Never doubt that
a small group of
thoughtful,
committed citizens
can change the
world; indeed,
its the only thing
that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
Our Values
Professionalism
Community
Enviromental
A global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
To serve marginalized communities in order to deliver better buildings.
Being inclusive, ethical,
and environmentally -
aware.
Mission
Our mission at PHORI (Pty) Ltd is a profound commitment to providing innovative design solutions, with the dedication to create spaces for people to live in. The company is guided by the belief that the quality of our surroundings has direct influence on the quality of our lives, whether it’s in the workplace, at home or in the public realm. The architectural philosophy is generated by the needs of people, which are both social and environmental.
The primary agenda of the organization is to create elegant, rigorous and innovative architectural solutions that respond to each developments site constraints, and program requirements of the client. The management of all projects is approached on the core values of simplicity, and sustainability.
The company prides itself as the choice for those who value quality, creativity, and distinction. Phori (Pty) Ltd ’s project methodology is based on rigorous research and community engagement . The team works hand-in-hand with the client, community, and built - environment professionals, involving them in all the processes of development. Unconventional typologies are imagined and tailored to create contemporary, and high standard architecture.
Executive Profile
Moeketsi Phori is the founder and Chief Executive of PHORI. An experienced architect and property practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the Architecture & Real Estate industry.
A qualified professional who is registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB).He obtained a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Johannesburg in 2017, and also worked at several prestigious companies around South Africa.
Throughout the years, Moeketsi has acquired experience by working on various projects at respected former companies and places of employment. His expertise span over technical and strategic attributes; having been involved in design development, contract administration, and the project management of multi million rand projects.
Furthermore, his professional background includes the following highlights:
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Supervised and managed construction projects
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Prepared budgets, estimates, and feasibility studies
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Procured, leased, and sold real estate assets
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Property management of private and public facilities
Given his extensive training and background, Moeketsi Phori founded Phori (Pty) Ltd in 2019. He is the Managing Director at the company, where he takes on the design and supervision of all substantive and high-end portfolios.
To advance culture, architects
must embrace the power of
unrealized ideas and nurture wild propositions. By realizing the seemingly unimaginable,
architects lay down a new
milestone of tangible realities.
- Jimnez Lai
