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.
Good Day. Trust all is well. I have a piece of land, near a mountain bottom end. I want to build a Timber house, Tongue and groove or similar type of thing.. It will have to be lifted of the ground, as the ground slopes downward. The house is approx 18m x 18m, It is rectangular, but on one side there is a 6m x 9m garage. The size also includes a 2m Covered porch on the long side and one short side of the house. I am looking for, Big kitchen, Scullery, Living Room, Main Bedroom with own Shower and bathroom, Built in Cupboards. There will need to be 4 additional rooms aswell. with a second bathroom added somewhere close to the additional rooms. Main bedroom needs sliding door that leads to the covered porch, so does the living room.
I want to build my house in Marloth Park, which is in the bush. Two levels with underground wine cellar. I like the idea of a tuscan style house but it should suit the bush. 4 bedrooms ground floor with 2 bathhrooms 4 bedrooms upstairs with en-suits, the 2 front bedrooms must have a patio. spiral staircase on either side of the building large patio stackable doors with entertainment section on ground floor, leading out to the bush
Services connected already. 8x 12m flat roof structure housing 2 bedroom on suite studio living on opposite ends of central open plan living area and kitchen raised on pillars allowing open area below living quarters that can be developed at a later stage.Looking for cost effective option of building and don't mind reclaimed material use. Style to be rather more rustic and industrial than a polished boutique style .
I am looking at remodeling and extending my house. 1. New Pool 6X3 m 2. Extend the patio ( sun room) for additional space, and convert the braai into gas fire place; 3. Add a Study room behind or next to the main bedroom I have attached the approved plan for reference. Regards
I would like to extend the house that i bought in an Estate in Centurion. The house is a double storey and i need to add a bedroom downstairs. I did hire an architect and have made the first submission to the Estate for approval. The plan was not approved and it came back with many corrections. The architect is taking long to make corrections and I would like to be assisted with correcting the plans in line with the Estate's requirements. I need to start with the building as soon as possible.
Good day, I am looking to build an AirBnB at a hillside plot in St Helena Bay (St Helena Views). The plot is amazingly situated - has the hills as its backdrop and sea view in front. I am looking to quickly build a small home which has large window walls/sliding doors and a deck. Minimalistic with lots of natural light. The hillside has a bushveld/dry/fynbos feel to it so I would like to create a space which compliments this. - The plot is m2 but the living area should be no more than m2 at the top most part of the property - There is a slope (i was thinking instead of excavating, one could use stilts to maintain the aesthetic) - Open plan kitchen, lounge downstairs - Large bathroom and bedroom leading to the deck where I am planning to put a hot tub for now. - Flat rooftop area just for views. - The estate only allows brick and mortar, and alternatively, nutec. They would allow wooden framing. - Cost effective Please see a few of the ideas attached. These buildings are larger. I am looking for a way to make get the same feel but on a smaller scale. Best regards
3 story Nursery/Primary school building consisting of 18 classrooms, two computer labs, offices, with total buildup area of sq.m; Masjid and its facilities with total build-up area of sq.m; Shops (Waqf) with total build up area of sq.m; and Social hall/Kitchen and other facilities with total build-up of sq.m.
Double storey, 4 bed,2 living rooms,2 baths .study ,Double garage,formal dining room ,media room,kitchen ,laundry, full open concept ,balcony on main bed,balcony on study. ..( maxisation of natural light and ventilation)folderble glass doors to fuse together the open concept with outdoor living space.
I want to setup a mini mall in Frankfort free state, the mall will be catering for 70 population of this area. I need a fancy design as my market niche is young people between the age of 14 to 4o years old. The shops that will be included in this mall are: 1. Truworths 2. Markham's 3. Edgar's 4. Identity 5. Ackermans 6. Jet 7. Total sports 8. Sportscene 9. Studio88 10. Shoprite and its liquor store 11.Range 12. Clicks 13. Game 14. Sterns 15. Boxer 16. Filling station and taxi rank 17. Romans pizza 18. Pie city 19. Standardbank 20. Fnb 21. Absa 22. Capitec 23. Nedbank 24. African bank 25. Lewis 26. Best price 27. Fair price
House suitable for 4family members, must have a library room, lounge, kitchen, sitting room, 4 bedrooms, main bedroom to have full ensuit,2 bathrooms to go with other 2 bedrooms, a big veranda with a double door opening to the sitting room, 2 car ports, a fire place will be considered close to the bar.