How we work together
Every project begins with a conversation. On our Start Here page you can explore different ways to take that first step. Here, we outline what happens next with a breakdown of each phase and how the process progresses from first ideas through to a finished home. Our approach is clear and collaborative so you know what to expect, and we can create the best outcome together.
Discovery Call
Our first step is a free discovery call. It’s a chance to share your ideas, talk through your vision, and see if we’re the right fit for each other. If it feels right, we’ll send you a short questionnaire to learn more about your lifestyle, priorities, and design preferences. Your answers give us the detail we need to prepare a tailored proposal for the next stage.
Proposal
If you have explored our Start Here page, this is where the pathway you choose turns into a tailored proposal. It sets out the scope, stages and investment for your project. At this point we also confirm the design brief and budget, so everything is aligned before moving forward.
The following stages depend on the size and scope of your project and are individually priced in your proposal.
Schematic Design
This is where ideas begin to take shape. We test layouts, explore flow and light, and share inspiration so you can see the potential of your home. You will receive drawings and a 3D model to help visualise the spaces and imagine how they will support your daily life. At the end of this stage, or once the schematic design is confirmed, we prepare and lodge the town planning application if your project requires one. This gives you confidence that the design feels right before we move into detail.
Design Development
Here we take the concept further. Together we refine interiors, joinery and materials, and begin making the creative decisions that define how your home will look and feel. This stage also includes preparing schedules such as fixtures, fittings and finishes, giving you a coordinated package that guides decisions and pricing. By the end of this stage, you will have a clear and detailed picture of your future home.
Construction Documentation
With the design confirmed, we prepare the detailed drawings and documents that your builder, surveyor and consultants will need. This is the most intensive stage, but it ensures there is clarity for approvals and for your builder to price and construct with confidence. You will be involved through two key checkpoints: one review halfway through and another before the final submission, so you know exactly what is being delivered.
Construction Administration
Once construction begins, we stay alongside you. This includes site visits, answering builder queries and helping to resolve any issues quickly. Having us involved means you have an advocate during the build, keeping the project on track and ensuring the design is delivered as intended. Our goal is to make the process feel supported all the way through to completion.
Completion & Handover
At the end of construction we carry out a final inspection with you and confirm any defects are addressed. Once everything is complete, you receive the keys to your new home, ready to move in and enjoy. This is the moment the journey shifts from drawings and decisions to living in a space that is truly yours.