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33 years in business
2 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Steve Drougas
116 Poath Road
Hughesdale, Victoria 3166
Australia
116 Poath Road
Hughesdale, Victoria 3166
Australia
Typical Job Costs:
AUD $3,500 - $50,000
Prior to commencing works, we discuss the project with the potential clients. This enables us to better understand their particular needs and scope of works. This understanding allows us to provide our clients an accurate Fee Proposal, based on the scope of works and not as a percentage of the overall Build Cost. Concept Studio will also advise our clients and design the project with their budget considered, ensuring our clients do not waste valuable time and money on unrealistic proposals.
Prior to commencing works, we discuss the project with the potential clients. This enables us to better understand their particular needs and scope of works. This understanding allows us to provide our clients an accurate Fee Proposal, based on the scope of works and not as a percentage of the overall Build Cost. Concept Studio will also advise our clients and design the project with their budget considered, ensuring our clients do not waste valuable time and money on unrealistic proposals.
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For over 30 years, Award winning Concept Studio principal Steve Drougas has been involved in building design, developing unique individual designs and styles that are a direct result of successful relationships established with clients over the years.
Our ability and experience to take projects from concept to approval coupled with our passion for design, allow clients to enjoy a one on one collaborative process, ensuring their dreams meet lifestyle and budget requirements.
A large percentage of our work is referral based - a true reflection of the type of service our company provides and the level of client satisfaction achieved. This was evident when Concept Studio was awarded 'Winner of 2020 Best of Houzz'!
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Building Design, Custom Home, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Home Additions, Home Renovating, House Plans, Site Planning, Sustainable Design
Areas Served
Hughesdale, Brighton, Brighton East, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Bayside, Glen Eira, Hampton, Oakleigh, Oakleigh South, Oakleigh East, Monash, Kingston, Melbourne
Awards
*Featured in 'Australia's Best Houses 2013' magazine and television *Best Meat Retail Outlet in Victoria design winner *Multiple Features in 'Melbourne HOME design and living' *Winners of 2020 'Best of Houzz' award
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19 Projects for Concept Studio

Murrumbeena, VIC
Custom Home Featured in HOME Design + Living Magazine
10 photos

Sorrento, VIC
Sweet Sorrento Moon
14 photos

Bentleigh East, VIC
Twin Peaks
12 photos

McKinnon, VIC
The Big Mac
11 photos

Black Rock, VIC
Renovation Featured in HOME Design + Living Magazine
35 photos

Denver, USA
DUPLEX, denver colorado USA
3 photos

Brighton, VIC
Custom Home Featured in HOME Design + Living Magazine
14 photos

Patterson Lakes, VIC
European Lifestyle
11 photos

Carnegie, VIC, AU
Murrumbeena Extension
8 photos

Brighton, VIC
Blue Chip Residence
22 photos

Hampton, VIC
Custom Home Featured in 'Australia's Best Houses' TV Program + 'ABODE' Magazine
20 photos

Yarraville, VIC
Traditional Turned Bright Contemporary
6 photos
Featured Review

Bruce Graham
Relationship
Client
Steve’s design concepts and attention to detail were brilliant. I highly recommend him, one of the greats in his field, you won’t be disappointed using his services.Read Full Review
36 Reviews for Concept Studio
4.9|36 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0

Chris Edwards
Relationship
Client
We had been contemplating a home renovation for at least three years. We wanted the renovation to be as perfect as possible but also within quite a tight budget. But we didn't seem to find someone who shared our vision
Recently, browsing the HOUZZ website we happened upon the profile of Concept Studio and Steve. After reading through the Concept Studio website and also the glowing reviews on HOUZZ we decided to contact Steve.
It has been one of our better decisions and Steve, the studio and his draftsman Michael have been wonderful to work with. Even though we didn't have much of an idea of costs to build and also final fit outs, we were upfront with Steve as to our budget and expectations.
Steve took our ideas on board and offered some fabulous alternatives to some of our fanciful ideas. Steve is a realist with wonderful vision and worked within our budget. We genuinely appreciated Steve's input. It is great to engage with someone who has vast experience in the industry and is client focussed and works collaboratively. None of our questions went unanswered, even if they were trivial. Concept Studios have been patient and very easy to communicate with. There were many little details that we had not considered and perhaps Steve didn't need to bring them to our attention as it wasn't in his scope of works, but he did.
With the plans in place we now look forward to our home being transformed into something special.
Concept Studios and Steve have been fantastic.
November 17, 2020

Comment from Concept Studio:
Thank you Chris! Both you and Georgina have been fantastic to work with. Although you did have your own ideas ... something we always encourage and welcome ... you were not set on them and you were open to suggestions. This certainly always results in a much smoother process. Cant wait to see your home blossom!

species
Relationship
Client
Steve is the the consummate professional whose dedication to his clients and projects is something I have admired from working with him for 15 years. Always looking for the best outcome and a pleasure to work with.
November 10, 2020

Hiran Seneviratne
Relationship
Client
Steve from Concept Studio was friendly and insightful in designing our beautiful house extension. With his guidance and practical knowledge he patiently explained how the various systems of our house worked (or failed to work) together to create a beautiful and functional home.
We are very satisfied with his professionalism, attention to detail, willingness to dig deeper into the issues and to deliver on time.
November 8, 2020

Bruce Graham
Relationship
Client
Steve’s design concepts and attention to detail were brilliant. I highly recommend him, one of the greats in his field, you won’t be disappointed using his services.
November 3, 2020

Mel M
Relationship
Client
Steve provided an excellent and professional service. He has a great knowledge of design and understood our vision and needs in designing our dream homes. Steve’s collaborative approach as well as his patience made the process an easy one. Highly recommended.
Thanks Steve!
October 15, 2020

7 Towns
Relationship
Worked with pro
As a builder I have been working closely with Steve on an extension in Brighton and his level of expertise and experience is shown both in the documentation he produced and throughout the discussions we have had in regards to the technical elements of the design.
I look forward to the opportunity of working on many more project together.
October 12, 2020

Nicola and Miles Brennan
Relationship
Client
Steve listened and took the time to thoroughly understand our brief. We found his design ideas and concepts far exceeded our expectations on what we could achieve. Steve's patience in answering all of our questions, his positivity and responsiveness made the whole process smooth and enjoyable.
October 1, 2020

HU-395777500
Relationship
Client
I have worked alongside Steve from Concept Studio for the past 10 years. Concept Studio provide great designs to their clients while offering a professional building design service. I would be happy to refer Concept Studio onto anyone looking for a designer for their project.
September 27, 2020

Shane Butler
Relationship
Thermal Performance Assessor
I have worked with Steve and in turn Concept Studios in the capacity of a consultant for the best part of 10 years, Within this time I have found that Steve continually strives to achieve the best results for his clients. If you are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic designer and team, I would not hesitate in recommending Concept Studios.
September 27, 2020Last modified:September 27, 2020

JIM Tsivranidis
Relationship
Worked with pro
I have had an association with Concept Studio for 9 years and have found Steve to be professional, easy to deal with and very helpful.
He seems to keep up to date with the latest Design trends and construction methods.
September 24, 2020

Vicky Mann
Relationship
Client
Steve and his team are an excellence resource when it comes to both planning and building. They have extensive Town Planning knowledge and experience, coupled with a very sound understanding of the construction process.
We have found their guidance invaluable in the planning and design phase, and the quality of their plans really assist with efficiencies and quality in the quoting and construction phases.
September 24, 2020Last modified:September 25, 2020

embracingspace
Relationship
Worked with pro
I have worked with Steve on many occasions with my clients and his clients. He is a world of knowledge when it comes to the design and build industry. I highly recommend him for all drafting and design services from building your dream home to adding an extention to an existing build.
September 24, 2020

Narelle
Relationship
Client
We’ve been working with Concept Studio for over 20 years and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with their plans. Well articulated making the town planning process a breeze.
Narelle Cassar
Town Planners Melbourne
September 24, 2020

Sam Kapetanas
Relationship
Client
We engaged Concept Studio to undertake the full planning and design of a dual occ development. Their approach was very professional, thorough and delivered within the agreed timeframes. Even with some challenging requirements from council and neighbours, Steve was able to manage the process to get to the desired outcome, without delay to the works.
September 23, 2020

Lisa
Relationship
Client
Loved working with Steve and his team. The plans are exactly what we are after, he sorted out everything we needed for us (engineer etc) and we can’t wait to commence the build soon!
September 23, 2020

Michael Dalgleish
Relationship
Worked with pro
I have worked closely with Steve on a professional level for a number of jobs as a draftsperson.
The way he approaches and undertakes each project is always customised. He not only listens to the clients, he becomes involved in each step and designs to provide the best outcome possible.
While he does have a particular style, which his clients love, he never compromises a design by forcing his opinions and lets the design develop into functional and aesthetic spaces.
He is always available for a chat and I haven’t seen him without a smile.
August 19, 2020

Jim Menelaou
Relationship
Client
I have been liaising with Steve on a professional level for over 10 years. He is the definition of a gentlemen, professional and great to deal with.
What I love most about Steve is the quality of his workmanship and ability to provide great designs and always achieving a high level of compliance at the most fair and reasonable prices.
August 5, 2020
Comment from Concept Studio:
Thank you Jim! Your thoughts are very much appreciated, particularly given you deal with so many different Designers as one of Melbourne's leading Building Surveyors. You witness the results first hand from Plan and Building Permit Application stage right through to Construction and Certificate of Occupancy. Your team at iCheck's continued support and direction ensures our shared clients are always given the best advice and direction.

Paul Neef
Relationship
Client
Steve completed drawings for our home extension and organised engineering and permits. This is a very complex process if you are not an expert in this area. Throughout Steve provided a very transparent, respectful and timely service. He is always available to answer questions and queries and communication was and is the hallmark of this. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services and would certainly use Concept again in the future.
June 25, 2020

Gabriel Hingley
Relationship
Client
Steve has been a pleasure to work with right from the beginning. He spent lots of time with my wife and I listening to what we needed for our new extension, and was patient with us when we needed to make changes. He was also informative about the whole process and lined up suitable surveyors, engineers etc. We are now looking forward to seeing his design become a reality! I would highly recommend Concept Studio to others.
June 14, 2020

Perry Kapetanas
Relationship
Client
Steve was competent, courteous and very professional, great to work with.
Happy with the end result
Highly recommended for any project
November 21, 2019

Zlatko Sajnovic
Relationship
Worked with pro
Highly professional individual who seriously looks after his work, his associates and his clients. We have collaborated on many projects together, big and not so big and I must say that I don't know a project that we haven't delivered successfully.
November 20, 2019

Steve Elkington
Relationship
Worked with pro
If you are looking for a designer for a new house do not look past Steve and the team at Concept Studio, the in house viewing of the project on a big screen was great and the 3D folio was awesome. Steve is personable and has great design mind and is familiar with council rules and regulations which is helpful especially at the conceptual stage. look forward to working together in the future.


November 18, 2019

Peter Manakis
Relationship
Client
Steve did the design of our house renovation. Absolute character, great to work with and most importantly knows his stuff back to front! Could not reccommend him anymore.
November 18, 2019

Xin Katsu
Relationship
Client
Steve from Concept Studio designed the extension for our period home. He was extremely professional and easy to work with. He understood our design brief and needs perfectly, and executed it in a way that exceeded our expectations. What we liked most about Steve's design was the livability that it provided to the spaces.
P.S. Our cat Earl adored Steve even though he is more of a dog lover.
October 2, 2019Last modified:October 2, 2019

kirstenmbarber
Relationship
Client
Concept Studio I found had the best design.
I was also grateful for the extra time and care taken when I didnt understand something or had a query. Professionalism and patience makes the whole process so much easier and Steve was a stand out in all areas . Impressive design work by him . Will be using Concept Studio in my future projects
October 1, 2019

Helen
Relationship
Client
My experience with Concept Studio was just perfect. They completely understood our families needs and delivered a design beyond our expectations. Now living in the newly renovated home is amazing. I would highly recommend Concept Studio to everyone.
October 1, 2019

Greg Thomaidis
Relationship
Client
Steve at Concept Studio helped me in designing our El Fresco a few years ago.....was very professional & thorough in his work and advice...........was an absolute pleasure doing business with him and will definitely recommend to others.
September 30, 2019

Marco Scalpelli
Relationship
Client
I found Steve to be very Helpful & Professional throughout the Build
& I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to extend or build.
Pleasure to deal with & Thankyou
September 30, 2019

Gail Lillo
Relationship
Client
My husband and I decided in our later years to build a new house and discovered Steve Drougas of Concept Studio through houzz.
Concept Studio worked with us to create exactly the home that we envisioned, completely understanding our brief. This was a challenging job, as the space for the home was limited and Steve was able to include everything that we requested.
He attended the site and assessed site conditions and constraints. Made initial inquiries regarding authority regulations and requirements. Provided recommendations for the appointment of other specialist consultants as required, including their fees.
Steve Dougas is very easy to deal with, always contactable and sticks to deadlines. He listens to you as the homeowner and is respectful of your wishes, ideas and interests. He is not designing for himself – he is designing for you. He is knowledgeable and professional. His whole team is great to work with.
Steve made what could have been a daunting process very easy and did it very quickly.
We have no hesitation in recommending Concept Studio and would most certainly use them again ourselves.
May 24, 2019

James O'Haire
Relationship
Client
I employed Concept Studio to design my upper and rear extension including remodeling the existing internal layout. I consider Steve to be an asset to the building industry and have no hesitation in recommending him. Steve is committed to his practice and thrives under pressure as well as dealing with challenges head-on. I found Steve to be extremely knowledgeable whilst his initiative, enthusiasm and commitment have been the key to the success of our project.
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December 17, 2018

Carel van Staden
Relationship
Client
Cannot speak highly enough of Steve and Concept Studios. The service and professionalism was second to none from start to finish...
November 19, 2018

ianrap
Relationship
Client
So refreshing to have engaged Concept Studio on our renovations. The concept right to the final design worked out brilliantly. Our builders where impressed with all the attention to detail, in the working drawings, which in turn carried through to a very smooth and hassle free renovation that we love.
Any hiccup that usally arises with such a reno project was only a quick phone call away and was promptly sorted out.
No hesitation in engaging andrecommending Concept Studio for any further works in the future.
Ian R
November 20, 2017

salcat8
Relationship
Client
A great experience & journey to design what we wanted but a little frustrating at times with the slow turnaround for new drawings
November 20, 2017

Greg Goldenberg
Relationship
Client
Steve is a professional, engaging and consultative individual who is easy to deal with.
Not afraid to challenge the thinking of the client and offer alternate approaches and throughs, however is respectful to the client's desires and wishes.
Clarity of requirements goes a long way to ensuring that the end to end process is smooth and minimises frustration for both parties.
Genuinely extends his services for the benefit of the client.
Drafting services are good and amends Plan / Drafting mistakes (as no one is perfect) with limited pushback and delays.
Thinks laterally and is able to provide alternatives to design challenges.
Steve can suggest / recommend Interior Design, Engineering, Building Surveyor and Joinery Design services, however do your own investigation, as it is your relationship with these associated trades, which matters in the end, not Steve's.
Recommended for value for money (investment), as not overpriced.
November 19, 2017

Russel Kotlyarsky
Relationship
Client
We dealt with Concept Studio in different occasions including building our house. Every time they manage to do projects painless and very professional at very reasonable price and time. Steve himself is absolute gentleman and pleasure to dealt with. We would highly recommend this company.
November 19, 2017

Areti Stevens
Relationship
Client
When we have spoken to the Concept team, we have found that our dealings with Steve to be outstanding. He has managed our project, he has been totally efficient and the service he provided was second to none. Very professional, very helpful, nothing was too hard, and very good and knowledgable, all done from start to finish without us having to worry about anything. We would highly recommend him to other people. Could not have built with out him.
March 8, 2017
Commented: where is the dining table fromthis property was staged in preparation for sale, so all the furniture was hired as it was a new build.
November 13, 2020
Commented: Australian Houzzer? Say hi!hey, Steve from Concept Studio....we are new here so please visit out our page and say hello!
January 12, 2017 in Design Dilemma
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