23/10/2026
Studio Linear was shaped long before it had a name.
For husband and wife team Steven and Ilzé, it began with a shared passion for architecture, experience gained in South Africa and London, and a move to Mauritius that eventually led to their own practice in 2020.
Today, they work hands-on alongside their team, bringing their combined experience and shared love of good architecture to every project.
Designing in Mauritius means looking beyond the brief. The climate, natural light and landscape all influence the design, from orientation and cross-ventilation to the way indoor and outdoor spaces connect.
And living on the island themselves gives them a firsthand understanding of what makes a home work in Mauritius.
If you’ve built or renovated in Mauritius, what surprised you most about designing for the island’s climate?