About ARQSA
Our Mission
To showcase and connect South Africa’s hidden design and building talent— making products, services, and professionals easy to find, trust, and hire.
ARQSA empowers small businesses with meaningful exposure and helps architects, designers, and homeowners save time, money, and stress by simplifying discovery.
Our mission is to turn complexity into clarity—and opportunity into growth.
Our Vision
To become South Africa’s most trusted design and building platform—where creativity meets credibility, and where small businesses grow into industry leaders. We envision a future where every designer, maker, and service provider has a spotlight, and every client has confidence in their choices.
Why ARQSA?
- Unbiased Discovery: Verified providers and passionate professionals across the country.
- Seamless Search: Find what you need—by region, style, room, or category.
- Championing Quality: Curated profiles to hire and collaborate with confidence.
- For the Industry, By the Industry: Built by SA professionals for SA needs.
Our Story
ARQSA was born out of frustration—and hope.
As a homeowner and professional, I experienced first-hand how difficult it can be to find the right people for the job. Whether it was searching for a reliable builder, an interior designer who truly understands local context, or a small manufacturer with unique products—there was always the same problem: discovery.
Small businesses in our country do incredible work, but they often remain invisible. They don’t have the budgets for big marketing campaigns, and they get drowned out by larger, more established companies. On the other side, homeowners and professionals struggle to find these businesses, losing time, money, and trust in the process.
That’s why ARQSA exists.
We built this platform to connect South Africa’s design, build, and furnishing community—from the smallest emerging maker to the largest established firm—in one place. Our mission is simple:
- Make it easier for homeowners to find trustworthy professionals, products, and services.
- Give small businesses a real platform to be seen, without being priced out or hidden.
- Support South Africa’s creative and construction ecosystem by making connections that matter.
This isn’t just another directory. ARQSA is a space designed to level the playing field, spotlight great work, and help businesses grow through visibility and credibility.
We believe in showcasing the best of what South Africa has to offer, while making the process easier and more transparent for homeowners, architects, designers, and contractors alike.
ARQSA is more than a platform. It’s a community. A bridge between people who create, and people who need creation.
Who We Serve
- Homeowners: Connect with architects, contractors, suppliers, and services.
- Professionals: Grow your presence and find clients and collaborators.
- Suppliers: Showcase products from materials to interior finishes.
A Proudly South African Platform
Built for South Africa with global standards. We celebrate local talent, support transformation, and champion excellence across every province and project.