Designing with Purpose – Mere Architecture in The Garden Route
About Us
Mere Group is an architectural and development management practice based in the scenic Garden Route, founded in 2002 by Frik Wagenaar. With over 60 years of combined experience, our team blends creativity, precision, and practical thinking to deliver projects that are both cost-effective and visually striking.
We work across a diverse range of projects — from large-scale commercial developments to bespoke residential designs — always guided by our philosophy of pure and simple design. To us, architecture is more than just structures; it’s the craft of combining timeless principles with the unique needs of people.
Our Experience
Our portfolio includes work on resorts, hotels, apartment complexes, commercial spaces, and residential developments. Whether shaping a large-scale urban project or creating an intimate home, we approach every brief with the same commitment to design integrity, functionality, and client satisfaction.
Our Philosophy
“Mere” means pure and simple — nothing more, nothing less. At Mere Group, we believe great architecture is born when concept and principle come together to meet real needs in a way that is functional, beautiful, and enduring.
Our Services
We offer a full range of architectural and development management services in line with the South African Architecture Profession Act, including:
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- Architectural Services – Project appraisal, concept design, design development, technical documentation, contract administration, and site inspections.
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- Development Management – Coordination and integration of technical activities, project design reviews, stakeholder communication, financial reporting, budget preparation, and navigating legal or regulatory changes.
The Team
Our portfolio includes work on resorts, hotels, apartment complexes, commercial spaces, and residential developments. Whether shaping a large-scale urban project or creating an intimate home, we approach every brief with the same commitment to design integrity, functionality, and client satisfaction.