Since inception, BOW+ARC has grown around a simple idea: do great work, with great people, for the long term. While our collective roots run deep across construction, development, law, and finance, it’s our shared commitment to integrity, collaboration, and thoughtful design that sets us apart. We create spaces that feel timeless and welcoming, masterfully built to bring people together and add lasting value to the communities they enrich.
"I’ve always loved identifying opportunities and solving big problems, especially that moment when you just know a visionary concept is successfully realized."
Andries brings a dynamic, forward-thinking expertise to the South African real estate and proptech sectors. Throughout his entrepreneurial career, he has driven structural innovation with a particular focus on redefining luxury student accommodation. As Co-Founder of BOW+ARC, Andries is responsible for heading strategic growth and conceptualizing turnkey, fully managed ecosystems—including the rapid market-launch and sell-out success of iconic developments like Volley Roper and Volley Baileys.
"I’ve always loved translating complex structural demands into elegant design, especially that moment when a sketch smoothly transitions into a living, breathing landmark."
Cliff brings an exceptional eye for contemporary aesthetics and high-performance design to the modern built environment. Throughout his architectural career, he has specialized in blending structural sophistication with youthful exuberance, focusing heavily on premium residential and luxury student ecosystems. As our Principal Architect, Cliff is responsible for shaping the physical identity of our portfolio—turning developments like Volley Baileys and Volley Brooklyn into striking modernist masterpieces.
"The entire concept started with one simple belief: that students deserve better. That belief remains the catalyst for every single feature we design."
Etienne brings an extensive, pioneering track record to the South African purpose-built student accommodation sector. Since entering the space in 2016, he has specialized in assembling large-scale land acquisitions and spearheading highly successful precinct developments close to top-tier universities. As Co-Founder of BOW+ARC, Etienne drives the operational vision and experience-led models that prioritize student mental health, academic success, and community integration—redefining the local asset class through milestone projects like Volley Brooklyn and Volley Baileys.
