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alungateslan

Innovator in Architecture, Energy and Engineering with quality experience in 3D modeling & visualisa

Cape Town, South Africa

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95,645 / 95,703

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2D & 3D 2D & 3D Architectural Design 2D & 3D Renderings 3D Modeling Architectural Design Autodesk CAD Design Trimble SketchUp

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About

I am Alunga-Tesla, a designer, architect, and entrepreneur driven by one purpose—to build vessels of hope for Africa’s and the worlds future. As a pioneer in regenerative architecture, sustainable design, and indigenous knowledge systems, I fuse cutting-edge technology with timeless traditions to create solutions that don’t just serve communities—they empower them.

Born a beacon of hope, I am not just another designer. I am a problem solver, an innovator, and a bridge between the past and the future. My work spans regenerative agriculture, architectural innovation, and sustainable development, all with a deep respect for Africa’s cultural and environmental heritage.

🔹 3D Modeling & Architectural Design – Expert in Autodesk Forma, Revit, Rhino, and parametric design. I specialize in biophilic, sustainable, and culturally rooted architecture, tailored to both rural and urban landscapes.

🔹 Indigenous & Regenerative Systems – I integrate hemp, bamboo, and liana cultivation into architectural solutions that are both ecological and economically viable. My designs don't just stand—they sustain.

🔹 Circular Economy & Social Impact – Through Atlas LLC Indigenous Design & Safina Foundation, I am building systems of self-reliance—from land activation to artisan-driven craftsmanship. Every project is an investment in the future.

Africa doesn’t need another imported solution—it needs visionaries who build from within. I am here to shape a new era of sustainable development, ensuring that innovation is not just for the privileged, but for the people. If you’re looking for a designer who brings depth, impact, and vision, you’ve just found him.

Let’s create the future. Let’s build vessels of hope. 🚀

📩 Let’s collaborate. Reach out and let’s turn ideas into reality.

Experience

Founder ATLAS LLC Indigenous Designs · Part-time Feb 2025 – Present 1 mos Lithuania Founder | Atlas LLC Indigenous Design
📍 Sustainable Architecture | Regenerative Systems | Circular Economy

Spearheading a regenerative architecture movement that integrates indigenous knowledge, sustainable materials, and community-driven development.
Developing a circular economic model where agricultural systems (hemp, bamboo, liana) seamlessly feed into construction, artisan craftsmanship, and sustainable housing.
Partnering with Afrimat Hemp & Driptech Irrigation Technology to innovate in eco-friendly construction and efficient land-use systems.
Leading the design and development of modular indigenous knowledge hubs—scalable blueprints for community-driven education, architecture, and economic resilience.
Founder Safina Foundation (NPO) · Full-time Feb 2016 – Present 9 yrs 1 mos South Africa Co-Founder | Safina Foundation (NPO)
📍 Land Activation | Skills Development | Social Impact

Collaborating with landowners and traditional leadership to activate land for regenerative agriculture and sustainable design projects.
Structuring workshops and training programs that provide hands-on skills in sustainable construction, farming, and artisanal craftsmanship.
Working with a team of environmental engineers, product developers, and branding experts to scale projects that empower rural economies while preserving cultural heritage.
Founder CapeChess · Part-time Jan 2016 – Present 9 yrs 2 mos South Africa Board Game & Chess Business Expansion
📍 Product Design | Storytelling | Luxury Board Games

Creating custom chess and backgammon sets using clear resin with preserved butterflies, bees, and dragonflies—blending art with game design.
Expanding to hotels, high tea venues, and high-end clientele, ensuring that African craftsmanship thrives in luxury game experiences.
Integrating visual and textual storytelling into board games, turning them into immersive cultural artifacts.
3D Modeling & architecture Puurbouwen · Full-time Jan 2016 – Present 9 yrs 2 mos South Africa 3D Modeling & Architectural Innovation
📍 Forma Autodesk | Revit | Rhino | Parametric & Sustainable Design

Conducting software training courses for Forma Autodesk to educate the next generation of designers on sustainability-driven digital design tools.
Designing eco-conscious buildings, urban spaces, and regenerative infrastructure that merge technology with nature.
Specializing in biophilic design, parametric modeling, and material experimentation to create adaptive and future-ready architecture.

Education

School of explorative architecture MArch, architecture and built enviroment 2019 – 2025
UCT BArch, Architecture, Bachelors 2019 – 2021
Stellenbosch University Energy System Engineering, Engineering, Bachelors 2017 – 2019 Activities and Societies: Stellenbosch Mens 1st team Maties Football BEng Energy Systems Engineering | Stellenbosch University (2017-2019)
📍 Renewable Energy | Systems Optimization | Sustainable Infrastructure

During my time at Stellenbosch University, I specialized in Energy Systems Engineering, a multidisciplinary field that integrates mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering to develop sustainable and efficient energy solutions.

🔹 Renewable Energy Technologies – Gained expertise in solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy systems, focusing on efficiency optimization and real-world implementation in South African contexts.

🔹 Energy Systems Optimization – Applied thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and power systems engineering to develop models for energy-efficient infrastructure and industrial applications.

🔹 Sustainable Architecture & Smart Grids – Explored how integrated energy systems can be incorporated into green buildings, smart cities, and off-grid communities.

🔹 Project-Based Learning – Worked on real-world case studies and design projects, including:

Microgrid solutions for energy resilience in rural areas.
Solar and battery storage system design for sustainable housing models.
Energy efficiency audits to reduce carbon footprints in built environments.
This background in energy systems and sustainable design has allowed me to bridge the gap between architecture, agriculture, and energy, ensuring that every project I undertake is self-sustaining and future-proof.

Other experience

Entrepreneur Structured and delivered a sustainable business model to University students delivering healthy affordable food to students by students to combat the increasing drinking culture that hovered over University students