Clear answers.
Clear answers for architecture firms and private clients considering working with Blocharch.
Whether you require architectural production support or are planning a private project, the information below answers the most common questions about how Blocharch works.
No. Blocharch supports your existing team by providing additional production capacity behind the scenes. Your architects remain responsible for design direction, client relationships and project leadership.
A Production Lane is a structured monthly production capacity model. 1 Production Lane = 1 Architecture Athlete = 160 hours per month.
Your team assigns production tasks into the lane. Blocharch works alongside your project lead to prioritise, produce, review and deliver work aligned to your workflow and office standards.
Each Production Lane includes 160 hours per month.
Additional work can be accommodated as overtime, based on the agreed structure and project requirements.
Additional Production Lanes can be introduced as workload increases. The system is designed to scale alongside project demand.
An Architecture Athlete is a vetted architectural professional selected for technical ability, reliability, consistency and production accuracy.
Existing and proposed drawings, planning packs, tender and construction documentation, joinery and electrical layouts, drawing revisions and markups, 3D modelling, and documentation updates and project housekeeping.
Blocharch manages production delivery. Your internal project lead manages project direction, communication and priorities.
Blocharch works within your templates, systems, file structures, naming conventions and documentation standards. The output is aligned carefully to your existing workflow.
Yes. Blocharch follows your templates, documentation systems and office standards to ensure consistency across project output.
Only if you choose. Blocharch typically operates behind the scenes as an extension of your team.
Yes. Client relationships, project files, intellectual property and internal workflows remain fully protected.
AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad, SketchUp and Rhino — adapting to the systems your team already uses.
Overtime support is common, but longer-term relationships typically create stronger workflow integration and smoother delivery over time.
Typically 25–40% more cost-effective than hiring in-house, while still providing structured and reliable production support.
Start with a confidential 20-minute conversation about your workload, workflow and production requirements.
Yes. Blocharch works selectively across residential, lifestyle and carefully considered development projects.
Private homes, villas, alterations and additions, boutique residential developments, wellness environments and private commissions locally and internationally.
Yes. Early-stage architectural direction and concept development can be provided independently.
Yes, depending on project scope, location and professional requirements.
No. Blocharch works with both local and international private clients.
Yes. 3D models and visualisations help communicate atmosphere, materiality and spatial direction before construction begins.
A design consultation to understand your site, project goals, timeline and current stage of development.
Cape Town, South Africa, working locally and internationally.
Jethro Bloch — directly involved in communication, workflow setup, project oversight and delivery.
Structured production support with direct communication, consistent delivery and founder-led oversight. More reliable than a freelancer. More personal than an outsourcing company. More cost-effective than hiring in-house.