Johannesburg-London, Monday, 6 November 2026 – Boogertman + Partners is pleased to announce that it has become a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Chartered Practice.
Boogertman + Partners, which has studios in South Africa, Kenya and the UK, has delivered major projects across Africa and around the world.
“We are proud to have achieved RIBA Chartered Practice status,” said Boogertman + Partners Director André Wright. “This accreditation significantly strengthens our presence in the UK and affirms our place within a global professional community.”
RIBA is the UK’s premier professional body, dedicated to upholding professional standards in architecture in the UK and globally, and to elevating the built environment for people and the planet. RIBA Chartered Practice membership is widely recognised as mark of excellence and credibility. To qualify, practices must demonstrate that they meet RIBA’s standards for professionalism, ethics and best practice.
“Joining RIBA is a meaningful commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice worldwide and reinforces our commitment to growing our practice in the UK,” adds Barry Cho, Associate in Boogertman + Partners’ UK office.
Boogertman + Partners is one of Africa’s largest and most-awarded architectural practices and has been a leader on the continent for four-and-a-half decades. Boogertman + Partners is a Gold Founding Member of the Green Building Council South Africa, and delivers projects that consistently meet globally recognised sustainability standards, including Green Star, LEED and EDGE certifications.
Boogertman + Partners is responsible for some of the continent’s most important cultural, sporting and corporate buildings, including landmark projects such as Soccer City, designed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup; recent corporate and government projects such as the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), 1 Discovery Place and headquarters for international brands including BMW and Red Bull; and interiors for Google, Facebook and BP. Current projects include the WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc’s new headquarters in Ghana and the Cape Winelands Airport, a significant new transport and infrastructure development.
Chartered Practice status is an important step for Boogertman + Partners, not only bolstering its presence in the UK but also affirming its standing as an industry leader and demonstrating its dedication to professional excellence and ethical practice, realising “better buildings, stronger communities, and higher environmental standards” as per RIBA’s stated mission and values.
