About
Local Studio was an architecture and urban-design practice based in Johannesburg, South Africa, active from 2012 to 2025. Its work included public and community projects, including the Outreach Foundation Community Centre, Westbury Bridge and Arch for the Arch.
The practice announced its closure in 2025. Founder Thomas Chapman and long-time co-director Daniel Trollip established Trollip Chapman Architecture, while the associated BBEE practice LSA continued under Shawn Constant-Kgaile. Enquiries concerning Local Studio’s archive are directed to archive@localstudio.co.za.
