Our services
Renovation design
We redesign the home you already have, so it works for the way you live now, and we take it through approval.
A renovation starts with what is already there: the structure, the orientation, the rooms that work and the ones that never have. We measure the house, draw it in a 3D model and test the options against your site's planning controls before a concept is fixed. You see what is possible, and what it means for approval, early.
Most of our renovations are on the Northern Beaches, the Lower North Shore and the Inner West, where slope, bushfire, heritage and narrow lots shape the answer. A federation house in Lewisham was renovated room by room around its original arch. A two-bedroom unit in Fairlight was rebuilt around custom joinery.
The studio has an architect and a building designer under one roof, so a clear renovation and a complex one each get the right lead. Interiors can be designed alongside, so the plan, the joinery and the finishes are resolved together.
Who leadsLaura Woodford, Nominated Architect, or Adam Feigl, Building Designer, matched to the project.
What this includes
- Full interior layout redesign
- Kitchen and bathroom planning
- Structural feasibility assessment
- 3D visualisation of proposed changes
- Heritage-sensitive design solutions
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Questions people ask
All questionsHow long does the design process take?
Timelines vary depending on the project size and complexity. A straightforward renovation design might take 6 to 8 weeks, while a new build or complex extension could take 12 to 16 weeks. We will provide a detailed timeline in your proposal.
What regulations affect my renovation or build?
Projects must comply with local planning controls, the Building Code of Australia, BASIX energy and water requirements, and any heritage or conservation overlays. We navigate all of these as part of our design and documentation process.
How much does a typical project cost?
Every project is different, so your proposal sets out a fee for each phase, and you know the cost before you commit. We talk it through on a discovery call, and we are always transparent about costs from the start.
Thinking about renovation design?
Every project starts with a conversation about your home. A free Property Report shows what the planning rules allow on your site.