Do I need an architect if I want to build a house in South Africa?
A professional that is registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession must submit the building plans before extending, renovating or building a home.
Please could you give me an idea of your rates and fee structures or percentage of the fee charged, in terms of the above scope of work , the budget is At this stage we are in the process of rate and fee comparison Appraisal and definition of the project Appointment of consultants Concept Design, prepare a design showing space provisions, planning relationships, standards of materials intended to be used and standards and suitability of services, in sufficient detail to enable the design to be approved by the client. Advise on the feasibility of the project as designed, the estimated cost, budget, time schedule and statutory requirements and on supplementary services. Discuss the design with the statutory authorities concerned Prepare Documentation sufficient for Local Authority Submission Administer the Building Contract Issue the Certificate of Practical Completion.
94 Port Provence. Aim – 3 Story house with 4 Bedrooms & Helper room. • 3 X Family Bedrooms. • 1 X Guest Room. • 1 X Helper room. • We would like to maximize views or Dam and light • We also want the house to naturally temperate regulate Ground floor: 1. Double-Garage. 2. Laundry room (Ironing area & Easy access to the washing line) --- Do we need whole room? 3. Guest Toilet. 4. Helper Room (With shower & Toilet). 5. Entertainment Lounge (Leading to a close Balcony with a Braai area) 6. Swimming Pool. --- > First Floor: 1. Kitchen – Open Plan (With a Scalars & Pantry). 2. Dinning Lounge. 3. TV Lounge (With Open Balcony & a Braai area). 4. 1st & 2nd Bedrooms (Sharing a full Bathroom). Second Floor: 1. Master Bedroom. a. Ensuit. b. Private Balcony. 2. Guest Room. a. Ensuit. b. Private Balcony. 3. Parking area from the Top entrance. 4. Door from the Top entrance to the house. NB: • We want to take an advantage of the slope, hence we opt for 3 story house. To make a maximum view of the Dam. • Study room – Not sure which floor is the best for it. • Gas facilities. o Kitchen Gas Stove. o Gas fireplace (TV Lounge & Entertainment Lounge). o Gas Braai (Both). • Solar Electricity (Panel on the roof). • Aluminum windows. • Walls to be painted. • We would like a simple minimalistic house with home feel • The kitchen, lounge an dining should be the key areas where the family can gather i.e. While cooking, I would like to see the kids watching TV while at the same time have easy access/view of the dining • should be able to sit on the lounge watching the sunset • Need for a study / office area where we can work from – This could be at the ground level to allow one to have view of outdoor while working • House should be towards the top of the stand allowing for maximum space for lawn, pool an gathering areas outside
Hi I want to have a front wall built in front of the garden on the boundary. I have a builder and the existing plans with me however I would just need a quote for the updated plan for the wall on the boundary. At some point, I would like to add a splash pool in my yard and room on top of the garage. This would be at a later stage (approximately within two years) So I would like to have this added to the plan as well. Kind Regards
A modern house with protruding walls on the front of the house with a braai patio and corbeling design. The kitchen should have a centre island and be an open plan flowing into the living and dining room. Three bedrooms with the maid's room with a separate entrance. Double garage with space for storage cabinets..
Hi, I would like a get a quote on plans for a commercial unit, 3 storey high with 26 flats, ground units 7 (2 bedroom units 7x7m) 1st floor 7 units (2 bedroom units 7x7m) 2nd floor 12 units studio apartments 24sqm. I do not have a specific design in mind yet, so if the architect can provide some modern design ideas. Regards,
A modern design double storey with triangle roofing and glass finishes .first floor enterence hall leading to open plan dining room and kitchen with hidden pantry and scullery .out side patio and living room with visitors bath room. 2nd floors will have 4 bed rooms, 3 bathrooms on as en-suite and it must have a double garage and pool
New house to be built in Heidelberg Kloof. Looking for a modern rustic or with open spaces and functional. Basement Cinema - A must, Wiring for sound installation throughout the house, a must. Min 3 Garages and min of 4 bedrooms with entertainment area joined with dining room. Where possible, create views...
We have a granny flat at the back of the yard that we want to join to the existing house. We had a new addition to the family which just makes our home feel a bit small, new extra rooms or specific styles. It would mainly be to get plan drawn up for the join and possibly a new idea of how to do the join that could be more effective than what we now think.
Hi there i would like to refinish my house and undo the double garage and ontop of the garage i would like to make a bedroom with an in suite with a small balcony in front. To built a wall around the house have pavement inside and outside the yard and all the works in the house from roofing, tiling, ceiling and the kitchen units. Thank u
3 x bedrooms - 1 × en-suite; main bedroom walk-in closet; open plan lounge, diningroom,kitchen; toilet for visitors next to lounge; laundry; family room; flatlet connected to main building with 2 × bedrooms; 1 x full bathroom; small kitchen, diningroom, lounge; double + single garage; A U-SHAPE FARMSTYLE HOUSE WITH COURTYARD & OUTSIDE BRAAI; COVERED CORRUGATED ROOF & STOEP ALL ON INSIDE OF STRUCTURE;