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.
We have a full title unit within a complex situated in Northriding, Randburg. It is a double story unit of which we had the upstairs patio enclosed. It was a "partially" built patio to which we have added a steel roof and some aluminium slide windows for which plans are needed. Now an additional entertainment area upstairs. Are you able to assist?
Hi I need your help in design a plan for a new 3 bedroomed house. I'm hoping to build this house starting June this year. My plot size 85*85. The house to be predominately glass , 1 level and modern. With the following: 1 lounge Master bedroom with enough space for a semi ok lounge, master bed must have walk in closet and ensuit. Other 2 bedrooms to share 1 full bathroom inbetween the rooms through joining door. This full bathroom to have a shower and bathtub toilet. Kitchen with scullery Dinning area Foyer at entrance Guest toilet separate No balconies Master bed and lounge to have sliding doors Patio infront of the lounge I like the airiness of the open plan look and wishing to keep that for this design. The house will be built outside the municipal area's in the rural districts of pmb. Next to the house I need a Morden thatched rondavel. With a Morden entrance and windows. I look forward to hearing from you
I need an architect to investigate whether there was misrepresentation from a developer, the quality of construction activities, whether the finishes provided are at the same level as what was planned/offered, and whether there were breaches in any housing/ safety regulations. This is for housing development.
Extend a double-storey house. Add the main bedroom with ensuite on the top floor. Add a bedroom with an ensuite on the bottom floor. Add enclosed, covered swimming pool/braai area on the bottom floor adjacent to the house. Please free to email me the necessary details then we will take it from there. Thank you
We have added a door between the house and the Garage ( Single door) We have an outside building we want to put a roof between the main house and outside room (4mx5m) We have a sliding door that opens onto a paved area which we want to add or extend the existing roof to up to 1.5m from the boundary wall ( neighbours are round about 3m away from boundary wall ) 5m wide but only 3 out I need a plan to put all the addition I made by myself. I want to put it on a plan. Please assist, thank you
Student Accommodation village, 4 beds, 2 studies, two baths and 1 kitchen per sharing. 4 story if I count the floor and this is for sharing. In the front the will be single rooms (bachelor suites), 5 per floor left and right sides. Also, be a 4 story house. I need a professional to draw me a plan. Please call me!
I need assistance with tying together a small living room and dining room space so that it flows into each other. Already chose couches but the colours may pose a challenge because of the kitchen design I do have pieces I'd like so would also appreciate input on incorporating them. Please feel free to contact me for more info.
I have drawn a plan and had it approved. I built part of the plan and my builder built something else which is not part of the initial plans that were approved. I want to change the plan to fit the current building. I need the advice to use the part of my land optimally and cost-effective. Please feel free to call me for more info. Thank you
Hi, I want to extend and add a room. So I need advice if it will be possible given that I see water pipes there and also know if indeed it is the best option so I need design advice and so forth. Then I can decide if I should go up double-storey? Right now I am planning and budgeting. I will be expecting a phone call from you. Thank you
I would to get a quote for building a 3 bedroom house together with an open kitchen plan, dining area and bathroom. The master's bedroom must have an ensuite and a joint closet. I also want a double garage. Most importantly there must be a granny's room and a pantry. Please feel free to contact me for more info.