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 have bought a newly renovated stand alone house in Craighall. it has 4 bedrooms, two lounges and a dining room. My wishes: to have the home professionally decorated into a stylish, but comfortable home. It needs to be homely, but not basic. I generally like the traditional classic look but this house has modern elements and hence my need for assistance so that it doesn't look confused. The look needs to be sophisticated, but also functional because we have a toddler and family may still grow. Obviously it needs to be cost effective. Expectations: Never having used the services of interior design before, I am expecting collaboration on ideas, advise and sourcing right through to seeing to delivery and staging of the furniture and pieces. Regards
6 Bedroom 4 Bathrooms 4 upstairs 1 in suit all with study space area 2 downstairs 1 in suit 1 Sacred Room for Prayer ((next to the main master bedroom) Open plan Kitchen (closed washing area), dining area and living area Laundry Room 2 Enclosed double Parking Swimming Pool Underground High sailing Basement Gym Photography Studio Thank you
I am not sure on the sqm, but I want to build bachelor flats. Looking at it from outside or far, it should look like one house but in actual fact, it should be 3-4 completely separate bachelor flats that share walls. I am not talking about a typical row of flats, it should look like house from the outside or at least far. I have attached a picture of how i would like each of the flats to look like but there is no picture of how it should look like on the outside. I want modern finishes but not too luxurious, the aim is to rent it out to semi-professionals. Key things are clear separation between areas like bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen, there should be enough room for a double size bed, 4 seat L couch, TV, built in bedroom and kitchen cupboards, sink, washing machine, fridge, kitchen table etc. Keep in mind its a bachelor not a 1 bedroom. The aim is to build at least 4* 3-4 bachelor flats so in total i need about 12-16 flats but obviously i want to start with one unit. Each flat must have its own shower&toilet, small geyser, electrical and water meter and an undercover parking. Roof can be sink. Windows and doors plain other finishes can be discussed in future. My key purpose at the moment is a estimate quotation and possible designs or suggestions.
Ground floor 6x12m- double garage 1st floor 6x12m - toilet, kitchen, laundry, dinning, living, stoep with built-in braai, pool 2nd floor 6x6m - loft 2 bedroom 2 ensuite bathroom bath and shower 3rd and 4th floor is duplicate of 1 and 2 - Open plan, glass, steel, wood, concrete, solar and gas
I’m looking for someone who can understand small spaces and maximize the use of it. Looking for simple, exquisite, modern And functional design. Have a small space so need it to be homely and practical and have the necessities. It’s currently a bachelor pad and need it to be more livable since we’re now spending more time at home.
I have made a simple drawing of what I need to comply with my need it will be a simple mainly open plan 2 bedroom house with a totally open plan kitchen dining room, double garage and my measurement is as follows. Garage of which I will put in a shower toilet and basin in are 10m x 6m then the 2 bedroom main is 30 square, 2nd bedroom 24 square and the open plan dining room / kitchen is 5 x 10 m with a veranda in front of the dining room and it is based on a square type of building to lower cost if I am correct, there will be only shower in the bedrooms and a toilet in each no bath
House is open plan two-storey building (5 bedrooms main bedroom has en suite and a walk in closest , 5 bath, flatlet which has kitchen bath ). I’d like to have the home professionally decorated with a comfortable modern interior look. Work includes new kitchen, 3 bedroom cupboards +main walk in closet remodelling, entire floor tiles replacement and completely new furniture. A single garage to be converted into a gym. The look needs to be sophisticated, but also functional because we have a toddler and two grown teenagers. Desire cost effective project. I would like a collaboration on ideas, advise and sourcing right through to seeing to delivery and staging of the furniture and pieces. Thanks
The Current dwelling is resting on concrete pillars on water's edge. Enclose the area to accommodate a living space with open plan kitchen scullery and dining area, 2 bedrooms , spacious bathroom , guest toilet and replace existing wooden deck with a concrete deck. Need the service of a structural engineer as well.
Specification:double storey 4 bedrooms all in suites, one bedroom has to be downstairs. domestic headquarter with bath . guest toilet downstairs. Outside toilet for gardners. Closed Patio. Swimming pool. 2 spacious garage and man cave. Spacious kitchen (open plan kind of design), Two sitting room , one spacious lounge. Preferably lots of glass on the house than brick work.
My objective is to get the following approved documents by the council and from the council : Occupational certificate Updated building plan that includes the two garages Please include the council fees plus your fees in the quotation. Attached/uploaded are some documents that will assist in getting a quotation. Should you wish to visit the house, you are welcome at any time.