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.
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It's an older house, I want to make it an open plan (kitchen and dining area). Also break down down a room at the back by the garage, to extend the garage and create space for 4 cars.
Disgning of a lift 3 storey
Double garage and house extension.
Double storey. Brick / Wood / New-Tech mixed structure.
We want to possibly break a wall down between two living areas, would need help to design space and find out if it’s possible or reload at other ways to utilise space .
The intention is to add entrance foyer to the existing structure.
We would like to add a roof with to an existing structure outside by the kitchen door as it has current walls plus two small gates. We would like to have one door and the roof has to have a rectangular aluminum and safety glass skylight. We unfortunately do not have house plans to supply the correct sizes.
Open plan, modern design and green technology type house
As an expert, I can provide you with guidance on how to create a layout plan for the proposed conference/events venue, considering the specifications provided. Here is a suggested layout plan: 1. Accommodation: - Allocate space for hotels, chalets, and lodges in a centralized location within the venue. - Ensure enough rooms are available to accommodate a minimum of people comfortably. 2. Catering facilities/kitchen: - Designate a large area for the catering facilities/kitchen adjacent to the banquet halls for easy accessibility. - Include storage areas for food, equipment, and waste management. 3. Banquet halls: - Place the banquet halls close to the catering facilities to facilitate efficient service. - Design the large banquet hall to accommodate a maximum of people, the medium hall for people, and the small hall for people. - Consider flexible partitioning options to combine or separate the halls if required. 4. Restrooms: - Distribute multiple restroom facilities strategically throughout the venue to ensure convenience. - Allocate separate restroom areas for staff and guests, ensuring accessibility and hygiene. 5. Administrative building: - Include a dedicated administrative building where event organizers and venue staff can coordinate logistics. - Designate office spaces, meeting rooms, and storage areas to support administrative functions. 6. Chapel/place of worship: - Allocate a serene area within the venue premises for the chapel or place of worship, suitable for weddings and other ceremonies. - Ensure the space can accommodate the desired number of guests. 7. Auditorium: - Include a multipurpose auditorium suitable for various events like presentations, seminars, and performances. - Design the space to cater to a significant number of attendees and provide necessary equipment and facilities. 8. Breakaway rooms: - Designate three small breakaway rooms for smaller group discussions, workshops, or seminars. - Each room should be able to accommodate a maximum of 50 people and equipped with necessary amenities. 9. Gardens: - Design and allocate outdoor garden areas suitable for hosting events like outdoor weddings, receptions, or social gatherings. - Consider incorporating greenery, seating arrangements, and scenic elements to create an inviting atmosphere. 10. Additional features: - Based on the specific requirements of the venue and local regulations, you can consider additional features such as parking areas, accessibility ramps, outdoor recreational spaces, or technology infrastructure (audio-visual equipment, Wi-Fi connectivity, etc.).