Contact:-

Tel: +27 (0)83 775 7562
Tel: +27 (0)31 266 2325
Fax: +27 (0)31 267 0623
Email: overflow@iafrica.com

Why choose Overflow Design Architects?

Barry Upton (the principal architect) has more than 40 years experience in the architectural profession, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial architecture. His projects have been numerous, and is a member of the South African Institute for Architects. Please feel free to peruse the photo album which holds pictures of past and present projects.

Why choose an Architect at all?

Not may people realize that an architect, in addition to interpreting the creative vision for your property, is also an asset in terms of the execution of your project on site.
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Their specialist knowledge, skills and aptitude in design, among other things, will be used to ensure that your dream for the property is realized. In addition to being technical wizards, they are also trained to ensure that the local councils' standards of health and safety are met during the building process.
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Yes, there are many building regulations, all of which the Architect will keep in mind when producing your plans.
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Overflow Design Architects are committed to serving their clients in a professional manner.

Saving you money

There is no denying that undertaking an addition to an existing building or constructing a new building on your property will be a costly endeavour.
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Architects make a career out of designing and overseeing the construction of buildings, thus they are best suited to ensuring that your project is completed within budget. They know, through experience, how to stretch your budget and make your rands go further.
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Depending on the size of your project, it may well be necessary and financially beneficial to employ the services of a Quantity Surveyor in addition to the Architect, on the architect's suggestion.
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Overflow Design Architects is more than adequately able to monitor the budget on your project independantly of, or in conjunction with a qualified Quantity Surveyor.

Condensed Curriculum Vitae

Education:

• School and college in Nottingham UK 1952 to 1964
• Diploma in Architecture through ICS London 1972
• Diploma in Project Management through Executive Education 1989
• Architectural theses at University of Natal 2001

Memberships:

• South African Institute of Architects
• South African Council for the Architectural Profession
• KZN Institute for Architecture
• South African Institute for Building Design
• Project Management Institute of South Africa.

Career:

1965 to 1968:

• Ron Williams Architect - domestic projects
• McDonald and Strachan – Architects –Westville University
• Ing Jackson de Ravel and Hartley Architects – Commercial and Industrial projects
• Hesketh and Driman Architects – Commercial and residential projects

1969 to 1970:

• Wimpy Construction London – Hotels and Hospitals
• Ho Ling Architect Penang Malaya – engineering
• Hawkins and Allen Architects Perth – Industrial projects and shopping centre (documentation and site supervision)

1971 to 1972:

• Hesketh and Driman Architects – John Ross House
• Geoff le Sueur Architect – Commercial projects (documentation and site supervision)

1972:

• Chamberlain Powell and Bon Architects London – Leeds University, conversion of water mill to flats and commercial projects

1972 to 1980:

• Stauch Vorster & Partners Architects– commercial and industrial projects (documentation and site supervision)

1980:

• Paton Taylor Architects - Specialised schools (documentation and site supervision)

1981 to 1989:

• FGG Architects - commercial and industrial projects (documentation and site supervision)

1989 to date:

• self employed
  Overflow Design Architects – domestic, residential, commercial and industrial – all projects full documentation and supervision

Townhouse Projects Designed & Completed with Project Management Brief (1989-2000)

Martea - Ballito - 16 units [1989]
Brian Carr - Glengeni Manor, Riverside Durban - 30 units [1990]
Albank - St James, New Germany - 57 units [1993]
St Michaels, New Germany - 69 units [1994]
St Helens, New Germany - 25 units [1994]
St James, Bellair - 42 units [1994]
St James, Queensburgh - 79 units [1995]
D.B.Hall - Ambleside, New Germany - 6 units [1995]
National Construction - Ashley Grove, Pinetown - 40 units [1995]
The Groves, Westville - 13 units [1995]
Queensburgh - 6 units [1995]
Vetrosa - Dubbs Grant, Jacobs - 10 units [1995]
Manuel Gouvea Construction - 5 units [1995]
Burger-Upton - Shelly Mews, Shelly Beach - 7 units [1995]
Hubbard Properties - Queensburgh - 4 units [1996]
Westville - 5 units [2000]