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 want to build an outdoor area with steel, brick and glass and would obviously need plans for that. I've attached some google images so you can see what style we want to go for PLUS photos, video and a drawing of what we want to do. That's projetct ONE. Project two is smaller as its a remodelling of our outbuildings, by extending the roof over the wasted space. Attached are also photos and a drawing of what we want to do. I'm not sure my outbuildings configuration is % cause it feels squased but anyway. Something you guys can guide us on when we get to the actual plans. Please provide a quote for projects one and two separately. Please ensure that this includes all sign-offs needed i.e. engineering approval. Please also include a line item for managing the whole process of submitting the plans. Thanks
Idea is to build in 3 phases, the outer walls to be lifted by approximately 7 rows of bricks to accommodate a lof area over bedrooms, with a open high roof in kitchen, dinner table and lounge area. Feel free to ask questions. Open to suggestions. This is to give an idea of what the need is. Also the 1st phase bathroom to be wheelchair friendly.
I wish for this apartments building to be open space minimalist and each room to have as much natural lighting as possible, and I would like for the interior to have lots of black and the outdoor to have a bit of greenery and a chilling space since I'm targeting all sorts of people from students to employees with this apartments and I'd love for it to cater for everyone
I like to shop at second-hand and antique stores rather than buying brand new boilerplate stuff. This is not necessarily to save money, but for the character and pieces that are interesting. The house is just over sqm, with large living/dining area and 2 bedrooms. Kitchen and bathroom are largely set in stone. I need serious working space somewhere. My style is kind of traditional farmhouse, but not cluttered or fussy, with a touch of eclectic.
Good Afternoon 1. I need to add an en-suite full bathroom to one of the bedrooms downstairs 2. Convert an Open Patio upstairs to a bedroom with full en-suite 3. Add on Maids quarters with shower/Toilet and kitchenette 4. Add a boundary wall with a gate I therefore need the plans to be drawn and updated with the above and get quotes for the work to be done. This is a house am buying and want to get all the pre-work concluded so the actual repairs can start as soon as the house is registered I do have access to the house on arrangement
I already have an idea of what i want, i have sketched it on paper, i just need a building plan to hand to the municipality. There are still some kinks to be sorted out. The idea of the building is to provide a double-story low-income home that can be rented out for about R-R. I am still unsure of whether I should use wood to complete the second story or also bricks. It is a large stand and once i have everything done i will build about 6 of these units.
Good day, I have a vacant land property and need to build a structure so that it is regarded a residential property. The COJ municipality advised that a small structure would be adequate. As such I need services for: 1. Plans to build a small room (3x 3) and a toilet. 2. Get the plans approved at the municipality. Regards,
Hi my name is lwandiswa zondo,I would like a 3d and 2d drawing for a left sided L shaped house that has:8 bedrooms with bathrooms,1 visitor room,1 extra room, 1 extra bathroom,TV room,kitchen, store room,living room,belcony, 4 garages( 2 closed 2 open), a garden and a pool.The foundation is on a steeped slope
Extension to existing house - double garage plus staircase up to 2nd floor. Joined to existing double volume house. Additional included in garage space - 1m x 7m incorporating a shower, toilet, laundry. Upstairs shower, toilet, basin. Plumbing easily connected. Balcony area upstairs. Rough plan and extension supplied. Thanks!
We have two houses. The one we bought as is in very old area, building restrictions upliftments needed due to carport and flatlet that exceed the size allowed etc. Currently renting out the house The other house - minor changes....rest up to date. We occupy this house. Pool was added, washing room and two inside walls 'kicked' out.