Building Designers in Umina, New South Wales

“My old kitchen was transformed to a beautiful modern kitchen. The design included removal of two existing walls to create a open living space. The kitchen definately looks professinally designed.”

“Ukalovic Design is an architectural drafting service and is owned and operated by Jay Ukalovic. We were referred to Jay by a prominent building company in Newcastle last year. Jay earned the right to do our design work after a basic tender process where we received proposals from 3 designers/draftsman. What struck us immediately was Jay's manner and disposition. He handled his first meeting with professionalism and care and demonstrated a keen willingness to listen carefully to what we wanted out of our design. The journey we have been on together is now at DA stage and we could not be happier. Jay has quickly worked through all variations and iterations of what we needed to see on paper so that we could consider all options. The quality of his work is outstanding and he has a wonderful way of making us feel like we are his number one client. My wife and I are extremely happy to refer Ukalovic Design to anyone who needs a professional, caring and responsive relationship with one of the most important contractors in the design and build space - your designer.”

“My husband & I Contacted 'Site Specific's' Sheralee to create plans for a Hamptons home extension to our existing 3 level home in Bayview. Shealee has made the whole process enjoyable and effortless . Providing us with comprehensive details of what we could expect at each stage , all the reports required she also organised for us .While offering us a pool of information as well as trusted contacts along the journey so we can ensure we are making wise choices for suppliers and trades people. In Sheralee's website she states that DESIGN, of a home should embody the hopes, dreams and aspirations of its inhabitants , while offering functionality simplicity. I believe her experience is our gain I look forward to the finished build. Jennifer & Greg Slaney Bayview NSW Australia .”

“Progetto di ristrutturazione totale di un appartamento. Professionalità, creatività, serietà. Riccardo e' riuscito a coniugare un'eccellente gestioni degli spazi a soluzioni architettoniche non comuni. Se cercate qualcosa di diverso e non già visto Riccardo fa al caso vostro.”

“Excellent service punctual , professional and dedicated to accuracy .i would recommend to any who need accurate plans quickly and efficiently produced. Best regards Greg Sydney Prop Specialists”

“We bought a total dump of a terrace which had serious structural and aesthetic issues. We hired Palaestra to help us reconfigure the building to make the most of the spaces, increase the light while keeping the cost low. Palaestra solved the puzzle of using the space as well as possible. We have a truly brilliant new stair configuration. They designed really great rooms and had real sensitivity to our rather serious budget constraints. Unlike a number of the people we hired on the job, Palaestra really got that we couldn't afford the best or most beautiful finishes but always come up with a good looking alternative. Palaestra always deliveredon time and responded to crises.”

“George from Gap Designers was he walked us through each step of the design making sure we were happy before moving to the next stage He organised all necessary trades and did an amazing job with the plans we even had a builder ask us who drew them up Thanks George for turning our old,small cramped home into something spacious and new”

“The team at BSBD really made every effort to help us fulfil our dream house. We would highly recommend Kinga and are very happy with the service provided as well as the drawings.”

“Hi All, I engaged Original building designs for my Extension, I found Davids expertise and professionalism a high standard, We communicated through a site visit and came up with great ideas, where this fabricated into a Full set of drawings for my project. Very happy with the final design and the transition into making a start, I highly recommend to anyone starting, new developments, renovations and or extensions to contact David and his team, I was recommended to Original building designs through A member of the council and a close Building company which I am appreciative of.”

“We bought a stunning piece of land that we fell in love with but we had to work with some restrictions in that the bulk of the land is environmentally protected hanging swamp, has a small stream near the site of the house build and the land is zoned as category 4 flame area! The land we could build on had pre-approved council plans for a house design that we did not like! We commissioned Brian to re-design all aspects of the house with a modern, minimal, open plan aesthetic. We wanted something that would blend in with the bush surrounds, be environmentally friendly and a have lovely living space for our small family. Brian took the time to understand how our family lived and what was important to us regarding functionality and comfort. He thought about maximizing the small floor space and how to capture the wonderful view. He understood our budget and financial situation and worked the design to meet our requirements. He recommended spending on premium products such as insulation, fire resistant building materials and double glazed windows, plus key design features to make the house unique. Brian’s creativity with the re-design was beyond our wildest expectations. The mezzanine area, double story window, exposed steel beams, custom made staircase and cabinetry are all practical, minimal and beautiful. The space actually draws us into the communal area where the windows look onto the stream and surrounding hanging swamp. We absolutely trusted Brian in this process and would not have taken the project on without his involvement. Brian smoothly dealt with the council regarding the change of the house design. He recommended the engineer, builder and trades. Brian regularly travelled to site to inspect progress and ensure good quality work. He regularly reviewed the budget and liaised with the key stakeholders to advocate for us. Any changes were thoroughly explained to us. He has been in constant communication with us, and the building team, regarding the details of the house to ensure all is on track. Brian’s expertise in creative design and problem solving plus his meticulous, organised nature makes him a wonderful lead in a project like this. He works ethically and his calm nature and experience in the field make him extremely dependable and able to deal with any situation. From the initial drawings and models he provided we were sold on the beautiful design and functionality of the house. It is wonderful to see this creative vision come to life. It has been a pleasure working with Brian and a dream to have our home finally a reality.”