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Dhliwayo Architecture specializes in design that engages culture, and context.

Architecture, community engagement, interiors and installations that are reflective of place, people, and culture.












Kholisile Dhliwayo
Principal

Licensed Architect
NY, CT, & Washington DC - USA,
Victoria & NSW - Australia

Master in Design Studies
Harvard Graduate School of Design

Adrian Cheng Fellow, Social Innovation and Change Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School

SchoolMaster of Architecture (Design)
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Deakin University


Kholisile is an architect, artist and curator based in Manahatta-NYC and the east coast of Australia - Naarm-Melbourne and Warrane-Sydney.  He has over 15 years of experience working on projects globally. Prior to founding Dhliwayo Architecture, Kholisile had the privilege of contributing to various large civic projects,    
while at Diamond Schmitt Architects
-David Geffen Hall - Lincoln Center
-The Senate of Canada Building              
while with HOK architects                    
-La Guardia Airport Terminal B            
-NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns    
         
while with the Turner Engineering Group atTurner Constructions  
- Jacob Javitts Centre



Since founding Dhliwayo Architecture he has led the deisgn of architecture, interior, and installations in Australia and in the US.At the core of his work is a desire to foster design practices that center the aspirations and voices of clients / communities / stakeholders.

email: kd@dhliwayo.com















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