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.
We are in the process of designing a home that is to be built in a wildlife estate in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. Key design features include: - Single story, between and sqm, 3 bedrooms with a double garage. - 35 degree Croma deck roofing. - Off-grid infrastructure with % solar power, Eskom power as back-up. - Underground grey water tank (Showers, basins excluding kitchen and washing machine water outlet). - French drain self managed sewer system, given that the estate does not accommodate for municipal sewage infrastructure. We have a proposed layout in mind with basic floor sketches available, which should make the architecture design phase of this initiative reasonably quick and easy.
The property is below road level n it very steep. We planning on cutting the hill n backfill the front..level n retain. After we cut, we planning on building 3 small bedrooms to accommodate bed n built in cardboards. With separate toilet n shower. Separate laundry room. On top, have double garage
I have constructed a patio/braai. I need to add the newly built patio/braai detail to my existing as-built house plan. The house is sqm and the patio +/- 36sqm I am looking for a draughtsman/architect to add the patio to my house plan and take it through the approval process with the Ekurhuleni municipality.
Modern house plan with a butterfly roofing And folding doors -Master bedroom with walk in closet, shower,bath tub, and toilet - 3x bedroom - bathroom with shower, bath tub and toilet - Open plan living room, dining and kitchen with scallery - double garage - veranda with patio and braai stand
# phase 1 of project: double garage (6x6) carports total of 5 (30meters long)side by side with closed sides and rol up doors dimentionst would be 6x30m #phase 2 of project : same design as phase 1 but with 2 rows back to back . Dimentions of this part would total 6x30m X2 with 1 meter spase in between for servicing total space would be the 13x 30m
Phase1: one row of double garage carprots side by side 6x30 m with deviding walls and roll up doors. Build materials steel for frame Sheet metal for covering. Phase2: 2 rows back to back of double garage carports with 0.5m space between the back the rest of the requirements is same as phase1 except that the the length and with of the total cover would now be 12.5x30 This will be built in the town of Springfontein
I am currently completing an interior design online course through the Institute of Interior Design, and as part of my coursework, I am trying to find out more about fee structures for interior designers in Cape Town. If you are willing to share, I would so appreciate a rough idea about the best type of fee structure, and the amount that would be charged. Many thanks,
I'm considering the possibility of adding a 2nd story to my house. Would like a similar layout to the ground floor with the exception of a kitchen on the top floor and using that extra space for a outside balcony section. House 60sqm and would want the top floor to consist of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, with a open space for and entertainment area and balcony area. I attached the original plans for the house.
Good day I am in the process of acquiring a property in Kuilsriver (Elim) but need some design ideas and upgrading of current (old) building plan for approval by municipality. Possibly extending house & installation of ground build swimming pool. Do inform if your firm can assist. Regards AM Reid
Hi I require space planning and design ideas to make my new home functional and beautiful and to really make the best of the space. We are a family of 6 and both hubby and I work from home. We have a toddler and 3 older kids so really wonna give careful thought to how we using each room. Our budget is about 70k.