Residential Architects-What To Expect At Your First Consultation

Consulting with an experienced residential architect is the best way to access not only design services, but also wide-ranging professional insight that’s critical to the success of your residential project.

What Do Residential Architects Do?

Going into a residential architecture consultation, it’s worth having a clear idea of what your ideal outcome looks like. Your architect will discuss this with you in depth, advise on the viability of what you’re aiming to achieve relative to your budget, and apply their creativity to resolving any issues. 

The pricing of home architecture services should be realistic and responsible, accounting for a fraction of your total budget. This is just one reason why the initial consulting stage is so important – it’s when you’ll communicate your budget to the architect, who will then work with this constraint from the beginning to ensure that costs stay in your control. 

The expertise of an experienced home architect in this arena gives you certainty over the total cost of your project before going into the build phase. It’s their job to apply specialised creative skills to designing within your budget, extracting the best possible outcome.

The same goes for project timelines. A skilled architect will be able to plot a timeline for the project’s completion with a high degree of accuracy, enabling you to make informed decisions early on. 

We’re Experts in Residential Architecture

At JDA Lammin, the process starts with a strategic exploration of what’s possible. This includes considering the nature of your site and council area, potential constraints or challenges, and how the design will meet your needs now and in the future. 

This is followed by a tactical planning phase, during which pivotal decisions need to be made. Acting as your advisor and advocate, we guide you through the process, ensuring you make informed decisions at every step – from securing relevant permits to consulting with other specialists.

Finally, we take responsibility for delivering the finished product as planned. We’re able to work on your behalf to procure builders, negotiate pricing, and ensure quality, time and cost outcomes are consistently achieved.

Get the right advice

Looking to consult with experienced residential architects? Choose the team that goes above and beyond. To begin exploring the possibilities for your project with JDA Lammin, phone 0439991887, or use our online form to request a consultation.

Harriet Lammin

Harriet Lammin is the business owner and Principal architect at JDA Lammin Architects. She has been an architect for 30 years practising both in Australia and the UK, working on residential and commercial projects of all sizes. 

After completing her studies in the UK and working for several years in the London, she emigrated to Australia in 1997 and began her career in Melbourne working for large practices such as DCM and Bates Smart. In 2001, she  transitioned to small practice at JDA Architects and became the business owner and Director in 2018. 

Harriet specialises in small to medium sized residential architecture and brings a rich variety of experience to her projects at JDA Lammin. She forms meaningful relationships with her clients and the project team, which she believes results in the best outcome. Harriet takes great pleasure in seeing a building come to life, however big or small.

https://www.jdaarchitects.com.au/
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