Description
The Design
The Cape Vernacular style, which is essentially a modernized version of traditional Cape Dutch architecture that is endemic to the cape. The Cape vernacular, as an inherited tradition, has endured for over three hundred years through its close response to place, technology, and culture. It has been revered by architects such as Baker (1862-1946) (Keath, 1994), Pearse (1885-1968) (1933), Eaton (1902-1966) (Fagan, 1996:5) (see Fig. 12), and Biermann (1924-1991) (1955) (see Fig. 12). Even the South African Modern Movement pioneer, Martienssen recognized its importance as an authentic architecture.
This standard 2-bedroom Cape Vernacular design aims to satisfy the needs in the economic budget category but still provides a very modern and cozy living space ideal for a retirement cottage. With the open plan kitchen, dining area, lounge, and separate scullery this provides lovely living space for a 2-4 member family. The Master bedroom provides the comfort of a lovely walk-in closet between the bedroom and en-suite bathroom with enough space for a vanity cabinet to fit in the closet space. The secondary bedroom is also spacious with enough space for a queen-size or two single beds. Both the master bathroom and the secondary bathroom can be equipped with a shower and a bath as per the family’s requirements. The Single Garage can be converted to a double garage as per the client’s requirements.
The Energy Efficiency
Arch@Ease is striving in providing an eco-friendlier future for the generations to come and to reduce the carbon footprint we as South Africans leave behind on this precious world of ours. In all our designs we aim to provide the most energy-efficient designs within the SANS 10400 XA standards that fit our client’s budgets.
This particular residence was designed for the living area, bedroom 1, and master bedroom to face North to provide the best shading conditions in these rooms which mean warm in the winter months and cool throughout the summer. To keep out the warm Western sun we haven’t provided the house with any windows on the Western wall to keep the rooms from heating up in the late afternoons. We can provide the glazing elements of the house with double glazing to enhance the energy efficiency by many, but this will depend on the client’s budget as it will have a significant impact on the overall building cost.
Building Cost Estimate:
( R800 000 Was the estimated amount on this building which includes the Architectural Design, Interior Design, Engineering Design, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, Local Authority Approval Cost and Construction Cost)
Our free basic building cost estimate we provide is based on a square meter rate for Economic building designs and gets calculated within the perimeters of the specific residence. Keep in mind this is only a cost estimate to provide a guideline for your clients to plan their budget for the house. For a detailed costing on the house, our Quantity Surveyor can assist you with a detailed costing and combing a Bill of Quantities the building contractors can use to quote and tender on the construction of the building. This service will be available on request at additional charges.
Interior Design:
This service is available on request at additional charges for a detailed interior design according to the client’s specifications on the kitchen cabinets and appliances, bedroom cupboards and furniture, bathroom fixtures, and cabinets, and a Finishing Schedule on all Interior and exterior finishes ie. floor tiles, wall paint, lights, etc.
Please Note: It will be the client’s responsibility to submit the plans to the local authority for approval. Arch@Ease will make sure from our side that you have all the required documentation for submission.