🏠As you embark on your building journey, it's okay to seek help along the way

🏠 Building your own home can be a daunting undertaking, but with the right team by your side, it becomes a manageable and rewarding journey

This week, Mphangela discusses ‘Who To Hire’.

She breaks down the complexities of home building, from basic structures to high-end designs, outlining who you need to hire and why at each stage. 

Learn how architects, quantity surveyors, contractors, and specialized engineers contribute to the success of your project. Discover the importance of quality control and expert supervision during construction

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Are you thinking about building your dream home? Crafting a space that is uniquely yours can be an exciting but daunting task. From envisioning your perfect sanctuary to collaborating with architects and considering every detail, it's important to start with a clear vision. 

Mphangela shares some key starting points when building your unique home. It all begins with your vision; what kind of space do you want to create that reflects your personality, lifestyle, and aspirations? And don't forget to consider the people who will share the space with you, like your kids or guests. 

To get started, you can collect inspirational pictures and create a simple brief, then share them with your architect to help bring your vision to life. Want to learn more? Join Mphangela and listen to the full episode.

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We have come to the end of Season four of An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast.

And this week,Mphangela takes us through some of the highlight episodes of the season.

We had a number of amazing guests who covered a lot of different areas of the home building journey. From home build stories shared by homeowners here in Zambia, to a range of experts giving insights on their experiences working on home building projects.

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Episode 2 -

 S04 Ep2 - The Heart of Building A Unique Home

Episode 4 -S04 Ep4 - Steps To Take Before Building Your Home

Episode 5 - 

S04 Ep5 - Guest Interview: Interior Designer Home Perspectives

Episode 6 -

S04 Ep6 - Building A Unique Home: Daniel + Nthemba

Episode 9 -

S04 Ep09 - Guest Interview: Graduate Architect's Home Perspectives

This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Mphangela is joined by guest Graduate Architect, Taonga Sibongile Zulu. 

They engage in a thoughtful discussion about the nuances between architecture and interior architecture. 

The conversation delves into the pivotal role interior architects play in refining spaces.And Taonga breaks it down for us.

From bridging the gap between architectural plans and interior aesthetics to infusing personalized details. 

This conversation illuminates the essence of crafting unique spaces that resonate with first time home builders.

A very big thank you goes out to Saucy Mukosa @saucymukosa for graciously providing the venue for this week's podcast recording.

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Instagram - @taonga.s.zulu @architecting_zm 

LinkedIn - Taonga S. Zulu

Facebook - Taonga S. Zulu

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This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Mphangela is joined by guest Structural Engineer, Hannah Nzovu. 

Hannah breaks down the importance of having professionals like a structural engineer on your home building project. 

She highlights different areas of consideration that ordinarily may be overlooked at the initial stages of home building such as;

When and why a structural engineer is required on your building project.

The importance of soil investigations from the on-set of starting your project and Identifying what services you already have available on your plot.

Common mistakes made when building.

Key considerations from the laying of the slab to the installation of the roof.

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This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Mphangela walks through the reflections to consider and mindset to have when starting to build your unique home.

She highlights different areas such as;

Honesty as the Foundation: In embarking on the journey of building your dream home, honesty serves as the cornerstone. It's crucial to confront the reality of your budget and status from the outset. 

Designing Around Your Life: Beyond aesthetics, understanding your lifestyle forms the bedrock of a successful home design.

Empowering Individuality in Design: Granting yourself permission to diverge from conventional norms is liberating in home design. Embrace the courage to pursue a path that reflects your unique preferences, irrespective of societal trends.

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Building your home is a unique process that comes with its own challenges and triumphs. 

And this week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Mphangela is joined by guest couple Daniel and Nthemba who share their unique journey and process of building their home.

Your home is an extension of yourself, a reflection of your personality waiting to be unveiled. And Daniel and Nthemba show us just that, by showing us that it’s ok to change your mind and make decisions regarding your home that suit you and your lifestyle needs.

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Navigating the Home Building Journey: Insights from an Interior Designer

This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Mphangela is joined by guest Interior Designer, Muzala of @the.spacestylist.zm.

Muzala shares the role an interior designer plays in guiding first-time home builders through the eyes of an experienced interior designer by giving valuable insights into how they assist clients in transforming their visions into tangible, cost saving and aesthetically pleasing realities.

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The home building process can be a daunting one. Even more so when you do not know what to do or even where to start.

This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Mphangela shares the necessary steps to take before embarking on a home building journey.

Inspiration and aesthetics aside;

What is your ‘why’ for building? 

What functional aspects should you take into consideration that will suit you and your needs? 

What technical aspects will help with the flow of your building journey.

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This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Kalenga and Mphangela are joined by guest Sharron, who answers their thought provoking questions as she and her husband, Blessings, journey to build a unique home.

From minimalist to maximalist, Sharron shares the beauty in embracing chaos, letting go of control, and creating a home rich in a blend of colors, patterns, trinkets and memories. 

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