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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We need extension of one room
we need to renovate a house in Dullstroom
94 Port Provence. Aim – 3 Story house with 4 Bedrooms & Helper room. • 3 X Family Bedrooms. • 1 X Guest Room. • 1 X Helper room. • We would like to maximize views or Dam and light • We also want the house to naturally temperate regulate Ground floor: 1. Double-Garage. 2. Laundry room (Ironing area & Easy access to the washing line) --- Do we need whole room? 3. Guest Toilet. 4. Helper Room (With shower & Toilet). 5. Entertainment Lounge (Leading to a close Balcony with a Braai area) 6. Swimming Pool. --- > First Floor: 1. Kitchen – Open Plan (With a Scalars & Pantry). 2. Dinning Lounge. 3. TV Lounge (With Open Balcony & a Braai area). 4. 1st & 2nd Bedrooms (Sharing a full Bathroom). Second Floor: 1. Master Bedroom. a. Ensuit. b. Private Balcony. 2. Guest Room. a. Ensuit. b. Private Balcony. 3. Parking area from the Top entrance. 4. Door from the Top entrance to the house. NB: • We want to take an advantage of the slope, hence we opt for 3 story house. To make a maximum view of the Dam. • Study room – Not sure which floor is the best for it. • Gas facilities. o Kitchen Gas Stove. o Gas fireplace (TV Lounge & Entertainment Lounge). o Gas Braai (Both). • Solar Electricity (Panel on the roof). • Aluminum windows. • Walls to be painted. • We would like a simple minimalistic house with home feel • The kitchen, lounge an dining should be the key areas where the family can gather i.e. While cooking, I would like to see the kids watching TV while at the same time have easy access/view of the dining • should be able to sit on the lounge watching the sunset • Need for a study / office area where we can work from – This could be at the ground level to allow one to have view of outdoor while working • House should be towards the top of the stand allowing for maximum space for lawn, pool an gathering areas outside
Remodel existing garage from single to double and design new entrance
Hi I want to have a front wall built in front of the garden on the boundary. I have a builder and the existing plans with me however I would just need a quote for the updated plan for the wall on the boundary. At some point, I would like to add a splash pool in my yard and room on top of the garage. This would be at a later stage (approximately within two years) So I would like to have this added to the plan as well. Kind Regards
Build an outside cottage
We need an extension of one roof
Build another level above existing house. No brick work to be used. Preferably steel structure with cladding. Flat roof. This will be an open space and partially enclosed. Enclosed section predominantly glass. No water or toilet/bathroom facilities.
Fast paced construction
Hi I would like to know the cost of redrawing a sqm shopping complex