The Architectural Process.
We aim to make the entire Architectural Process collaborative, approachable and stress-free.
Whether you are building a brand new home, or are contemplating renovating an existing one, our job is to listen to your needs and minimise overwhelm. We leverage our technical expertise and creative insight while keeping you well-informed right from the first meeting through to final project delivery.
We understand that quite often the Architectural Process can feel daunting and unnecessarily expensive, which is why we emphasise our Creative Ideas Consult™ the first step. This allows us to explore ideas and manage expectations in a welcoming environment.
If after our Creative Ideas Consult™ you are interested in moving forward, we then proceed with a tailored proposal and budget outline.
Once the details of the proposal and budget are agreed upon, we move through the 4 Stages of the Architectural Process, beginning with Stage One: Schematic Design.
STAGE ONE
Schematic Design.
During this stage, we work collaboratively with you to continue developing the overall bespoke design plans for your home, listening to your wants and needs.
STAGE TWO
Design Development.
During the Design Development phase we further develop the design plans, getting granular in our approach to detail.
STAGE THREE
Contract Documentation.
At this stage we have now finalised the design plans, and the major portion of our work begins.
STAGE FOUR
Contract Administration.
Continuing on from Stage Three, Contract Administration begins once the contract with the builders has been signed. During this stage we meet regularly with you and the builder, assisting wherever we are needed including interpretation of construction plans.
Testimonials.
What clients say about our work
Ivan worked with us to design the renovation of our 1917 built Queenslander and we couldn’t be happier with the ambience, aesthetics and overall livability for our family. The initial consult allowed us to explore design ideas while providing a realistic estimation of costs. Overtime Ivan has helped us make minor improvements which were relatively easy due to the depth of forethought put into the initial design.
Glynnis and Fred, Ashgrove
Our 12 month renovation project was seamless due to Ivan’s high level of professionalism, great communication and amazing attention to detail. When we decided to do another round of renovating, Ivan was our only choice as we wanted to ensure the same seamless process and fantastic end result.
Lisa and Bruce, Coorparoo
Having seen the quality and attention to detail of Ivan’s work elsewhere we chose him to design two small projects for us, a bathroom renovation and a new outdoor pavilion. In both instances Ivan listened to our ideas and melded those ideas into aesthetically pleasing and functional additions to our home.
ROSS and GEORGIA, ASHGROVE
Ivan is truly a rare find amongst architects. We’ve worked with him on a number of houses and renovations, including traditional home renovations from the bottom up, and the design of our dream seaside contemporary home. We keep coming back to Ivan and recommend him to all that ask; he’s wonderful to work with and understands both the dreams and practical nature of budgets and the building process.
MICHELLE and BERNIE, PEREGIAN BEACH
As professionals who were new to renovating, my husband and I wanted an architect who respected our priorities: attention to detail and high-quality finishes, working within a budget while achieving outstanding design features, and an overall stress-free, enjoyable process. Ivan achieved all this for us and more. Should we decide to undertake another project, he is the only architect we would consider.
JANE and ASHLEY, CLAYFIELD
Ivan was fantastic. He thinks "out of the box" and as a result we ended up with a truly beautiful family home which is greatly admired by all our friends and family.
MICHAEL and DEBBIE, ASHGROVE
Ivan’s competence resulted in the creation of an iconic, timeless home that is a stand out in our suburb and will certainly outlive us. He has made the entire journey of designing a home an experience that we continue to enjoy through the daily use of its features.
Terry and LISA, Manly