Architectural Drawings Services in West Melbourne, Victoria

“My wife and I were planning a knock down and rebuild but had no idea where to start. We had a floorplan that we liked and a general idea of house styles that we liked, but had no idea what to do next or how to get our project to a point where builders could provide us with quotes. There were so many steps involved next with working drawings, surveying, engineering, energy rating and permits all required. It was overwhelming. We found Sketch Building Design and are so pleased that we did. Sketch took all of these steps out of our hands and arranged all of these external consultants on our behalf. They helped us design our dream home and were so experienced with the local regulations that they ensured everything complied with Bayside Council. When we did hit a speedhump with a site slope and a South East Water easement, they prepared all the relevant documentation and submissions on our behalf to work around the issue. I really couldn’t imagine taking on the process by ourselves and engaging all the different consultants and authorities on our own. I couldn’t recommend Sketch highly enough, particularly for first time builders like us. The builders that we spoke to all said that the level of detail from Sketch was terrific and would allow them to put forward an accurate quote. Thanks to Darrin’s experience in the industry he was also able to recommend a pool company and several builders that he has had terrific experiences with, and again we are so pleased we got these recommendations as we are halfway through our build at the moment and it has been a very smooth process.”

“I hired Jane with limited knowledge of what a major renovation entails and over the course of several months she worked with me to deliver a stunning heritage restoration of my terrace home. What I wanted from an architect was more than just drawings given my busy job and her prompt professional attitude with attention to detail made our working relationship very easy. I had a number of must haves for the renovation including a new staircase, WIR, kitchen, bathroom, understairs WC, new joinery and colour scheme. Jane listened to my brief to ensure all my requirements were met, including that of a builder who she knew could execute the project to her design specification and my budget. Overall the project met all expectations and her design experience and consultative approach ensured the original features of the home blended in seamlessly with the overall modernisation of the house. Thanks Jane for your focus throughout the project and for your help in making a beautiful end product which I will enjoy for years to come!”

“Warwick and Erica's passion for sympathetic sustainability and sensitivity to location and materials, makes their work quintessentially Australian without over-saturating this agenda. Their designs are warm, homely and have provided beautiful backdrops for their clients. It is evident from their wonderful reviews that their ability to deliver projects from conception to completion with client satisfaction, is at the forefront of their decision making and is part of their success. The Hill House demonstrates Mihaly Slocombe's ability to work with complex materials, sustainability and the environment. This project is complimented by the complex forms of the Basser House. Sympathetic to the existing Victorian residence, the Basser House takes advantage of detailing at a range of scales, including the beautiful finger pull detail in the kitchen cabinetry and storage spaces to the spectacular sculptured ceilings. Mihaly Slocombe is an emerging Melbourne architectural practice that will continue to impress in many forums. Their enthusiasm for design and project delivery will no doubt impress you as well.”

“I first met Kirsten through mutual friends a few years prior to purchasing my wool shop (we sell yarn and needles, etc for handknitting) and so when it came to redesigning the layout of the entire store I immediately thought she'd be a fantastic help, knowing both the architecture world and the knitting world. I had a fair idea of the look I wanted to achieve and the rough layout of the room and of the shelving units to store all our yarn. Kirsten was very enthusiastic and immediately understood my ideas. She was a great help in figuring out the tricky aspects of the layout and offering advice on style and colour choices for the painting, lights etc. She also completed all the technical drawings which I needed for my cabinetmaker. Kirsten was very professional, friendly, completed everything in a timely manner and got back to me quickly if she needed any input so that things could keep moving quickly. She's a really lovely person and has great taste too! Can't recommend her highly enough!”

“We worked with Architest for both architectural advice drawings and project management for the renovation. At all times Natalie and Simon were responsive to our needs and gave excellent advice about implications and alternative options when necessary.It has been a pleasure working with them and we would highly recommend them.”

“We first met representatives of My Architect at the 2012 Grand Designs Expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. We discussed their philosophy of providing a staged approach, from initial ideas and drawings to the whole suite of architectural services. We could choose what we wanted them to do. After the first visit to the building site and the ideas and drawings provided, we decided to engage My Architects for the next stage of developing the plans. They provided a staged costing for services. The project development took over 12 months with many changes of ideas and input from My Architects. Their responsiveness and ideas proved to be a catalyst for a most successful outcome. The building site has spectacular 360 degree views of N E Victoria in the Strathbogie Ranges. The task was to design a building that would take advantage of these views, while taking into consideration the environment in which it was located, adaptation for 2 people or many people and blending in as much as possible - hence the use of corten steel as the cladding. We think the outcome meets all these requirements. The building process has started and the excitement is building.”

“Rebecca and her team were diligent and thorough in providing their analysis for our client, we would highly recommend her for any architectural services you require.”

“We engaged Quadrant Design Architects to design our new family home in Hampton. The enthusiasm and skill of Tony Jackson and the Quadrant Design was obvious from our first meeting. Tony and his team cleverly set about understanding, interpreting and expanding on our thoughts and ideas for the new home. The refinement process of concept sketches through to detailed drawings resulted in an innovative, functional and architecturally interesting design - far more functional, interesting and exciting than we had hoped. The Quadrant team expertly managed the tender process to find a suitable builder for the home's construction. Quadrant's detailed and precise design drawings enabled the successful builder to bring the design to life and the further input of Quadrant Design on Interior Design has resulted in an amazing family home. We would, and have, highly recommend Quadrant Design to any of our friends who are starting the process of a new home build or renovation. Thanks to Tony Jackson and his team at Quadrant Design, we are now living with daily reminders of the cleverness of our home's design and it's architectural beauty.”

“We engaged Anne from Hindley and Co about 9months prior to commencing a large scale renovation of our mid-century home down in Geelong. We were exceptionally happy with her ideas, service, and attention to detail. At the end of this process we now have an incredible family home, which feels modern and 'architectually designed' but importantly still has a very strong mid-century feel true to our design brief. We had never renovated before felt and were somewhat overwhelmed at the outset. We initially met Anne and her colleague Nicole on-site to develop a design brief, and through further meetings in their office came to a design we loved. This was then thoroughly cost planned so we knew where we stood. She took care of all the permits and gave us multiple options/quotes for providers to do the BAL rating, geotech assessment, surveying etc (including a local quote each time as our place is an hour from melbourne). Once all the drawings were done and plans ready, Anne and Nicole then managed a competitive tender to find a local builder we were extremely happy. I feel this process saved us money in the long run. Things then got underway pretty quickly! Being naive to this process we decided to take up the 'full service' and have Anne administer the building contract. Truth be told the 1st 3-4months of the build were pretty much stress free for my wife and I as Anne and our builder liased directly - just involving us when necessary. The whole build took 10months. Every room was renovated and the floor plan received a significant overhaul. Anne was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Her fees were in-line with industry standards to my knowledge, and I feel we've got what we paid for. Anne also helped my wife choose a number of our key pieces of furniture and was able to access trade rates for a modest commission. So - Its all done now. We couldn't be happier... Time to have Anne and Nicole around for dinner and a few bottles of champagne!”

“I have found this Group of Architects very professional and so easy going to work with. The team there have always gone above and beyond for all the projects they have designed for our family. Whether it has been a renovation, small or large project. Medi is an inspirational designer who has worked in several different countries. He has years of experience and is always working hard to provide the latest designs with a cost efficient result to the owner. I recommend this group for all your Architectural designs.”