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IMBONO FJA Architects

Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, EC (6.9km from Mount Pleasant)
‘IMBONO’ means ‘Vision’ – to think about or plan with imagination and wisdom. We successfully balance the “art of architecture” and the “discipline of management”. At IMBONO we service our clients with ‘nge-mbono’.

MMK Architects

Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, EC (7.1km from Mount Pleasant)
With a proud history of 40 years, MMK Architects is a full service practice that believes in consistently delivering innovative and cost effective design solutions. Experience, creativity, reliability & flexibility are key factors when approaching each new project, from inception stage right through to completion. Our geographical reach has expanded over the past decade and now includes South Africa as well as Africa. MMK has its roots in South Africa, a country whose diversity is the cornerstone of its appeal and success. Our ability to understand and interpret each scheme or project individually, with sensitivity to both cultural and economic...

DMV Architecture

Walmer, Port Elizabeth, EC (7.8km from Mount Pleasant)
DMV Architecture aims for continuous development within the office through the exploration of space making, we take great pride in the buildings we produce. Our Architecture is rooted in modernist planning principles but is expressed in a timeless aesthetic. We believe Architecture is a part of the environment and needs to be developed through the careful design and consideration of the surrounding context, this is achieved by understanding, exploring and implementing the fundamental principles that result in good design. We believe that a successful building will evoke a sense of emotion upon the user that will automatically showcase the hierarchy...

I D C Architects

Port Elizabeth, EC (8.7km from Mount Pleasant)
Integrated Design Consultants (IDC) is made up of principals and professional staff with a wide range of local and international experience. Over the last twenty years, IDC has committed to delivering creative innovation through design-specific, tailormade architectural solutions that offer added investment value and meet the vision and needs of our clients. We have broad expertise in the commercial, residential, affordable housing, industrial, heritage, health and educational sectors, providing a comprehensive approach to complex design issues. We dedicate ourselves to creating people-centred environments, and to designing African architecture that responds appropriately to its social, cultural, economic and environmental context. We...

Balshaw & Fogarty Architects

Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, EC (8.7km from Mount Pleasant)
Established in 1995, Balshaw & Fogarty Architects is a dynamic professional firm of architects with a history of excellence in a range of completed projects throughout Africa. We are a streamlined practice with an ability to mobilise resources and coordinate complex professional team structures, giving us capacity to tackle projects of any scale and complexity. We are continually looking for ways to expand the traditional role of the architect in meeting the needs of our clients with excellence and within pressured time frames. We strive to deliver architecture which reflects a balance of appropriate design philosophies, technical competence, effective project...

Muse Architects

Richmond Hill, Port Elizabeth, EC (9.6km from Mount Pleasant)
Muse Architects CC was established in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape of South Africa in 2008. The Muse team’s combined years of experience are extensive but we pride ourselves on the passion and fresh ideas which we bring to the table as a fairly young company. We are very much practically involved in all our projects and our team is up to any challenge. We constantly seek innovation and we apply our working knowledge of different materials to experimentation with different solutions while working within our client’s budget. Although we focus mainly on architecture and interior design, we do...

Fendeck And Rail

Korsten, Port Elizabeth, EC (9.4km from Mount Pleasant)
Fendeck’s premium grade PVC fencing is specifically engineered for use as fencing designed to withstand the harsh African sun. Beware of companies importing PVC Fencing from ISO approved extruders that use the same PVC formulation to make PVC down pipes and gutters. Its no wonder they need to use excessive concrete and internal reinforcing to strengthen their fencing. Fendeck is offering FREE ADVICE and assistance to anyone who is in the market for a PVC Fence. Its our commitment to you and the sustainability of the industry. Fendeck is the choice of Architects in South Africa.

R V Smith

Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, EC (10.9km from Mount Pleasant)
industrial roofing, factory maintenance, domestic roofing, insulation, waterproofing, fire damage prevention, minor alterations, constructions, skylights, patios and ceilings and partitions!

Woody's

Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, EC (11.2km from Mount Pleasant)
MATERIALS & EXPERTISE FOR KITCHENS, LIVING AREAS & SHOPFITTING No matter how big or small, Woody’s caters for all your wood and worktop projects. Providing a professional personal service, expertise, quality workmanship, and a range of quality products second to none in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and surrounds. Our people are skilled, proud, experienced and dependable, with the aid of the latest and greatest machinery, we provide industry-leading expertise and craftsmanship. Comebacks are an extraordinary inconvenience to our customers – and Woody’s – so we ensure there are none, giving our customers the best and most reliable quality every time.




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What can an architect help with?

Some of us are lucky enough to have the means of building our own homes to our specific design and requirements, making them unique and ideally suited to our individual lifestyles. Having ideas is one thing, but putting everything together to create a house that not only looks good but works efficiently is a specialised art, incorporating factors such as design style, structural considerations, safety aspects, utilities, temperature control and traffic flow throughout the building, amongst others. This is where an architect’s skills, experience and knowledge are called for. Alternatively, you may have a smaller project, such as maximising space in your existing home by building an extension, upper floor or adding a garage, and an architect will be able to assist you by designing a space which is both functional and fits into the style of the existing building.

What exactly does an architect do?

Architects are the specialists behind every commercial, corporate or residential building, including factories, hospitals, clinics, shopping centres, hotels, religious structures, schools, universities, residential developments, office blocks and private homes. The scope of their abilities extends into every sphere of our lives, including restoration work on old buildings and renovation of existing structures. They are also tasked with the design of extensions and additions to existing buildings. Architects do not just design buildings which serve their purpose on a safe and practical level, but are also responsible for the unique and often innovative style of every structure, be it an individual stand-alone house or a complex which incorporates a number of different designs which form a cohesive and complementary whole. The architect is often responsible, with an interior designer, for the appearance of the interior of the building, choosing and blending colours, furniture, wall and floor tiles, lighting and fixtures as part of the overall design of the space.

Architects are multi-faceted and adaptable

Architects are required to make the best use of the land on which the building is to be erected, and may have to design a house around natural barriers such as rocky slopes, long narrow plots, deeply sloping areas, old or large trees which the homeowner does not want to remove, and restrictions on the height of the building to be erected, for instance, by not being allowed to build a two storey building so as not to obscure the view from other homes. He must also take into account the environmental impact of the building on the immediate area, the initial and ongoing cost estimations and revisions, budgetary control, liaison and project control of the various specialists involved in the construction, and adherence as far as possible to completion dates.

Adherence to building regulations

Architects are not simply artists who have the ability to create unique buildings to fit every client’s vision and requirements, but are highly qualified specialists with exceptional technical and mathematical skills. Any building, be it private, commercial, corporate or public, has to satisfy and comply with the building regulations and planning laws of the province or town in which it is situated, so the architect has to be fully aware of and adhere to such legalities.

Architects design and adapt according to natural elements

On large construction projects and high rise buildings, for instance, the architect has to work with civil or structural engineers to address and resolve technical issues posed by the design, which may, in extreme cases, involve adaptations to the original concept. For example, high-rise buildings have to be able to withstand the impact of extreme weather changes and high winds on the structure.

Buildings which incorporate a great deal of glass in their design have to allow for practical considerations such as outer window cleaning, reflection off the glass which may affect the surrounding areas and buildings and overall impact on controlling the internal temperature of the building.

Project control and diversity are part of the job

An architect does not work in isolation. He forms part of a group of trained and skilled specialists whose input and contribution is vital to the completed project. Even with individual structures such as private homes, the architect works with specialists such as builders, bricklayers, tilers, plumbers, electricians, roofing contractors, carpenters and associated contractors, ensuring that the building work continues on time and within the specified budget. He may also be responsible for working with an interior designer who will style the interior space to complement the general theme of the design. This may form part of the entirety of the project, and helps the client to visualise the finished construction. The client is, of course, the individual who makes the final decision, and it is up to the architect to work closely with the client to achieve the desired outcome.

What formal qualifications does an architect need?

Architects are highly qualified

Architects must have a degree in architecture, which is a five-year education and training degree which exposes students to different types of structures, after which the aspiring architect has to pass the licensure examination, before being able to practice as an architect.

How to find the right architect

Check their online ratings and client reviews

Architects are a specialised sector of the workforce who do not always widely advertise their services in the general media. Some of them will advertise in home catalogues, architectural magazines and digests, the Yellow Pages and through the internet. Sites such as Uptasker are a valuable and informative resource as online reviews can be found immediately. Client testimonials can never be under-estimated, as these will provide you with assurances regarding the scope, innovation and professionalism of the architect, as well as details such as attention to detail, commitment and adherence to the client’s vision, and completing the project on time. Of course, it helps when you have an idea of what you want, but if you need inspiration, provide the architect with pictures from magazines or brochures which appeal to you, explain your thoughts and trust his vision to bring the project to life. Your first choice will probably always be word-of-mouth referrals and testimonials, together with upfront and honest verbal reviews from previous clients, but this is not always possible.

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An architect’s work does not end at his own drawing board or pc, but necessarily involves working with and project-managing other specialists involved in the building work. He will keep track of expenditure and advise you if the work is going over-budget or if there are problems which will prevent timely completion of the job. A contingency factor should be built into any budget, allowing for unplanned delays, non-availability of particular items such as specific tiles or hardware which will then entail a review of costings, re-planning the work schedules of different contractors, and bringing the project to finalisation within an acceptable timescale. An architect has to think on his feet at all times, re-scheduling and amending existing plans and designs when unexpected delays and problems arise.




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Architects are an invaluable asset in the design and layout of individual buildings and complexes, across all sectors of our lives. They enrich our surroundings through innovative and carefully designed buildings which incorporate interest, individuality, functionality, safety and beauty. They have the skills and experience to re-purpose and revitalise both existing and historical buildings to either blend them into their surroundings or make them stand out as unique and eye-catching structures which reflect the individuality of their owners. They are the ultimate professionals in design, visualisation and project management. For more tips, see our architect articles.


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