Xtentia
HIGH-LEVEL SKILLS

Our Story

Shortly after our founding director Oostwald Eksteen returned to his homeland South Africa from practicing structural engineering in the United Kingdom, he realized the need for a niche specialist structural engineering consultancy that can exercise high-level skills using a hybrid of international and local engineering knowledge to serve a distinct client base.

Xtentia was established in 2012 and have assisted clients with excellence in design, innovation, quality and cost-effective structural engineering solutions.  Our relationships with our clients are rooted in mutual trust and integrity, serving as the intrinsic basis for the projects we undertake.

ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY THROUGH STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Our Mission

To create structural designs that meets
ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY,
SERVE FUNCTIONALITY,
and provide TRUST in a SAFE
and RESPONSIBLE manner.

ESTABLISHED IN 2012

Our Approach

We approach each project with a unique set of solutions to achieve the best possible results. We use an integrated Autodesk BIM Suite including Revit software to provide quality designs with accurate detailing and documentation. We design with practicality in mind, yet continuously strive to think differently in search of creativity and innovation that can add value to our client’s projects.

RICH HISTORY

Our History

2002
2005
2008
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

2002

Lucking and Clark (UK)

Oostwald Eksteen joined UK firm Lucking and Clark.
Great friends and colleagues are made. Office banter reaches new levels.

2002

2005

Elliott Wood (UK)

Oostwald Eksteen joined UK firm Elliott Wood.
Exceptional experience through niche structural engineering projects.

2005

2008

Mersey Observatory (Liverpool, UK)

Oostwald Eksteen formed part of the design team at Elliott Wood that won the international RIBA competition award out of 92 entries.

2008

2012

Xtentia is Established

Xtentia opens its doors in the leafy suburb of Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria.
We quickly learned that Hadidas also like leafy suburbs.

2012

2013

Pta Magistrate Court

Xtentia assists DPW with the first landmark project for the Restoration of the Old Pretoria Magistrate Court.

2013

2014

Welcome Nanya Thiart

Nanya joins Xtentia as specialist BIM and Structural Technician. She integrates Revit and BIM to a new level.

2014

2015

Crown City & The Ariana

We assist Fatasy Properties with our next landmark project, Crown City seven storey mixed use development as well as the high-end multi-building Ariana residential development in Sandton.

2015

2016

Infinité

Our most premier project to date. The Infinite project featured in the prestigious Architect and Builder magazine as a prominent development and true landmark. Where structural engineering and art complimented beautifully.

2016

2017

Welcome Francois van Schalkwyk
Thohoyandou DC Warehouse

Francois joins Xtentia as a structural engineer taking our engineering skillset to a new level.
Xtentia designs a new 10 000 m2 distribution centre warehouse for a longstanding client.

2017

2018

Alrode Head Office
Alrode Steel Factory

Completion of the prestigious three storey Head Office and 12 000 m2 steel factory buildings for Africa Steel and Tube in Alrode. BIM, Revit and design collaboration to the maximum.

2018

2019

Lancewood Cheese Factories

Steel factories for Lancewood in record time. Accurate detailing essential with ‘Just in Time’ type projects.

2019

2020

What an interesting year!

Xtentia assists Vukile Property Fund to unlock thousands of m2 roof area for the installation of PV panels to enable the creation of sustainable energy.
20 000 m2 Crown City Shopping Centre design development commences.

2020

2021

Shared Value

The year 2021 is characterized by determination, shared value and refined identity. The importance of shared value and togetherness stands out as key pillars in a time of challenging global circumstances.

2021