ARE YOU REGISTERED? We
are registered with the South African Council for Architectural Profession
(SACAP) and South African Institute for the Architectural Technologist (SAIAT).
DO
YOU DESIGN ONLY MODERN OR TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS? We
design and draw according to the client's taste and have no specific preference.
WHAT
IS THE HALLMARK OF YOUR TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS? Open
plan and spacious with living areas facing north.
DO
YOU DO ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS? Yes, we do.
DO YOU HAVE A MINIMUM SIZE BUILDING YOU’LL
DESIGN? No, we do not have a minimum size
for new, alteration or additions to existing structures.
WHY
DO YOU CHARGE A DEPOSIT? We normally
charge a deposit fee for consultation, time and expenses.
IS YOUR FEE STRUCTURE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF
THE BUILDING COST OR PER SQUARE METER? Our basic fee is based per square meter for a new
structure. Addition: re-draw of existing plus a fee for the
additional added square meters.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE? It all depends on the client’s input and size of
the building. City Councils normally
take 6 to 9 weeks for approval. Some Councils take only 2 weeks. Approval time vary from council to council.
DO YOU DO PROJECT MANAGEMENT? No.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONTRACTOR AND
A PROJECT MANAGER? A contractor is appointed by the owner to
build a building for an agreed fee. He
usually uses the industry’s standard JBCC contract. A Project Manager operates
as the owner’s representative and appoints the different specialists of the
industry.
DO YOU DO INTERIOR DESIGN? We
do assist with the interior layout for the structure but do not do interior design.