studio veya
Studio Veya is a design-led studio specialising in interiors, renovations and property-focused projects.
ABOUT
Studio Veya is a Cape Town–based property and development studio specialising in asset-focused residential projects, renovations, and design-led value creation.
Founded by Kara Knight, the studio operates at the intersection of property strategy, design intelligence, and project management, guiding local and international clients in unlocking the full potential of their properties.
With a background spanning retail, design, and hands-on renovation experience in London and Cape Town, Kara brings a commercially grounded, highly considered approach to every project — balancing vision, functionality, and long-term value.
Studio Veya works across acquisitions, renovations, and spatial reconfiguration, approaching property as both a living environment and a wealth-building asset.
KARA KNIGHT
OUR SERVICES
We begin with a focused discussion to understand your property, objectives, and long-term plans.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
We assess spatial potential, regulatory considerations, and project viability, including planning and council requirements.
PROPERTY, PLANNING & FEASIBILITY
A clear roadmap is established, covering design direction, scope, timelines, and statutory processes such as submissions and approvals.
STRATEGY & PROJECT DEFINITION
We resolve spatial and aesthetic decisions while coordinating consultants, contractors, and technical inputs.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CO-ORDINATION
Studio Veya oversees execution, working with trusted contractors, compliance specialists, and alternative energy providers.
MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
The project concludes with final detailing, certifications (including COC where applicable), and a fully realised property asset.
COMPLETION, COMPLIANCE & HANDOVER
OUR LATEST PROJECTS
(1) 35 Hillside
(2) House Leslie
(3) House LM
(4) The Bantry Bay Hotel
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OUR LATEST PROJECTS
(5) 104 Adderley st.(6) 711 The Tokyo
(7) Anais Cort
(8) House LM
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Whether you’re refining your home, repositioning a property, or undertaking a full renovation, Studio Veya partners with clients to unlock the full potential of their spaces.
Based in Cape Town, the studio specialises in design-led residential projects that balance aesthetics, functionality, and long-term property value. Each project is approached with a strategic lens — considering how a space should feel, function, and perform over time.
Studio Veya creates calm, considered environments while guiding the planning, coordination, and execution required to bring them to life.
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