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.
House is a double story in a country cottage style, currently in an L-shape. We would like to extend the kitchen on the ground floor and the main bedroom above it. An en-suite bathroom should be added at the end of the main bedroom. A scullery and servants quarters should be added with a lean-to roof, with the possibility of a workshop/storage room as a separate building, depending on cost.
I am Looking to build 2 Tiny units of about 75m2 each attached together in a U Shape with a small dipping pool in the opening of the U. Open plan kitchen, one standard bedroom, 1 open loft bedroom and 1 bathroom for each unit . I would prefer that it be someone familiar with building regulations of Santareme.
Damp wall, our insurance is not responding... we have to do this ourselves. Can you please send someone asap. Water is leaking through the walls. Standard send people out to fix it. First the shower in the bathroom, then they fixed the leak, then in the kitchen. But water is still leaking through the wall. We called on our insurance with standard bank, but no response. We will do it ourselves because that wall is about to burst. We also need an professional to let us know what to do. The reason why we looking at an engineer is because of structural damage. Weather the is structural or not.
It is situated in a sqm yard and I am in the process of applying for building lines relaxations so that the extension can fit while leaving 1 meter from the right, 1.6m from the left side, 2 meters from the back and 1 meter from the gate. I would like the home to look as modern as possible. See attached pictures.
Hi, id like to renovate my house in this manner: Btwn 90 and sqm of extention Change of roofing I have a draft plan which I can share, the previous architect did not meet our end of the deal but I have a plan which needs minor adjustments. In the main, I need to construct a new standalone double garage with an additional room on the side. That is the main addition. The rest are extensions and modifications on the current house.
I want to have a small (80-m2) single story, 2 bedroom house designed and built in Green Pastures Knysna and I need an architect to draw house plans for me. I would also like to view some previous projects and work that the architect has done if possible. My budget is restricted so It is imperative to stay within the size range indicated.
Existing plan , building not completely finished. Foundation on outside carry walls done and built. Want to know if I have to draw up a new plan for changing inside area with drywall or bricks and its not a carrying wall. Not yet built. Also want to know if you are allowed to change the inside even if nothing is build as yet except the windows and doors?
I would like to close a veranda that leads out of my main bedroom so that it form part of the main bedroom, At this stage its unused area and would like to incorporate it as part of My main Bedroom. The main Bedroom is situated on top floor of the house. Please let me know if you could assist with approved drawings
We are looking to design our new office building. We are a tech business and wanted something trendy but practical to build. This will be a Ground + 2 building totalling approximately 1, Sq meters of office space. We have a single story building on the premises but will likely demolish this building as it's old and we are not sure of its structual integrity.
We have plans of the house - 1. wish to convert a large tile roof carport into a pool room. 2. Wish to install a pool 3. Minor internal changes 4. External staircase to link main house to the pool area We need design and then plans to submit on about a 90sqmt extension / conversion of existing car-port. It will need plans submitted - as it’s fundamentally changing the use. It will also require placing of a pool that may be across a 7m building line at the front of the house.