It is very important for an architect to ask for client brief before designing, even if the client ask him to design 3 bedroom for him, he should ask for brief. We should know the difference between an Architect and draftman

omanzo02:

My initial plan had a bar and toilets for every bedrooms, my first question was "did I asked for that?", Some architect just assume every client might embrace their exaggerated fantasy.......we sometimes assume to be in Hollywood.
They should learn to communicate and find out what the client have in mind and could afford.

Sorry sir, you will need touch light in the day time in this building! From one lobby to another, this design is not functional pls.

Ibk2020:
Good day,
Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan.
I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi.
The land is 450sqm

@n3xt, somebody here need ur number o abeg. Can't find it from the previous pages. Thanks

n3xt:


Hmmm! This is very important.

My next build is a 2 bed bungalow just for me and my wife. Nothing too serious.

Who big house epp?
I’ve not used my upper floor main terrace more than 30 times since the house was built 8 years ago. It always feel like I’m traveling climbing upstairs.

Mostly, there is always regular power supply and sometimes introduce coutyard(depending on the designer/architect). There should be a way to reduce that lobby.

vickzie:
I'm not focusing on this plan because it obviously needs upgrade, I'm talking about situations where it's almost impossible to get natural light from Windows, like big hospitals and similar structures. for example in schools in the US, their lobbies are devoid of natural light, there make use of electricity to light up certain spaces 24/7. besides it's still natural light from the sun.

bixton:



The mix he used or using is not for plastering or rendering but usage as regular mortar mix to form walls.

Kindly take a look at the picture on mix that Brabus/n3xt posted.

It was the same thing brabus posted.
The same mix is use for mortar & plastering
Check his post again

Abolarin91:
It is very important for an architect to ask for client brief before designing, even if the client ask him to design 3 bedroom for him, he should ask for brief. We should know the difference between an Architect and draftman

Exactly! Some just go to work with assumption orwithout in depth brief or finding out what affordable structure a client have in mind.

You remind me of Patrick Obahigbon

AngelicBeing:
I do not set out to deposit my audience with a portmanteau of indecipherability, the cosmic force will not allow me to do that, if my language is obsucurantist, I hereby tender my apologies

Abolarin91:
Sorry sir, you will need touch light in the day time in this building! From one lobby to another, this design is not functional pls.

Thanks sir, please kindly name all the issues so I can discuss with him to adjust accordingly, thanks

omanzo02:

My initial plan had a bar and toilets for every bedrooms, my first question was "did I asked for that?", Some architect just assume every client might embrace their exaggerated fantasy.......we sometimes assume to be in Hollywood.
They should learn to communicate and find out what the client have in mind and could afford .

I respect your opinion but ...

Actually the better wordings would be , clients should learn to communicate to the architect what they want and what they can afford.

The client owns the build , he is the employer of the architect. Lots of times people contact an architect to design a 4 bedroom duplex for them with a masters bedroom. That's it!! Then the architect will go wild

Some folks are regretting their build because they weren't fully involved in the design process, the build did not capture the "dream" that they wanted to bring to reality.

I was driving with a friend one time, he saw a duplex under construction, liked it, we meandered to the site and he asked for the engineer.. they swapped contacts and he told the engineer to build exactly the same for him. All my effort to have him look at the floor plan, critique, make adjustments etc before the build fell on deaf ears.. well, in his defense, he was building with his money not mine... fair enough !!

But that building have been on the market for sale for quite some time now because he didn't like the layout of the build.. it didn't feel right he said... this is after 40m+ spent on the build. He could have identified these things at the design stage.

Another guy in my what's group commissioned an architect for a 4 bedroom bungalow. And oga architect delivered. He returned to the country to visit but wasn't happy... venting.. hin must kill the architect, architect built nonsense for him

I asked , what was his brief to the architect.. he said to build a 4 bedroom bungalow! I asked how many rooms are they, he said 4 and I said very well then, you got 4 bedroom bungalow
He said the architect should have known to make it all ensuite, this and that... hmmm... seriously? An architect should tell you how to spend your money? Should tell you what to like??

Is there any need for leveling when a building is at foundation level

Ibk2020:
Good day,
Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan.
I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi.
The land is 450sqm

Can u share the site plan to start with why he came up with this concept in terms of shape that has wasted space.
*Probably u dont need a store right?
* Probably u gave him the impression that u will run on solar or inverter system- lobby is long n will definitely be dark as pointed out by @Next
*Are you a lover of long patio/terrace to have a long one that extends to the back of the dining?
* Those beveled walls, they ain't necessary there at all, why not have a straight wall.
*The master toilet n that of the room beside it needs to be rearranged without u mentioning jacuzzi self.

Horlardorjah:


Can u share the site plan to start with why he came up with this concept in terms of shape that has wasted space.
*Probably u dont need a store right?
* Probably u gave him the impression that u will run on solar or inverter system- lobby is long n will definitely be dark as pointed out by @Next
*Are you a lover of long patio/terrace to have a long one that extends to the back of the dining?
* Those beveled walls, they ain't necessary there at all, why not have a straight wall.
*The master toilet n that of the room beside it needs to be rearranged without u mentioning jacuzzi self.

Please how much can you get me a good floor plan only?

Badgers14:


I actually paid 235k for a 30ton of granite last year September... location was Asaba.. they said quarry is at Edo state. The have to pay local government emblem for 20k, transportation etc.

People that I know that purchased 30 ton around that area paid similar price.. was it cheap? Were they trying to drive Benz that quick ? Idk but that's what I paid.

How much is 30 tons in your area (as of last year)? That is if you could remember.

I have not purchased granite of recent so I don't know of the current price.


As for the doors, yes I purchased them after 9ja full lock down few months ago and the price was about that range.. I can't find the receipt now but I did the math back then. The price was almost the same as wooden doors.

Do you know anyone who supplies sand in Edo state?

redgem:



Do you know anyone who supplies sand in Edo state?

No, Ma'am.

My site is located in Asaba and I think they sourced local guys for the job.

Since the previous design is condemn, I want to safe myself the stress... Please I will appreciate if anyone can come up with a decent and functional floor plan only for me. Free or paid... Thanks

The land is 435sqm (20.50m X 21.46m)


* 1 master bedroom, master bathroom with walking closet
* main lounge
* dining area
* bed room 1 en-suite
* bed room 2 en-suite
* visitors toilet
* kitchen *average size**( only dining door and exit door behind)
* ( kitchen store should have ventilation)
* entrance porch
* ante room
* laundry
* lobby (should have a window, to avoid **dark** lobby)

Cc
Abolarin91
EgunMogaji2
Horlardorjah
n3xt
mrsteel
vickzie

Badgers14:


No, Ma'am.

My site is located in Asaba and I think they sourced local guys for the job.

Okay, thanks.

Is there any need for leveling when a building is at foundation level?

michlins:
make I save am for future use. Hope say 5ml go start and finish am. Na for village oh

Impossible.

You can quote me anywhere

Ibk2020:
Since the previous design is condemn, I want to safe myself the stress... Please I will appreciate if anyone can come up with a decent and functional floor plan only for me. Free or paid... Thanks

The land is 435sqm (20.50m X 21.46m)


* 1 master bedroom, master bathroom with walking closet
* main lounge
* dining area
* bed room 1 en-suite
* bed room 2 en-suite
* visitors toilet
* kitchen *average size**( only dining door and exit door behind)
* ( kitchen store should have ventilation)
* entrance porch
* ante room
* laundry
* lobby (should have a window, to avoid **dark** lobby)

Plug in some of the details at https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/ and see some samples. En-suite is not common though.

Someone like me can never accept assumption, never! I must have my own dream before even thinking of consulting you, I tell you what I want and you make it work or suggest your own professional experience to me.

omanzo02:

Exactly! Some just go to work with assumption orwithout in depth brief or finding out what affordable structure a client have in mind.

3strikes:

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Folks,

Please I'm in need of a very reliable and honest roofer / carpenter. I will be grateful if you can recommend a good roofer on this forum? I have been away for a minute so not sure who is who at the moment.


Thanks

3strikes!

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Majorly, the lobby(T-lobby, the darkness will be too much). Tell him to reduce the lobby.

I understand the architect is trying to make sure all the rooms are cross ventilated, therefore reason for the irregular shape(recess). It would have been easier for him if it is a 4 bedroom, it always difficult to get a 3 bedroom cross vent.

The ogas here will add more solution.
Cc:saydfact, Dennis3D, and co.

Ibk2020:


Thanks sir, please kindly name all the issues so I can discuss with him to adjust accordingly, thanks

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redgem:


Okay, thanks.

Is there any need for leveling when a building is at foundation level?

Ma'am, I am just a Nairaland trained Engineer

But let me take a stab at this thing...

Well, I would say yes!

But I would highly suggest bringing in our real world expert on the subject matter.

Spyder880,
Aventure,
N3xt
Dennis3D
Segzy14

And host of others I don't remember their monikers.

Cheers!!

mrsteel:

This is the problem I have with u!
U talk too much & u are too forward!!!!
Are u an architect
Do u know the meaning of flow chart in architecture? Do u know why a kitchen door will often times come with 3 doors regardless of its size If u are an architect, u will know why the issue of lobby lighting & ventilation is an endless problem when u are not making use of courtyard.

@Ibk2020
Your design is fine, lobby lighting will always be problem even in commercial designs especially when there is no courtyard. What he needs to do is to take the toilet at the left side to the back & create a window to light the lobby & u can also throw in light from the laundry & the living room door to lobby should be glass, if not for d direct, it ought to be an opening. Just explain the things u need to him, he will effect it. He should also close d exit door from the laundry.

Nicely stated.
I wonder how people jump into conclusions here so fast. Reducing the participatory time and essence of people who ought to voice out where need be. I just read a member saying FIRE the architect. Really, just like that? What happens to asking him reasons for his design and if not convinced, ask him to change it. I don't like the way some people talk here seriously. That someone world for you doesn't mean you shouldn't respect the person at all. Some comments are not necessary, pls all concerned should take note of that.

That's why personally i involve clients in plan reviews of at least two times or three before final conclusions. Everyone's opinions are fine but be constructive other than insultive.

Thanks.

n3xt:
Any doctor who have answers to every ailment without proper diagnoses is overzealous.

Pic: The project architect

n3xt:
Any doctor who have answers to every ailment without proper diagnoses is overzealous.

Pic: The project architect

mufutau55:


We used to have many sand/granites suppliers here but nowadays they have all dissapeared. I dont know if they are all out of business or just dont frequent NL anymore.
Recently I contacted one of them for a friend, and he told me has since gone out of business. So, I dont know o.
Thanks.

Hajji M.

Good Day Oga mi.

Abolarin91:
It is very important for an architect to ask for client brief before designing, even if the client ask him to design 3 bedroom for him, he should ask for brief. We should know the difference between an Architect and draftman

100% correct.

Dennis3D:

Good Day Oga mi.

Yes Sir. Awaiting all the wonders at Calabar project o.

Hajji M.

Abolarin91:
Majorly, the lobby(T-lobby, the darkness will be too much). Tell him to reduce the lobby.

I understand the architect is trying to make sure all the rooms are cross ventilated, therefore reason for the irregular shape(recess). It would have been easier for him if it is a 4 bedroom, it always difficult to get a 3 bedroom cross vent.

The ogas here will add more solution.
Cc:saydfact, Dennis3D, and co.

Bros, people have spoken so much ill words against the architect here. I would advise let the client sort it out with him by reviewing the design with him over again before bringing it here.

From what I have observed here, clients here are always right. Vendors, contractors and other workers are always wrong. No matter how they present their case.

Most of the people writing already did so in their own accord whether justifiable or not. So I will leave it at that. This place is a faceless community where everyone volunteers to help and assist each other in one way or the other.

In my opinion, I don't think the forum in recent has been fair on both a service provider and a service receiver.

mufutau55:


Yes Sir. Awaiting all the wonders at Calabar project o.

Hajji M.

I just updated the thread last night.
Feel free to view...

https://www.nairaland.com/5955403/new-4-bedroom-duplex-swimming

abdulwastecx:


You see my friend, that type of foundation is called downstand beam-raft foundation but a special kind where the raft is built on stabilized soil.

For that reason, the action of the foundation work where the slab must have a direct contact with the sand fill (which must be compacted properly and CBR test carried out to make sure that the bearing capacity of the soil can safely carry the foundation.

When the void inside the foundation is left unfilled and decked like he did above, then you are not going to have any action and the foundation will fail by settlement.

very correct sir...this is the type of contribution I want to be seeing here