André Malan
PROJECT MANAGER
S.MArchS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.Arch, University of Cape Town
B.A.S., University of Cape Town
André works across all phases of Red Barn projects, from early design to construction coordination. Originally from South Africa, he studied architecture at the University of Cape Town before completing a master’s degree at MIT. His career spans custom home design as well as complex civic and municipal projects. André brings a passion for design rigor, sustainability, and building performance to his work. In the community, he volunteers on the Rowley Zoning Board of Appeals and serves on the Facilities Committee at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum.
What part of the design process lights you up the most?
Meeting homeowners and understanding their dreams and priorities.
Can you share a favorite project (or moment in a project)?
Integrating a CNC-milled pattern that was significant to the homeowners into the rosettes of a home’s window and door casings—small details that added richness throughout.
A guiding principle of Red Bard is “Work Hard and Be Nice to People”. How do you try to bring that into your everyday?
By volunteering after hours on local community projects.
Is there a particular area of design you feel especially passionate about?
High-performing, practical construction details—solutions that balance efficiency, affordability, and beauty.
Outside of work, what makes you HAPPY?
Spending time with my wife, our son, and our dog, Pepper.