Mathews & Associates Architects is based in Pretoria , the administrative capital of South Africa. As an "Ideas Firm" they are styled on the atelier/studio design model, specialising in landmark and iconic buildings. The firm was established in 2000 and their portfolio includes: Transport buildings, Bridge design, Educational, Industrial, Residential and Hospitality projects. The firm consists of Principal Pieter J Mathews, associates Anton Smit and Liam Purnell and 7 other staff members. Mathews & Associates Architects cc has received more than 14 major Architectural commendations & awards, have been featured in over 130 articles in architectural and interior design publications, and have been featured in more than 25 local television shows to date.