The original firm, Christo Kruger Architects, was established in 1984. In 1988 three offices were amalgamated with the name Coetzee, Steyn, Kruger & Oosthuizen Architects with offices in Richards Bay, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. In 1996 the Vryburg office was opened and registered as a member of the South African Council of Architects as CSKO ARCHITECTS (NORTH WEST) CC.
2. PERSONNEL - VRYBURG
Architects: R. Beetge B.Arch. (SA) MIA – Bloemfontein
1992
Technicians: W.A. Bok (PDI)
D.H.G. Barnard
J.C. Jansen van Vuuren
M.S. Bok (PDI)
3. PHILOSOPHIES
3.1 Mission Statement
To satisfy the architectural requirements of our clients through
relevant and excellent service.
3.2 Design philosophy
A successful design is created out of:
* A complete understanding of the brief which must be developed
in depth.
* A complete understanding of the characteristics
of the site.
* A complete understanding of the culture of the institution or
the
client.
3.3 Management philosophy
* Good design must be well documented and packaged with good
management skills.
* Continuity of management skills on any project.
* We believe in the necessity for:
- Time control
- Cost control
- Quality control
- Proper preparation, testing and assessment of samples
* The client must play an integral role in the entire
process and be part of the decision making process.
* We follow the standard Plan of Work as set out by our Institute
and are able and willing to take full responsibility for our advice and
actions. This is backed by a PI policy.
* Meetings must be well defined and organised.
3.4 Affirmative Action Philosophy
* The CSKO affirmative action policy was introduced in 1995 to
ensure that we operate in the correct spirit for the new South Africa.
* Affirmative action is not about taking work opportunities from
non-Blacks and giving them to Blacks. It is, however, about accepting
and affirming through our firm’s actions the diverse nature of our
nation, even in our workplace and to recognise past inadequacies.
* We believe in equal opportunities. All management decisions
are to be based on merit only. There shall be no discrimination on any
grounds, as stipulated in the laws of the land, including race, sex or
religion. (Section 8(2) of the Interim Constitution)
* We believe in affirmative action. Management decisions are
directed to take disadvantages into account without deviating unfairly
from the basic policy of equal opportunities. There shall be positive
actions towards the development of individuals to overcome past
education and other disadvantages with the aim to uplift such
individuals to eventually compete on an equal productive basis.
(Section 8(3) of the Interim Const.)
4. WORK PROCEDURE
4.1 STANDARD SERVICES
The Terms of Appointment of an Architect (Practice Manual C1-2 1993)
sets out the range of normal architectural services and the related
conditions of an agreement between the client and the architect. It is
intended for use on the different stages of a project as follows:
4.1.1 Stage 1 - APPRAISAL AND DEFINITION OF THE PROJECT
* Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with
particular regard to site information, planning and statutory
requirements.
* Advise the client on the need for the appointment of
consultants and procedures to meet his requirements including methods
of contracting and on any supplementary services which may be required.
* Confirm in writing the client’s instructions to
proceed.
4.1.2 Stage 2 - DESIGN CONCEPT
* Advised by any consultants appointed, prepare a design showing
space provisions, planning relationships, standards of materials
intended to be used and standards and suitability of services, in
sufficient detail to enable the design to be approved by the client.
* Advise the client on the feasibility of the project as
designed, the estimated cost, budget, time schedule and statutory
requirements and on supplementary services.
* Confirm in writing the client’s instructions to proceed.
4.1.3 Stage 3 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
* After approval of the design, develop it sufficiently to
coordinate the work and services of consultants and specialists who
have been appointed.
* Discuss the design with the statutory authorities concerned.
* Review the budget and time schedule.
* Confirm in writing the client’s instructions to proceed.
4.1.4 Stage 4 - APPROVALS AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
* Prepare drawings and documentation for submission to local or
statutory authorities for approval, and working drawings,
specifications and other technical documents necessary for the
execution of the project.
* Correlate the work of any consultants in the preparation of
their documentation.
* Attend any regular progress review meetings called by the
client, the form, frequency and duration of which is to be agreed.
4.1.5 Stage 5 - CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION
* Call for tenders and/or negotiate the building contract where
required.
* Advise the client regarding the award of the building contract
and the completion of contract documents.
* Confirm in writing the client’s instructions to proceed.
* Prepare the building contract documents and present same for
signature by the parties thereto.
* Administer the building contract/s.
* Inspect the works. The form, frequency and duration of
meetings and visits related to administering the building contract/s
and inspecting the works will vary according to the nature and stage of
the construction and the architect should clarify for the client the
attention to be provided pursuant thereto, such to be stated in the
schedule.
4.2 SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE
Supplementary services may be required individually or in varying
combinations, or as such together with basic services. They may be
carried out by the architect or by him on collaboration with
consultants.
4.2.1 SPECIAL STUDIES
a) Studies for the Preparation of the Client’s Brief.
- Assistance to the client in preparation of his requirements
with regard to matters relating to the client’s purpose, use of
building or method of operation.
b) Site Selection, Survey and Location Studies.
- Investigation and advice on the suitability of a proposed site
for a given project other than when being rendered on a current
project under basic services.
- Investigation of the physical and chemical properties of the
soil strata by means of trial holes, borings, probes, loading and
laboratory tests.
- Preparation of survey drawings indicating beacons, servitudes,
site features, levels, contours, flood lines, altitude, prescribed
datum’s and other relevant physical items.
- Research into factors affecting location of a proposed project
and making recommendations thereon.
c) Technical, Economic and Environmental Feasibility Studies.
- Investigation of and reporting on technical or economic
feasibility or need for environmental studies with the object of
assisting the client to decide whether to proceed and, if, in what
form.
d) Market Studies.
- Identifying sales potential, letting prospects, etc.
e) Traffic Studies.
- Studies of pedestrian, vehicle and goods traffic generation and
flow on site and in relation to its neighbourhood or urban complex.
f) Operational, Plant and Production Layout Studies
- Research into and analysis of the client’s organisation or work
flow or plant/production layout provided by others, in terms of
building volume generation, provisions for expansion, installation,
operating and maintenance procedures.
4.2.2 SPECIAL DESIGNS
a) Town Planning Design
- Regional planning, town planning, urban design, and township
layout.
b) Master Site Planning
- Defining the considerations relating to and planning the layout
of one or more future buildings to relate them, their services and
circulations to a current project on the same site, the related
professional services on the current project being remunerated in the
fees for standard services.
c) Landscape Design
- Design, preparation of documentation, calling for tenders for
or negotiating a contract, administration of the contract and
inspection of the execution of landscape work.
d) Promotional Material
- Preparation of brochures, models or other publicity material
for the promotion of a project.
e) Art Work and Graphics
- Advice on or selection of art works, features or graphics.
- Design and procurement of graphics, signs, logos or corporate
identity material.
f) Purpose-made Items
- Design/technical documentation of purpose-made components,
elements, fixtures or fittings.
g) Interiors
- The design or selection, documentation and procurement of
furniture and furnishings and special finishes of fixtures related to
interiors.
h) Plant Procurement
- Design, specification and/or co-ordination of the installation
of machinery or equipment related to the use of the building such as
required for manufacturing, treatment or processing.
4.2.3 EXISTING PREMISES
a) Inspections, Surveys and Reports
- Inspections, preparation of survey drawings and notes and
reports on existing buildings.
b) Demolitions
- Preparation of documentation for purposes of demolition,
calling for tenders for or negotiating a contract, administration of
the contract and inspection of the execution of the demolition work.
c) Alterations or Renovations Related to New Work
- Advice on, design, preparation of documentation, calling for
tenders for or negotiating a contract, administration of the contract
and inspection of the execution of alteration or renovation work
included in a building contract for new work.
d) Valuations
- Valuation of property or buildings for the purpose of
insurance, rental, expropriation, taxation, etc.
e) Restorations
- Services in connection with inspection, measurement and any
work related thereto, historic research, verification of authenticity
or restoration of an existing building.
4.2.4. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL SERVICES
a) Local Authority Town Planning Schemes
- Applications for rezoning, change of use, amendment of town
planning schemes or title conditions.
b) Negotiations
- Negotiations, including where necessary, preparation of
documentation or models for the purpose thereof, with public
authorities, adjoining owners or any other party for the purpose of
obtaining consent for a project or part thereof, or to effect changes
of land use, or to obtain waivers of regulations.
c) Non-Standard Building Contracts
- Additional services arising out of the use of building
contracts other than the building contracts as defined herein.
d) Co-ordination of Contracts
- Co-ordination of two or more individual simultaneous or
consecutive building contracts on the same site or building.
e) Cost Checking “Cost Plus” or “Managed” Contracts
- Checking cost data provided by a contractor operating on a
“cost plus” or “managed” contract.
f) Extended Visits or Meetings
- Extended visits or meetings in excess of that agreed to.
g) Extended or Constant Supervision
- Providing extended or constant supervision of the works by
resident architect’s representative or clerk of works.
h) Sectional Titles
- Preparation of documentation to meet the requirements of the
regulations under the Sectional Titles Act 1986 and any amendments
thereto, the fee to be in accordance there with.
- Fees under the aforementioned Act do not cover the following
services which shall rank for additional fees:
1) Documentation covering common property allocation.
2) Composite plans are required by local
authorities.
3) As-built drawings.
4) Drawings or submission for approval to public authorities of
deviations not previously approved.
5) Copies of documents additional to those required to open the
Register.
i) Default/Insolvency of Employer, Contractor or Nominated
Sub-Contractor
- Professional services arising from default or insolvency of the
employer, contractor or nominated sub-contractor as defined in the
building contract.
j) Litigation and Arbitration
- Advice on or assistance in litigation or arbitration.
k) Damage to or Destruction of the Works
- Services arising out of damage to or destruction of the works
or part thereof.
4.2.5 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
- Preparation of a manual for the maintenance of a building or
its service installation.
4.2.6 SUPPLEMENTARY OR REVISED DOCUMENTATION
- Preparation of supplementary or revised documentation due to
the exigencies of the project or to cater for supplementary or revised
requirements arising subsequent to receipt of the client’s instructions
to proceed and the architect’s work having been commenced.
5. DOCUMENTATION
5.1 Drawings are the language of the architect and must be
competent, clear and concise. We rely on computer aided draughting,
hand draughting and various printing aids to achieve our objectives.
5.2 The architect is responsible for the full specification of all
materials and process and as part of our normal service, we prepare a
detailed finishing schedule with specification.
5.3 Our report on tenders received is penetrating and detailed.
5.4 As project leaders, we are fully responsible for the design
team and coordinating all the functions.
6. SUPERVISION
6.1 We believe in a pro-active role, ensuring that all objectives
with respect to time, cost and quality control are achieved.
6.2 Meetings must be well defined and well documented.
6.3 Site supervision must be physically demanding and regular.
6.4 A team spirit must be engendered.
7. POST CONTRACT SERVICE
7.1 Financial control and re-measurement throughout the contract
must be executed to ensure a speedy completion of the Final Account.
7.2 We believe in delivering a continual service until the building
is operating efficiently and satisfactory.
8. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Computers: We have CADDIE CAD work stations connected with faxmodems
and a colour HP Designjet 500 PLUS Plotter for fast and accurate plots.
We have model making facilities and do many of our perspectives in
house.
9. PROJECTS AND EXPERIENCE
The following projects are some of the projects successfully completed
or are in the process of documentation and completion.
Churches
New United Church, Huhudi, Vryburg
Renovations to Simon Libertas Youth Hall, Vryburg
New Christian Centre, Kuruman
New wedding chapel, Potchefstroom
Offices
New Eskom building, Vryburg
New Wie-Cla Centre, Vryburg
New Office for Mr Twigge, Vryburg
New Office for Gani’s Rental, Vryburg
Renovations to Offices for Mr Twigge, Vryburg
Renovations to CNA Building, Vryburg
Renovations to Odent Building, Vryburg
Renovations to Deloitte & Touche Offices, Vryburg
Renovations to Dr Ghoor’s Surgery, Vryburg
New offices for Mr C. Rose, Vryburg
New CSKO offices, Vryburg
Commercial
New Vryburg Mall Shopping Centre, Vryburg
New Molopo Centre , Vryburg
New OK-Food Shopping Centre, Ganyesa
New Shoprite Centre, Taung
New 4x4 Centre, Vryburg
Alterations to Mondeo Centre, Vryburg
Restaurant for Mr Combrink, Schweizer Reneke
Randsavers Shopping Centre, Vryburg
New Rite Value Centre, Schweizer Reneke
New Rite Value Centre, Delareyville
New Taung Village Shopping Centre
New Taung Flats
Educational
Renovations to Taung Agricultural College, Taung
New laboratories for Tiger Kloof School, Vryburg
New Tlakgameng Primary School, Bophirima
New Kagung Primary School, Kuruman
New K.S. Shuping High School, (Tsineng) Kuruman
Extensions to Vryburg Junior University, Vryburg
Extensions to Vryburg High School, Vryburg
Health
New Colridge Clinic, Vryburg
New Setabeng Clinic, Ganyesa
New Maruping Clinic, Kudumane
New Reivilo Clinic, Reivilo
New private clinic and surgery, Schweizer Reneke
Renovations to Huhudi Day Hospital, Vryburg
Renovations to Sannieshof Clinic, Sannieshof
Extensions to Bloemhof Community Hospital
Extensions to Ganyesa Community Hospital
Extensions to Christiana Community Hospital
Extensions to Vryburg Private Hospital
New Taung Private Hospital
Justice
Renovations to Vryburg Magistrate offices, Vryburg
Renovations to Atemelang Magistrates offices, Delareyvlle
Renovations to Taung Magistrate’s offices, Taung
Renovations and extensions to Christiana magistrate
Renovations and extensions to Morokweng Police Station,
Morokweng
Renovations and extensions to Ganyesa Police Station, Ganyesa
Renovations and extensions to Vostershoop Police Station and
Married Quarters
Renovations and extensions to Bray Police Station and Married
Quarters, Bray
Renovations and extensions to Ottoshoop Police Station and
Married Quarters, Ottoshoop
Renovations to Schweizer Reneke Police Station, Schweizer
Reneke
New Agricultural Store at Christiana Prison, Christiana
Accessibility program at courtrooms for persons with
disabilities
Community Halls
New Community Hall at Morokweng, Bophirima
New Community Hall at Tseoge, Ganyesa
New Community Hall at Loopeng, Kudumane
New Community Hall at Phomolong, Kudumane
New Community Hall at Churchill, Kuruman
Guest houses / Lodges
St Quintan’s Lodge, Vryburg
Ngulube Lodge, Vryburg
Gani’s Guesthouse , Vryburg
Villa Brochant Luxurious Guest house, Vryburg
Barra Cabanas, Barra Lodge – Mozambique
New Serapa Safari Lodge, Molopo
New Umfula Eco Estate Lodge
New Bowman’s Hill Eco Estate Lodge
Extensions to Kumani Country Lodge
Institutional buildings
New Municipal offices at Churchill, Kuruman
New Council Chambers at Churchill, Kuruman
New traffic complex & testing facilities, Vryburg
New Fire Station, Ganyesa
Alterations to the existing Governor’s house , Kagisano
Renovations to Huhudi hostel, Vryburg
Extensions to existing municipal offices, Stella
New Greater Taung Civic Centre
General
- Numerous housing projects which include simplexes, duplexes and
private houses were successfully completed. Some of the security
estates include the following:
- Tuscany Ridge Estate, Potchefstroom
- Kosmostuine Retirement Village, Potchefstroom
- Fairview Estate, Vryburg
- Bowman Hill Eco Estate, Vryburg
- Luanelle Estate, Vryburg
- Proposed Matopi Estate, Ellisras
10. CONCLUSION
CSKO Architects is able to accept appointments which require a total
service embracing initial study, conceptual and final design,
construction management, financial management, procurement and support
services.
CONTACT DETAILS
CSKO Architects
P.O. Box 2841
Vryburg
8600 CSKO Architects
3 de Kock Street
Vryburg
8601 Tel: 053 927 0234
Fax: 053 927 0234
Cell: 082 253 6195
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