Drafting Services in Melbourne, Victoria

“We highly recommend Alistair from Secret Design Studio for any mid-century modern project. Alistair's knowledge and enthusiasm for MCM design is apparent in the amazing on-line resources that he provides and he has the skill to create great MCM spaces that are compatible with contemporary lifestyles.”

“We had a Master class session with Jane. From the outset and initial contact with Jane we found her to be incredibly responsive and personable. She was easy to talk with and was genuine. The masterclass session went for about 2 hours in which Jane went through our house plan and discussed with us some alternate options to our floor plan to help increase our living space. We wanted to extend out current weatherboard house into the back yard to create a open plan kitchen, dinning and living area, plus create a 4th bedroom and also a en-suite bathroom and stand alone bathroom. Through the session Jane was able to advise us of rough estimate costs to do our renovation and also propose potential savings with alternate floor plans. Jane through this session listened to what we wanted and also discussed how best to utilise the space effectively. Jane was also forthcoming with providing us some recommendations on builders in our area and also provided a high level overview of the renovation process from drafting, building, fitting choices etc. Overall I would recommend Jane and her services even if for a masterclass session. Thank you Jane for taking the time to meet with us and also providing some of your thoughts on our renovation of which we will use and hopefully proceed with our extension in the near future.”

“We are thrilled with our new bathroom! From the first meeting at the time of quoting, through to the final finishing touches, the GIA team was terrific to deal with - personable, considerate and really professional. It was fantastic to have the project managed by such experienced and knowledgeable people, and all completed for a competitive price. We've recommended the GIA team to friends, and will continue to do so.”

“We first met Jo-Anne in 2001 as a recommendation from the director at the company I worked for. With my new house plans complete and a kitchen designed by a builder/draftsman (it was horrendous). My first conversation with her was about budget. I didn't have his budget, heck, I had next to nothing to work with and she agreed to work with what we had to spend and the space provided in the plans. Jo-Anne managed to increase our overall bench space for prep, our storage and the overall workability of our kitchen. We loved the narrow cupboard next to the fridge to store the mugs/cups/wine glasses - it made the flow so much easier. An additional glass door cabinet was included external of the kitchen which made perfect sense for my inherited crystal & china. It was more than we could imagine and her chosen colour palette in 2001, still looks current and modern today. Move forward to 2008, we downsized after children to a smaller modest house and on a budget, we were going to renovate the kitchen. A call to Jo-Anne and she changed the U shaped design to an L shape with an island bench with storage on 3 sides and additional banquette seating which our family love!!! The kitchen is a dream to entertain in and feed a young family. Such smart advice on layout, appliances and palette again. Now its 2013, we are building again - a townhouse closer to the city. First port of call after the "new" builder designed our plans was Jo-Anne. She has done the unbelievable again. As an added bonus, she has redesigned my laundry as it sits behind the kitchen - storage queen and appliance brains trust are what comes to mind when I think of Jo-Anne. We hope to start the build in the new year, I can't wait to see her plans come to life. What I love about this new design is that we have a narrow townhouse 6.5 metres wide and Jo-Anne has managed to construct a hidden wall of storage in the kitchen including study, an enormous pantry suitable for my war cupboard supply of canned & staple goods... just in case... an appliance cupboard that will hide my husbands coffee/breakfast mess and smart storage throughout the kitchen & laundry - all of this is hidden and our townhouse still looks large and open - I just close the doors and don't have to look at the mess created minutes before. Love it. I would say that I am an easy client, I think she reads people well from your conversations, but I would probably say that I have a high list of what I want, but I don't have a budget to pay for what I want. Jo-Anne has smart ideas that save your budget, but don't cheapen the end product. Spend wisely on what works. All that and she is also a great cook - oh your muffins were amazing - I have never been offered freshly baked muffins by my builder when I go in for a planning discussion... I just wish Jo-Anne designed entire houses... well I have never asked - she may? Thank you for everything to do with my kitchens. Wendy”

“Tenille consulted with us in planning our ensuite bathroom renovation. The new layout she designed is a winner, and something we just hadn't thought of! Moving the vanity unit and toilet onto a different wall really opens the room up, making it feel roomier and more elegant. We were very grateful for Tenille's patient handling of our enquiry, for her ready understanding of our needs, and pleasant way of suggesting solutions. We can recommend her for her expertise and friendly manner, which made us feel comfortable working with her. Thank you Tenille!”

“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.”

“I first met and used Patrick Meneguzzi many years ago, for a renovation to our house in Elwood. We then engaged him for a second renovation to our house in East Malvern and were thrilled with the outcome of this transformation. Currently we are using Patrick's design services for our new build in Caulfield, which is a 3 level home complete with a basement theatre room and gymnasium. Patrick has designed and specified every detail of the interior and also assisted us in the exterior architecture, garden and swimming pool designs. Over the years, as my family has grown, so has my relationship with Patrick. He has taken the time to get to know me, my family and our requirements for practical, modern and stylish living. On a professional level, Patrick is a perfectionist! His work combines expertise in interior design, as well as having a great eye for architecture, space planning and every aspect of the interior decoration right down to the colour of the bathroom towels. On a personal level, Patrick is wonderful to work with. He listens and listens...and always meets the criteria without fail! I have enjoyed many hours of working with Patrick, including some great lunches and some good laughs too. Patrick makes the difficult job of choosing a million items fun and easy, by removing the stress. I wouldn't make a choice without his approval! Patrick is passionate about his work and I personally and highly recommend him for all projects. Roslyn Gunn”

“Peter was amazing with ideas for our living room area, always available to source different pieces of furniture, carpet, lighting, & once the project was finished he has continued to help us with everything else we have needed in the house,ie, new tables, mirrors, "nic nacs " to complement the furniture. He is always willing to drop in & offer advise on placing items in the house, getting odd chairs fixed, etc. He has been extremely accommodating, a pleasure to deal with & we have no hesitation on calling him to help us in the future.”

“Dylan is highly professional, so easy to work with and comes up with some great ideas outside the box. We loved working with Dylan on our extensive renovation and are thrilled with the finished product.”

“We have used Quadrant Design for two projects - a renovation in Prahran (2004/5), and a new house in Barwon Heads(2007/8). Working with Tony and his team was a truly collaborative effort, with complete give and take between architect and client. The attention to detail on both projects was outstanding - nothing was too small to be ignored. Little things made all the difference, such as the 'scalloping' of the window frames at the Barwon Heads house, which greatly enhance the visual appeal of the place. All deadlines were met, both in the design and the build phases & the way Tony interacted with the builders (different ones on the 2 projects) meant we had none of the builder/architect tensions that can so often arise. Both projects came in on time and, importantly, on budget. We were so satisfied that we are about to embark on another house design/building exercise with Tony and the team at Quadrant.”