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.
New building, house (farm house) on plot. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom (split 2/1 and 1/1) with open plan kitchen/lounge between, with separate sculary and pantry. Off grid solar with utilities room, Jojo tanks water reclamation and pump, with french drain. Solar borehole upgrade and new borehole tbc. ,8 sqm. Separate twin double garage with front door for future build, foundation needed. Clay soil considerations for foundations. Looking for more info on process, fee structure, price/est quote, outline of the process etc. Have land in trust (agricultural zones we believe), still organizing finance.
Goeiedag, ons benodig n plan vir n groot oopplan area met 1 slaapkamer en instap kas en aparte badkamer. En n scullery en pantry gedeelte by die kombuis. Ons beplan Om later nog 2 kamers en n badkamer aan te bou. N groot stoep/braai area. Ek het rofweg n idee hoe dit moet lyk. Ons wil dit so koste effektief as moontlik bou. Plat dak met val aan een kant. Ons hou nog van die "barn" style huis. Oop plan en rustic.
I would like to build 5 duplexes next to each other. All built from wood. Open plan, two to 3 bedroom units upstairs. Flat roof system, or a standard roof with a East West facing. Roof should be made as such for storage. This will be walled in for smaller complex. We wanting fully off the grid units, with own water management system, sewerage. This will be trail units for further development.
Modern House Plan Flat roof Double story house 4 bedroom with 1 ensuit & balcony 3 bedroom top floor 1 bedroom ground floor 1 toilet with bath tub & shower 1 Open Lounge with bar area 1 Dining room Open modern kitchen plan 1 toilet ground floor Double garage with Drive thru to Back of house and built in double carport 1x Varenda
We have a 7 Year Old Double Story Home on a Farming Estate. We have over the past 5 years bought and replaced some furniture in and around our home, however, are really needing the assistance of a professional to give us some sketches and interior design ideas on the layout of rooms, how to utilize certain spaces as well as assistance with ideas for paint and furnishings to give the house a makeover.
Three bedroom house, 1 end suite, two average bedrooms, 1 bath with toilet, single door double garage, open floor (kitchen, lounge and dining arear). Land to be bought is around m2 and looking to build a m2 to m2 house with potential to extend and build a pool in the future. Please attached pictures of how I want the face of the house to be.
Kitchen- 1)Remove Door 2)Relocate sink central to window 3)Remove south elevation wall completely. Lounge/Dinning Area- 1)Square of lounge/Dinning area into existing patio 2)Move patio further out with a Gable style roof approximately 1,5Mx4M Room 1- 1)Relocate window to north elevation 2) install en-suite west elevation (approximately 1,5mx3.3m) Room 2- 1)extend room approximately 1.5m west 2) remove south elevation window Bathroom- 1) Remove tub & install shower 1mx1m 2) Relocate sink Outside- Install boundary wall infront (east)
At present it's a 3 bedroom flat with built in cupboards in two rooms. A kitchen and lounge. One bathroom with bath tub, toilet and basin. I would like to have an open plan kitchen and living room. No formal lounge. Reno current bathroom including a shower over the tub. Convert one bedroom into a dressing room with an bathroom and walk in shower. Change current window frames to aluminium with trellidoor style burglar guards. The huge wall to wall window in the lounge must change to aluminium French doors with trellidoor burglar guards.
I need costs for House Plans only for : High End House - Ushape Barn 4 Bedroom 4 bathroom - all en suite Guest Bathroom Large dining , living, lounge Double Garage Outdoor Living space and veranda Pool Please also allow for 3 x rounds of reverts . I have attached images of a similar plan of a house in the area and the level that we would want the plans executed as well as 3D renderings . Please cost on similar
The house my have combination of attached concept 1 to 3. Add glass to improve natural light and minimize power usage to maintain comfortable room temperature in both winter and summer. -Main bad room on second floor ontop of the garage - Lounge to maintain current location however increased to add a dinner table. - Balcony on main bedroom and above lounge. - Easy access to balcony above lounge for visitors