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 an older 3 bedroom, 1 study Sydenham home that has had some renovations done to it by past owners. But it still has old pressed ceilings and sprung wooden floors and is not open plan. The house also has some old finishes and non functional aspects. Our favourite aspect of the house is the view of the Linksfield Mountain which we would like to remodel the house to face as a feature. Currently the lounge and dining areas face the other side. We want to with economic and Pre existing structures remodel the following: A) Make the house open plan, functional and modern. B) Make the living area face the mountain C) Make the floors solid D) Have modern ceilings E) Have an improved entrance F) Have improved exterior modern design G) Have an on suite bathroom to each bedroom
A little about me: I am requesting assistance in styling a 3-bedroom apartment working with the layout in existence (no major rehab please). I expect to be closing on this week in a new development (Living/Dining/Entryway/Main Bed areas). My style is modern/comfortable/accessible. I also want to integrate things that I brought from my place of origin (photos, artifacts etc.) just to create a home feel. I like plants and spaces that create opportunities for mental/spiritual wellness. I spend alot of time watching media when I'm not working so I'd love a good media/sound system. Finally, I am an emerging senior (61) but active. **SEND QUOTES VIA EMAIL ONLY...I WILL EXTEND CALLS BASED ON QUOTES RECEIVED** Thank you
1. 6 storey apartment 2. Site size is 40m x 30m. 3. Security at the gate. 4. Ground, First, Second, Third Floors to have 14 apartments between them (1 and 2 bedroom apartments). 5. 5th floor to have 2 penthouses. 6. 6th floor to have gym and laundry area. 7. Roof. 8. Nice garden no swimming pool.
I am planning to cover the space between my garage and house, approximately 22m2 and have a drawing from a other resident in our complex which has been passed by the municipality. So, my requirement is that I need to have a drawing done of my proposed addition to my property and have it submitted to the municipality for authorization
Yes......I want to extend the kitchen and side views and add rooms,also with one room in top with single stairs....and I. Want to also build on top of the wall fence fortunately it's manucipality side..... the extension I want it to be flat concrete slab for the roof..... three rooms extension with opening to the lunch which will be making the 4th room......the red lines are for an approved plan but I'm no longer interested in the same way but more similar to this .....all the red lines I want them to run until the wall fence the lounge and and the extension kitchen I want it to be rooms
We would like to get an idea of pricing in terms of architectual drawing for a 3 or 4 bedroom house, total open plan concept for the living room, kitchen, dining room opening up to a patio. Spacious rooms with ample cupboard space, 2 full bathrooms & a guest toilet, a walk in closet or open plan closet for the main bedroom, bringing in as much light as possible into the house. Single storey with a no ceiling structure.
The place where the extension will take place in in the village of Mount Frere, there is an existing structure and yard is a bit sloppy. I need an extension of two garages with two apartments on top, the top part front mostly is to be aluminum (the face) with bathroom and a toilet. The two rooms on top comprised of a sitting room and a bedroom
I am looking for the 2bedroom house to be furnished. It's in New State area Springs in Esda Retirement Village. I am planning on moving into a 2 bedroom house soon. I have no furniture or nothing as I have lost it all. I will need assistance to decorate my house..if you can help me I will give you a call by next week please
I recently purchased a new home. There is about 80 m2 of the house I wish to remodel into a flat, for rental purposes. The house is set out in such a way that this area can have its own entrance, and be complete private. This is the idea I do have. The area is a big open area at this stage (imagine a big hall) and it is part of the current house with roof and wiring. Please note I do have a corner home. So there is a lot that we can do, I simply need your expertise in what would be the best possible solution, and stay with in the rules and regulations. Also an update on the building plans would be required in order to add the possible adjustments. I do have the current plans. An onsite visit will be needed to provide ideas and then if all is in order, the new plans need to be drawn. I do require an estimate for the onsite visit and the possible plans.
Have drips and drabs of approved plans. Would like to have everything on one council approved plan. Lapa and storeroom might have to be demolished if it cant be legally classified as outbuildings. Would like sensible suggestions on things to improve e.g. making my hatchback garage a normal length garage, adding an outside braai place, changing the street facin boundary wall so that its not triangular with hiding places for potential criminals, updating the windows etc. Potentially add staff quarters on top of garage.