Design Your Dreams

The choice to go ahead with a new residiential build, renovation or addition can at times be a difficult one.  There are many factors to consider and it's easy to overthink the possible implications. With my background as a Registered Builder   ( for close to 40 years ), Project Manager since 2012 and an Architectural Draftsman and Certified Building Designer since 2020- I am uniquely qualified and also a one-stop-shop for knowledge,  experience and advice.

The viability of your project can be determined way before engaging a Building Designer, Architect or Specialist by having an initial Consultation with me (one-off fee).

Existing structure vs new build.... I can consult with you in regards to the pros and cons of whether a partial renovation OR addition is a better investment than a total knockdown and rebuild. Things to be considered - besides a financial factor is the practicality of working within the existing layout - does it prohibit or reduce the design possibilities or needs of your family.

All Councils have specific compliances and many building regulations. These can be unique to particular areas with connections to driveways/ property access, proximity to other structures on the block, fire rating compliance and more.  Also, these are often updated and changed by Councils regularly.

 I supply  the current requirements for your project as well as all required submissions prepared and any new regulations i.e. Town planning etc that may effect your property going forward. Timelines for these compliances can be lengthy so this is an important factor to consider.

We offer a variety of visual options within the scope of your design project. Often it is helpful to see spatial relationships in more than the fine black lines of a CAD programme. We offer both Coloured Floor plans - and interior or exterior 3D mockups of any large (entire exterior view from your preferred angle) or small space (particular room). No project is too small - even a 3D coloured mockup of an ensuite's vanity or tiles for example. 

Before your project comes to life, the Site must be properly prepared ( to Engineers requirements)- so you will not be spending money down the track for things you may not have initially considered necessary - such as : Cut and fill, drainage, levelling and retaining walls.

This leads me into Project Management which can take the worry out of your project by not only ensuring these things are done and you are aware of the costs but also all facets of your building job organised and overseen by me to get the most efficient work flow with multiple trades working , onsite deliveries, compliance stages and weather delays, supply delays etc.

My wife and I have been in the Architecture and Design industry since 1990 seeing it evolve and fads come and go.

Leisa is an Architectural illustrator and Colour Consultant and has worked with Interior Designers and Property Devlopers ( Sunland, Juniper Developments, Neicon Developments ) over the years providing Coloured plans, elevations and Exterior and Interior Perspectives. 

We can help you define your colour scheme or offer options for supporting colours for what is existing. We're happy to work with you to build a Colour board with supporting images that you can present to your designers or builder.