Hi, my name is Marié Smit and I am an architect….

(….and the crowd replies “Hi Marie”)

As an architect I can express my artistic vision and problem-solving skills to create spaces that harmoniously blend aesthetics with functionality. Architectural aesthetics, to me, revolve around the delicate interplay of proportions, rhythm, repetition, and a thoughtfully balanced selection of materials and colours. I view each building as a work of art.

What truly makes architecture exhilarating is the moment when you walk through a completed building, knowing that it all began as a mere thought in someone’s mind, which was then meticulously translated onto paper, further developed through intricate technical work on digital platforms, ultimately transforming into the tangible and immersive experience of walking through that very creation.

Beyond my architectural endeavours, I am a mother of two wonderful boys and wife to my husband. I take great pleasure in tending to both indoor and outdoor plants in my garden. I cherish moments spent in nature, finding solace and relaxation in its embrace. In my spare time not spent with my family, I indulge in creative pursuits such as knitting/crochet, painting and drawing (all things NOT architecture), adding an artistic touch to my life outside the realm of architecture.