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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I have a few ideas but I am not quite sure yet what I would like to go with. I need someone with more expertise to advise. Please let me know if you charge call-out fee as I would like someone to come to the flat to take a look at what is the best way forward.
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We want to build a quaint 4 bedroom home for a mother and her daughter.
I need guidance and advice on how best to use the space and whether or not the structure should be brick or nutec.
4 bedroom, Modern Barn Style, Needs to meet Seaton Estate Design Criteria which I can share upon request.
I want to build a 4 bedroom two story home. 3 bedrooms upstairs and 1 downstairs. The master bedroom should have an en suite bathroom and there should also be a separate shared bathroom. There should also be a separate toilet and a living room/entertaining area on the top floor. I have some further specs that can be sent upon request.
I want the living room, entryway, main bedroom and study to be redecorated - classical/colonial style.
It is a change to an existing room and conversion of an existing outside toilet into a small bathroom (3 x 1.8m) and a new room of approx. 15 square meters.
I need a design of a 12m shipping container converted into the following 12M CONTAINER FOR BARBERSHOP PURPOSE 1 12m Container unit 1 Derusted and primer treated 1 Exterior painted ( Charcoal grey) 1 Insulation with Chromadek panels and polysterene 1 Cutting and fitting of aluminium windows with burglar guards PTT (mm x mm) 1 Cutting and fitting of a sliding door 3m 1 Cutting off of a 2.4m x 2.4m sheet to replace with a full sealed Glass window 1 Vynil flooring 12m x 2.4m 1 Emegency door 1 Electrical Package 1x DB Board 7x plug power points 2x Light switches 4x Fluorscent lights 6x Down Lights 2x Out door lights 5 Working stations for Barbers includes: 5x Mirror 5x Cupboard with shelves 2x Sinks with taps 1 Small Podium (pay point/reception)
Addition of 36 sqm room on top of a double garage. Addition of a 30 sqm adjoining Double Storey lounge and gym building.