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.
We are an insectary based in Tzaneen and are doing a costing on building a new site as we have outgrown our current location. Can you please give me a quotation to draft build plans for a to m² site. This needs to include 18 cold rooms as follows 6 x 35m², 6x 25m² and 6x 20m². Then there are things like 4 or 5 offices, restrooms, reception, boardroom for +/- 10 people, a locker room for staff and a space for them to eat lunch, storerooms x 2 and a control room for things like the Hvac and computer systems. I look forward to receiving your thoughts and quotation.
We are looking for a builder and/or architect to construct a modern 5-bedroom home inspired by the Bellriver Homes “Pavilion” design (see reference: https://www.realestate.com.au/home-designs/bellriver-homes/pavilion-a5bb62e0abded3c0c89). The design will need to be adapted to our site, with a focus on open-plan living, strong indoor-outdoor flow, and clean, contemporary lines. Key features we require: • 5 bedrooms including a master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite • Spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area • Covered alfresco/outdoor entertaining space • Central gallery or breezeway design feature • Study/media room, ample storage, and modern finishes • Energy-efficient and sustainable build We are open to design adjustments and welcome expressions of interest from experienced professionals who can deliver high-quality results and work collaboratively on the design-to-build journey.
I have a double-story house and I'm planning some renovations. I'd like to extend my kitchen and add a bathroom above it, which will be connected to the adjacent bedroom. I'd also like to convert the upstairs patio into a bedroom. Additionally, I'd like to relocate the stairs to lead down to the garage, which I'll be converting into a cozy wooden seating area. Lastly, I'd like to add a new garage.
To comply with the Architectual Guidelines of the Longlands Estate. I would like to build a house of around to square meters. The stand is flat and square meters in total thus around 14.10 m x 22.20m, south entry, north facing. I would only receive transfer by 2ndQ , thus around June . So to begin with, what is the average R/c charged per sqm for Architectual plans/3D drawings etc ready for Municipal approval?
Simple Nutec house, not more than 32 Sq metre, 1 bedroom with a bathroom and open plan kitchen living room area, built on stilts, to be used as a temporary granny flat. Bathroom to have a toilet, basin and shower, kitchen area to have a sink with a food prep area, no verandah required. Similar in design to the attachment.
Good day. I require plans for a simple covered pergoda bordered by walls on three sides. As this is on an estate the body corporate are concerned with aesthetics. The surrounding properties are wood finish. I have attached photos of my property featuring an artistic impression of what I hope it would look like from front and top. As I currently live abroad I am travelling to Cape Town on the 4th November for two weeks in the hope of finalising plans to present to the body corporate and get municipal approval before starting construction. I would like quotes and ideas on how to proceed with plans. Thank you.
Modern Tuscan style with several roofs Ground floor Double garage ,entrance, staircase, kitchen with walk in pantry,tv room, guest bedroom and bathroom 2de floor 2x bedrooms both on suite and pajama lounge between rooms Noth entry lagoon view on South Footprint approx 8 m wide and not longer than 17 m Big windows to get light on the North side and view on the south Small spash pool 3x 2.5 m Also a court yard next to kitchen
House needs to be H shape with living quarters on one side and bedrooms on other. Flat sloped roof single story 6 bedrooms 2 en suites 1 shared bathroom Guest toilet Play room and casual lounge by bedrooms 2 separate rooms Lounge kitchen dining open Plan Needs scullery and butler's pantry Guest toilet Inside outside entertainment towards back of house Ope
I had an architect who did my plans since The house plans did not pass as yet. On the 15th October the architect asked me to post 5 envelopes for relaxation,I did this. He has not done the follow up, I sent him 2 whatsapp text to remind him and an email and he has not responded to me. According to the architect after the relaxation , he has to do another submission and night need to pay money for the final passing of the property. I need assistance to get my plans passed as this is taking so many years. According to the architect after the relaxation he has to do a last submission and payment to get the plans passed
Im not sure about the space/ sqm...