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.
Currently leaving in a 52sqr 3 bedroom in need of 4th bedroom,tv room and garage,the house should have natural light in all sheres very important,open plan and modern,the entrance must have character e.g cladding,stonework,big glass entrance or big wooden charm,single story in +- sqr yard that has huge municipal sewere pipe across,loved "Rock the block show" outer house design won by Jasmine,presented by Drew Scott .
I need someone who can help me choose suitable wall decorations, lighting and furniture colours that complement one another. I want the consultant to consider what is available in the house and help me choose colours of what is missing, as well as help by suggesting wall decor. It would be ideal if the consultant is able to simulate and provide a picture of what the house would look like at the end of the project.
Good day, I am interested in buying a plot, yet need to know what my spend will be for a 2 bed 2 bathroom on suite, large open please lounge kitchen dinning room office space, possibly double garage/carport and possibly 25x2.m salt pool - off the grid options available and preferred... Within guidelines of a development.
We built our own house about 5 years ago but never finished the entrance/upstairs living area in terms of design and finishes. It has basically remained an open unfinished space since we moved in. We are now at the point whereby we would like to make use of the area but due to shape/size we are at a bit of a loss at how best to utilize the space. Hence the reason I am contacting you. Ideally I would like somebody to come in and construct some suggestions for review before proceeding to complete finish of project ranging from painting and wallpapering to installation of furnishings such as rugs, sofas, plants etc.
Plans for solar panels, rain water harvesting and noise reduction in area exposed to heavy traffic. Length of traffic exposure =50metres. Require advert board like steel structures and membrane to reduce noise while water harvesting into tanks will also carry solar panels for off grid electricity supply
Looking to make a few additions and renovations. Remove a wall to have an open plan kitchen. Extend a section outside along the garage to create a Skullary wash up area for the kitchen. Close off the main bedroom to have an additional room and build a new mainbedroom, bathroom, walkin closet. You can whatsapp, please
I just bought a house and the current kitchen is too small and is upstairs close to bedrooms. There was a room that I believe was initially a garage which I would like to turn into a new kitchen but it's 10m length but only 3m width and now am not sure if this kitchen will be nice there. Again I would like to make additions. 2 bedrooms and living room, preferably a double storey add-on. Finally this house has a pool in front yard and I would like a privacy wall that will look nice .
First floor Main bedroom with ensuite Landing lounge(pyjama lounge) Bedroom ×2 Full bathroom Ground floor Bedroom with ensuite Toilet Kitchen Dining area Lounge Sculley Pantry Double garage Helpers quarters (with access from outside) Outside Bar with a braai inside With kitchenette and a toilet Pool
Add to ground floor and fully extend upwards. Re-model ground floor. Ground floor: Lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery and possible separate suite with full bathroom. Back porch. Convert double garage to double storey office with access to guess toilet. Top floor: 4 x bedroom with one ensuite, separate family bathroom and toilet, family room and two balcony's.
I am still in the investigative stage of my project. I have found a stand and I plan on making an offer. I want to build a single storey, 4 bedroom house all with en suites, a study, kitchen with scullery, double garage, braai area ,open plan living area. May i request an indicative cost for the architectural work.