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.
I did some remodelling inside my house, mostly opening spaces by removing a couple of walls. I re-did the kitchen and two bathrooms. I also added two carports, one in the front and the other at the back of the house. I now only need the new plans to submit to the municipality for approval of the work already done. The are no extensions of the house itself. I have the current approved plans from the municipality in my possession. I showed the changes on the attachment, see my notes on the bottom of the first page. Thank you.
Our team wants to construct residential complex, solar power station, and shopping mall on a ,sq.m. virgin land, which is about 10km outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The residential complex will comprise units of 3-bedroom houses on a sq.m. land. The residential complex will consist of 13 blocks and each enclosed block will have 40 units of 3-bedroom houses. The shopping mall will comprise shops and the total area of land for the mall is ,sq.m (parking spaces and kiddies play area included). The solar power station will power the residential complex. It will be build in-between the housing units to serve the two halves of the residential complex.
The plan should be three bedroom house. It should have a four bathrooms, with room each having its bathroom. The should be a laundry room, sitting room with a build in fire place, dining room and a kitchen (with a stove, dishwasher and stove sitting. A single double garage, outside small kitchen that can fit a coal stove.
Nautilus Village situated in Gordons Bay have a specific design, therefore required to meet regulated build/ design. Please see architectural guidelines attached. Single storey design should include; -Lounge area -Open plan kitchen & dinning area -Covered braai area -2 Bathrooms -3 Bedrooms -Double garage
I have a 65 sq m flat, single story. I would like to extend up until the 3 x 9m stoep and enclose. The roof is a zinc flat roof. The 3 rooms will be extended to the end of the stoep. A foundation will need to be installed. The existing 3 x shutter doors will be repositioned. The outer external walls are 50% complete already. Excuse the mess. We had a small storm that day. Can you give me a rough estimate what the costs will be. The Body Corporate have approved the extension. I just need plans to submit. I am overseas but can be reached on whatsapp anytime.
House and Cottage( Ground floors) House around m2 3 bedroom 1 bathroom-Shower and bath. Open lounge, dinning, kitchen. Verander Garden Cottage around 54m2 (6x9) 1 bedroom, bathroom Open lounge kitchen. Verander Nutec house. Log cabin Cement hollow brick & the garden cottage on top of double garage option aswell
I would like to amend the existing plan to include an outside cottage (was a storeroom & already altered internally) and guest toilet in the main house (was a storeroom & already altered internally) I would also like the plans to be submitted and approved by the council Address is 4 Ross Street, Deneysville
Stories: 1 (if possible and within budget 2) Bedrooms: 5 All bedrooms en-suite although 2 rooms share bathroom in between them for my sons Guest toilets 1: Kitchen:1 (separate kitchen from open plan kitchen - is that the service kitchen) Dining room:1 Fancy Living room:1 Family living room : 1 Balcony:1 Veranda:1 Study/library:1 Laundry/service kitchen:1 Pantry:1 Media room/ cinema:1 Gym:1 Garage:4 Other: main bedroom private garden
The building has already been done but our architect disappeared on us (we have reported him to the Architect's Council and the police as we had paid him for the work) and we now need a new architect to draw the plans and submit for approval. We can provide the drafts that the previous Architect had e-mailed us.
I have existing house plans and council drawings. This townhouse is part of a sectional title and they would like to see what it will look like before giving approval. I would like to change a carport into a garage that has to follow a specific brick design, move a gate about 1m, build a new carport, and build a bathroom attached to the house. I would also like a 3D design that includes solar panels on the roof.