HENDRI FRANKENFELD ARCHITECT cc
Member:
South African Institute for Architects (SAIA) Reg. # 7783
SA Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Reg. # 7158CC Reg. No: CK96/48138/23
MY PRACTICE OVERVIEW AND SERVICES OFFERED
We offer the full spectrum of architectural services from:
• Broad brush stroke discussion - first stage meeting with client at initial contemplation of prospective project, expression of interest, involves assisting in site selection to suit initial thoughts
• Design Brief – assisting the prospective client in creating design criteria including formulating a detailed brief
• Design Concept – formulating a 3-d design solution
• Sketch Plans – developing the concept design into a functional design solution for client approval, report on costs and compliance with regulations
• Working Drawings – completion of technical & production drawings for construction
• Interior Architecture – exploring interior design solutions within the building framework, working with interior designer and decorators
• Site Inspections – managing the site and ensuring an excellent end product up to hand over of keys.
• Other services: Historical and land use applications including motivational reports
HISTORY AND KEY STRENGTHS
Who we are - HFAcc is boutique architectural practice with a growing client base, established in March 1991.
• We have architectural design skills in a broad spectrum of projects from residential architecture such as flats, high end residences, churches, small industrial buildings, mixed use development concepts, educational buildings (schools).
• Client communication: Understanding client requirements and objectives and following through with successful design solutions
• 27 Years’ experience in the architectural industry in the Eastern Cape
• Computer skills - Design, drafting and 3-D Presentation skills in Autodesk Revit 2017, Excel, MS Word, Power point and Publisher
• Management of Building Contracts - Site Inspections, Payment Certificates, liaison with Professional Consultants and Subcontractors, Hand-over projects
MY PRACTICE OVERVIEW
We have completed hundreds of projects. Working in a 3-D cad software environment has fundamentally changed the way we communicate with our clients offering photo-real presentations of projects from inception to completion. We have an interactive approach with clients to participate with us whilst exploring design solutions on 3-d cad.
MY PHILOSOPHY
THE CLIENT IS ALWAYS FIRST – We focus on developing the clients brief into an interesting, wholesome and complete project reacting positively to lifestyle, budget, experience, enjoyment and well-being by incorporating the environment, site, wind, sun and light, natural vegetation, orientation and views within the general context.
TECHNOLOGY - Utilize appropriate construction technology adapted to suit local building skills and environmental conditions. Investigate the constant changing alternative energies and technologies to obtain optimum environmental conditions.
CONSTRUCTION - Understanding the structural requirements of my buildings and develop good working relationships with the structural, mechanical, electrical and construction team to achieve the desired end result.
WORKING TOWARDS A GREEN ARCHITECTURE
HFAcc continually strives towards architecture that utilizes:
• Good orientation: capture warm winter sun, protect against summer heat gain
• Wind and air movement for cooling and natural ventilation
• Thermal Insulation: prevent excessive heat gain and loss
• Recycling of waste water and utilizing rain water for household purposes
• Economic and low energy consuming water heating devices and solar energy
• Glazing that performs well in hot and cold conditions
• Windows and doors that are well insulated
• Construction materials that aid in thermal and noise control in buildings
• Sound proofing
• Solar electrical generation and low energy lighting and equipment
• Excellent planning to minimize wasted space and enhance lifestyle in a pleasant living environment
SOCIAL
Member of Business Forum and Sunshine Coast Tourism of Port Alfred
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