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I want to build 3 backrooms and outside toilet
Studio apartment open floor plan Built out of shipping containers (6-units) 1 Bedroom fitted with built-in cupboards Open plan living room & kitchen fitted with built-in cupboards & countertops, 2 plate gas hob, single tub sink & built-in hallway closet Bathroom fitted with pedestal sink, toilet & shower Insulated walls, cladded & painted colour of your choice Laminate flooring throughout Bathroom floor & walls tiled Cornices & skirtings Plumbing & electrical points (LED lights, double plugs, light switches, DB board & external connection box) Standard bedroom door & sliding bathroom door 16L Gas geyser 3 and 3 with a centre stair case
A flat roof upstairs. 3 car garage. Open plan space upstairs moving onto a sizable balcony. A solar battery room/ backup power room. Roof capable of carrying solar panels or made of solar roof tiles. A walk-in closet for the main bedroom. A kids bedroom which can fit 2 1/3 beds and can be changed to a guest bedroom. Home theater room. Laundry room. Gym room. A small conservatory type space by the kitchen to sit/rest on a signal mattress on the floor. An island kitchen.
I wish to inquire about the possibility of getting a plan drafted for a contemporary loft apartment (80 square meters, full bathrooms for downstairs and loft area, dark grey color pallet with a bold industrial character). I wish to also ask about the approximate cost for the plan itself and a bill of quantities. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards,
2 bedrooms (3X4m each), 1 bathroom/shower (2X3m), no garage, open-plan kitchen lounge, total 8x9m (72m2). empty level erf - we want all inclusive price to have plans and all approved by Mun. Erf is situated in Sunrise-on-Sea (East London, East Coast), and has a septic tank. Advice on wooden frame structure...we want to build simple and cost-effective...
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3 bed room house Dinning Launge Moderate spacious kitchen Combined toilet and bathroom
I'm developing a workshop at the backyard and would love you to draw - AutoCAD or any other softwares which will be accepted and signed off at the Local Municipality. I'm developing a workshop at the backyard and would love you to draw - AutoCAD or any other softwares which will be accepted and signed off at the Local Municipality.
I want a 15 house room. 1 big living room/ lounge. 1 big kitchen and 3 inside toilets. At least about 5 normal bedrooms but with an extra 6th the big (Main bedroom) which is mine. Double story please. Double garage. Roofing is butterfly I want my bedroom to be up there (since it will be a double storey) at least far a bit from the other rooms and must have it's own exit. If possible with it's own shower in it. The kitchen must be next or not far from the living room or lounge. Aluminium windows
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