5 reasons why you should hire an architect for remodelling
The short answer is yes. Let's explore why.
An old 4 roomed houe square meter yard, (Two backrooms and toilet already there), I need to add a drive thru garage one bedroom to make 3 bedrooms ,lounge,sitting room and an open plan kitchen. Gate on the left side for drive thru and a garage on the boudary wall. On the right side 2m from the wall and front right 2m from the front wall.
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
Unit 14 Chapmill Complex, 11 St. Quintons Rd, Oranjezicht, Cape Town | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment, 60m2 including balcony: - upgrade shower > remove tiles, chase wall and install shower rose to replace existing hand held sprayer. Replace shower doors if required (options to be provided by contractor). - remove tiles in bathroom > paint walls white, and screed floor (Beige colour). - remove tap next to toilet and make good. - fix wall cracks. - new steel cupboard handles in bathroom and bedroom (options to be provided by contractor). - paint walls white / off white. - remove & replace kitchen counters (options to be provided by contractor). - [OPTIONAL]: install sliding windows with canopy to enclose balcony (5mx1.5m) [depending on proposal from contractor]
We would like to extend or increase the room sizes of the current house. For example, increase the bathroom space to allow for a shower. Increase the lounge and kitchen space as well. We have approved as-built drawings and require new layouts for municipal approval. The date of the house renovations is not yet confirmed.
Would like a 3 bedroom, open plan kitchen, dinning room, lounge and a separate TV room and a study. Two bathrooms with lots of cupboards space earned a patio with build in braai and a double garage. Also need a store room and an outside toilet, shower etc. want a gas hob and a fire place in the lounge wit an inverter and grey water tanks and solar geyser.
I need a quote for a 1 bedroom 72 sqm cottage in nutec or timber. Bathroom will have a basin, toilet and a wetroom shower. High open ceilings. Built on stilts. All plumbing and electrical finishes as well as bedroom and kitchen cupboards. A deck. Gas Geyser, gas hob with electric oven. A veranda. My budget is tops R .00. Complete house and shell only with electrical and plumbing. I do not have plans but I do have a sketch (see attached). Must be a registered NHBRC builder. Building to be a building loan plot and plan with a bank.
I need a quote for the plans of 1 bedroom 72 sqm cottage in nutec or timber. Bathroom will have a basin, toilet and a wetroom shower. High open ceilings. Built on stilts. All plumbing and electrical finishes as well as bedroom and kitchen cupboards. A deck. Gas Geyser, gas hob with electric oven. A veranda. My budget is tops R .00. Complete house and shell only with electrical and plumbing. I do not have plans but I do have a sketch (see attached).
We only have preliminary designs done but we know exactly what we want. 2 x 9x6 Nutec houses joined with a 1m passage. Similar outlay for each: Bedr & bathroom on each side with a 3x6 kitchen-lounge in the middle. Patio/veranda 3x1,5m with wooden deck added to each house, Total: 4 x ensuite bedrooms, 2 livingrooms, 2 patios. Total plus minus sq m
We would like to extend or increase the room sizes of the current house. For example, increase the bathroom space to allow for a shower. Increase the lounge and kitchen space as well. We have approved as-built drawings and require new layouts for municipal approval. The date of the house renovations is not yet confirmed.
I have 8 completed garages and want plans to convert 4 or 5 garages into home and other 3 or 4 stays garages. The plans i currently have shows it halved into 2 homes and plans are not approved by previous architect. I purchased it in this manner. I need to still activate electricity and water but only until plans are approved.