Architest Pty Ltd

My wife and I employed Architest to design the renovation for our home and help get us ready for sale. We had a very tight time frame and limited budget and the entire process with Architest was fantastic. Through design, budgeting, permits, managing trades and dealing with issues on site, they handled everything in a professional and timely manner. It was a fantastic experience and we would recommend Architest, Nat and Simon to anyone looking to renovate or build their dream home. We will definitely be using them for our new home when we find the right site!

It's been delightful working with wife and husband team Natalie and Simon Castle for the substantial renovation of our 100+ year old Victorian house. During a rigorous tender process, Architest emerged as a clear winner: excellent communicators, they quickly were able to understand our equal priorities to restore period detail and grandeur, and seamlessly add on liveable space with modern comforts to meet our large family's needs. Importantly, their strong communication skills gave us confidence in doing this project remotely i.e. while living overseas for the majority of the project. We engaged Architest for the design (they provided from memory 10 options); interiors and landscaping; tender process and for the project management of the build. Currently we are halfway through construction with a builder known for fine work quality, who has collaborated with Architest before - and with great results. Our project's completion is scheduled for April 2019, so I'll update this review when we've moved in. Consummate professionals with a meticulous eye for detail, the house designs reflect creative and practical solutions to maximise useable space both functionally and aesthetically. Nat and Simon have been responsive in handling issues like hidden structural problems only revealed during construction, while ensuring the project stays on track. They have been organised and patient, with no request too difficult to meet. One example is that Simon made significant efforts to discuss the plans with our dear neighbours, who: were mostly not at home; are elderly, and who needed a translator. Billings are timely and amounts are as expected. Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with the experience to date, and could not recommend Architest more highly.

I hired Natalie and Simon to design and project manage a renovation of an investment property. They were very professional, always returned calls and emails very promptly. I was very conscious of cost for this project, Natalie and Simon were always looking for areas where I could save money. I will definitely use them again!

We worked with Architest for both architectural advice drawings and project management for the renovation. At all times Natalie and Simon were responsive to our needs and gave excellent advice about implications and alternative options when necessary.It has been a pleasure working with them and we would highly recommend them.

The team at Architest have been amazing during our renovation. No query is too small, they listen & constantly add value to the project. They helped us source builders & products, nothing was a problem. They made the entire process run smoothly, I could not recommend them highly enough! Louise

We have just completed a renovation of our Californian bungalow in Glen Iris, and we engaged Architest from the initial design stage of our project through to completion. Simon worked with us throughout the renovation as Project Manager. We are really happy with the end result. Architest helped us realise the full potential of what our home could be and with their expertise were able to assist us with the many challenges that occurred throughout the build. We would highly recommend their services,

We were really nervous about building our new home in Mont Albert North, but with Architest on board it was such a fun and stress free experience. We love our new home, they did an awesome job.

Brilliant work from the team at Architest. They lead a full redesign and renovation for our property in Camberwell. Outstanding project management from Simon. Check it out here: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-camberwell-126870498

After considerable research in planning for our major renovation project we made the best decision in the appointment of Architest. Their vision for our home, design skill, attention to detail, understanding of our requirements, project management and professionalism were all incredible. It really made the process so enjoyable from beginning to end. Architest were involved all the way through design, throughout the build, and we even took advantage of their mock up service to make sure we got everything 100% right before we even went out to tender, which they also helped us with. We absolutely love our home, and absolutely loved working with Architest. We could not recommend them any higher. Amber Mellos

We worked with Architest from project concept through the full pcocess of building including design, council approvals, permits and project managemt for construction. They were incredibly professional, responsive, well networked and have excellent subject matter expertise.

After significant research Architest was whom we chose to design and assist us with the build of our dream home in Warranwood. This is a complex build and it was paramount to us that we retained the services of an architect whom would be able to understand and implement our stringent design requirements. Architest has exceeded our expectations in all aspects of the design criteria and has been providing fantastic knowledge and service in assisting us in bringing the design to its implementation

Couldn't recommend Architest any higher!! Great company and even greater people! We worked with Architest on a renovation of a house in Ivanhoe east. We did a Kitchen facelift, all new Bathroom Vanities and a new Walk in Robe. They approached this job very professionally, never delayed us in any way. They liaised with the clients very well, and were always quick to give us feedback or information we needed. All round great communication!