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About: Palin & Smit Architects CC is a South African architectural firm that was established in 1998. The company is located in Alkantrant, Pretoria, and provides a variety of architectural services such as new building design, extension and remodel drawings, interior design, and other miscellaneous services.
Looking at painting the inside of the house and also adding in feature wallpaper. Open to other deco ideas.
We have a granny flat at the back of the yard that we want to join to the existing house. We had a new addition to the family which just makes our home feel a bit small, new extra rooms or specific styles. It would mainly be to get plan drawn up for the join and possibly a new idea of how to do the join that could be more effective than what we now think.
First apartment in a Balwin estate top floor, and I want it to look bohemian yet modern sleek lines with as much natural elements in corporates as possible. I want every angle to look like it was though through and give guests an art experience with my collection of art.
PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ONLY!! I think to build a new big modern farmhouse in the next year or two.
Hi there i would like to refinish my house and undo the double garage and ontop of the garage i would like to make a bedroom with an in suite with a small balcony in front. To built a wall around the house have pavement inside and outside the yard and all the works in the house from roofing, tiling, ceiling and the kitchen units. Thank u
Replaced the roof, replaced carports, added a toilet and shower - need plans.
new house
Want to redesign and make home more modern.
Renovation and extension
Redraw plan to include alterations not previously included. Add additional building 3-4 bedrooms. Get the plan approved.