Ofentse Pitse

Architectural Portfolio

Ofentse Pitse

Architectural Portfolio

Contents

01 Third Year’s Work 6 – 21
 

02 Practical Year Out 23 – 28
 

03 Honours Year 30 – 53
 

04 Private Work / Collaborations 55 – 80
 

05 Masters Thesis Work 81 – 127
 

Introduction

Ofentse Pitse is the youngest African woman orchestra owner, conductor, and a visionary creative who masterfully blends the worlds of classical music and architecture.

Graduating with a Master of Architecture, her work is a testament to a deep reverence for art, African heritage, and community—core values that shape both her architectural designs and her role as an influential cultural voice.

“I want to drive inclusivity… There is no limit to our potential, capacity, and creativity.”

Resume

Contact

Phone: 067 071 9010
Email: ok.pitse@gmail.com
Instagram: @ofentse_pitse

Work Experience

Architectural Technologist at Avante-Garde Architects

2015-2016

Counductor & Music Director at Anchored Sound

2017-present

Student Architect at Boogertman & Partners

2017-2018

Architectural Technologist at Top Centre Properties Group (TCPG)

2019

Architectural Technologist at B.I.L Architects

2021

Architectural Technologist at Openhouse Group (Australia)

2020-2021

Education

High School

Pro Arte Alphen Park
2007-2010

Bachelors of Architecture

Wits University
2012-2017

Honours Bachelor of Architecture Studies

Wits University
2021

Masters of Architecture (Professional)

Wits University
2022-2023

Skills

Revit | AutoCAD | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Rhino

01 Third Year's Work

Contemporary African Museum

Germiston Library

02 Practical Year Out

As a student architect at Boogertman and Partners, I gained hands-on experience with projects of varying scales, focusing primarily on architectural model-making.

Growing Up Africa

Knightsbridge Site Model

03 Honours Year

Contemporary African Theatre

Hybridity of Lifestyle

04 Private Work / Collaborations

Dihlabeng Regional Hospital

MAXHOSA SS2021 Fashion show

05 Masters Thesis Work

SPIRIT OF PLACE: Demystifying the significance of Sangoma practices in our communities, education, and well-being, while looking at how they can exist in modern spaces.

Spirit of Place