Sustainable Design Services in Brunswick, Victoria

“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.”

“"Engaging the services of the young, dynamic team at Atlas Architects was the best decision we made. In fact we were so pleased with the first result that we engaged them on a second project. (In progress) Their professional, reliable and personal approach alleviated any concerns we had and with their follow through with detail and their time and commitment to the project, we felt very secure at all stages, from the initial consultation to the final designs. We have been delighted with the end results. With their solution oriented approach and tireless commitment to perfecting every detail, we found they were so easy to work with, providing feedback and information at every stage. We felt valued as customers and would be very happy to recommend their services without hesitation.”

“Rebecca was the architect and site manager for a substantial renovation to our house in Moor Street Fitzroy. The house, which had been converted in a very haphazard fashion into 3 apartments 30-40 years previously had great bones but needed considerable and skilled renovation to return it to its former glory as a family home. The building had a long and chequered history, including as a boarding house where Weary Dunlop lived as a student. We were keen that we retained the unique character and feel of the house and made maximal use of its position, natural light and views over Fitzroy Town Hall. Rebecca was a joy and inspiration to work with from the outset. She was innovative, rigorous, and listened carefully to our suggestions, especially around environmental impact and overall feel of the property. She was incredibly resourceful in sourcing products and ideas, which made a huge difference to the final design. For example, the suspended cupboards in the kitchen – a real winner given the relatively small size for storage – came from a 1950s design magazine. She managed the project meticulously all the way through, and worked extremely well with the builders and other contractors, who clearly respected her professionalism and skill. This was not an easy project – the house had been renovated repeatedly over the years and the legacy meant no wall was straight and no two doors the same size. The final renovation is superb – understated but spectacular. We haven’t had a visitor who hasn’t been amazed by the house and renovation. I’ve lived in over 40 houses and flats in the last 30 years and this is undoubtedly the best house yet. This is partly due to the original structure but also because of the renovation; I’m sure a less skilled architect could easily have made a dog’s dinner of the project. Rebecca also clearly has an aptitude and commitment to teaching and I know that she is heavily engaged in community and voluntary work in Australia and overseas.”