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“Brent from Eight Six Design was the architect that created our fantastic new house. Its a single story 4 bedroom, cladded, colour bond roof with above ground concrete pool, wide entrance hall and lots of deck He did a wonderfull job and was always eager to help with any changes and worked well with the all the trades as required. His design has had many people asking us about him and we have referred new cutomers already. We had very little trouble with a build that had to be 1.5 meters off ground level and could have been very difficult, Brents ability to see potential faults and deal with council and certifiers made our project run like a well oiled machine. I can't thank him enough and would reccomend Eight Six Design very highly.”

“We engaged Margaret Skilbeck to help us with a major renovation and extension of our family home in Warrawee. Architelle was recommended by a local builder who gave us the names of a few architects that work in the Area. He told me Margeret Skilbeck was conversant with Kuringai council regulations and her turnaround time in submitting work was also good. We were very happy with the design and final result. One of the best things we did was engage Margeret to supervise the building project which included weekly site meetings. it took away a lot of the stress involved in building work. She gave us very good advise along the way and helped in choosing materials and fittings. She was professional, capable, efficient and very pleasant and we have no hesitation in recommending Her. She was able to work well with the builders & coordinate the other professionals. Her fees were reasonable and good value.”

“Our recent renovation has improved our home significantly, the 3 new skylights and sitting nooks bringing welcome sunlight and warmth into our kitchen, living room and dining room. Nimbus took the time to listen to our needs, incorporating our ideas to create the perfect space for family and friends to come together.”

“Lalit was approachable and responsive. After a lot of discussion we proceeded with a straightforward, single-level extension which produced some wonderful spaces in our Californian bungalow. While there are a few tweaks we might have anticipated that would have further enhanced the design, we are really happy with the project Lalit designed and appreciate his support throughout the project. This was a major project and Lalit was able to provide design and cost advice that guided us to a very successful outcome.”

“SDA Architects are an exceptional firm who dedicate their time to really understanding their client’s needs. From the beginning, they implore their expertise and ideas in order to achieve your vision. They are friendly, personable and have excellence in customer service, showing genuine concern and offering tailor made solutions. They do all this while keeping in mind their client’s budget, which is an essential element. I highly recommend SDA and I look forward to liaising with them in the future.”

“Samidesign designed two homes for me in order to obtain DA approval. We had a very unique situation and were on a very short turnaround time and Sami, Nicola and his team worked tirelessly to get a positive result. Would highly recommend them for your architectural needs. Excellent job guys, couldn't have asked for a better team.”

“Mr Greg Neilson was recommended to me and I would highly recommend him and his services. We had a early 1900’s weatherboard house which was in serious decay, with his guidance and design we restored the original part of the property and substantially extended the house into a modern, user friendly home. He was not deterred when we were after changes, tweeks, to the design. Extremely helpful and even more important, we were on budget. His negotiating skills with the local council came in very handy as well.”

“We had been contemplating renovating for a few years. The house was dated & tired. We had a few companies look at our house but never felt they had the right solutions. The house was basically a combination of an old federation house with a 2 story addition that was done before we bought. While the house was comfortable it always felt a bit like 2 separate houses. James design came up with the best solution that totally made the function & appearance of our home work. We had a pretty strict budget & didn't want the budget to blow out, which is often the case. James design were also given the task of project managing the construction plus advising on finishes. The attention to detail in putting tender documents together, selecting 3 builders to quote was outstanding. They talked us through different options on finishes & important options to ensure the budget was spent on the most important areas. Both from the perspective of life style & capital gain on the property. Weekly site meetings with builder, trades & ourselves, minutes of meeting,contracts & payment schedules & records were impeccable. Our family is really happy with the outcome. It feels & looks like a new modern home. Beyond our expectations. Warwick. Cambridge Av, Vaucluse”

“I have known Glenn and worked with him on several occasions. I have found his designs to be innovative, creative and meeting and exceeding the expectations of clients. The good thing is that Glenn listens to what you suggest and want and tried to incorporate so much as is practical and possible. So many architects put lines on paper with what suits them, and with not a lot of thought, but with Glenn, every line means something and he takes into consideration practical design, light and the client brief. Then there is the communication, where the client is included in the process and updated and consulted regularly, and the whole process is quite streamlined as a result. Great designs and easy to work with, and highly recommended. Glenn is my go too man for design”

“We met Milos from Site Studio through a neighbour, and were immediately on the same wavelength. We love Milos' down-to-earth approach, understanding our need to transform our small dark terrace into what it's become - a light, airy, modern, industrial and a little bit funky home! Milos was in tune with our support for sustainability, for material reuse (we used 100 year old thick hardwood beams from an old George St building, recycled spotted gum flooring for some cladding, and now have a great recycled brick feature wall). Milos also got his hands dirty! We spent a couple of afternoons sanding and staining our huge beams. It was fun, but also reflects Milos' approach which is very much connected to the build. Milos and our builder, Andre from Kestrel Building, got on well and they both included me as client in the whole process. Milos was super creative throughout the build - from roof garden ideas, to our perforated steel landing to allow light into the hall below, to the 'stepped' roof with clerestorey windows to bring in air and light, to ideas for alternative materials, and much more. Milos is also very good value, bring his creative ideas at very reasonable rates. He also was happy for me to take charge where I could, in order to cut costs. And he included and actively sought my input. We are thrilled with our home that started with Milos' great design, and that he help guide along the way. We now have our much needed upstairs 'parents retreat' with ensuite and small robe, our beloved roof garden, our new downstairs bathroom, kitchen and living room with high ceilings and clerestorey windows leading out to the landscaped courtyard. Thanks Milos and Site Studio!”