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.
I am in the process of purchasing a house for which there are no plans. My preferred bank is requiring certified plans for the house to clear the financing. However I am concerned that the process might cause problematic delays. I would like to know what the realistic cost and timeline would be for getting plans drawn up and registered.
Four bedrooms, second level including office, studio, lounge, large bedroom with walk in closet, bic, 4 piece bathroom. 1st level - knock out some interior walls, renovate 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, renovate kitchen and extend two exterior walls, remove outside walls and build stackable glass doors, create a fireplace or wood stove centrally located on ground floor, plus more.
Good Ventilation, a conveyor will stick out of the enclosed building and a the will be openings for incoming and outgoing pipelines. Therefore unsure if an air-conditioned space is a possibility. The describes the exterior of the building. The interior will consist of a steel/iron structure that holds the major pieces of equipment in place which at full capacity will weigh about 10-15 tons and staircases are needed to access the equipment.
We require an architect to serve on a Specifications Committee to determine the specifications that should be included in a tender for the construction of a Community Arts Centre. STAND is an implementing agency for Provincial Government. We were tasked to draft a tender document to invite submissions for the Construction of the Arts Centre. We however require the expertise of an architect/ engineer to draft the specifications that need to be included in the tender document.
3 modern luxury homes (1 large, 2 smaller, but similar style/layout). sqm (house 1) and sqm (house 2 and 3 each). I want fixed fee per month to approved plans stage. Given economies of scale, I am looking for a significant discount to gazette rates. Build cost (based on precious projects) estimated at R15k per m3
I need plans for a house like the one in the picture, see attached. Not sure of the exact sqm. The main bedroom only shower and toilet with basin open plan into the room the second room move up no "Stoep" the space where bathroom on picture the laundry will go with entrance from the kitchen both room north facing windows living area sliding door also north facing The kitchen big window south facing. Fireplace inside living area
A 4 bedroom house with an upstairs - farmstyle 3 bedroom downstairs 1 bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet Kitchen, living area and dinning area open plan downstairs 1 bedroom upstairs in suite 1 study room upstairs 1 toilet upstairs Patio upstaris/braai and chilling area upstrairs Double Garage Facebrick out wall
The house is an older 3 bedroom, 1 study Sydenham home that has had some renovations done to it by past owners. But it still has old pressed ceilings and sprung wooden floors and is not open plan. The house also has some old finishes and non functional aspects. Our favourite aspect of the house is the view of the Linksfield Mountain which we would like to remodel the house to face as a feature. Currently the lounge and dining areas face the other side. We want to with economic and Pre existing structures remodel the following: A) Make the house open plan, functional and modern. B) Make the living area face the mountain C) Make the floors solid D) Have modern ceilings E) Have an improved entrance F) Have improved exterior modern design G) Have an on suite bathroom to each bedroom
A little about me: I am requesting assistance in styling a 3-bedroom apartment working with the layout in existence (no major rehab please). I expect to be closing on this week in a new development (Living/Dining/Entryway/Main Bed areas). My style is modern/comfortable/accessible. I also want to integrate things that I brought from my place of origin (photos, artifacts etc.) just to create a home feel. I like plants and spaces that create opportunities for mental/spiritual wellness. I spend alot of time watching media when I'm not working so I'd love a good media/sound system. Finally, I am an emerging senior (61) but active. **SEND QUOTES VIA EMAIL ONLY...I WILL EXTEND CALLS BASED ON QUOTES RECEIVED** Thank you
1. 6 storey apartment 2. Site size is 40m x 30m. 3. Security at the gate. 4. Ground, First, Second, Third Floors to have 14 apartments between them (1 and 2 bedroom apartments). 5. 5th floor to have 2 penthouses. 6. 6th floor to have gym and laundry area. 7. Roof. 8. Nice garden no swimming pool.