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 just bought a new stand in Polokwane and looking to build a to sqm house with 5 beds, 5 baths and 2-3 garages. Currently, I'm looking to get a plan completed and looking for 2 cost options: if architect provides approved plans only, and also if architect were to project manage until the end of the build. NB the plan I want is the plan I saw from internet PINTEREST but be modified to smaller version
I would like to get a plan for a double storey house with 4bedroom and 3bathroom with a garage and carport area fitting 4 cars. The area to build on is approximately sqm. Just need the plan so that I can make an estimate of how much is required and if it will be possible to build such in my area. For design purposes I like contemporary style of design.
I want a open kitchen with eating room and a passage from the kitchen on the passage room to my left as u walk the next one on my right next the room on the right toilet bath and and Baden on passa straight from the kitchen that will be the main room with bath Shawer and toilet and Bades as u turn on the left on the passage straight on to the leaving room and 2 double garage at the kitchen must be a do that comes out from the garage between the eating room and the kitchen a door
The land is undeveloped due to is situated in an ingonyama trust in kzn around Empangeni, therefore it would not nercessary require approval from the local Municipality, I have a copy of land survey, I commission this through independent surveyor, part of the desired plan must a 1st floor and ground floor. Should formal meeting required I will be available, however a plan MUST be morden..
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