Heritage Building Conservation Services in Wamberal, New South Wales

“Brent from Eight Six Design was the architect that created our fantastic new house. Its a single story 4 bedroom, cladded, colour bond roof with above ground concrete pool, wide entrance hall and lots of deck He did a wonderfull job and was always eager to help with any changes and worked well with the all the trades as required. His design has had many people asking us about him and we have referred new cutomers already. We had very little trouble with a build that had to be 1.5 meters off ground level and could have been very difficult, Brents ability to see potential faults and deal with council and certifiers made our project run like a well oiled machine. I can't thank him enough and would reccomend Eight Six Design very highly.”

“We engaged Margaret Skilbeck to help us with a major renovation and extension of our family home in Warrawee. Architelle was recommended by a local builder who gave us the names of a few architects that work in the Area. He told me Margeret Skilbeck was conversant with Kuringai council regulations and her turnaround time in submitting work was also good. We were very happy with the design and final result. One of the best things we did was engage Margeret to supervise the building project which included weekly site meetings. it took away a lot of the stress involved in building work. She gave us very good advise along the way and helped in choosing materials and fittings. She was professional, capable, efficient and very pleasant and we have no hesitation in recommending Her. She was able to work well with the builders & coordinate the other professionals. Her fees were reasonable and good value.”

“The lake house is a much loved holiday home. However having survived being the host for over three decades to four children and countless family and friends, it desperately needed some work. Despite several attempts to do it ourselves, living in Sydney made it essentially impossible. Bringing Jasmine onboard as the project manager changed all that. Jasmine was professional, diligent and understanding of what we wanted and what the house needed. She sourced reasonably priced quality tradesmen and oversaw each step of the process. Without being pushy, Jasmine provided ideas when we were stuck and identified items to consider that weren't initially in our scope but that significantly improved the final outcome. The completion of the works has been timely and we're still coming to terms with how amazing the place looks now! We will definitely be using EKAH Studio again and highly recommend it to others.”

“We met Milos from Site Studio through a neighbour, and were immediately on the same wavelength. We love Milos' down-to-earth approach, understanding our need to transform our small dark terrace into what it's become - a light, airy, modern, industrial and a little bit funky home! Milos was in tune with our support for sustainability, for material reuse (we used 100 year old thick hardwood beams from an old George St building, recycled spotted gum flooring for some cladding, and now have a great recycled brick feature wall). Milos also got his hands dirty! We spent a couple of afternoons sanding and staining our huge beams. It was fun, but also reflects Milos' approach which is very much connected to the build. Milos and our builder, Andre from Kestrel Building, got on well and they both included me as client in the whole process. Milos was super creative throughout the build - from roof garden ideas, to our perforated steel landing to allow light into the hall below, to the 'stepped' roof with clerestorey windows to bring in air and light, to ideas for alternative materials, and much more. Milos is also very good value, bring his creative ideas at very reasonable rates. He also was happy for me to take charge where I could, in order to cut costs. And he included and actively sought my input. We are thrilled with our home that started with Milos' great design, and that he help guide along the way. We now have our much needed upstairs 'parents retreat' with ensuite and small robe, our beloved roof garden, our new downstairs bathroom, kitchen and living room with high ceilings and clerestorey windows leading out to the landscaped courtyard. Thanks Milos and Site Studio!”

“Mark Baxter and David Jacobson are sensitive skilled architects. They will hear your needs and also offer you a selection of alternatives to expand your possibilities. Throughout the renovation of our duplex, architect Leith Schmidt and all the BJA team were professional and supportive, as well as monitoring fine details and dealing with inevitable changes in design due to unknown circumstances. They were a pleasure to work with, I would have struggled without them, and I would use them again. Virginia”

“We would highly recommend Bijl Architecture. We have renovated a Federation house with most of its original features (pressed metal ceilings, transom windows, five fireplaces, servants bells). The designed continued in this style but with all modern conveniences and open plan, including garden room gym, wine cellar and coffered ceiling in the main living area. We worked closely with Melonie and Andy, and appreciated their willingness to work with us and to agree on mutually acceptable solutions to any situation. They were able to easily communicate their creative talents and experience in a wide range of building styles and also their experience and knowledge of well qualified builders and trades. Over such a long build their project management was essential for completion of our home.”

“We had been contemplating renovating for a few years. The house was dated & tired. We had a few companies look at our house but never felt they had the right solutions. The house was basically a combination of an old federation house with a 2 story addition that was done before we bought. While the house was comfortable it always felt a bit like 2 separate houses. James design came up with the best solution that totally made the function & appearance of our home work. We had a pretty strict budget & didn't want the budget to blow out, which is often the case. James design were also given the task of project managing the construction plus advising on finishes. The attention to detail in putting tender documents together, selecting 3 builders to quote was outstanding. They talked us through different options on finishes & important options to ensure the budget was spent on the most important areas. Both from the perspective of life style & capital gain on the property. Weekly site meetings with builder, trades & ourselves, minutes of meeting,contracts & payment schedules & records were impeccable. Our family is really happy with the outcome. It feels & looks like a new modern home. Beyond our expectations. Warwick. Cambridge Av, Vaucluse”

“Adam and his team were fantastic at conceptualizing and designing our home. I was very particular in my design requirements and have strong opinions about how I want things to look, Adam was extremely patient and empathetic throughout. He was able to take my vision and craft it into reality, finding ways to improve on it with lots of light and energy efficient design. Adam and his team are professional and friendly and both the initial design and updated versions were done quickly and accurately. The builders had zero issues with the plans and the sign off process (via CDC) was very fast thanks to all the time Adam took to consider every angle. I couldn’t recommend All Australian Architecture highly enough.”

“The creative wonder of Jo and Kirrili transformed our original 1960's house into a modern and functional home, thoughtfully integrated with the outdoors. Not only were they both perceptive about our needs in terms of design, style and cost but they were also able to tap into the sensitivities of how we like to live. Using a basic frame of initial thoughts and ideas they proceeded to create a stunning flawless plan oozing with inspiration, enhancement and practicality. We were completely stunned and seduced with what was presented to us. To top it off, Jo and Kirrili were not only extremely professional, responsive, accommodating and supportive they were really easy, fun and enjoyable to work with. The foundation of their design excellence, cooperative team work and high quality construction achieved this delightful renovation outcome far exceeding our expectations. We just love our new home. Jo and Kirrili ... you are simply spectacular. Thank you very very much.”

“Melissa Treadgold, is a local architect who changed our life in one afternoon! Melissa has a practical and well as an asthetic take on design and is able to think and consider solutions within a budget. Believe me this made a difference for us and allowed us to plan for a renovation we had previously not considered. We are now the proud owners of a beautiful home that works for us, with a flow that makes sense and all within budget! Thanks Melissa. I would definately recommend you. Kate Kennedy”