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.
5 bedrooms, big kitchen with scullery, walk in pantry, laundry room, double garage. guest toilet, 3 additional bathrooms (2 ensuite to rooms), study with enough space for a big boardroom table, enclosed braai room with an entertainment room close by, separate living room and dinning rooms. Also add a pool
Kan jy asb vir my kwotasie stuur vir planne om huis te bou langs die vaalrivier by Bothaville. Ek moet die planne indien. Ons kyk na m2. Ons gaan die huis op Ibeam bou en dink daaraan om light steel bo te bou. Ons het nodig om 3 meter bo die grond te bou om te keer dat die water ons nie weer vang nie. Ons het wel nog nie persoon wat die bouwerk gaan doen nie, ek word net gedruk om die planne in te dien.
We recently bought a house. They registered it without COC without building plans Building inspector came out. The latest plans are . So my lawyer said I must get a quote from architect to draw the plans for us because the previous owner even built the pool himself and its definitely not according to specs . For now in order to sue I need a quotation
Master bedroom (private lounge, ensuite & walk in closet) 3 x bedrooms with bathrooms, Kitchen,breakfast area, Scullery, laundry, public toilet, open plan dining & lounge, study, bar, wine cellar, pantry, double garage, covered patio & BBQ area, kids play area, foyer. Double storey. My yard is only 50 x 25 m
I already have draftsman drawings. I want to make sure they are optimal use of space and designs. So I need a professional to look over the designs, not short comings and improvements. So an hour consultation is sufficient. Happy for my draftsman to implement the changes and deal with city of Cape Town. New build is approx m2. Existing is m2.
Spacious 2beds house with private lounge [but you can advice on that] mizanine floor open room on top to be office or keeping files etc, with a view to sitting eating and the folding doors. These one height from outside view that top windows will be lovely #highroof. There should be a covered patio with folding glass door on open plan from the seating room or dining table (open plan kitchen launch eating). Master bedroom to be spacious and big enough to accommodate small couch with nice view to outside (whereby the proposed Pool will be) through sliding glass door. Open concept master bedroom ensuite. Bedrooms being 2 preferably west other east apart.
Currently there is an Backrooms consisting of three rooms and a Main House. My wish is to join the two building into one Big House with 3 x Small Bedrooms (with closets), 1 x Big Bedrooms (fitting 3 single Beds + closets), Main Bedroom (with small walk-in closet + bathroom), open plan kitchen/dinning + Lounge (Partion-like cupboard between kitchen & dinning room), Pantry, bathroom (with 2 shower cubicles), toilet, car-pot (fitting three cars). Double Storey if need be to have everything under one roof.
Community center. 1. Core physical spaces . Main hall/Assembly space: a large open room for meetings, parties, performances or fitness classes . Meetings/Club rooms: smaller, flexible rooms for workshops, committee meetings, or local groups gatherings . Entrance Foyer/Lounge: A welcoming, accessible space that often acts as a central hub . Kitchen Facilities: Kitchens which may range from domestic to commercial grade for catering, cooking classes and community events . Storage Areas: Dedicated, ample and secure storage for tables, chairs, sports equipments and activity materials . Administrative Offices: Space for staff, volunteers and management (10 rooms) 2. Specialized and Recreational Areas . Gymnasium or Fitness Studio: Spaces for indoor sports like badminton or basketball as well as yoga or dance classes . IT and media rooms . Childcare/Youth Center: Designated areas for playgroup, creche and after school programs . Library or Resource Center: A quiet space for reading or accessing computers and internet services . Health/Therapy Rooms: Areas for counseling, clinics or specialized therapy for children or seniors . Outdoor Areas: Landscaped areas, patios, playgrounds or community gardens that blend with the surroundings. 3. Essential Infrastructure and Amenities . Accessibility Features: Ramps,elevators and wide doorways ensuring the facility is fully accessible to people with disabilities . Toilets and Showers: Separate facilities for men, women and disabled individuals, including unisex baby-changing facilities and showers for gym users . Safety and Security: Fire safety equipments, CCTV and secure entry points to prevent vandalism and ensure safety . Parking and Access: Adequate, accessible parking, bicycle racks and proximity to public transport . Technical Utilities: Heating, ventilation (including natural, cross ventilation), and modern, energy-efficient lighting. 4. Functional and Social Components . Management Committee: A group (often a mix of residents and local government) responsible for daily operations, cleaning and maintenance . Versatile Furniture: Tables and chairs that can be easily rearranged or stored to change the room's purpose . Information Hub: Signage, boards and digital screens that provide community information . Social Services Space: Areas for hosting food banks, clothing drives and community-based organizations
Hi there, hope you can help : Looking for a budget cost please to enclose the open area between the existing bathroom & kitchen (~3m x 4m) - 2 walls exist and the one aluminium /glass sliding door on the RHS. Needed : - concrete roof slab waterproofed; glass & aluminium sliding door, concrete floor slab, 2 x electric plug points & 4 x downlights. The attached is a photo of an existing plan from the previous owner (not yet approved be the municipality) for reference. We are unable to track down the drafting company who did this drawing.
The new build is for a double story, double garage. Downstairs open plan kitchen, lounge, dining room and guest toilet. Deck with built in braai. Upstairs 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, one which must be full with shower, bath, toilet and basin. This will be a Nutec house on a solid concrete block. Around squares, excluding garage and deck.