Six Bedrooms, Each with En Suite Bathroom 2 + 2 Garage Setup for Ample Visitor Parking Open-Plan Living Area with Dining Room, Kitchen, Lounge, and Covered Patio Pool and Garden Views from Study and Living Area Cinema Room and PJ Lounge Attached is the site map for the area where the building is intended.
I am looking at building a Nu-tec house. m² 2 bedrooms. main ensuit with walk in closet. open plan lounge kitchen, possibly with a scullery area there is 20m² patio in front of the house. i would like to add 1 berdoom 1 bathroom open plan lounge and kitchen cotaage at a later stage. please also allow for a splash pool to be added later on.
Walk into a small kitchenette, into a small lounge,small wash atoiletndownstairs wooden staircase to upstairs room with shower and toilet. Maybe a double bed, buit ins for 2ppl Slabbed and a rooftop top garden for solar geyser, wash lines etc. 2units should fit in this space. To go green as much as possible natural light JoJo tanks etc. access from room to rooftop
Master bedroom with a walking closet to a size of a bedroom big bathroom 2 bedroom house One full bathroom and a shower Guest toilet Living room Dinning room Tv room Kitchen and scullery Linen closet Double garage Veranda at the back enough to put a 6 chair and 2 couch One fireplace in the house. Outbuildings- 2 bedroom guest houses with a mini kitchen and full bathroom and closet. A to sq meter
Open plan farm house, 2 bed, land is a rocky hillside. I need the master bed on the 1st floor, a WIC and bath and a small living room, and a 90 degree aron porch. Then everything else on the ground floor. It must have an open kitchen and living, a scullery and the 3nd bed with ensuite. Also, the ground floor must have a 90 degree Apron porch as well.
Good day, I wanted to replace my chain link fence at the front of my house with a vibracrete wall and need to submit plans for that. I've got my house plans from the city and now just need an architect to draw up the plans for my front wall and either submit or guide me on the process of submitting the DAMs application for approval. It's about 30 meters only.
Double garage on top of the garage place fo brai Swimming pool Private room and bar area Wish will make it four bedrooms Loudly kitchen must be close to dinning room And from the garage I must have the door to get into the house In the area I wanna build the garage must be on the right when facing the gate
It's a double storey house with sqm for the ground floor and sqm on the first floor. It is to be built in rural area. It would have 2 bedroom on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms on the second floor. Each room will have an en-suite wc except for those on the ground floor. The master room will have will have an en-suite bathroom that would include a shower as well.
2bed, 2 bath (only with shower, toilet, whbasin) main bed can be bigger than 2nd one. Limited cupboard space in 2nd bedroom More cupboard slace in main broom Open.plan kitchen/ living areas: you can scale down on rooms for more space in living area. Separate scullery/ pantry. Can be simple rectangular building with covered stoep at front 2 m width length of house
Looking for a cost-effective and very specifically energy-efficient Granny Flat to build behind his The design should maximize solar PV potential and passive solar gain, while remaining simple, modern, and affordable. The unit will serve as a flexible granny flat/garden cottage, with emphasis on comfort, sustainability, and minimal maintenance. Would you be able to deliver a simple, modern, minimalist design that is affordable to build and maintain. • Optimize solar PV generation and passive solar gain through orientation, roof pitch, and glazing. • Ensure full compliance with City of Cape Town DMS and SANS . • Provide a comfortable 1-bedroom unit with open-plan living/kitchen and efficient plumbing layout for single loo • Incorporate sustainability features (insulation, PV, rainwater/greywater readiness). Key Constraints & Compliance Targets • Footprint: Max 5 m × 5 m external (≈25 m² gross floor area; usable ≈23–24 m²). • Zoning: SR1 – second dwelling as separate structure (DMS Item 25A). • Height: Max 6 m wall plate; max 8 m roof apex. Target ≤6 m wall plate and ≤6.5–7 m overall to minimize risk of objections. • Building Lines: Typically 1.5–3.5 m; confirm via erf survey. • Coverage/Floor Factor: Coverage ~50%, floor factor 1.0. Confirm main dwelling compliance to avoid threshold issues. • Services: Ensure certification of services capacity. Energy & Sustainability • Solar PV: North-facing roof slope at 30–34° pitch to optimize yield (10–18 panels, 4–8 kW). • Passive Solar: Large north glazing with shading overhangs; minimal east/west glazing. • Thermal Comfort: Roof/wall insulation per SANS -XA; cross-ventilation via north-south openings and high vents. • Water Efficiency: Optional rainwater harvesting/greywater system; plumbing provision for future connection. • Utility Space: Allocate cupboard/roof space for inverter and battery. Style & Materials • Form: Single-storey, modern minimalist. • Construction: Brick external walls (thermal mass); lightweight internal partitions (drywall/stud). • Roof: Monopitch (skillion) roof, sloping south-to-north. Metal sheet covering (IBR/corrugated) suitable for PV mounting. • Finishes: Cost-effective, durable, low-maintenance. Floor Plan Concept Orientation: North at top (low roof side). • Bedroom (3 × 3 m): Double bed, wardrobe, large north-facing window/door. • Bathroom (2 × 2 m): Shower, toilet, basin; grouped plumbing with kitchen. • Living/Kitchen (5 × 3 m): Open-plan; kitchenette along south/west wall; sofa, small table, TV. • Entry: West wall door with small porch/verandah (if building lines allow). • Optional: Loft/mezzanine over bathroom (south high side) for storage. Elevations (Conceptual) • North (low side): 5 m wide × ≈3 m high; large glazing for solar gain. • South (high side): 5 m wide × ≈6 m high; minimal glazing, high vents. • East/West: Sloping profile (≈6 m south, ≈3 m north); small high-level windows for ventilation. Must-Haves vs Nice-to-Haves Must-Haves: • Compliance with zoning, height, building lines, and SANS . • Energy efficiency (PV-ready roof, insulation, passive solar). • Compact, functional layout with grouped plumbing. Nice-to-Haves: • Loft storage above bathroom. • Small deck/verandah. • Rainwater harvesting/greywater system. Deliverables Requested • Site plan integration (setbacks, orientation, services). • Floor plans, sections, elevations (scale 1:50/1:). • Roof plan showing solar array layout. • Basic 3D renders/views. • Building plan submission package for City of Cape Town approval. • Energy efficiency notes (SANS compliance). • Indicative cost ranges for construction options (brick vs lightweight frame). • Preliminary concept sketch for early alignment before full submission package. Thank you – I look forward to your expertise in realizing this project
