Roy Densem

Former Partner

1980 - 1989
Registered Architect

Qualification:

1952: Dip. Arch. Pretroria, SA
XXXX: Registered Architect, Architects Council of Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) (ACR)

Experience:

1956 - 1958: Francis Lorne Architect, RHO- Projects of Note -Charter house, BSA
Company & Anglo American Headquarters, Pearl Assurance House, Founders House, Barclay House, Arundel School
1959-1960: Roy Densem & Aubury Pitt Architects, RHO
1961-1970: Roy Densem Architect, RHO - Projects of Note - Southampton House, Netherlands Bank Headquarters
1971-1977: Roy Densem & Partners Architects, RHO (Philip Smith, Brian Davies, Don Britton) Projects of Note - Monomotapa Hotel, ZESA Headquarters, CABS Centre
1980-1983: Architectural & Planning Studio, ZIM (Roy Densem & Philip Smith)
1984-1989: Architectural & Planning Studio, ZIM (Roy Densem, Mark Claypole & Andy Van de Ruit) Projects of Note - South African Ambassadors Residence, Old Mutual Head Offices, and the Central Film Laboratories (ZiFM)

Overview

Roy Nicol Densem (1927-1989) joined forces with Philip Smith and started Architectural and Planning Studio (incorporating Roy Densem Architects) in 1980. Roy's association with APS continued for 9 years until his passing in 1989.

Interests:

Roy was a progressive, respected and well known Architect of his time, and had a reputation for designing efficient, minimalist and maintenance free buildings, with a particular eye for technical detail.

Speciality:

In particular he will be remembered for the various developments that were constructed during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, such as:

Monomatapa Hotel
ZESA Headquarters
Old Mutual Head Offices
Nedbank House
CABS Centre
South African Ambassadors Residence
Central Film Laboratories (now ZiFM Studios).

APS

Background

Roy Densem

Former Partner

Overview