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Nicholas Plewman Architects Designing through aesthetic integrity ✍️ Nicholas Plewman Architects was founded and is directed by Nick Plewman.

He has welded a life time passion for the wilderness to two decades of design and project management experience in remote and sensitive environments. To this have been banded the skills of qualified architects, project and cost managers and technologists. The practice has completed over 35 projects across Southern and East Africa for both public and private clients and has been published in several books* and magazines such as Architectural Digest and Conde Nast Traveller. We provide design and project implementation that is uncompromisingly innovative and ecologically sustainable in any environment from inner city to the remotest wilderness.

SCAPE AWARDS | BISATE RESERVELooking back at the 2026 Scape Awards of Excellence of Excellence, where Nick and Miranda r...
12/11/2026

SCAPE AWARDS | BISATE RESERVE

Looking back at the 2026 Scape Awards of Excellence of Excellence, where Nick and Miranda received the award for our design of Wilderness’ Bisate Reserve, which won in the International Build by a South African Practice category.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating the work of the industry, and we’re pleased to see Bisate Reserve featured in the latest November 2026 Winners Issue of SCAPE Magazine.

The feature offers a closer look at the project, from its architectural concept and interpretation of traditional Rwandan forms to the materials, craftsmanship and collaborative process behind its design.

Located in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Bisate Reserve was a collaborative effort between NPA Architects, Câline Williams-Wynn, alongside DeVS-SiVEST Consulting Engineers, Town And Country Construction and Fox QPC.

Thank you to the Scape team and jury for the recognition, and congratulations to all the recipients of the 2026 Awards of Excellence.

📸 Felix Studios, Mark Woodruff & Erin Goodman

TANDA TULA SAFARI CAMPDesigned as a series of connected public spaces that open out to the surrounding landscape, the pu...
11/11/2026

TANDA TULA SAFARI CAMP

Designed as a series of connected public spaces that open out to the surrounding landscape, the public areas at Tanda Tula Safari Camp blur the boundary between architecture and bush.

Low horizontal rooflines, deep overhangs and expansive glazing create sheltered spaces that remain visually connected to the riverbed, trees and shifting light throughout the day. The layout encourages a natural flow between lounge, dining and outdoor gathering spaces, allowing guests to move easily between inside and outside.

Working closely with the Tanda Tula team, the design approach focused on creating a contemporary safari camp with a light footprint that responds quietly to its environment. Natural materials, layered textures and handcrafted elements bring warmth to the interiors, while the architecture frames long views into the surrounding landscape and maintains a sense of calm and openness throughout the camp.

🏛: Tanda Tula
📍: Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
🏗: Nina Scott Don Scott
📐: NPA Architects
🛋: Nina Scott
📸: Andrew Morgan

AWARDS | &BEYOND SUYIAN LODGEWe’re pleased to share that andBeyond Suyian has received the Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces ...
05/11/2026

AWARDS | &BEYOND SUYIAN LODGE

We’re pleased to share that andBeyond Suyian has received the Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces award at the AHEAD Awards MEA 2026, hosted by Sleeper Magazine.

Set within the Suyian Conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia region, the lodge takes its direction from the surrounding landscape. Inspired by the area’s natural rock formations and undulating ridgelines, the design positions the suites among the existing terrain, with native vegetation, locally sourced stone and winding pathways connecting the spaces.

The judges recognised the property’s seamless integration with its surroundings, describing it as an outstanding lodge that creates a warm, immersive and authentic guest experience.

It was a pleasure to collaborate with Michaelis Boyd | Architecture & Interiors, Tufaha Africa Limited, Fox Browne Creative and Continental Consultants LLP in bringing this project to life.

Congratulations to our partners, clients and collaborators on this recognition, and to all this year’s AHEAD MEA recipients.

📸 Dook Clunies-ross

SANDRINGHAM PRIVATE GAME RESERVEIntroducing the newly opened Sandringham Lodge, set within the bushveld, where the desig...
04/11/2026

SANDRINGHAM PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Introducing the newly opened Sandringham Lodge, set within the bushveld, where the design takes its direction from the natural landscape.

The Shisaka Villas draw inspiration from the concept of a nest, reflected in the curved forms and elevated rooftop salas. Natural materials and open living spaces establish a connection between the villas and their setting.

The rooftop salas offer elevated views across the landscape, while the arrangement of indoor and outdoor spaces allows the surrounding bush to remain central to the experience.

The design brings together built form, materiality and landscape, creating a considered response to the site.

🏛: Sandringham Private Game Reserve
📍: Sandringham Farm, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
🏗: Sabi Sabi Collection
📐: NPA Architects
🛋: Reflecting Africa Interior Design
👷‍♂️: Astratto Engineering
📊: Siyakha Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd
👨‍🌾: Woodlands
📸: Sabi Sabi Collection

SIRAI BEACHA series of arched openings and colonnades organise the building, defining a clear sequence of spaces while f...
28/10/2026

SIRAI BEACH

A series of arched openings and colonnades organise the building, defining a clear sequence of spaces while framing controlled views and shaded thresholds.

The structure is constructed from coral stone with a Lamu plaster finish, paired with timber elements. These materials are drawn from Swahili coastal building traditions, selected for their durability in the coastal climate and their ability to regulate internal temperatures through thermal mass.

The layout responds directly to the existing landscape, with mature trees retained and incorporated into the architecture. Circulation and openings are arranged around these elements, reducing site disturbance while maintaining a direct relationship between the building and its setting.

🏛: Sirai Beach
📍: Kilifi, Kenya
🏗: SIRAI BEACH
📐: NPA Architects
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
📸: Dook Clunies-ross

ARAMNESS GIR LODGESet on a former working farm, Aramness Gir is designed to integrate with the surrounding village fabri...
21/10/2026

ARAMNESS GIR LODGE

Set on a former working farm, Aramness Gir is designed to integrate with the surrounding village fabric.

The kothis (independent, multi-storey bungalow) draw directly from local homes, arranged in an informal pattern that forms a network of meandering streets rather than a fixed layout.

A key driver was to retain the identity of the site as a working farm while introducing a sense of wilderness. Built form, landscape and agriculture are interwoven into a single system.

The project supports both conservation and local culture, establishing a long-term relationship between people, place and ecology.

🏛: Aramness Gir Lodge
📍: Sasan Gir, India
🏗: Aramness
📐: NPA Architects
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
📸: Dook Clunies-ross

AWARD | INTERNATIONAL BUILD BY A SOUTH AFRICAN PRACTICEWe’re pleased to share that Wilderness Bisate Reserve has won the...
16/10/2026

AWARD | INTERNATIONAL BUILD BY A SOUTH AFRICAN PRACTICE

We’re pleased to share that Wilderness Bisate Reserve has won the International Build by a South African Practice award at the 2026 Scape Awards of Excellence of Excellence, hosted by SCAPE Magazine.

Overlooking Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Reserve draws on traditional Rwandan forms through sculptural architecture that reflects the surrounding volcanic landscape and supports Wilderness’ conservation vision.

It has been a pleasure working alongside Câline Williams-Wynn, DeVS-SIVEST Consulting Engineers, Town And Country Construction and Fox QPC in bringing this project to life. Thank you to everyone involved for their collaboration, and to the Scape team and jury for recognising the work.

📸 Felix Studios, Mark Woodruff and Chris Schalkx

AWARD | ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR - SMALL PRACTICEWe’re honoured to have been named runner-up in the Architecture Fi...
15/10/2026

AWARD | ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR - SMALL PRACTICE

We’re honoured to have been named runner-up in the Architecture Firm of the Year - Small Practice category at the 2026 Scape Awards of Excellence of Excellence, hosted by SCAPE Magazine at Quoin Rock on Friday evening.

This recognition reflects the work, commitment and collaboration that go into every project.

Thank you to our clients, collaborators, consultants and team for your continued trust and support, and to the Scape Awards of Excellence jury for this recognition. Congratulations to all the winners and fellow runners-up.

FEATURE | BEST 100 HOTELS ACROSS AFRICAWe’re proud to share that 10 of our projects have been included in Tatler Best Af...
13/10/2026

FEATURE | BEST 100 HOTELS ACROSS AFRICA

We’re proud to share that 10 of our projects have been included in Tatler Best Africa’s inaugural list of the Best 100 Hotels across the continent.

Adding to this recognition, Arijiju official page was named Best Design, while Wilderness’ Bisate Reserve received the Best Lodge award in the Africa Best-in-Class Hotels categories.

This recognition reflects the collaboration, shared vision and dedication behind each project. Congratulations to all the teams involved, and thank you to Tatler Africa for the recognition.

SUYIAN LODGEThe guest areas are organised around a series of curved forms that respond to the granite outcrops of the Ro...
07/10/2026

SUYIAN LODGE

The guest areas are organised around a series of curved forms that respond to the granite outcrops of the Rock Sanctuary beyond. The main lodge forms a central gathering space, with lounges, dining areas and terraces arranged to follow the contours of the ridge and open towards the surrounding landscape.

A restrained material palette of local stone, earth-toned plaster and timber gives continuity across the interiors and exterior spaces. The curved walls and arched openings are paired with timber-lathed ceilings, creating a consistent architectural language that moves between enclosed and open areas.

Large openings and shaded terraces extend the main guest areas outward, allowing the architecture to frame the expansive views while providing protection from the elements. The pool terrace and lower firepit continue this approach, creating distinct outdoor spaces that remain closely connected to the main building and the landscape beyond.

🏛: andBeyond Suyian
📍: Suyian Conservancy, Kenya
🏗: andBeyond
📐: NPA Architects in collaboration with Michaelis Boyd | Architecture & Interiors
🛋: Fox Browne Creative
👷: Continental Consultants LLP
📸: Dook Clunies-ross

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