Home Additions Services in Coogee, New South Wales

“A special part of Kate's magic is in seeing the possible. Ours was not a huge project - it involved turning our cute, two-bedroomed wooden cottage into a larger home where our kids could grow up and have room to study, and where we could entertain, with room for friends and family to stay. She's given us all that, with many fantastic touches that we love (as do all our friends), while still maintaining the cottage feel - although it's so much more spacious. Apart from her flair and vision, Kate's forte is listening. I think she's one part architect, one part designer, one part accountant and one part counsellor! While building a house is always a compromise between what you want and what you can afford, Kate quickly sorted out what we absolutely needed, advised us on what could wait, and helped us with fantastic suggestions to get the look we wanted while staying within our budget (the builders raved about the wooden boards lining the walls of our second bathroom and the wooden floor - we love it too!). She was there every step of the way: her pre-planning ensured we had all the necessary surveys done before we went to the council; we sailed through the council process because of the preparation she'd done (all the Is dotted and Ts crossed); and she was on hand any time the builders had a query. Having said that, her plans were so thorough that the builders loved her - she thought of everything. They had such a fantastic relationship that our build was a pleasure, not a stress - we were almost sorry when it ended (although we did have our lovely new house!). Our 'new' home feels like a natural extension of the little house we had before that we loved, and an extension of ourselves. We thank god for Kate every day - as we sit on our deck that she cleverly designed around our beautiful tree; as we open our fantastically huge pantry that she designed into a previously unused wall (this is one of my favourite features - with a pinboard on one side and chalkboard on the other. Love it!); as we look at the gorgeous green exterior she helped us choose, and the funky green 50s sink she helped us source. I recommend her to everyone I know who needs an architect - you won't regret it.”

“Beautiful blinds at Karanda Interiors. Have just had my roman blinds installed and they look amazing and were installed beautifully, Very professional results and I fully recommend Mitch and the team for a great look for your home.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Marco Spanu of AQUA Architects on a renovation project for my single family home in the Eastern Suburbs. My goal was to add an extension and second story addition to our home, in order to create more living space for my growing family. After meeting with several architects, I knew that AQUA Architects was right for us. He made me feel confident that my voice would be heard and he would represent my best best interest when negotiating with contractors. Through multiple on site and virtual meetings Marco took my vision for the project, and then provided his own insights and recommendations based on my specific needs and desires while including many sustainable options to improve energy efficiency. Throughout the process, Marco acted as a trusted advisor, drawing on his extensive experience to guide me through the decision-making process. He helped me to navigate through various options, explaining the pros and cons of each, and ultimately helped me make the best choices for my family and our home. One of the things that I appreciated most was his collaborative approach. Marco worked seamlessly with other professionals involved in the project, including the contractors and engineers and took all of the correspondence responsibilities off my plate. This allowed the project to move forward smoothly, with everyone on the same page. The end result of the project was simply stunning. The extension and second story addition were seamlessly integrated into the existing structure of our home, creating a cohesive and harmonious design that perfectly met our needs. The space was not only beautiful, but also functional and practical for our lifestyle. Throughout the process, I felt that Maro 6 AQUA Architects provided great value for their services, with a fair and reasonable price for the quality of work delivered. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an architect. At all times I felt confident that AQUA Architects would act as a trusted advisor. Their passion for their work and commitment to delivering the best possible results is truly impressive.”