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.
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Frequently asked questions
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At what point in my project should I involve an architect?
You should contact an architect as soon as you decide on a project. An architect will present you with additional options, will help you to finalize the details and place your project into the chosen environment.
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What services does an architect offer?
An architect will either do plans only, or plans with project management. This means he will stay with you and help you throughout the building process.
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Recent jobs for Building design, Sedgefield
Architectural design for a new 100-200 sqm house
I would like a house designed along the lines of a fisherman's cottage, the roof is not to have a high pitch (chromadek roof), with a stoep of approx 2,5 m covered with an afdak. House to built with cement bricks and not to be plastered. A single garage (not attached to the house) should be included depending on where the house is positioned on the plot. I attach a rough drawing of what I would like the layout of the house to be. The plot is situate at 15 Gull Street Kingfisher Creek Erf
Architectural plans for a small 1-bedroom house
Hi, I just need house plans drawn up for a future Mother in law . To begin, just a small 1 bedroom house with a lounge , kitchen , and then later , in a year or 2 she'd like to add on a double bedroom and bathroom as business relaeases funds and when her kids visit from abroad.
Architectural design for a 100–200 sqm two-bedroom house with garage and flatlet
Afternoon, We need to build a two bedroom house two garage and small flatlet all under one roof
Architectural design for a 3-story holiday home over 600 sqm
3 story Holiday home. Mediteranian style. 3 bedrooms. 2 + bathrooms. Open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen. Double garage plus store room with wide patios to North and West.
Architectural design for large residential complex remodel
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Architectural design for a 100-300 sqm industrial car workshop and showroom
Car workshop and show room. Contact via email only.
Architectural design for a new 3-bedroom house
Private dwelling in Groenvallei, 3bed,2 bath, a lounge, dining room, kitchen, patio, double garage.
Full house redesign for a holiday rental property
Looking to create a booking.com or other holiday rental type property for myself and others to enjoy. I need a full house redesign to suit these needs.
Building design for new house
The original house burned down and the fondasie were cracked so that has been removed, house need to be dubble storage grond floor high walls, open plan kitchen with small pantry with island in kitchen, flow through the dining room onto a outside braai area stacked doors divide dining room and braai area. Lounge flow with open kitchen/ dining are Dubble garage in front if possible, bedroom with shared bathroom by guest, laundry room. Top floor 3 bedrooms with bathrooms balcony around the top floor of the house, exit door on top floor with stairs.
New residential complex design
Double storey house:ground floor with high wall open plan kitchen with small pantry with an island in the kitchen that flows through the dinning room onto an outside braai area. Stacked doors devide dinning room and braai area. Lounge flow with open kitchen /dinning room double garage infront a laundry room bedroom with shared bathroom by guest. Top floor:3 bedrooms with onsuit bath rooms balcony around the top floor of the house. Exit door on top floor with staircase