Architects in Austins Ferry, Tasmania

“As I wrote in August 2025 to my architect, Rosa Douramanis, after swimming in the indoor heated therapeutic pool she designed: I'm still in a state of disbelief that you have created this beautiful heated indoor magnesium mineral bath. Rosa, thank you for your brilliant elegant design. A marvel that encompasses more than I could ever have imagined when I emailed you from Melbourne on 13 February 2021. Thank you too for your patience, your calm against all odds in this tiny oddly-shaped strata title block with almost impossible access, your diligence and attention to detail, your conviction that cutting off a corner of the house could transform a rocky sloping patch of weeds into not just a health hub but a pleasure palace. An extraordinary achievement. When I said I wished to see the sky and clouds above, I could not envisage the orchestration of light and shadows in the rippling blue and the sense of wonder and delight while twirling through water, a reflection of my exercising self from the glazed moonlit roof. The thrill of swimming - or the luxury of simply floating and meditating - in all weathers at any hour from dawn to dark. Surprising, exhilarating, uplifting. But what is a plan and even a pool in often Arctic Hobart? Especially for a client prescribed swimming by rheumatologist, neurosurgeon and physiotherapist, but banned from chlorine by ENT specialist without the architect determined to incorporate every aspect of a client's decades-long dream? With my everlasting gratitude, Helene Chung”

“We worked with Daniel to finalise the design and planning for renovation of our Battery Point home. Testimony to Daniel's capability and diligence is that he was the third architect we used on this project, having been through a long and unproductive process, Daniel was quickly able to distil the remaining planning issues to be resolved. He was able to effectively manage the engagement with Hobart City Council planers and heritage to get DA approval in accordance with what we wanted. Daniel is not only extremely capable in terms of design but is equally at home with client engagement. We were most impressed with Daniel's in-depth knowledge of the planning and development processes and his ability to navigate these issues with sensitivity and effectiveness with Council and other approving bodies. It was a real pleasure to have worked with Daniel on our project and we recommend him without the slightest reservation.”