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.
About: Philani Architects is a full-service architectural firm that provides comprehensive design services for new building projects, extensions and remodels, interior design, and other miscellaneous architectural services. The company is based in De Deur, South Africa but provides services to clients throughout the country. One of the main advantages of using Philani Architects is that they offer a complete package from start to finish – from initial concept designs all the way through to construction drawings and project management. This streamlined approach saves their clients time, money, and hassle by dealing with only one company throughout the entire process. Another key advantage of using Philani Architects is their experience with a wide range of project types including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional (e.g., schools & hospitals), government & military projects. Whatever your architecture needs may be, chances are Philani Architects has successfully completed a similar project in the past – making them a safe bet for anyone looking for quality architectural services delivered on time and within budget.
Office revamp. We want a nautical theme given the nature of our business and effective utilization of space etc. and interior design services. I am based in Durban, but the business that needs the interior design is located in Fourways. I will be in Fourways the middle of February, we can set up meetings then. It is not just simple painting that we need, there are quite a few alterations. We need someone to actually see the space first before offering a quote.
I want to break out a wall that's underneath my staircase. The wall is load bearing and I thought I could put a steel beam in it's place as support. I also want to enlarge and already existing square arch but I am not sure how much of the wall I can take off. Then I also want to enlarge my the opening that my sliding is in. I want to enlarge it horizontally (not vertically) - again I am not sure how much of the wall I can take off
I would like 3D drawings. It is for a renovation. Iwould like someone to give me ideas and drawings for the following areas: - entrance area - kitchen and scullery - living/dining area - outside boma area and drainage around my property - main wardrobe and vanity I'm happy to use a interior designer as long as they can do drawings and assist in all the above-mentioned areas.
Preference will be to talk via Whatsapp. Difficult to take calls during the day. Will try my best to answer questions. Some will have to be discussed/answered by my husband. We would like advise on converting a 4 motor vehicle garage into a 2 bedroom Flatlet. Using the space to its optimal potential and finding ways to cross limitation such as ventilation, natural lighting, heat, going green, privacy, cost saving etc.
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
Extending passage wall out by app. m. ( That will go into bathroom, study, and kitchen space which are next to each other in the passage. We will then have to in turn. extend the outer walls of these rooms by a meter or so to restore size. On the opposite side of the passage are 3 bedrooms. I would also like to extend the outer wall of these bedrooms outward by a meter to extend the bedrooms. These bedrooms’ outer wall is about 3,5 meters long each.
I previously utilised a different architect to draw up and submit the plans and I've already paid scrutiny fees, but this architect is very unprofessional and unreliable as I always have to run after him and he never respond and he has no answer. I need assistance to follow and notify me the progress of the plans at the council
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