Creating your ideal home
Helping you create your ideal home...
Building or renovating to achieve your perfect home is daunting. Beyond the dust and disarray of the building site, you've got to nail the design because, let's face it, you'll be stuck with it, you've also got to navigate council planning controls and building regulations, maintain a relationship with the builder and manage that beast known as your budget. If you're already feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.
Instead, you could get the expert assistance you need. Here at WHDA, we are registered architects with years of experience in the building industry. We've seen some proverbial in our days and we're here to help you avoid it! As architects, our services go way beyond simply drawing the plans - we work with you to establish a suitable budget for your project, get the best design value out of your project based on your wants and needs, manage the planning and building permit processes, prepare comprehensive construction documents, conduct a competitive tender to help you find the best builder for your budget and manage the build process so you have an independent voice ensuring you get the quality build you deserve without blowing your budget and so much more.
With our expertise in your corner, you can approach your build or reno with confidence, knowing that your voice will be heard and your needs fulfilled; you will achieve your ideal home without the stress and overwhelm.
Many people make the mistake of approaching a builder directly, resulting in a sub-par design and a lack of oversight during the build that can leave these homeowners with a poor quality result and cost overruns. Others work with a draftsperson who can provide the drawings you need, but lack the design skills and problem-solving abilities to get the best from your site and realise your needs, plus you're on your own when it comes to dealing with a builder.
Working with a registered architect means you benefit from our professional training and continuing professional development, our years of experience on the job and enjoy peace of mind thanks to our qualifications and insurances as well as having an expert on your side on the building site; we speak builderese.
We have packages to suit a range of budgets from tiny apartment retrofits to brand new family homes, so don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss your project. We can advise you whether your budget is realistic for what you're hoping to achieve and can help your massage your brief so you achieve the must-haves for the price you can afford.