:)Again...I like what you're doing. Cheers.
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:)Again...I like what you're doing. Cheers.
So 260 m², that's a lot of space.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
Seems like it was a misunderstanding on my side about what rendering means. So what about the floor plans, do you mind to share them with us?
well fabian, they are on bits of paper and I don't have a scanner available
so you will have to wait for those, sorry
oh yes, they are typical Architects plans too, they show nothing of the true character we want to achieve. They have little people standing around, and cute trees.
anyway, the real building is going up before your eyes
if you need to know any specific point, maybe I can help though
Not always.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fabian
I believe CMN's gaff's plans were scribbled on the back of a cigarette packet.
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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
I heard that they were neatly drawn; has he given up smoking?
anyway, the architect has the plans on a CD, I don't
I don't know if it is true elsewhere, but here the architect seems to retain the right to the CD of the plans, rather than the client
when I changed architect, he had to buy the CD from the previous guy!
Geeez....that sucks....you are paying for it and more so your design.
No way would I agree to that.
You will find he likes your ideas and will use it with a future client.
No way the architect retains the rights/ownership of it....you are paying for it, it is yours.....tell him to fuck off, or is it to late.
What % did he charge for the right to keep your ideas ?
Dr. A looks like its coming along swimmingly!
Im interested to know which came first, the plans for the house, or finding the land?
To go further, did you have plans in mind (as you say you done with an architect) and just so happened to find a suitable plot?
Or rather did you find the land first with the house on it, with then the need to design a house?
If so where did you get your idea and inspirations from as you mentioned such a varied selection of styles?
thanks once again!
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Originally Posted by benlovesnuk
Ben, of course the land came first, then the house designed to fit it
so no plans in mind; they were all dreamed up to suit the location
for instance, if the land had been long and narrow, I would have designed a house more like the Chinese shophouses in Malacca, with a courtyard in the very centre of a long house
but it isn't
as for ideas and inspirations, the varied influences obviously gave me some thought
when I have seen some feature of a building I liked, I tend to remember that, then maybe use it when I design a room, a garden, a building whatever
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Originally Posted by Nawty
It seems to be the common practice here, and elsewhere. My architect in the Uk never gave me any CD, just paper plans and planning consent!
no problem really, I don't normally need the plans later
I also have no problem with him using any ideas I have. I too am a professional and any experience I gain with one client gets used with the next etc; that is normal
so, the roof is coming on; I have been away three days and see good progress
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...036_resize.jpg
I have never had a metal framed roof before, so it looks interesting, quite strong too
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...037_resize.jpg
There are geckos there too, the noise does not bother them
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...4_resize~1.jpg
The walls are going up; QCON blocks have been specified for their insulation properties, both heat and noise. They are very easy to work with and cut, but they cost a bit more [at] B30 each
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...029_resize.jpg
we have an equal opportunity workforce too. The women are good blockies
The site office has moved inside as the welding guys were raining them with sparks
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...0_resize~0.jpg
This area will be open and connected to the courtyard i.e. part of it
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...035_resize.jpg
6 mouths are better than one, so I am told
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...026_resize.jpg
anyway...
here they are making the former for the arch into the kitchen. Rather than a normal arch we decided to put in a "moongate" for fun
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...039_resize.jpg
I am not sure if this is a Moonmoth?
do they bite?
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...048_resize.jpg
Dr Andy, enjoying the thread, as previously stated I will be attempting something similar. I have one problem with your house! - its so superior to my ideas - I am ashamed! Can you tell me which architect you used? can you sell me your house plans? will you be my personal physician? and are you interested in becoming blood brothers?
Very nice house.
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Originally Posted by Airportwo
Sorry if that is true, it was not my intention
so, yes, you can use my architect, if you live in or near CM
PM me for his details, he is a nice guy and not expensive. You have to have your own design ideas though, and let him translate them. He does not speak English but can understand the wife
You can copy my plans if you wish, but then I may live under your bed
AB-ve
The builder has put his foot in it
The metal guys were happily welding the roof, the usual sparks flying everywhere
the neighbour, who has a part wooden house just next to the site complained about it and asked them to be more careful. Oh yes, said the foreman
a few minutes later the exact same thing happened, so the neighbour phoned the council. They called our builder and he and my wife have to go for a meeting with them this afternoon
smacked wrist time
meanwhile, I will have to go round to the neighbours with a big bunch of flowers
Yeah, be nice to the neighbours. Worthy investment.
Also, make it known that you will fix any and all damage or dirtyness resulting from the construction.
They already have to put up with noise, dust and blocked sois, so be extra nice.
Of course some are just assholes, but I would make a massive effort to keep the relationship good.. neighbours are important!!
If they request money for any kind of compensation....go hell for leather at em.
The neighbours at a house we finished last year were kunts, they all got together and ganged up on us.
Totally unreasonable.....I sent them a bill in the end for what they cost me....supposedly....and left their road busted and shitty in return.
Now you might say....what a plick....but you do not know the story.....but just think that I offered to actually improve their street, beautify it with plants etc and improve the road....yet they whined....so my reaction was 'fuckem'.....and I did.
But of course, being nice first is always bestest.
Actually 100 talang wah in the Old City is a comparatively substantial size. Many apartment buildings have less.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
Those pics look familiar, Timpatco
yes, 100 TW is a decent size for the old city, ours is actually 84
Another excellent thread DrAndy, I like the idea of a pool on the top floor. I have many stupid questions, but I will wait to see what you do. Great stuff.
blimey Loomy, don't save all your questions until the last minute, they may help me
thanks for your input anyway
I have a few more pics coming up
And the "verdict" was?Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
so, the roof over the concrete bit is almost complete, a view from the soi
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...002_resize.jpg
and a view from the back neighbours yard (damaged by flying sparks!)
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...3_resize~0.jpg
and walls going up; the wooden house will be on the shuttering dump, the foundations already complete. The main door is visible on the left, at back
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...005_resize.jpg
The "Moondoor" support frame is now being used and they have put in the two kitchen double windows behind
I was impressed at how they built the Moondoor support, no prompting from myself. Initially the architect said it would be "very difficult", but the builder took it in his stride
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...8_resize~1.jpg
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Originally Posted by Norton
oh yes, sorry
The council guy (who, incidentally was the one who initially approved our plans) said we should be more careful. He also said it would be politic to install guttering as our roof was quite close to the boundary. We were going to do that anyway.
The extra complaint by the neighbour that the house was too close to the boundary was not examined in any detail.
Anyway, we went round and said sorry to all the neighbours, with flowers and a bit of grovelling
all's well that ends well
^Ahh! But has it ended...........or only just begun.
DrAndy 1 - Neighbors 0
no, it is not a competition. I can fully understand the neighbours worries; in addition, living next to a buiding site is not nice - lots of dust and noise
we will also have to live next to them in the future so wish for good relations