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Inbetween Architecture

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars16 Reviews
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Inbetween Architecture specialises in residential architecture. Our portfolio extends to renovations and new builds and our experience includes working closely with clients to give realistic options for their design and building projects. We appreciate that deciding to undertake a renovation or new build project is a significant decision (both financially and emotionally) and know that no two projects are ever the same. Our experienced and flexible approach means we listen to your needs and we tailor a design and delivery solution that suits, with a complete assessment of all your available options so you can choose what suits you best. Whether you need the full scope of our experienced architectural services or the convenience of an hourly rate consultation, we advise on, design and deliver bespoke renovations that respect budget, are ‘made-to-measure’ and maximise the potential and enjoyment of your home. We believe it’s important for us to know you and for you to know us; a solid client-architect relationship is essential to achieving the best possible outcome. Whether you are guided by a renovation budget, driven by a specific vision, or are not quite sure what might be possible, our Client Brief Questionnaire has been developed to help you focus on the information it’s important for us to know to allow us to find the design solutions that work for you.

Services Provided

Architectural Design, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, Home Additions, Sustainable Design, Home Renovation, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling

Areas Served

Doncaster, Blackburn, Box Hill North, Brunswick, Camberwell, Canterbury, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Glen Iris, Hawthorn East, Kew East, Mont Albert North, Surrey Hills, Ivanhoe

Awards

BEST OF HOUSE 2018 FOR DESIGN POLYTEC DESIGN AWARDS 2017 - RESIDENTIAL WINNER BEST OF HOUSE 2016 FOR SERVICE

Professional Information

License Number: ARBV 51378

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Projects

Canterbury, VIC

Escher House, Canterbury

24 photos
Kew, VIC, AU

Upside Down House

48 photos
Donvale, VIC

Shadow Play

14 photos
Toorak, VIC

Woori

9 photos
Reservoir, VIC

Urban Barnyard House

11 photos
Doncaster, VIC, AU

Ruffey Lake House

34 photos
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Credentials

7 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2021
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2016
5 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
5 Star Houzzer
Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
25,000 Ideabook Saves
1 Affiliation
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16 Reviews for Inbetween Architecture
Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9|16 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
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Lula Blair
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
John took considerable time and effort to understand what our requirements were and what was important for our family. This was a pleasant change from other architects who basically had an idea and wanted to impose that on us. John's design ethos, concentrating on simple light filled spaces creating the home as a sanctuary really struck a chord with us. The design provided us exactly that and is functionally exactly what we wanted. Our home is now just a "lovely place to live in", as simple as that. It is a feeling, more so than just a list of well designed elements. John and Steph project managed the build process to ensure the quality of build and integrity of the design was maintained at all times. This was an important service for us being novices in the renovation process. John and Steph are a pleasure to work with
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Jonathon Lew
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
John and Steph came up with an innovative design to shade our problematic west facing deck. The process that John and Steph implemented to understand our needs and then to conceive a design that both enhanced and was sympathetic to the existing structure was architecture at its best. The design process was actually exciting and the bold innovative design exceeded our expectations. John’s associates that contributed shade analysis, engineering and construction services were also very professional, easy to work with and practical. We have no hesitation in recommending the Inbetween Architecture team.
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Owen Morris
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
John Liu and Steph Richardson of Inbetween Architecture have delivered us a truly remarkable and beautiful home. From the outset they took time and listened to what makes our family of three tick, our backgrounds, our interests and what we wanted from a home. We already knew we liked Inbetween’s work. It is understated, yet so clever in form, proportion and use of space. That topped with a creativity we could never dream of is what has made our house a wonderful place to be. With any building project there are challenges and ours came with a few. John and Steph navigated through the tricky planning, heritage overlay requirements of the existing dwelling and meticulously resolved any technical challenges that came with the new design. All dealt with before building commenced. Their choice of a quality builder with architect pedigree, attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills, resulted in a build with exceptional quality across all trade sets. All driven by a schedule that started on time and finished on time. We’ve been back in our home for 3 months and we all still marvel at the beauty of it and feel overwhelmed by the functionality of the design. It’s like we’re on a dreamy holiday. I hope I don’t wake up and find it’s not real. It has been a privilege to have John and Steph of Inbetween Architecture take us on this journey.
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Jayantha Weeraratne
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
Both Stephanie and John provided excellent service in architectural advice and design. They were pleasant and listened to what we desired, were pragmatic and constructive and creative in their response and demonstrated "thinking outside the box" as well as a good understanding of council process. They provided excellent models of the project and also ensured that our expectations were realistic. Always prompt and accessible, they were easy to contact either by email or phone. Their service represented excellent value for money and they came in with a strong recommendation from a close friend.
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Thank you Jay. It was a real pleasure working with you.
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Katrina and Phil
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
John has great design flair. He listened sensitively and was open to what we wanted. He designed solutions which built on our ideas and enhanced them, and gently dissuaded us from decisions we might later regret. John and Stephanie are very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with, and we look forward to seeing the end product.
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Hi Katrina and Phil. Thank you for the kind words. We really enjoyed working with you on this wonderful design. Look forward to seeing it built.
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Reno & Retro
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Worked with pro
It was a great pleasure to work with Steph and John on this project. They were well organised and clear communicators from the beginning through to completion. Thanks to their capability and skill in both the creative architecture and the practical skill of seeing the project through to completion, the project reached its full potential. We were able to develop an effective working (builder-architect) relationship which made the process collaborative and enjoyable. The client is very happy and the results speak for themselves (see the photos). We look forward to working with Inbetween again very soon.
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Thank you Geordie. It was a pleasure working with you. Your attention to detail and good communication really helped us achieved an excellent outcome!
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Peter Lardy
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Steph and John designed and project managed a major renovation of a 1960s built apartment which last had a face lift in the 1980s. They were thorough at every stage ,planning, contracting to trades people, dealing with the planning authority and body corporate.When the inevitable problems surfaced they were excellent in their communication with us and all relevant parties.We were very hands off once the design plans were finalised , we just left them to it and were very pleased with the result.The whole project was painless and it came in on budget, thank you Steph and John
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Thank you Peter. We really appreciate your trust in our ability and commitment to our design. It made this project a dream! And we are glad that you are pleased with the outcome.
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kelly_farrell41
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
It is such a pleasure to review John Liu and Stephanie Richardson at Inbetween. Working with them has made what was a stressful, high-anxiety experience of renovating our house into an exciting, easy and pleasurable journey. There are several impressive things about the way they work, but in terms of the process itself, what we were most struck by (in comparison to other firms we had approached) was their attention from the start to understanding who we are, how we live now and how we are likely to live into the future as our family grows up. This has allowed them to design a house that is truly for US and as the build has taken place we can see this vision emerging, piece by piece. While from a pragmatic point of view the best thing about Inbetween is their creative intelligence and design nouse (because you get a great result), the confidence we have been able to have in their advice and integrity has been priceless. This has made the process not just incredibly smooth, but actually FUN (which was most unexpected)! It's without hesitation that I highly recommend John and Steph at Inbetween.
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Hi Kelly,
Thank you and Damien for allowing us to take part of this exciting journey with you!
John
PS. Pic of a very excited owner onsite this morning : )
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Tatjana Plitt Photography
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Worked with pro
I recently worked with John on the Ruffey Lake House shoot. I was really impressed with how ethically and fairly he treated everyone involved, how well organised he was - (there were many people and aspects to co-ordinate for the day), how calm and professional he was, the wonderful styling he'd organised and of course, what a stunning house he designed. There was beautiful light streaming into every part of the house - even the very centre! I very much look forward to working with John again in the future, he made my job incredibly enjoyable and easy.
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Jack Lovel Photographer
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Worked with pro
It was an absolute pleasure to work with John on this project. He was well organised, clear with the brief and went over and above to have the project looking great for photography. I look forward to working with him on future projects and highly recommend his practice to potential clients!!
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Peachy Green Garden Architects
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Worked with pro
We love a call from John and always jump at the chance to work on his projects. He knows how to create magical spaces, shapes and details within the architectural context. I find his work both brave and comforting. Projects we have seen flow beautifully with clever layouts, materials and detailing that transform homes into something truly special. He expertise, dedication and happy clients are evident in the outcomes he achieves. We find working with John most enjoyable as he is an all-round good guy. We hope to have him design our home one day.
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Thank you Peachy Green. It's always a pleasure having your input! Look forward to our next collaboration.
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James Kuo
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
Inbetween Architecture managed all aspects of our renovation while we were interstate. His attention to details and professionalism made what could have been a stressful task a breeze. We managed to keep within our budget without compromising on the quality we anticipated. We were very impressed by the substantial time and effort John put in for the renovation and would not hesistate to recommend him and Inbetween Architecture.
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Comment from Inbetween Architecture:
Thank you James. It was hard work (hehe) but I am glad it was all worth it!
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53 Comments
Commented: Loving the look of this room. What colour/brand is the stone?Hi Ben. Thanks. The benchtop is Caesarstone snow.
February 10, 2020
Commented: side/end table?Hi. It was a bespoke design as part of the interior and made by the joinery maker.
November 5, 2019
Commented: Beautiful house! Wondering what finish the kitchen cabinets are?Hi. It's a black timber veneer from Fethers
May 25, 2019
Commented: Laundry cupboard color pleaseHi Nicole. It's Graphite. Cheers.
May 3, 2019
Commented: Love the tiles .. where is it from?Hi Kiran Kiran. They are from Earp Bro. Cheers.
May 3, 2019
Commented: hi can you tell me where the tiles are from pleaseHello. The tiles are from Earp Bros. Cheers
February 20, 2019
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Doncaster, Victoria 3108
Australia
Typical Job Cost $500,000 - $1.7 million
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