Paragon Architects was founded by Anthony Orelowitz and Henning Rasmuss in 1997. They continue to lead the business in terms of strategy, design and innovation. Both Anthony and Henning are also founding partners in the other Paragon Group practices. Paragon Architects South Africa (PASA) is directed by Thulani Sibande, who holds 51% of the company’s shares; while Paragon Interface falls under the leadership of Claire d’Adorante.
Paragon Directors
Anthony Orelowitz : Founder & Director: Paragon Architects
Henning Rasmuss : Founder & Director: Paragon Architects
Estelle Meiring : Director: Paragon Architects
Cindy Faux : Director: Operations and Human Resources
Claire D’Adorante : Director: Paragon Interface
Thulani Sibande : Director: Paragon Architects South Africa (PASA)
Paragon Associates
Associates are team members who have shown exceptional commitment, design and management skill, and leadership potential. Associates are team members who fully represent the culture, values and standards of the company; and are able to develop and grow their own client relationships, develop and manage their own production teams, and take over part management functions in the company.
Jose Ferreira : Senior Associate and Head of Construction Standards
Dale Friedman : Associate - Paragon Interface
Kirsty Schoombie : Associate - Paragon Interface
Kirstin Cavanagh : Associate - Paragon Interface
Group Heads of Specialisation
Taz-Wynne Superman : Head of BIM
Warren Wesson : Head of Building Innovation
Marli Swanepoel : Head of Sustainability
Antoinette Kloppers : Head of Building Compliance