The Practice was founded in Cape Town by Louis Karol in 1952. Today, Louis Karol architecture engineering interiors is not only one of the largest multi-disciplinary firms in South Africa, but is also a black empowerment enterprise.

The practice has worked with the majority of corporate and public clients in South Africa, producing architecture, which responds to it's environment, makes a statement, and provides an attractive return on investment.

The commitment to excellence in architecture led to the development of a multi-disciplinary organizational structure, and today offers architectural, structural engineering , project management and interior design services.

The firm's strengths are derived from its thorough understanding of the commercial world, demonstrate quality control, and the ability to tackle the largest fast-track projects.

One of our greatest challenges is to create projects which cross the boundaries of society, eradicating old stereotypes, in order to release the potential of individuals trapped behind closed doors of perception. Architecture does have the potential to achieve this.