We are a non-profit Cape Town based school of architecture. SEA exists to provide professional degrees in architecture.
Our three-year undergraduate BAS degree, one year BAS(Hons) and one year MArch(Prof) have support from the South African Council for th
05/08/2026
A glimpse into one of our Process Studio Electives, led by Sanelisiwe Njobe
Exploring 3D-printed clay as a medium for architectural making, the studio investigates the relationship between part and whole through material experimentation and computational design. From the formal qualities of individual components to their tectonic expression, students are rethinking how architecture is conceived, made, and assembled.
Now that’s a wrap to semester 1 @ SEA! We are so proud of all our students and their incredible effort these past months. Congratulations to all ✨⭐️🌟💫
18/06/2026
Scenes from our Thinking Practice 3 Portfolio Exam!
Celebrating a day of thoughtful work, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations. Thank you to our students for an excellent examination and to our external examiner for the wisdom and insight that enriched the experience. 🎨🖌️🏛️
15/06/2026
OPPOSITE- Storm, myth, and landscape collide in this parasitic architectural intervention inspired by the legend of Adamastor. A project that explores occupation, adaptation, and transformation by our first year class!
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📸 1-3 by W A R R E N P A P I E R
11/06/2026
28/05/2026
With Mary Minicka, Head of Preservation Section. Thanks to Erika la Roux, Gustav Hendrich, and everyone at the Cape Archives for hosting us. Honours students from the School of Explorative Architecture exploring archival material and histories in Cape Town.
Join us for the annual Winter Show at the School of Explorative Architecture on 4 June 2026. Explore work from first year through to honours electives as students showcase drawings, models, films, installations, experiments, and design processes from across the school.
This exhibition also marks our final major show at our current campus before SEA moves this July, making this year’s show a particularly special moment in the school’s journey.
📍25 Commercial Street
🕔 5.00 pm
📆 4 June 2026