After Hours with Open Studios

This October, Cape Town’s leading architecture firms and interior and urban design studios will throw open their doors for the annual Open Studios event.

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Launched in 2013, Open Studios continues to be one of the Mother City’s most-loved design events, giving the public the opportunity to explore and engage with the city’s creative professionals and design enthusiasts for free. This year, with over 30 studios opening across two nights, Open Studios will spread across five neighbourhoods, grouped into walkable clusters, with visitors encouraged to explore the route on foot or bicycle – though some locations may require a short drive.

What to expect

The programme is divided across two evenings:

• 14 October: Twenty-one studios spread across the city clusters of De Waterkant, CBD and Gardens.
• 15 October: Ten studios in the creative districts of Woodstock, Salt River and Observatory.

2026 Participating Studios

Wednesday, 14 October – 21 studios

• Bomax
• Chris van Niekerk
• dhk
• Jacobs Parker
• Jane Visser Architects
• Jenny Mills Architects
• Kevin Fellingham Architects
• KMH
• My Place in Cape Town
• Ohkre Collective
• Paragon Group
• Peerutin Karol
• Revel Fox and Partners
• Salt Architects
• SAOTA
• SEA School of Explorative Architecture
• Stewart & Partners
• Terra Design
• TwoFiveFive Architects
• VDMMA
• Wolff Architects

Thursday, 15 October – 10 studios

• ACG Architects
• Craft of Architecture
• Design Network
• GAPP Architects & Urban Designers
• In House Design Studio
• Meyer and Associates
• Mobius Interior Architecture
• R&L Architects
• Source Interior Brand Architects
• Yes&

The event, known for bringing together architecture, interior, landscape and urban design enthusiasts, presents the perfect opportunity to explore the intersection of Cape Town’s skylines and streetscapes. Entry is free, with route maps available online and at participating studios. | openstudios.co.za

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