EDDIE PRETORIUS

DIRECTOR

During the last 34 years, Eddie has been involved in most of the iconic and signature projects that BILD Architects have been awarded. His involvement includes designing, completion of construction and in most cases acting as Principal Agent.

EDDIE PRETORIUS

DIRECTOR

Even as a youngster I had the dream of becoming an Architect, so after spending most of my young life in Alberton I left to attend the University of Pretoria to fulfil this wish. When I wasn't busy with my studies, I liked to keep busy by doing art, school plays and playing tennis. In 1977 I qualified with a B.Arch degree and after a short stint with a firm of Architects (most of which were Varsity lecturers) in Pretoria and Upington, I started my career with Burg Doherty Bryant + Partners in 1981. They were awarded the new Reserve Bank Head Office project in which I became intensely involved. I became an Associate in 1984 and in 1988 a Partner of one of the most prestigious architectural firms in Pretoria.

I married my beautiful wife, Charlotte in 1987 and we have two sons and a daughter. Even though my first love is and always will be Architecture, I still have a love for the dramatic and visual arts. I am a voracious reader, play a bit of squash in my free time and wouldn't exchange time in the bush with family and friends for anything.

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