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.
The house is situated in KwaMashu location. Services required is remodelling and extension of the existing old house with outside building (3 rooms and laundry room). The old existing building is standard 4 room house and I would like to change it to 3 bedroom house with one ensuite, second bathroom, open plan lounge-kitchen and garage for two cars. Proposed design should not be a double storey house. The services I require but not limited to design proposal, municipality approval, building and completing the house (Turnkey project). Attached is the recent plan that was not approved by the municipality.
Designing an educational centre- themed as an Animal Welfare Discovery Centre. It is about animal welfare and environmental education for all age groups, building on the sanctuary experiences and education concept- to promote behaviour change towards a world where people treat animals with respect empathy and understanding. The designs should reflect these educational elements and aligned to the One Welfare (animal welfare-human welfare and environmental aspects) framework.
Designing an educational centre- themed as an Animal Welfare Discovery Centre. It is about animal welfare and environmental education for all age groups, building on the sanctuary experiences and education concept- to promote behaviour change towards a world where people treat animals with respect empathy and understanding. The designs should reflect these educational elements and aligned to the One Welfare (animal welfare-human welfare and environmental aspects) framework. We are looking for an environmentally friendly building (low carbon footprint, sustainable use of water resources, green technology)
The estate requires that the design of the house be a South African vernacular farm and country style, but I would like it to have a very modern twist to it. I am currently in the process of discussing with architects and once that is finalised, I will need a good building contractor who can bring the vision for the home to life.
I need a replacement quote on our Sectional Title units in a complex please; generally 2 bed units of +-87 square meter each; and a boat locker each of 36 square meter. There is 24 units and we just want to ensure we are correctly insured. What is the average building cost for the unit and the garage please? It has standard finishes mostly.
Hello, this is an excisting building which has been remodelled and carports were closed off. It is a duplex with a wooden suspended floor which needs structural approval. We wish to run a internet online store from home. Total area is approximately m2 Thank you for your attention. Best regards,
House and garage was attached via adjoining wall which is currently the extended kitchen and dining room. Roof for the above mentioned currently is waterproofed and shutterply. Additions to be done, remove waterproofing and shutterply, remove garage roof which sits approximately 20sqm, deck both roofs with the possibility of additional room above decking.
I'm looking to buy a plot on Darling golf course and build a 3-bed house for my family and myself. Intention is to start out as cheap as possible, and create something we can develop over time. Currently selling my home in Cape Town to make funds available, would like to talk through my options with somebody.
I want to build a small 34 sqm flatlet consisting of 3 total rooms. I want to use the cheapest building option (vibrecrete / nutec / brick and mortar) and i would like to have the flatlet build all the way up onto the boundary wall. The boundary wall is vibrecrete. I would like to if possible use the existing vibrecrete boundary wall as the new flatlets exterior wall if possible thereby saving costs. I do not know the building regulations and what is possible but we have a very limited space available. Also not sure where the drainage pipe are located but that might be an issue as well. Not sure if the drainage pipes can be rerouted. I need guidance please
5 Spronk st. The house must be built in 2 stages 1. R1.5m to R2m Two bedrooms on top of double garage leading out on terrace which are filled with land. One bath room. Kitchen and lounge adjacent to double garage. Framework or outer shell of stage 2 could be done. 2. R1m to R1.5m Complete main bedroom mes on top of kitchen and lounge. Towards front built 4th room and toilet, with dining room on top. Attached picture of house show the concept from the street entrance. The terrace will be much smaller. No 4rd storey. The other picture is a view south/south east towards the ocean taken from the back of the erf.