About & Team

People. Practice. Perspective.

A personalised architectural practice bringing design thinking and practical building requirements together.

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Our approach

Close to the brief. Clear on the detail.

ASA Consulting Architectural Services is based in Northriding, Johannesburg. The practice works across residential, commercial and industrial architecture.

Andrew Shephard directs the practice’s architectural services, supporting clients from concept development through to project coordination.

The people

Meet the team.

Architecture, technical work and the people who keep the practice moving.

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Andrew Shephard

Managing Director

Andrew Shephard is Managing Director of ASA Consulting Architectural Services. His professional registrations include SACAP PSAT20561, MSAIAT 71780 and MSAIBD S0575/2024/G/PR. He directs the practice’s architectural services and works with the team on residential, commercial and industrial projects. Andrew’s focus is on practical, well-considered design and the delivery of architectural documentation that supports clients from concept development through project coordination. He also guides the presentation of the practice’s completed work and future portfolio.

Michéle Shephard

Director — Finance & HR

Michéle Shephard is a Director of ASA Consulting, supporting the practice’s finance and human-resources functions. She brings more than 40 years of experience in property-related business relationships, including over two decades working with major banks in mortgage lending and another two decades in conveyancing-related client and professional liaison. Her background includes working with property practitioners, supporting professional networks and coordinating training. At ASA, Michele draws on this commercial and relationship-management experience to support the people and operational needs of the practice.

Ramon Rigney

Architectural Draughtsperson

Ramon Rigney is an Architectural Draughtsperson contributing to design development, technical documentation and drawing production at ASA Consulting. Working with AutoCAD and Revit, he supports architectural plans, three-dimensional models, municipal submission documents and construction details. His experience spans residential and commercial work and includes coordinating technical information across project disciplines. Ramon brings a detail-oriented, practical approach to drawing accuracy and project documentation, helping translate architectural intentions into clear information for design coordination and construction.

Sinqobile Nzama

Candidate Architectural Technologist

Sinqobile Nzama is a Candidate Architectural Technologist at ASA Consulting, registered with SACAP under number 20230944. His interests include architectural drawing, drafting, research and sketching, with a particular focus on developing his technical documentation and construction-detailing skills. He values careful study of architectural design and the relationship between a building concept and its practical execution. At ASA, he contributes to the drawing and documentation work that supports the wider design team and the development of projects.

Djordje Laganin

Candidate Architectural Draughtsperson

Djordje Laganin is an architectural professional with academic training in architecture and practical experience in residential and commercial building design and documentation. His work includes preparing technical drawings, building plan submissions, site development plans, alterations and additions, and approval drawings. He focuses on producing accurate, practical architectural solutions that respond to client requirements and applicable building regulations. With a strong interest in technical detail and problem-solving, Djordje is committed to developing his professional expertise and contributing to the successful delivery of each project.

Taryn Shephard

Social Media & Motion Design

Taryn Shephard works with ASA Consulting on social media advertising and motion design. She studied full-time at The Open Window, where she completed an Honours degree in Film Art and Motion Design. At ASA, she manages social media advertising and uses motion design to present selected architectural projects in an engaging, visual format.

Working together

Clear conversations.
At every stage.

From initial questions to detailed drawings, the aim is to keep the brief, the practical considerations and the next steps clear.

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