Arc Sthetics
Leadership
Arc Sthetics is led by two directors whose combined expertise spans large-scale commercial architecture, luxury residential design, and corporate interior fit-outs across South Africa, Africa, and internationally.
Architectural Director
Ryno Dreyer
B.Arch (Hons) · MArch (Prof) · Pr.Arch · SACAP Registered
Ryno Dreyer is a registered Professional Architect with over 15 years of experience across commercial, mixed-use, and residential architecture. His portfolio includes some of South Africa's most recognised buildings, among them the Waterfall PwC Office Tower (45,000m², 26 storeys), the Waterfall Corporate Campus (7 buildings, 35,000m²), and the Melrose Arch Worley Parsons headquarters. In 2022 he contributed as an architectural consultant to the Senakw Development in Vancouver, British Columbia, a landmark 370,000m² mixed-use precinct comprising 11 residential towers. He founded Arc Sthetics in 2023 to deliver architecture and interior design as a single, integrated service.
15+
Years Experience
200,000m²+
Built Area
3
Countries
Career Timeline
2009 – 2012
Studio 3 Architects
Pretoria
Architectural Technologist
Began his professional career at Studio 3 Architects in Pretoria, contributing to major commercial and retail developments in Gauteng.
Adams & Adams, Lynnwood Bridge, Pretoria
2009 – 2012
Studio 3 Architects, Pretoria
Architectural Technologist
Began his professional career at Studio 3 Architects in Pretoria, contributing to major commercial and retail developments in Gauteng.
Adams & Adams, Lynnwood Bridge, 11,000m², Corporate office campus, Pretoria
Station Square Shopping Centre, 12,000m², Mixed-use retail development
2012 – 2021
LYT Architecture
Johannesburg
Senior Architect / Project Architect
Spent nine years at LYT Architecture as Senior Architect and Project Architect, leading delivery of some of South Africa's most significant commercial and mixed-use developments. His work during this period includes landmark buildings that have become part of the Johannesburg skyline.
Worley Parsons, Melrose Arch, Corporate headquarters
2012 – 2021
LYT Architecture, Johannesburg
Senior Architect / Project Architect
Spent nine years at LYT Architecture as Senior Architect and Project Architect, leading delivery of some of South Africa's most significant commercial and mixed-use developments. His work during this period includes landmark buildings that have become part of the Johannesburg skyline.
Melrose Arch, Worley Parsons, 25,000m², Corporate headquarters, Melrose Arch
Waterfall PwC Office Tower, 45,000m², 26 storeys, Landmark commercial tower, Waterfall City
Waterfall Corporate Campus, 7 buildings, 35,000m², Multi-building corporate precinct
Accenture Office Campus, Mixed-use commercial campus, Waterfall City
2022
Arc Sthetics (Consultant)
Vancouver, Canada
Architectural Consultant
Contributed as an architectural consultant to one of North America's most ambitious urban development projects, the Senakw Development in British Columbia, a landmark mixed-use precinct on Squamish Nation land at the foot of the Burrard Bridge.
Senakw Development, Physical scale model, Vancouver
2022
Arc Sthetics (Consultant), Vancouver, Canada
Architectural Consultant
Contributed as an architectural consultant to one of North America's most ambitious urban development projects, the Senakw Development in British Columbia, a landmark mixed-use precinct on Squamish Nation land at the foot of the Burrard Bridge.
Senakw Development, British Columbia, 370,000m², 11 residential towers, 25 to 65 storeys
2023 – Present
Arc Sthetics
Johannesburg
Director
Joined Arc Sthetics in 2023 to deliver architecture and interior design as a single, integrated service. Since founding, the practice has delivered corporate office fit-outs and luxury residential houses across Johannesburg.
Ryno Dreyer at Arc Sthetics studio, Johannesburg
2023 – Present
Arc Sthetics, Johannesburg
Director
Joined Arc Sthetics in 2023 to deliver architecture and interior design as a single, integrated service. Since founding, the practice has delivered corporate office fit-outs and luxury residential houses across Johannesburg.
Corporate Office Fit-Outs, 5,500m² total, Multiple Johannesburg clients
Luxury Residential Houses, 5,000m² total, Full turnkey delivery
Founding Director & Creative Director
Izel van der Merwe
N.Dip Interior Design · BTech Architectural Management
Interior Designer and Interior Architect specialising in luxury residential design, corporate office fit-outs, and hospitality interiors. Since 2015, Izel has delivered over 36,000m² of commercial and residential space across South Africa and internationally, leading Arc Sthetics' interior design practice from concept through to construction completion. She was recognised as a Forty Under 40 South Africa 2025 Achiever in Commercial Interiors.
36,000m²
Space Delivered
10+
Years Experience
2025
Forty Under 40 SA
Areas of Expertise
Luxury Residential
High-end residential interiors from concept through to turnkey delivery, including custom joinery, material specification, and FF&E procurement.
Corporate Office Fit-Outs
Full-scope corporate interior design for blue-chip clients, integrating brand identity, workplace strategy, and WELL-aligned design principles.
Hospitality Interiors
Bespoke hospitality environments including lodges, restaurants, and boutique hotels, balancing atmosphere, functionality, and operational requirements.
Selected Projects
U Bank
4,800m², Corporate headquarters fit-out
Isuzu SA Head Office
1,700m², Executive offices and showroom
International SOS SA
2,600m², Full fit-out, Johannesburg
YNF SA Head Office
3,200m², Workplace design and delivery
Alstom SA Head Office
850m², Corporate interior, Johannesburg
STBB Attorneys
Corporate office fit-out, 2024
TIA (Technology Innovation Agency)
Government office fit-out, 2024
165 on West
Residential interior, 2024
Maxtec
Corporate fit-out, 2025
COX
Office interior, 2025
DLPG Group
Corporate fit-out, 2025
Rust de Winter Game Lodge
Hospitality interior, Limpopo