Sergio Chinelli Architects & Property Advisors
Project Management in Johannesburg

Sergio Chinelli Architects & Property Advisors has been in business since 2004, offering its clients a wide variety of services including:Modern contemporary architectural design, full technical plans/ details & council approvalsSite inspections & project management servicesOn-site property & architectural advice including building inspections & defects lists. Each home is a reflection of the client’s personality, lifestyle and needs. Our living spaces amalgamate comfort, beauty and versatility with security, serenity, function and convenience. We are committed to excellence through a combination of expertise and experience. To achieve this, we work in close consultation with our clients at all stages of the design and construction processes. The Architectural PracticeSergio Chinelli and his design team strive to achieve excellence in architecture through a fresh, open-minded approach to design. (Both pre & post purchase) On site troubleshooting At Sergio Chinelli Architects & Property Advisors we believe that our experience in the field allows us to offer consolidated property and architectural advice which work hand in hand to inform the client regarding their options to find winning solutions that will not only save them money but give them peace of mind based on facts and professional advice. Our Property ConsultancyOur property advice consists of on-site consultations and candid conversations with the client in order to determine the client's uncertainties regarding the said property and then informing the client with all the facts surrounding the uncertainty in order to create clarity allowing the client to make the most informed decisions possible.

Technical documentation (Technical drawings, schedules & specifications) Construction contract administration and site inspections (Administering the building contract and inspecting the works on site to ensure quality and conformity with the plans). We provide estate architect services to new residential estates. Compiling and fine tuning of architectural guidelines and building procedures. Sergio Chinelli architects is a passionate architectural practice based in Johannesburg. Established in 2004 we are dedicated to creating sustainable modern contemporary residential architecture. Our aim is to create original works of architecture that are artistically expressive and thrilling to inhabit, reflecting the owner’s dreams and ambitions. Our architectural strength is drawn from a close contextual relationship with the site and its environment. It is a reaction to the site, climatic conditions, orientation and is a creative response to the clients brief and lifestyle. Our passion for architecture drives us to produce architectural services of the highest quality. We provide individualised attention to all our clients exceeding client expectations at all stages of the project. We believe that every project is an opportunity to create fresh, cutting edge architecture. We therefore only involve the best consultants to create a product that is consistently excellent from design conception through to the built product. This blog aims to follow the metamorphosis of a dated existing house in Dainfern Estate into a modern contemporary architectural splendour. Jo’burg Heritage House Revival This is a heritage project recently completed in the old Johannesburg suburb of Saxonwold in Rosebank. Our aim was to remove years and years of badly conceived additions and alterations and replace them with new meaningful architecture that stood true to the original architects intentions. We stayed true to the materials and techniques adopted back in the day by preserving the original architectural features such as the vast number of fireplaces etc. We used reclaimed materials to make the new additions feel more authentic and more lived in. The project was protected by local heritage laws meaning we had to prepare an application on our client’s behalf motivating why our additions would enhance the original architecture and not remove from it. Part of the application involved finding out who the original owners were back in 1927 as well as all subsequent owners thereafter. It also follows the construction processes from inception to final completion. The site is located in a peaceful residential estate in the fast paced hustle and bustle of Fourways in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs.