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Working with studio Elle for our project of interior design. Great recommendation!
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Request a quoteNeill was very detailed in explaining the process and he is very professional in the way he does business and was able to adjust his price to accomodate my budget
He is very responsive at every stage of the project. The charges were not hectic as the other guys I found online but has the same quality.
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He's a professional guy & as I am from Pakistan but he helped me in giving me more ideas. Tries his best to understand my ideas also.
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Request a quoteHardwork Tracks is absolutely great with their amazing interior doors. The high-quality craftsmanship is very impressiv – they give such detail and quality that makes my home look stunning!
I was happy with their work. The job could have been finished quicker if they were able to arrive earlier but I understand that they live a bit further away from me so overall I am satisfied with the service.
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Frequently asked questions
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At what point in my project should I involve an architect?
You should contact an architect as soon as you decide on a project. An architect will present you with additional options, will help you to finalize the details and place your project into the chosen environment.
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What do I need before I start building a house?
Before starting to build a house, you must have: a site plan, layout drawings, a fire installation drawing, drainage installation drawings, particulars of any existing building or structure that is going to be demolished (and you need to state how it will be demolished), and any other plans and particulars that your local authority requires.
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What services does an architect offer?
An architect will either do plans only, or plans with project management. This means he will stay with you and help you throughout the building process.
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Recent jobs for house design, Sea Point
Interior design
retailing of kitchen bathroom and living area and re doing kitchen and bedroom cupboards
Interior design
We are looking to renovate our bathroom. We want to remove all the tiles and paint the walls and floor instead. We want a new bath and to replace some of the cabinets and shelves with better ones. Probably replace the toilet as well. We want to change the look completely.
Interior design
I would like to portray an upmarket professional polished image for my business.
Interior design
I am looking for a complete redecoration of my house, inside and out
Interior design
I want to renovate my small apartment. 1. There are some walls I want removed 2. I want to reduce the bathroom size and then modernise it. 3. I would like the kitchen to be opened up and modernised. 4. I would like a modular working corner. 5. I would like the sleeping area to be partitioned by frosted glass. 6. I would like the floors redone. The apartment is 41 square meters
Other architectural service
I live in an Art Deco heritage building in Seapoint called . We require the assistance of a conservation architect to provide guidance and plans for the maintenance and upkeep of our building. Below I have listed our brief. Guidance and insight: Provide a general overview of things we should consider for the preservation of the building from a conservation perspective Stair maintenance: • We need handrails for the internal and external staircases and require guidance on the material and style that is in keeping with the building's heritage Window frames and doors: • We require plans that include both the material and style spec for our current doors and windows.. • Understand how the spec might differ for the front, back and side of the building with consideration to balcony doors, front doors, bathrooms windows etc Door security: • Explore security alternatives specifically for doors facing the exterior that are in keeping with the building's heritage
Extension or Remodel
I would like to remodel a victorian house that is years old. The bathroom and Kitchen will need to be swopped around and one wall will need to come down.
Extension or Remodel
Pool deck on roof with possible small modular guest suite as well I am looking into doing something on the roof which is a pool deck and possibly a prefab guest suite that is mostly assembled off site, with bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom, something like this perhaps, or maybe you know a cheaper one: https://blockhouse.co.za/wp-content/uploads//05/Villa_.pdf A pool like the one in the pics attached- (which is on the roof of a heritage house around the corner from me in Clyde rd- ) with stairs from the patio and/or from the upstairs bathroom which already has a door sized window Let me know your thoughts please. The main thing is deck with pool but with plans to put in the prefab room later I may use these stairs : https://www.soliflo.co.za/item/ErectaStep%20Modular%20Stairs My original plans attached again Please use email or whatsapp message, I cannot take calls as I am in a recording studio most of the time, thanks
Interior design
I would like to modernize and furnish a 2-bedroom/2-bathroom apartment in Sea Point for personal use and potential short-term rental when I am not in Cape Town. My taste/style skews modern, minimalist (I will provide photos of other houses/apartments). I will need to completely furnish the apartment and am looking for layout, design ideas, and interior styling/decorating ideas. I work from home when in Cape Town so 2nd bedroom needs to function as home-office, and it would be ideal if it could also be used as a bedroom for guests. A video of the unit can be found at https://youtu.be/cTGx0UPDCOg. My tenant moves out at the end of September and I would like to be able to move in as soon as possible thereafter. I am available on Whatsapp, email and Whatsapp call.
Extension or Remodel
I am planning an extension and modification of our garage. If all goes well this will be the first of a series of renovations to our property. A structural engineer's report is attached. A feature not included in the report is the desire to extend the garage to the sidewalk.