Smit and Fisher Architects was originally established by Renier Smit and Roger Fisher in 1983, and later we also established SF Mashiyane Architects, a Level 2 B-BBEE firm, in 2014.
Professional services rendered comprise the appraisal, planning, architectural and urban design, contract administration, heritage impact assessment and permit application, architectural conservation and project management of a wide range of projects. Included are industrial and commercial developments, law courts, retirement facilities, clinics, schools, facilities for the disabled, housing projects and private houses, game lodges, small business development facilities, urban planning and several border control posts.
We stay updated with latest CAD and other technology developments for enhanced performance.
We have all the capabilities and experience to successfully plan, design, document and manage any project, from large sophisticated multi-disciplinary programmes to small community projects or single residential projects, from inception to final handover.
A combination of technologies is employed to meet the absolutes of every project and to ensure its successful implementation, regardless of its size or complexity, within the time limits and budgetary constraints imposed and to the required quality in terms of materials, labour and workmanship.
We asist with planning, as built plans and ensuring compliance of plans for sales requirements and council approvals. We also consult on regulations and permissions for additions, developments and improvements.Pre-sale consultation for buyers to appraise properties of possible risks or opportunities for prospective new improvements, upgrades and development potential.
A heritage assessment is required whenever a development, renovation, or demolition project may affect a structure, site, or area that has cultural, historical, or architectural significance. Any building older than 60 years, regardless of whether it is a large development or a single residential property, cannot be altered or demolished without prior approval from the relevant heritage authority.
