An Architect and a DJ Build a Home Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join Kalenga and Mphangela, podcast hosts, as they have conversations about building a home as a couple in Zambia. Each week they have a relaxed style conversation from their home on navigating the journey of building a family home.
đ As you embark on your building journey, it's okay to seek help along the way
đ 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 âWho To Hireâ.
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
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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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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 itâs 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 âwhyâ 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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Creating a home is more than just constructing a physical structure.
This week on An Architect and A Dj Build A Home Podcast, Kalenga and Mphangela break down other factors to consider when building your unique home.
Building a unique home will require you to move beyond mere technicalities. But rather help you focus on understanding, exploring and rediscovering the essence of what âHomeâ truly means to you.
Your space should reflect your unique identity, preferences, and lifestyle.
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An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast is back for its fourth season.
And in today's episode, Kalenga and Mphangela give a gist of what to look forward to this season.
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Planning permission is required because the planning authority, where you are located, wants to know that you follow the guidelines in terms of the home that you want to build.
In the final part of the Dream to plan series, Mphangela shares how during this process, you may need to respond to queries that the planning authority raises and make adjustments.
Once you get the approval, this gives you permission to build.
She points out how the drawings produced for planning submission are not detailed enough for you to use for construction.
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Part six of the Dream to Plan series is what Mphangela calls the Developed Design Process.
At this stage, you will be making decisions on fixed furniture, plumbing, lighting, and more. And will see how they will come together to transform your floor plan into a fully realized home.
Your Architect may present drawings to show an in-depth look at the collaborative efforts that ensure your dream home becomes a reality.
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In part five, Mphangela discusses the first steps the architect takes during what is known as the âpre-design process.â
At this stage, your architect assesses your site, studies your plot, and works with your brief to set the direction for your dream home. They also give you insights on site studies, soil investigations, and making early budget estimates!
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In Zambia, architects are licensed by the Zambia Institute of Architects and anything above 120 square meters needs to be designed by an architect.
An architect will help you to bring your dream home to life. In part four of the â Dream To Planâ series, Mphangela walks us through key considerations for hiring an architect.
From fee structures, referrals and viewing previous work to building a lasting relationship. Discover how to make confident decisions for your long-term home-building journey.
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In part three of the âDream To Planâ series, Mphangela guides you through what to consider when creating the ultimate Wishlist for your dream home.
She points out how, âYour brief is not going to be the same as someone else's. So do take time to prepare it. It's important to have a brief because this acts as a north star for your project.â
Your brief is your compass for the design stage, ensuring your spaces align with your needs and preferences.
Learn how to navigate this crucial step with practical tips and insights.
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In the second part of our bonus home building series, Mphangela dives into the crucial step of selecting the right plot for your dream home.
From consideration of future expansions to essential services such as water and electricity.
Join in on the conversation as she explores the key considerations to ensure your plot is the perfect fit for your vision!;
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Join Mphangela as she guides you through the crucial first steps of deciding if building is the right path for you. From securing a plot and assessing financial commitment to understanding the time investment required.
Before you commit to the journey she asks you to consider whether this journey aligns with your reality and goals.
This bonus podcast episode is part of a series where weâll be sharing the steps you can expect to take as you build your home. This is the âDream to Planâ Edition - Part 1: Is the Home Building Journey Right For You?
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This week we come to the finale of season three of An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast.
Kalenga and Mphangela give us a recap of the season. They talk about their favorite episodes and the highs and lows of the season..
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This week on An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast, Kalenga and Mphangela share what you can do to make sure you create a quality home. They dissect what âquality' means in terms of building.
Mphangela explores a common misconception that quality is just about how your home will look.
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This week on An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast, Kalenga and Mphangela are joined by John and Nthongase Turner who share their home build story.
They share what building as a couple has looked like for them. The Turners have found that tackling a building project together helped highlight the different strength areas they each have..
They talk about the benefits of working with professionals from the start and the challenges they encountered along the way.
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When you decide to build your own home, its important to consider what impact a building project will have on your life.
In this weekâs episode, Kalenga and Mphangela discuss how considering the cost of building goes beyond your budget. It includes the impact it will have on your life obligations like taking care of family and also the impact on your time.
Mphangela highlights some questions to consider
â What are the different phases?
â What is it that you really want?
â What does this home need to look like?
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Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, and it's important to remember that these twists and turns are a natural part of the journey.
This week, Kalenga and Mphangela take a little pause to offer some encouragement to first-time builders out there.
When things don't go as planned, it can be discouraging, but it's crucial to keep going. Sometimes, it's the momentary pause that allows us to recharge, gain new perspective, and refocus our efforts.
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On todayâs episode of An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast, Kalenga and Mphangela sit down with guest, licensed therapist, Thandiwe from Pathway Psychotherapy Services.
The question is âWhat does mental health have to do with building?
A building project is a huge undertaking and brings rise to a lot of different issues, yes including mental health issues. Thandiwe delves into different aspects of âTaking Care of Yourself While Building Your Homeâ.
She shares how to deal with situations that can bring about stress, conflict and anxiety.
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Building your dream home is a labour of love. Ruth and Kamona are on a mission to craft a dream home that tells their story.They are all about creating a space that's 'not modern' in the best way and one which is uniquely theirs.Listen in as Ruth shares their journey, grit and all, of how they are transforming every room and space into a cozy haven for their family and friends.đWATCH on our YouTube Channel________________________________________________________Building in Lusaka? Let's talk about your project. Contact Us here.
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Tune in to today's episode as our special guests, Parker and Musonda, open the doors to the home theyâve built together. They share their home building journey with Kalenga and Mphangela.
From vision to reality, their story will leave you inspired as you embark on your own home building adventure.
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Your dream home deserves a well-defined blueprint and youâre the captain of the process. You play a huge role in making sure your vision is realised they way you want to. From defining your goals to having clarity on the specific responsibilities you can take on your project. Kalenga and Mphangela dive into the essential aspects of what your role is in realising your home dream.
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𼳠We are thrilled to announce that Kalenga and Mphangela are back with Season 3 of An Architect And A DJ Build A Home Podcast, and we couldn't be more excited to reconnect with you all.We took a longer break to reset, reassess and realign our content to better cater to you, our audience, who are in the process of building your dream homes.This season, you can expect even more insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real life stories to help you through your home building journey.________________________________________________________Watch on Youtube
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Itâs a wrap! Kalenga and Mphangela give us a recap of Season 2 of An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast. This season they've covered a number of topics concerning where it is that you start when building your dream home including, Defining what you want; Where you are in terms of your financial position; and Finding a plot. Join them as they share the highlights and wrap-up the season.
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Creating your dream home can be a long and challenging process, but shortcuts are not the answer. It is essential for you to be compliant with land, planning and building regulations. It can feel like a step that wastes time but trying to avoid them can end up costing you a lot. Kalenga and Mphangela discuss the importance of âDoing The Right Thingâ.
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There is no template for the modern Zambian home. You create what is current and contemporary by using whatâs available to you to create a home that reflects your uniqueness. Creating a home is an invitation for you to showcase the best of modern Zambia. Kalenga and Mphangela chat about what âmodernâ means in home creation.
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Your dream home will only be as good as the team behind it. Youâre going to be investing a lot in creating your home. Having the right people to help you will make sure your hard earned money will go into creating the best quality home that you can afford. Kalenga and Mphangela talk all things âhiring your teamâ.
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Your homeâs personality and style are so much more than a passing design trend. They reflect the essence of you and thatâs what makes creating a home unique. Kalenga and Mphangela talk about how creating your own home is an opportunity for you to dare to be you!
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In this weekâs show, we have a guest! Priscilla is at the start of the journey of building her retirement home. She speaks to Mphangela about the ups and downs of building her own home. Priscilla is not new to the journey and generously shares her building experiences - both old and new.Â
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Without your plot, youâll have no home. A great place to start when building your own home is to make sure you have a plot to build on. You can then start considering the opportunities that your plot will present to you as you get ready to design your home. Join the conversation as Kalenga and Mphangela discuss how your plot is a big asset in your home-building journey.
Episode References
S02 Ep02 - Guest Interview: Architect Viewpoint - Where Should You Start?
S02 Ep04 - How much will your dream home cost?
This weekâs music trivia answer
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When you start the building process you will want to have an idea of what your home will cost. Mphangela shares a common way that this is done for the early stages of a building project. Early cost estimates are useful for you to plan and consider how prepared you are for your building project. Listen in as Kalenga and Mphangela continue the discussion about the cost of building a home.
Episode References
S02 Ep02 - Guest Interview: Architect Viewpoint - Where Should You Start?
S02 Ep03 - What Are Your Home Build Vision and Goals?
S02 Ep04 - How much will your dream home cost?
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A huge part of the first steps when building your own home is to figure out how much you will be able to spend on your project. Â Itâs not as simple as asking âhow much does a 3-bedroom house costâ. Â You will need to be clear on what your vision and goals for your house are. Â You will also have to look at your personal finances and assess how much house you can afford. Â In this episode, Kalenga and Mphangela take a deep dive into the cost aspect of planning to build your own home.
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S02 Ep03 - What Are Your Home Build Vision and Goals?
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Your home starts with ideas you have about what you think your future home will look like. Â In this episode, Kalenga and Mphangela encourage daydreaming as an important first step in the process. They discuss how spending a little time to put down what you think your future home will look and feel like is an important first step in the process. They then ground the dreaming process by talking about how you can create actionable goals that will help you to really get to realize your dream.
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Kalenga and Mphangela have company in todayâs episode. Â Theyâre joined by Barbara Sichizya, a practicing architect in Lusaka Zambia. Â In the show, Barbara gives us a sneak peek into what itâs like to work with an architect when youâre starting to build your home. Â She shares some of the âpainsâ she experiences with individuals who enter the client-architect relationship with misconceptions. Â You can really tell Barbara is passionate about the work she does and it comes through in the interview. Â We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did making it.
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Kalenga and Mphangela kick off Season 02 of the podcast. Â Join them as they talk about the starting point of building your own home. Â It's common to start the journey focusing on how other people are building or on pretty pictures in social media. Â Tune in to listen to how you can start your journey in a way that ensures you create the home that you want.
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Episode 06 - Season 01 - Watch on Youtube. Â Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Anchor
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We are back with another Season of An Architect and A DJ Build A Home Podcast.
In Season 2 of the Podcast, Kalenga and Mphangela will be talking about where you should start when you want to build your own home. Topics to be covered will include creating a budget, planning, which professionals will helpâŚâŚ and lots more.  Stay tuned for Season 02 of An Architect and a DJ Build a Home podcast.
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As a bonus, Kalenga, and Mphangela discuss what you as the audience have had to say about this seasonâs podcast. Â They also run through and give responses to some questions received. Â We appreciate the suggestions, comments, and questions as it helps us to create a show that delivers on helping you navigate the home-building journey. Â We look forward to more feedback as we prepare to bring you more home-building content in Season 2.
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This is the final episode of Season 1 and we end it with Kalenga and Mphangela giving a recap of what it has been about. Â The entire season has been about what to do when things go wrong on a building project. Â Kalenga and Mphangela highlight some of the areas that were discussed in detail during the season. Â Topics like finance issues; if your project is in trouble how to âstopâ and make a realistic assessment of where you are; and also how having the right team with you can help in avoiding many building mistakes. Â As with the theme of the show, the discussion is centered around helping you be successful as a couple taking on a building project.
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The challenge with building your family home as a couple is that youâre two very different individuals with unique tastes and personalities. Â Naturally, the process will have to involve compromise but it's a hard path to walk. Â Kalenga and Mphangela talk about aspects of the decision-making process as you build your home. Â They also look at how outside voices can influence your decision-making and the unique dynamic that brings to your building journey.
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The reality of building your home is that things do go wrong - itâs really not about if they will go wrong but when! Â Building defects are a normal occurrence on building projects and are a good indicator that somethingâs not right with your project. Â In todayâs episode, Kalenga and Mphangela discuss the common defects in home-building projects. Â They discuss what you can do if they do occur and if you haven't already started, how you can set up your project to minimize their occurrence.
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Many couples start their building project without understanding the commitment that they need to make. Â This accounts for a lot of issues that are common on building projects including budget and time overruns - simply because there was ignorance about the process. Â Kalenga and Mphangela go through the main steps that you can expect to take when you embark on a home-building project.
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Whoâs on your home-building project team? Â Kalenga and Mphangela discuss why a good team is important for success on a home-building project. Â They explore in the episode common ways that things go wrong because the team was not right for the project. Â They also discuss who should be on a home-building project team.
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Thereâs usually a period of shock for first-time builders when they realise just how involving a building project can be. Â This has affected the progress and quality of many home-building projects. Â In this weekâs episode, Kalenga and Mphangela talk about how this has played out in many building projects. Â They discuss red flags that home builders can watch out for and how you can get your project back on track when you notice things going wrong.
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Kalenga and Mphangela continue with the Season 1 topic of where home-building projects go wrong. Â In this episode, they discuss how not being ready with the money needed to build is a common cause of project failure. Â They touch on how generally people find it difficult to talk about finances and how important it is to face your particular financial reality as you embark on a building project.
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Episode 2 - Kalenga and Mphangela have a conversation about how home building projects go wrong. Â In this episode, they look at how couples having unrealistic building goals can negatively affect a couple's goal of creating their dream home. Â It's easy to get carried away with the Pinterest-worthy images and what everyone else is doing on their building project. Â Are we really taking a path that is within our capacity and won't put our homes under pressure? Â The discussion in today's episode explores the ways having unrealistic goals can derail a home-building project.
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An Architect and a DJ Build a Home Podcast is a show for couples navigating the home-building journey in Zambia. Â In this first episode hosts, Kalenga and Mphangela, introduce the world to the podcast. The discussions are centered around the usually complex dynamics that come with taking on something huge as a married couple. Â Episode 1 is all about getting to know Kalenga and Mphangela and what listeners can expect from Season 1. Â They highlight that the first season is all about all the ways things go wrong when building your home. Â From the building horror stories its easy to see that building your dream home is not for the faint-hearted!!
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Welcome to An Architect and A DJ Build a Home Podcast. Â The show is recorded in Lusaka, Zambia and is hosted by married couple Kalenga and Mphangela. Â Join them as they have conversations about building a home as a couple.
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