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Marais 4 Architects is a family business that has been built up as a Dynamic Architectural firm over the past 30 years.
All designs done by the firm’s Architects are bespoke and are site specific.
Our design philosophy is that any building should be functional and aesthetically pleasing, whilst complying with the guidelines set by the Green Building Council.
As part of the design process 3D models are built on CAD to examine it in 3 dimensions and from all angles and to show the client.
This phase culminates in presenting full colour artist impressions and a virtual walk through/fly around of the building.
We do fully detailed drawings for the purposes of Council approval and construction.
Our drawings include detailing, of plumbing and electrical layouts and energy efficiency calculations to comply with the Act.
Our specification is a fully detailed document of up to 70 pages which specify not only construction standards and procedures, but makes allowances which are discussed with each client for his particular project.
This together with the fully detailed drawings, are issued for tender purposes, and forms the basis for signature of a building contract between the contractor and client.
This service is a monthly service covered by a monthly fee and serves to assist our clients with the signing and administration of the JBCC Building Contract.
It includes monthly meetings and site visits to monitor work on site, and the co-ordination between the contractor and appointed engineers and other professionals.
We also do valuations and control payments to contractors and oversee quality control.
We are able to put you in contact with preferred finishing suppliers who can offer you preferential rates.
The issuing of the mandatory form 4 for occupation upon completion, if we were appointed for the contract administration.
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The firm has been involved in numerous commercial, office blocks, clinics, shopping centres, industrial and residential developments. The company mainly focuses on commercial and residential business, but as our CV shows, the firm has a versatile and wide base, and can perform any given architectural task. Vast experience and efficient service is a trademark of the company.
The practice has been involved for many years in assisting to establish upliftment projects. The practice has always been motivated to assist the less fortunate and has continued with a policy of training and teaching students and providing support for the achievement of professional qualifications.
With the company’s CV reflecting many successful projects. This has been achieved through dedication and hard work. The firm portrays a sensitive approach to innovation, creativity and aesthetic values when designing projects. Every project is done accordance with the client specific brief and financial constraints.
The office is CAD proficient with programmes fully compatible with other draughting systems together with some of the most modern and up to date equipment assisting with the efficient delivery of clients’ needs and expectations.
The company office is conveniently placed in Midrand with easy access to highways from where is operates, and is ready to handle any size project in a most capable and professional manner anywhere within our borders.
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