Green Building Services in Somersby, New South Wales

“Glenn was easy to work with from day one and had a great understanding of our brief. He not only worked but ran with it to provide us with something that was so much better than our origional vision. Glenn spent lots of time working collaboratively with us through the whole process. This was our first build and his experience, expertise and support were invaluable. We have just asked Glenn to work with us again on a new property and can't wait to see what he comes up with.”

“We've had an amazing experience working with Eoin Architects. They've done more than just build us a house; they've crafted our dream home. Eoin's not your average architect. He brings a special blend of creativity and practicality to his projects, making sure our home was not only beautiful but also perfectly suited to our needs. He was patient, enthusiastic, and always willing to go the extra mile to get everything just right. Our home now is a testament to his attention to detail and knack for blending looks with livability. If you can get Eoin Architects on your project, do it, we couldn't recommend them more highly. Kevin O R Clontarf”

“We've used Dieppe Design for two renovation projects - a two bedroom unit that needed a total overhaul and a small 1940s house that needed more space and updating and we couldn't be happier on both occasions. Dieppe Designs presented us with modern, efficient concepts that were flexible to our needs and budget. The work was done in an excellent timeframe and communication with our builders and council was seamless. Couldn't recommend highly enough.”

“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.”

“Douglas McNamara from Earthed Architecture was the best decision made in regards to the renovation of our home. From a financial point of view. Doug's design was a positive investment. The return of capital from his design far exceeded the cost to hire his services. Before we found Earthed Architecture, we had a ridiculous quote from another architect. That was just to get a design passed through council that a builder & I designed initially. That didn't include any design work. Doug's fee included design and getting passed through council and still came in well under the other architects fee. What I am saying is that Earthed Architecture's fees are super reasonable and the quality and service is top shelf. More importantly, from a family point of view, the design Doug came up with was nothing short of spectacular. He came up with ideas we would never think of in a million years. Our house is a 70s' fibro and the design Doug produced you would think it was a house out of a luxury magazine. The photos' included show the house before and Doug's schematic design. Doug's interior design looks even more spectacular. I will update the images of the actual build one the job is complete. Doug is humble and goes above and beyond. No fuss, polite, professional and straight to the point. Doing what is necessary to produce the best possible outcome. Spending hours on getting the configuration just right. Even when he proposed the design to us he was still very humble, unsure if we would like it. Humility is the sign of someone truly great. No matter how good he is, he still questions himself and always pushes himself to be the best he can. I can not recommend Doug and Earthed Architecture highly enough. You will not go wrong.”

“Hungerford & Edmunds are a very professional organisation to be associated with and it was our pleasure to be included as a nominated manufacturer of architecturally designed timber windows and doors for the Newtown House. Their attention to detail with the integration of our products into their design concept was exceptional and the end result of the completed project was a reflection of this. Well done Tim and Belinda of Hungerford & Edmunds Architecture & Design! – Russell Pugh | General Manager”

“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!”

“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”

“Mark Baxter and David Jacobson are sensitive skilled architects. They will hear your needs and also offer you a selection of alternatives to expand your possibilities. Throughout the renovation of our duplex, architect Leith Schmidt and all the BJA team were professional and supportive, as well as monitoring fine details and dealing with inevitable changes in design due to unknown circumstances. They were a pleasure to work with, I would have struggled without them, and I would use them again. Virginia”

“Major renovations on 2 properties in Sydney's Inner West. Brilliant designs, Totally co-operative process and results exceeded expectations. Project came in more or less on budget except for variations we asked for. Great problem-solving skills in dealing with the unexpected and providing design solutions that have made both properties a joy to live in. Use of materials was particularly clever so that the new blends with the old beautifully.”