Thoughts of a Melbourne Residential Architect

Here you’ll find insider knowledge on planning and building, common pitfalls to avoid, and what to consider when planning your dream home build or renovation.

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Initial Stages In The Design Process

The Project Feasibility Review is one of the most important stages in your building project but one that is often overlooked. The more time that you spend on the initial planning, the more likely you are to end up with a home that truly represents your unique lifestyle and values, and provides you with exactly what you need.

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The Importance Of Sustainability In Architecture

Sustainable house designs are all about minimising the negative environmental impact of a project through efficient use of materials, energy and space. As designers, we have made a conscious effort to become more aware of how important it is to be green architects.

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Home Renovations – What You Should Consider

Home renovations can be a fantastic way to add value to your property, delivering high return on investment. Taking an intelligent approach at the design stage goes a long way in streamlining the process and delivering the desired outcome for both your bank balance and your lifestyle. Here are our top home renovation tips to help you get started. 

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The Ins And Outs Of Town Planning: Part 1

Town planning and the securing of associated permits can be complex territory. That’s why we’ve written this guide: to help you work out whether you need a planning permit for your project, and understand what you need to do to begin the process of obtaining one. Read on to get started. 

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Opportunities in disguise …

In my last blog I told you about two clients who had to decide whether to renovate or rebuild. Our conceptual designs helped them discover what could be achieved so they could make informed and confident decisions.

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Should I Renovate or Rebuild?

Not so long ago, we were approached by two different couples who had the same problem. Different circumstances, different needs, same problem. Perhaps you can relate?

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