Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Saint Georges Basin

“Craig Johnson Design designed our Springview Retreat Project, located in Kangaroo Valley. His plans were clear & coherent, and the design itself was absolutely stunning, taking full advantage of the incredible view the countryside had to offer. Our clients are extremely happy with the finished product, as are we. I look forward to working with Craig in the future.”

“Todd Slaughter of Nest Residential Design has always provided a service to myself or one of my clients of a high standard. A broad understanding of what is required to meet deadlines on any given project. Todd has a professional however friendly approach to providing a service that is helpful in many ways. His experience allows him to provide you with a great outcome.”

“Ecoview Design has always been very professional and helpful with handling my questions and designs. I would recommend Ecoview Design to anyone who is looking for excellent plans and building advice.”

“The expertise the team at Inov8 has given has made the design process simple, stress free and fast. I can't thank them enough for their help streamlining the design by asking the right questions to help us get a home that not only suits us but look great. The 3D rendering really brought the project to life!”

“Majors Creek Renovation and Additions. Our home sits on 100 acres of predominantly grazing land, a working farm. The original house is 100 years old - an ad hoc coming together of two old local schoolrooms, with a couple of lean-tos added in the last 30 years or so. The house was freezing in winter, with a truly impractical floor plan, and although it had its rustic charm when viewed from the outside, was badly in need of an update. Our brief to Bruce was “something simple, warm in winter, practical as a farm house and attractive….somewhere we could entertain guests in comfort”. He was limited by the surroundings and our boundary line in that the only viable place for the proposed extension was to the south, but this did not daunt him. Bruce was very easy to work with, listening carefully to what we wanted, and offering the advice of many years’ experience. He soon came up with a stunningly ingenious yet simple plan…knock down the old and pointless lean-to which included the very distant bathroom and toilet and replace with a new open-plan living area, connected to the old house via a wide passageway, simultaneously creating two large paved courtyard areas to the east and west and increasing our outdoor living space dramatically. The old original cottage then became the bedrooms (3), bathrooms (ensuite and guest) and laundry area of the house, with the wide connecting passageway, doubling as a library, leading into what had been a useless dull room but now the cosy music room. New insulation was added in the walls, new flooring laid and the old cottage was transformed into comfortable sleeping quarters and a second indoor living area. The new open-plan living area is Bruce’s masterpiece. He used galvanised iron and local hardwood to produce a building which looks totally contemporary and yet fits seamlessly with its farm and garden surroundings. As we have three dogs, the polished concrete floor is both beautiful and ultra practical, whilst also functioning as a heat sink for the winter sun. The sun streams in the full length north-facing windows in winter, warming the living space and retaining heat overnight. On sunny days the log fire is not required at all, even in the depths of winter. With views to both courtyards and the orchard beyond, the outlook is superb. In summer, the sun is too high to reach into this room, keeping the temperature down, helped by the elegant pergolas over both courtyards which support deciduous vines. Both courtyards have under window plantings to help facilitate cool breezes in summer. Other little details e.g.: a wooden deck from the main bathroom, a pond beneath the guest bathroom window and a rear mud-room, just add those extra finishing touches and amenity which make the house very special. Bruce managed to design a beautiful, yet practical home for us, which did not cost the earth and which fully met our expectations. The old cottage retained its charm, blending seamlessly with the unique new addition. A local craftsman even managed to produce beautiful recycled furniture for our new living area, using timber from the old lean-to. We love it, and so do our family and friends.”

“Tessra Design and Drafting were wonderful to work with in the design for our new home. We were so lucky to have them onside to help us through everything from the initial design concepts, through to the assistance with negotiating the completed DA through council. We would Highly recommend them if you would like a bespoke locally designed home that will meet you requirements. Many Thanks to Sharon and Stephen”

“Fantastic to work with. Understood what we were trying to achieve. Project managed the whole build and was there every day to check what the builders had done and guided them in a respectful way. Excellent ideas that worked very well. A pleasure to work with.”

“Adam Roser and his team made the experience of designing and building our dream home a reality. They were always on hand for advice and help all through the process. They supplied us with a comprehensive list of appropriate builders for the job. They continued to support us right through the build phase also. Every aspect of our experience was seamless. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend South Coast Drafting for all your building requirements.”

“I engaged Jason after having a difficult time with an architect . Within an hour of meeting Jason , I had relief that Jason understood my Vision and was excited that I could finally realise my dream . Jason not only produced a gorgeous dwelling but also managed a slow and painful council to get DA. Next project I will be heading straight to Jason and highly recommend him for anyone looking for a creative and efficient Building Designer .”

“Hayley Hill was engage by us to design an extension to our existing home. The brief was for an additional bedroom, and expanded kitchen and meals area with outdoor alfresco area. The design she came up with was outstanding with a pavilion for the new bedroom with ensuite connected by glass walkway to the existing house. The kitchen was large airy and bathed in light. With excellently designed cupboards and bench space. I like the way Hayley used the landscape to take in all the natural colours we used in the exterior and interior of the house and the way she designed the house to get maximum light in winter and shade for summer. We owner built our extension and Hayley was excellent to work with she provided advice on interior design, colours, PC items giving the whole dwelling an extra edge. She was extremely easy to communicate with and always helpful. We would highly recommend Haley to anyone in designing their next project.”