Katree Design

It’s a pleasure to provide Katree Design a reference. I’ve been in the design and construction industry all my working life and knew the importance of knowing that the client, which was us, needs to what they want and to have the right support to ensure that the design and documentation reflects those desires and that the builder knows exactly what he has to build before he starts construction. We commissioned Katree following a recommendation we received and during the course of the project she certainly lived up to that recommendation. She challenged us when she thought it was important, guided us through some areas of differing opinions between my wife and I, helped us understand in times of uncertainty, ensured we obtained council approval and documented the project ready for construction. At no time during the design or construction process was there any uncertainty which is a great testament to Katree. During the construction the builder did not have to ask one question about what we wanted, this ensured that there were no variations and that the house was completed on the date agreed. We fully recommend Katree and would be happy to answer any questions about her excellent service.

My wife and I originally employed Katree as an interior designer to plan our new kitchen layout. She has a superb sense of flow and efficiency as well as aesthetics. The result was so good, and working with her so easy, that we then employed her as our architect for a large bathroom and laundry extension to the master bedroom suite. She listened to our requirements and made many valid suggestions, many of which we adopted, but she was accepting if we disagreed and wanted something else. She always found a way to fulfill our needs. The end result was a building that was what we wanted, not what she wanted. This, from my experience as a building engineer, is an important quality in an architect, one that is sometimes lacking. Understanding and giving the client their dream is important. Katree certainly has the ability to do that. She also acted as our planning representatitive, having excellent knowledge of the process, and the application was handled very smoothly with no problems arising. We both found Katree a true professiona in all aspects of her work, always reliable and timely. We always felt she went the "extra mile" for us. At the end of the day the kitchen and bathroom/laundry extension are wonderful and we are very happy with, and grateful for, the work she did. We would most certainly recommend her as we have frequently done so already !