Imagine Architects, Architect in Umhlanga KZN

"Want to learn how to be financially sound using real-estate?"

"Looking to property develop and need advice on land choice and how to use the land?"

"Want to design your own home?"

Imagine Architects (Pty) Ltd is a property design and development brand consisting of professional architects. Using our experience and expertise, our team is committed to creating opportunities and solutions in the property industry (including investments) for clients in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and London, England.

Our design style can be described as “eccentric modern”, since contemporary/modern designs make up the majority of our projects, both local and overseas. However, we also pride ourselves on meeting clients’ wants and needs, and determining how said needs and wants can be translated into an efficient and timeless design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

1. We’re both a British & South African registered practice. 2. Sustainable green technologies are included in our service fee. At no additional cost. 3. We share our “The Architect’s Masterclass” online course with the service. 4. We walk you through your home with Virtual Reality. 5. We’re future-focused Architects and use Revit, Sketchup and all the Adobe Packages for a world-class, first class service. 6. Our down-to-earth approach. 7. Our core skills are home and office design.

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

We are not just South African registered Architects, but also registered with the Royal Institute of British architects with an international standard. We also provide visual renderings at all cost levels from hand-sketchwork to professional photo-realistic renderings. Project Management. Principal Agent and construction management.

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Property development, exclusive office and home design.

How do you normally charge for your service?

We customize all our Clients fees to suit the scale and context of each project. Other typical fee scales can be considered below, calculated as a percentage of the construction cost: A. Bronze service - Concept design with Council approval (3-5%) - Least cost effective to project costs, lowest ROI over time and most problematic on site. B. Silver service - Concept design, Council approval & construction drawings (6-8%) - Improved cost efficiencies to project costs, better ROI over time but still problematic on site. C. Gold service - Concept design, Council approval, construction drawings & Project Management up to completion (10-12%) - Best ROI over time and all consultants, suppliers and defects managed well past completion.

What makes your pricing competitive?

We customize each and every project. We also provide the option to spread out fee payments throughout the course of the project, as opposed to 80% of the fee upfront for Council approvals.

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

50% upfront deposits will provide a reduction in overall fee.

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

We will require the available budget for the project and the location of the land first and foremost.

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Yes, when you hire a professionbal Architect they will be required to have Professional Indemnity cover.

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

In todays day and age, the location of the Architect is no longer a prerequisite. are they registered? So th elocation is no longer relevant. Do they have Professional Indemnity insurance? What level of service do they specialize in, upfront design and Council appovals or construction management?

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

A hand-in-glove, personalized service with regularized communication. Something we take pride in with our service.

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