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 would like to extend the house that i bought in an Estate in Centurion. The house is a double storey and i need to add a bedroom downstairs. I did hire an architect and have made the first submission to the Estate for approval. The plan was not approved and it came back with many corrections. The architect is taking long to make corrections and I would like to be assisted with correcting the plans in line with the Estate's requirements. I need to start with the building as soon as possible.
Good day, I am looking to build an AirBnB at a hillside plot in St Helena Bay (St Helena Views). The plot is amazingly situated - has the hills as its backdrop and sea view in front. I am looking to quickly build a small home which has large window walls/sliding doors and a deck. Minimalistic with lots of natural light. The hillside has a bushveld/dry/fynbos feel to it so I would like to create a space which compliments this. - The plot is m2 but the living area should be no more than m2 at the top most part of the property - There is a slope (i was thinking instead of excavating, one could use stilts to maintain the aesthetic) - Open plan kitchen, lounge downstairs - Large bathroom and bedroom leading to the deck where I am planning to put a hot tub for now. - Flat rooftop area just for views. - The estate only allows brick and mortar, and alternatively, nutec. They would allow wooden framing. - Cost effective Please see a few of the ideas attached. These buildings are larger. I am looking for a way to make get the same feel but on a smaller scale. Best regards
3 story Nursery/Primary school building consisting of 18 classrooms, two computer labs, offices, with total buildup area of sq.m; Masjid and its facilities with total build-up area of sq.m; Shops (Waqf) with total build up area of sq.m; and Social hall/Kitchen and other facilities with total build-up of sq.m.
Double storey, 4 bed,2 living rooms,2 baths .study ,Double garage,formal dining room ,media room,kitchen ,laundry, full open concept ,balcony on main bed,balcony on study. ..( maxisation of natural light and ventilation)folderble glass doors to fuse together the open concept with outdoor living space.
I want to setup a mini mall in Frankfort free state, the mall will be catering for 70 population of this area. I need a fancy design as my market niche is young people between the age of 14 to 4o years old. The shops that will be included in this mall are: 1. Truworths 2. Markham's 3. Edgar's 4. Identity 5. Ackermans 6. Jet 7. Total sports 8. Sportscene 9. Studio88 10. Shoprite and its liquor store 11.Range 12. Clicks 13. Game 14. Sterns 15. Boxer 16. Filling station and taxi rank 17. Romans pizza 18. Pie city 19. Standardbank 20. Fnb 21. Absa 22. Capitec 23. Nedbank 24. African bank 25. Lewis 26. Best price 27. Fair price
House suitable for 4family members, must have a library room, lounge, kitchen, sitting room, 4 bedrooms, main bedroom to have full ensuit,2 bathrooms to go with other 2 bedrooms, a big veranda with a double door opening to the sitting room, 2 car ports, a fire place will be considered close to the bar.
square meter apartment which as been gutted. We have some existing basic plans but would like to redesign completely. The apartment has three levels and an internal lift will need to be accommodated. Some slabs will need extending. We would like to change some aspects of the existing attachment and get alternatives to current design. Please send email rather than calling. We are not accepting phone calls.
I am a British contractor, married to a South African. I am coming to South Africa to build a house. I have my own architectural plan which I need to certify, pay for and permission to build the house as I have my own material. The house will be built using bricks, blocks with a simple roofing. As a contractor, everything will be done by myself and a few labourers. I would like your advice, collaboration and cost estimation regarding confirmation of my architectural plan and alternatively how much your own architectural plan would cost including that of council permissions. May you kindly give an indication of how much your job will cost. Best Regards
1. Remodel an existing garage, with adjoining servant's quarter, into one big area (intending to use it as home office space). 2. Upgrade an existing separate servant's toilet, with new modern fittings. 3. Enclose an existing double carport, for use as a new garage. Or build a new double garage, depending on regulations. 4. Remodel/rebuild an existing lapa area with built-in braai. The current supporting structure is a combination of bricks and sleeper wood, with a thatched roof. Want to change the supporting structure to be bricks only and replace thatch with tiles, in full. Keeping built-in braai, in place. 5. Architect must be registered with SACAP; do all necessary drawings , applications and obtain approvals from our local municipality and work together with us and the local municipality for any requirements, inspections prior, during and after alterations. 6. Photos included, of existing areas we would like to alter.
Total square meters to be + The house has to be a double storey modern design 1st floor.Spacious main bedroom with walk in closet and a full bathroom with a free standing bathtub 1st floor PJ space with a glass office 1st floor 2 bed rooms up stairs and one full bathroom Bullcony facing the garden or pool area Groud floor one gusts bedroom and a visitors toilet with a glass shower Specious tv family room. And open dining space and an open floor kitchen with an island with 6 plates gass and electric stove Open braai area with a modern design