Sustainable Design Services in Epping, New South Wales

“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.”

“A friend suggested we obtain a quote from Neil Turrell after we had plans approved by council for an extensive renovation which included putting a master bedroom upstairs. We had already narrowed our choice of builders down to two, but my husband and I thought that it wouldn’t hurt to get one more quote from Turrell’s especially because our friend who we trusted was so insistent that we speak to Neil. From our first interaction with Leisa Turrell we were provided with exceptional service. Neil was responsive and attended our place within a week. He took away the plans we already had drawn up and promised to provide a quote as soon as possible. A few days later he called, explained that he was discussing our plans with his in-house designer Alec and confessed that they didn’t believe our existing plan was ‘good bang for our buck’. He asked us to consider a different option and suggested that Alec come and visit our property so he could get a first hand feel for the block. When Alec visited I walked him through the very original house and explained all the things that were frustrating us and that we hoped to rectify in the renovation. I was still a little unsure what Turrell’s was proposing but trusted Neil when he suggested we explore all options before committing to such an extensive project. Within a few weeks Alec had drawn up the most fantastic plan, which we instantly loved. What’s more, he had listened to what I’d asked for and addressed everything in my rather extensive list. We were kicking ourselves that we hadn’t heard about Turrell's earlier and wasted time and money with other designers (one of which never even attended our house to speak to us!). We are so grateful that Neil had the courage to give us his honest opinion. The plans that Turrell's designed are far superior in terms of functionality, street appeal and overall layout. From that point we knew we were in the right hands and had made the right decision to proceed with Turrell’s. We were assigned an absolutely A-grade team of builders - Stevie and Mason capably and cheerily led by Laeton - who set about miraculously turning Alec’s awesome drawings into reality. Our renovation was extensive: replacing every window and door in the house; a new roof; an extension including a master suite; new garage; laundry; three bathrooms, a deck and a magnificent kitchen. Furthermore Turrell's accommodated us living through the reno which was not easy for the team at times. Laeton completely understood me and my style and worked compatibly with us to achieve our end result suggesting little things here and there that put the icing on the cake. We trusted him implicitly - which cannot be overstated when you are working in such close proximity. Whenever we struck a stumbling block (and let’s be real there are always stumbling blocks in reno’s) the team were quick to troubleshoot or come up with a workable solution. Neil was very attentive and available and kept a watchful eye over our project right through to completion and followed through on a number of minor things. We honestly could not be happier with the home Turrell’s have created for us. We pinch ourselves everyday that we have such a lovely home now. We miss the buzz of the team on site - they felt like family after our seven month intense relationship! I think even the neighbours miss them! We have people stopping on a regular basis to tell us how great our place looks which is a great compliment to Turrell’s. All of our dealings with Turrell’s - from the office staff through to Leisa and Neil have been professional and respectful which helped reduce the stress of such a huge project. We would not hesitate in recommending Turrell’s Building to anyone seeking a quality renovation and would be happy to provide a verbal reference if required.”

“As a builder that has constructed several projects for ZSA, I can highly recommend their architectural services. Their designs and working drawings are always thoroughly though out making the building process efficient and effective. ZSA have a firm understanding of the cost of building which sets them apart from the rest. They have excellent spacial awareness and knowledge of construction which is critical to a good design. Every client that I have shared with ZSA (more than 10) would highly recommend their services.”