
Optmus Designs & Engineering Services

Business Overview
Optmus Designs is a leading multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Established in 2015, Optmus Designs provides integrated architectural design, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering services for residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector developments across Zimbabwe.
Operating from 14192 Griffin Road, Gunhill, Harare, Zimbabwe, Optmus Designs has built a strong reputation for delivering accurate, council-compliant drawings and practical construction solutions that are functional, cost-effective, and buildable. Optmus Designs offers end-to-end services covering concept design, technical drafting, statutory approvals, construction supervision, and project coordination.
Optmus Designs is led by Arnold Kudakwashe Magwenzi, a professionally registered draughtsman with over 10 years of hands-on industry experience. Under his leadership, Optmus Designs has successfully delivered more than 200 projects nationwide, supported by registrations with six local authority jurisdictions including Harare, Chitungwiza, Norton, Ruwa, Manyame RDC, and Zvimba RDC.
The strength of Optmus Designs lies in its multidisciplinary approach. Architectural services include house plans, commercial buildings, low-cost housing developments, council submissions, working drawings, and 2D and 3D modeling. Interior design and 3D visualisation services help clients fully understand their spaces through realistic renders, layouts, and walkthroughs before construction begins.
Optmus Designs also provides comprehensive civil engineering services such as water reticulation, sewer systems, stormwater drainage, irrigation infrastructure, roads, and site development. Structural engineering services cover foundations, reinforced concrete and steel structures, load calculations, inspections, and compliance with building standards. Mechanical engineering services include HVAC design, plumbing systems, pump installations, piping layouts, and mechanical detailing, while electrical engineering services cover power distribution, lighting design, wiring layouts, and electrical load calculations.
In addition, Optmus Designs offers construction supervision, project management, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, tender documentation, and full council approval management to ensure projects move smoothly from design to completion.
Optmus Designs uses industry-leading software including AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, Lumion, Artlantis, and MS Project to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency. With a strong understanding of Zimbabwean building regulations and real on-site construction experience, Optmus Designs delivers solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.
Optmus Designs remains committed to quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction—providing complete architectural and engineering solutions under one roof.
Address: 14192 Griffin Road, Gunhill, Harare, Zimbabwe
Phone: +263 775 525 876 / +263 775 054 368
Email: info@optumsdesigns.co.zw