in highly detailed design resolution, delivering A+ grade facilities across the sectors below.
Manufacturing plants, factories and temperature-controlled facilities designed around process, flow and long-term operating cost.
Large-footprint distribution centres, with administration offices, staffing, clear-height, dock configuration, fire-engineered solutions and floor performance built in from the outset of each proposal.
Corporate head offices and campuses that carry a client's brand and give their people a place worth coming to.
Specialised planning of commercial work environments, aligning spatial layout, aesthetics and furniture with a company's brand and culture.
Specialised design of new and used vehicle showrooms with integrated service and storage facilities.
Selected private residential commissions where the brief calls for considered, contextual design.
A client base drawn from national logistics, motor, manufacturing and blue-chip corporates.
The practice
Hilton Lawrence Architecture brings a principal-led approach to every commission. The same senior hand that wins the work runs it, from first brief to practical completion.
The practice has delivered for national logistics operators, motor distributors and blue-chip corporates, and has partnered with leading firms on landmark commercial buildings including Rewardsco's Umhlanga Ridgeside Campus and DSV's new KZN headquarters in Riverhorse Valley.
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