Help with Design
Hello, I would love some advice on the design to see if we can improve it.
we are limited and need to reduce the square meters in the design to around 220msq
frontage is only 9meters with 45meters depth. want a block frame with suspended concrete floor
any help or advise on the attached will be great :)
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