services
Architectural services in Cape Town, every step of the way.
We offer residential and commercial architectural services across Cape Town and the Western Cape: from the first sketch and feasibility study, through council approval and heritage permits, to managing the project and its construction right up to handing over the keys.
Our Services Include:
Sketch Design & Concept Plans
- Transform your ideas into concept designs — the first step in visualizing your future space.
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Feasibility & Pre-Purchase Property Assessments
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- Pre-Purchase Assessments: Gain insight into a property's potential and limitations before you buy.
- Post-Purchase Feasibility (Zoning Schemes): Understand what’s possible on your site, with studies aligned to local planning and zoning regulations.
Building Plans, Design & Documentation
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- Detailed architectural design
- 3D visualizations
- Full construction drawings for new builds, renovations, and additions
Council Submissions & Plan Approvals (City of Cape Town)
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- Preparation and submission of documents for planning permission
- Adhoc support for both new and existing buildings
Heritage & Conservation Approvals
Whether you need:
- Full application and approval support, or
- Information-only consultations,
we offer specialist guidance on heritage sites and conservation-sensitive projects.
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Project Management
- Appointing and coordinating the professional team: engineers, land surveyors and specialists
- Managing the programme, budget and approvals
- One point of contact, keeping you informed at every stage
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Construction Management
- Tender documents, pricing and appointing the contractor
- Regular site inspections and site meetings
- Quality checks and payment certificates
- Final inspection, snag list and handing over the keys
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process
WORK STAGES
ARCHITECTURAL SCOPE
The following summarizes the typical work stages of a project.
Inception
- Receive, appraise and report on client’s requirements with regard to: client’s brief, the site, rights and constraints, budgetary constraints, need for consultants, project programme, methods of contracting.
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Concept and viability
- Prepare initial design. Advise on intended space provisions and planning relationships, proposed materials and intended building services, technical and functional characteristics of design. Check conformity of projects with the rights to the use of the land. Review anticipated costs. Review project programme.
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Design Development
- Confirm scope and complexity. Review design and consult local authority. Develop design, construction system, materials and components. Incorporate all services and the work of consultants. Review design, costing and programme with consultants.
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Documentation and procurement
- Prepare documentation sufficient for local authority submission. Co-ordinate technical documentation with consultants and complete primary co-ordination. Prepare specifications for the works. Review the costing and programming with consultants. Obtain client’s authority and submit documents for approval.
- Complete construction documentation (1:50 working drawings and details). Call for tenders. Award tender. Prepare building contract.
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Construction
- Handover of site to contractor. Issue construction documentation. Initiate and / or check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate. Inspect the works and administer contract, issue certificate of practical completion. Assist client in obtaining occupation certificate.
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close-out
- Fulfill and complete project close out, prepare necessary documentation for effective completion, handover and operation of project. Issue relevant certificates related to contract completion. Provide as built drawings and relevant contractual undertakings by contractor and subcontractors.