Advice
A few things worth knowing.
Plain, unhurried notes on light, money, planning and the brave bits — the things I find myself explaining over and over, written down so you can read them before we even speak.
Getting Started · How the Process Works
Architect, Building Designer or Drafter: Who Do You Actually Need?
You might not need an architect. Here's how to tell, from an architect.
5 min read
Costs & Budget · Getting Started
How Much Does It Cost to Renovate in Melbourne? Why Per-Square-Metre Figures Mislead
Per-square-metre prices are the most-searched number in renovating, and the least useful. Here's what actually sets the cost of yours.
6 min read
Getting Started · Planning & Layout · Planning for Change
Renovations & Extensions in Hobsons Bay: A Local Architect's Guide
Planning a home renovation in Hobsons Bay?
12 min read
How the Process Works
Working With an Architect During Construction
Many people assume an architect's job ends when the design is finished, but during construction, their role becomes even more important.
5 min read
How the Process Works
Understanding Early Contractor Involvement and Negotiated Tenders
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and negotiated tenders are ways to bring a builder into the project before construction starts, helping you get realistic cost and buildability advice early.
5 min read
Getting Started · How the Process Works
How to Begin a Home Renovation Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Planning a home renovation for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially when you don't know where to start.
5 min read
Planning & Layout
Do I Need an Extension? Or Just a Better Layout?
Many homeowners assume they need an extension when their home stops working.
4 min read
Buying & Feasibility
Buying a House? What an Architect Notices That Most People Miss
When buying a home, it's easy to focus on finishes and first impressions, but architects look deeper.
5 min read
Planning for Change · Planning & Layout
How to Plan a Home That Works Now… and Later
Good homes adapt as life changes.
5 min read
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