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 want to have a small (80-m2) single story, 2 bedroom house designed and built in Green Pastures Knysna and I need an architect to draw house plans for me. I would also like to view some previous projects and work that the architect has done if possible. My budget is restricted so It is imperative to stay within the size range indicated.
Existing plan , building not completely finished. Foundation on outside carry walls done and built. Want to know if I have to draw up a new plan for changing inside area with drywall or bricks and its not a carrying wall. Not yet built. Also want to know if you are allowed to change the inside even if nothing is build as yet except the windows and doors?
I would like to close a veranda that leads out of my main bedroom so that it form part of the main bedroom, At this stage its unused area and would like to incorporate it as part of My main Bedroom. The main Bedroom is situated on top floor of the house. Please let me know if you could assist with approved drawings
We are looking to design our new office building. We are a tech business and wanted something trendy but practical to build. This will be a Ground + 2 building totalling approximately 1, Sq meters of office space. We have a single story building on the premises but will likely demolish this building as it's old and we are not sure of its structual integrity.
We have plans of the house - 1. wish to convert a large tile roof carport into a pool room. 2. Wish to install a pool 3. Minor internal changes 4. External staircase to link main house to the pool area We need design and then plans to submit on about a 90sqmt extension / conversion of existing car-port. It will need plans submitted - as it’s fundamentally changing the use. It will also require placing of a pool that may be across a 7m building line at the front of the house.
land site is 35 x 35 m i need two blocks of double story apartments Each apartment to have 8 units (4 ground and 4 in the 1st floor) each unit (2 bedroom with open plan kitchen and dining, toilet to have shower and bath basin, toilet pan and hand sink) Farscal should not show that this is a rental property)
Good Day We are using a seater marquee, but we want to design a thatch roof Church building. ( Similar to a lodge ). It is a brick building with poles in between. Seating capacity for -. With a stage area. Bathroom for both male and female. An entry way which gives privacy from the parking or street. An office. This will be erected in Promosa Potchefstroom.
We are hoping to get a building plan for our small wooden cabin which we plan to live in for a few years while building our home. It is currently 25 square meters but we are happy to up it to 30 or the minimum requirement. Are you able to assist? We may or may not submit plans for the main build at the same time and look forward to advise.
I will be flying overseas to Spain at the beginning of May and I will be coming back in about September then I will be getting the ball rolling with the house plan. Please Whatsapp or email me. I am looking to build a house of approximately sqm. I am looking to know how much the whole architectural process will be along with submitting to council.
We bought a house, never knew that the flatlet was not on the building plans. So we looking around for someone just to change the garage to the existing flatlet. So needing prices, we got asked R just to change garage to flatlet. Which I feel is really a rip off. I do understand things cost money but not at that price.