After completing School in 1995, Antony enrolled at the Architecture School at Technikon Pretoria (Tshwane University of Technology).

In 1999 he was awarded a National Diploma in Architectural Technology. Moved abroad to the United Kingdom in January 2000, where he started working as a junior Architect for Herbert & Partners, Hertfordshire. Antony also enrolled at the Architecture School of the University of North London, doing part time Bachelors degree in Architecture.

Late 2002 Antony moved to a London based firm Stride Treglown, and continued working there as a Job Architect.

Antony moved back to South Africa in 2005, and started a company called OneWest.co.za, a multi disciplined company specializing in residential architecture and property.

Experience

2005–Present | OneWest Langebaan, RSA

Company Director

Headed up by Antony Zafra Martinez, our involvement of the projects continues from Design Concept, Municipal Approval, appointing of Building Contractors to Site Inspection and Site Handover.

Residential Architecture is our forte, whether it’s starting from scratch on vacant land, or transforming existing buildings into functional tailor-made designs, we have completed many successful projects along the coast, and our client base is ever increasing.

We also deliver Commercial Architecture, Hospitality Architecture and Project Management.

OneWest have successfully completed over 50 projects, and many more proposed projects on the drawing board.

2003–2004 | Stride Treglown | London, UK

Job Architect

Antony was responsible for numerous new building designs and additions. From concept design, to compilation of actual working drawings to actual project management and site visits.

Clients and projects included:

The Crown Estate – Regent Street

Hammerson – Park Lane

Donaldsons – St. James Park

2000–2003 | Herbert & Partners | Hertfordshire,UK

Architectural Technologist

Duties included setting up and compilation of general arrangement drawings, presentations, site visits around the country, surveying, detailing, photography, graphical design work, and solely representing the firm at design-team meetings.

Client and projects included:

Her Majesty’s Prison Service, country wide, UK

Metropolitan Police, London

Radlett Synagogue, Hertfordshire

Hendon Police College, London

1996–1997

Dr. Gerald Steyn Architect Pretoria, RSA Architectural Assistant Antony was responsible for compiling working drawings and artist presentations for various up-market residential projects.

Education

2002-2003 University of North London London, UK B.A., Architecture. Antony received accreditation by the ARB and RIBA for my National Diploma awarded in South Africa, and subsequently enrolled as a 3rd year student.

1996 - 1999

Technikon Pretoria Pretoria, RSA National Diploma-Architectural Technology Certificate-Computer Aided Draughting