Contemporary Residential Architecture
by
DAPA
in
Cape Town, South Afirca
The
feasibility
check
In one focused step, ideas are tested against zoning rules, heritage constraints, and budget realities.
The result is a clear map of what’s possible on your site, what’s not, and the smartest way forward.
With a clear plan on how to proceed it saves months of frustration and hundreds of thousands in missteps.
It’s the starting point that gives you clarity and confidence before major commitments, setting you on the right path toward a home designed for you.
The
full architecture
service
Design, project management and construction oversight
From the first sketch to the final handover, DAPA guides you through every decision, every approval, every detail—so your home emerges exactly as you imagined, with none of the headaches.
Every step reflects your lifestyle, integrates your home into its context, and creates spaces designed for comfort, simplicity, and memorable experiences.
The full architecture service ensures certainty, quality, and peace of mind—so you can focus on the life you’ll live in your home, not the stress of building it.
DAPA is an architecture studio founded by
Dylan A Pope, a residential architect based in Cape Town’s leafy southern suburbs.
With a Master’s degree from University of Cape Town and over 15 years of experience, Dylan has designed and delivered projects ranging from refined renovations to new homes and small scale developments across Cape Town.
DAPA creates modern, light-filled spaces tailored to the South African climate—balancing openness with privacy, and aligning spatial flow with the routiness of daily life.
Each project is shaped through close collaboration, translating your vision into a home that truly supports the way you live.
"DAPA’s ideas were much broader in scope (but also nicer) than our original brief. We got a valuable open-plan living area and a clever re-working of an old bathroom as well as a much improved configuration of our bedroom and ensuite bathroom. We are delighted with the end product designed for us. ”
- Mr Glenday
"DAPA accompanied us on the journey of major renovations to our first house, and we are so glad we did. He was a pleasure to work with and had excellent ideas on how to accommodate tricky heritage and fire regulations while still achieving the aesthetic we were hoping for in reconfiguring our 100 year old Victorian semi. His plans are beautiful and we really appreciated his attentive support with the submissions process."
- Mrs Newbery
"The process was really great. DAPA was really innovative in designing something modern which suited the style of the existing residence. Dylan goes beyond just the basic architectural responsibilities of designing a home, but really helps with the process overall. I would gladly work with Dylan on any future projects!"
- Mrs van Rensburg