We are a Durban based architecture practice that places professionalism at the heart of our work. Our Practice creates tailored spaces that are carefully considered, commercially efficient and are designed to make every interaction meaningful to the people that encounter them.

Each of our projects are brought to life through rational insights, creativity and collaboration, resulting in highly crafted designs with strong elements of personalization and material innovation. Established in 2007, our portfolio spans across retail, commercial, industrial, high-end and affordable residential work, working in close collaboration with renowned brands, property developers and private clients.

With a reputable name in the field of architecture, Tony Whitfield has established a renowned reputation since 1983 with the successful, and now dissolved, partner Practice of Ellens and Whitfield Architects. Under Tony’s guidance, MCA have overseen bold, expressionist architectural qualities with an innate understanding and accommodation of clients’ needs.

After 16 years working under the mentorship of Tony, Brad Tomlin has stepped up into a Management Role in recent years at MCA, and in 2024, was promoted into a Directorship role. With a moving Architectural Career, capped off with an exciting stint in Dubai, Brad and his team are well placed to build on the strong foundations and take the Practice’s vision firmly into the future.