Our aim is to provide professional and personal service, with timeless, innovative and energy efficient design solutions to our client’s needs.

Award winning Mellet & Human Architects was established in 2000. The office has the design and technical experience to handle a diverse range of projects. Work includes single residential, multi-unit housing, office buildings, lodges, clinics and shopping centres.

About Us

Let’s introduce ourselves first.

André Mellet

André grew up in Pretoria and matriculated from the Afrikaans Hoër Seunsskool. He enrolled in architecture at the University of Pretoria in 1987, and obtained his degree CumLaude in 1991. After obtaining valuable experience working for other firms he started Mellet & Human Architects with Willem Human in 2000. He is in charge of conceptualization, design and marketing.

Willem Human

Willem grew up in the Free State and matriculated from the Kroonstad Hoërskool in 1978. He started studies in Engineering at the University of Pretoria, but soon realized his real passion is in architecture. After obtaining his architecture degree, he worked in Windhoek, Johannesburg and Pretoria. He joined André as co-founder of Mellet & Human Architects. His expertise
is in the field of technical documentation and detailing of designs.

Our Architecture

Our comprehensive suite of professional services caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from homeowners to commercial developers.

Awards

  • South African Institute of Architects Award of Excellence.
  • South African Institute of Architects Award of Merit.
  • Pretoria Institute of Architects Honorable Mention for Architecture.
  • International Property Award.

Affiliations

  • South African Institute of Architects
  • South African Council for Architects
  • Pretoria Institute for Architects
  • Green Building Council of South Africa

Mellet & Human Architects designed our family home, blending aesthetics with function to create a spectacular space. They prioritized natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor connections, incorporating three levels of curved windows around a sweeping staircase to bring the outdoors inside. The design thoughtfully enhances the natural beauty of the location, offering stunning views from multiple levels. The result is a stunning home that feels perfectly in harmony with its surroundings.

Cassandra Walbridge

“Best architect[s] in SA.”

Andre Vorster

Contact Information

André Mellet
T: +27 83 306 9915
E: andre@mellethuman.co.za

Willem Human
T: +27 83 306 9916
E: willem@mellethuman.co.za

Address:
317 Clark Street Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa

Website:
www.mellethuman.co.za