Abbaye Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi folks, we are having a terrible time finding an architect in Dept 35 or thereabouts who:1. understands and supports sympathetic restoration of old properties;2. can speak a smattering of English.Weve had a few come down to have a look but just not "got the right feel" for any of them.Any recommendations?Thanks.Slacko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiling a frog Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Same problem in Inverness cant get an Architect who speaks French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Find a good macon, tell him your dream and ask for a devis!Who needs an architect?Bon courage Wilko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 [quote]Find a good macon, tell him your dream and ask for a devis! Who needs an architect? Bon courage Wilko[/quote]To draw the plans............ peut etre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbaye Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Exactement Teamed Up. My other half is a mason who will be doing most of work himself so yes, an architect is a necessity, especially as the house is over 170m2.Anyway, as I suspected, no positive responses ... the search continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 My understanding of french planning law is that one only needs an architect if the 170 sq m is for new build. If it is rennovation of an existing building the plans do not have to be drawn by an architect even if the area is greater than 170 sq m. So you could do the drawings yourselves or give a rough brief to a draughtsman, possibly in the UK if the language is a problem.So who needs an architect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 My understanding of french planning law is that one only needs an architect if the 170 sq m is for new build. If it is rennovation of an existing building the plans do not have to be drawn by an architect even if the area is greater than 170 sq m. So you could do the drawings yourselves or give a rough brief to a draughtsman, possibly in the UK if the language is a problem.So who needs an architect?wilko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 No it isn't quite that simple Wilko. You may well need plans drawn up on existing property if that 170m² is depassed. So who needs an architect, well many of us may well need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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