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Rara Architecture and Interior Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 Reviews
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About Us

RARA Architecture consider the impact on your family as life changes, on the neighbourhood, with an appropriate character and design amenity, as well as on the global environment to design beautiful and functional contemporary or heritage homes across Melbourne & Sydney. With a desire to promote environmentally friendly home architectural design, we work with you, your family, and the local community to support renewal design practices, and innovative environmental solutions.

Services Provided

Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Heritage Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Renovating, Home Restoration, House Plans, Living Room Design, Sustainable Design, Kitchen Renovating

Areas Served

West Melbourne, Windsor, Abbotsford, Albert Park, Middle Park, St Kilda, Saint Kilda West, St Kilda East, Balaclava, Port Melbourne, Elwood, Ripponlea, East Melbourne, Docklands, North Melbourne, Richmond, Carlton North, Carlton, Southbank, Burnley, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Cremorne, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Prahran, South Yarra, Toorak, Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East, Kooyong, Glen Iris, Balwyn North, Balwyn, Canterbury, Hawthorn, Kew, Kew East, Camberwell, Braybrook, Footscray, West Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Tottenham

Awards

- Certified Registered Architect - Member of the ArchiTeam - Major sponsor of the New Palm Court Orchestra

Professional Information

ARBV: 18364 A+ Members of the Australian Institute of Architects Members of ArchiTeam

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10 Projects

UNNAMED Project ** More to come**

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Eagle House

6 photos
Fitzroy North, VIC

Perched House

32 photos
Doncaster, VIC

Lyrebird House

13 photos

Seagull House

11 photos
Footscray, VIC

Cuckoo Clock House

17 photos
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Credentials

3 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2017
4 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
1,000 Ideabook Saves
1 Affiliation
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10 Reviews for Rara Architecture and Interior Design

benbassem_marcos
Ben Bassem Marcos
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you to Rara Architecture for renovating our Edwardian home in Melbourne. Their time management, creativity and imagination was second to none. It was such a pleasant experience to deal with Wesley and his team, their communication was great and initiative was impressive. Living interstate during the renovation we had to put our complete trust in Rara delivering the project and giving us regular updates. We were impressed by their communication and updates throughout the whole project. Their ingenuity and creativity displayed by the team was impeccable and they were able to deliver this work all within the budget and deadline given. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend them for their expertise. Thanks again and will be recommending you guys to family and friends.
beata_masternak
Beata Masternak
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Wesley listened to our brief and respected the importance of maintaining the integrity of our 1950s home whilst still addressing our desire to have all the modern conveniences and perks. We had a vision for the build and Wesley and his team brought it to life. Nurul has been fantastic in managing the build so far and we are thrilled to have her as our sounding board and guide. Thank you team Rara for creating our Dream Build!
Rara Architecture and Interior Design
Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
Thank you so much Beata, it is such a pleasure to work together on the home you have dreamed about for so long
alister_mcbride
alister mcbride
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Excellent professional attitude and very adaptable to our needs, with creative and well considered solutions to our requirements. Highly recommended!
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Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
Thank you Alister, it is always a pleasure to work with you all.
spencer_mclaren
Spencer McLaren
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Wesley came to the table with an open mind and was willing to listen and compromise but more importantly explore ideas with us. Some were crazy and others bore fruit. His team at Rara were also very quick to get us plans etc and they were great on outlining the pathway ahead to minimise surprises. I would recommend the team to all.
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Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
Thank you Spencer and Chris, we're thrilled to be working with you both and can't wait to see your awesome house at the end of it
hindleyandco
Hindley & Co
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Worked with pro
RARA are known for their high degree of creativity and their superlative service. They are quick, clever and versatile, and are experts at managing the architectural process across a wide variety of projects and budgets. We have witnessed the fast growth of RARA's portfolio of interesting work, along with their long list of happy Clients. We have personally worked alongside Wesley and Mathilde for over a year now. They are talented, energetic people who are an all around pleasure to do business with. Both are thoughtful and considerate, professionally and in life. We could not recommend them more highly.
gemma_turvey
gemma_turvey
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
There is a famous saying that "architecture is frozen music”. The best architects are themselves great artists. This is what makes Rara Architecture such formidable architects and supporters of the arts. Through every aspect of their practice, from project design to client relations, they understand the complexities of the creative process, and the realities needed to achieve a vision. As artists themselves, Rara uphold the highest standard of aesthetics, quality and creativity. Rara have been tireless supporters of the NPCO, helping us to achieve a combined rehearsal studio and office headquarters in a pivotal stage of the orchestra's growth. I have found working with the team at Rara to be an effortless experience at each stage. Every effort is made to ensure our vision is understood, supported and able to be achieved in the most efficient manner. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
wow, thank you for that review Gemma,
we thrive best when we have great clients who trust our ability and respect our decisions. it really pays off when we hear such great feedback from our hard work.
all the best with the space
ericakdavis
Erica Liston
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We worked with Wesley and Mathilde at Rara Architecture to help us with planning our home renovation and have to say it was a refreshingly positive experience! The team is knowledgeable, organised and had great ideas on how we could make the most of our limited space. They took the time to explain each stage of the process from the start to us in detail so we always knew what to expect. Wesley and Mathilde went well out of their way to help us through the process of getting all the required permits and were able to anticipate potential challenges along the way to make the process run smoothly. I’ve been recommending the team at Rara Archtecture to so many friends and contacts for their architectural projects. Their, design skill, sense of style, attention to detail and overall project management is second to none. And to top it all off they are a pleasure to deal with.
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Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
Thank you so much Erica, your feedback is lovely and so thoughtful.
we love that we have been such an important part of the growth of your family and to have made such a significant contribution to your lives/ lifestyle. enjoy your great home!
jfmargolin
jfmargolin
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
I contracted Rara Architecture on a rooftop terrace in South Melbourne. The job involved drawing up plans for council planning, obtaining planning permission and then drawing up the building plans to obtain the building permit. One thing I value in my dealing with anybody is communication; it is an indication of professionalism and it develops trust. This job has been complicated by a VCAT submission involving a lot of back and forth between town planners, myself, Rara and the neighbour involved. The level of communication from Rara Architecture has been exceptional throughout. Wesley and his team have done a great job in working through a messy situation and getting the project back on track. I will recommend them to my friends and family for any future projects they may have.
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Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
oh what a wonderful review James, thank you!
please let us know if there is anything we can further do to assist and of course for a drink sometime at your new place!
markg3
markg3
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Wesley designed the renovations for our existing house, He came up with some fantastic ideas based on our brief. He worked with us to incorporate his ideas with our own and we are more than happy with the results. Would highly recommend Wesley and RARA for any large scale extension work, high end housing or apartments. His attention to detail really made our project work. M & E Green - Skye
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Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
Thank you kindly Mark for a lovely review. once again you have been so kind to stand behind us and tell the world what you think. i remember it like yesterday visiting your home for the first time and troubleshooting the sore points in your home. i really love what we do and love it even more when i clients genuinely benefit from that. hope you're still enjoying the renovation
tessa235
tessa235
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
"After meeting with several architects regarding our major penthouse renovations project we were thrilled to finally meet Wesley Spencer, of Rara Architecture. Wesley not only excited us with his unusual architectural flair and innovative design ideas but more importantly with the ownership he took of the complete project through to spatial design concepts and finishes which was not forthcoming from other architects we met. Wesley listened to our brief, understood our personal style and preferences then set about coming up with a design that both excited and reassured us at the same time. His likable personality and polite demeanor are in no way an inhibitor of his ability to get the job done with an expectation of perfection and timeliness. Seeing the comprehensive drawings of a beautiful yet functional design coming to life has exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Wesley Spencer and Rara Architecture for the design and project management of any architectural project large or small that requires precision, style and functionality within your budget." Diana And Larry W. | Docklands Apartment
Rara Architecture and Interior Design
Comment from Rara Architecture and Interior Design:
Diana and Larry, your project is the kind that most architects will have once in a career. i am so lucky to have had the chance to work on such an enjoyable and gratifying job, but more importantly, with such satisfied and considerate clients. Thank you for the lovely feedback, i would love to work with you again soon.
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Commented: CemintelHi Kotlik, We are using Cemintel Barestone for the cladding. I hope it looks as good as this render.
January 13, 2019
Commented: updating the outside of houseyour house has so much potential. i started drafting some suggestions, but i think it would be misleading as i think the suggestions would only work together as a whole and once everything has been co...
October 28, 2017 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Any advice on my new floor plan?hi, i'm completely baffled as to which one is the before and which, the after. both of these plans present a lot of issues with flow and clutter, creating a space that feels crowded and cramped. i fee...
October 26, 2017 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Framing the viewi am afraid that black is soon to be on it's way out in terms of fashion - also, this fashion is irrelevant to the house you currently have - this is the same approach that some people had in the 60's...
October 21, 2017 in Polls
Commented: Flooring advice: carpet, vinyl or wood?Hi Dorothy, the rental market is quickly becoming more fastidious - they don't want to vacuum, and there are an ever growing number of people with allergies. then there's maintenance - i suggest you'...
February 21, 2017 in Design Dilemma
Commented: front entry ideas?Hi, there seem to be a lot of themes clashing in this entry. the front door is very modern, bold and masculine, yet the wallpaper is Classical, feminine and recessive. also, the grey tones are similia...
November 11, 2016 in Design Dilemma
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2 / 111 Hawke Street
West Melbourne, Victoria 3003
Australia
Typical Job Cost AUD $600,000 - $3000000
RARA Architecture designs creative solutions to solve your living needs as you & your family evolve.
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