High-End Residential Architecture




FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION




Melbourne architect, Rob Harris, founded Elements of Home in 2005.


Rob specialises in the design of residential renovations, new homes and sub-divisions in and around the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.


Together with a carefully curated team of consultants, Rob ensures every aspect of the design is managed professionally and effectively.




Services

Rob, studied architecture in Glasgow, Scotland and Holland.

With extensive travel experience throughout Europe, North America, India, the Middle East, South East Asia and Australia his eye for design has matured alongside his years of experience .


Rob emigrated to Melbourne in 2002 and after several years working for architectural practices in the city, he started his own residential design practice.


Rob has always had a passion for residential design, inspired by his own personal projects and the diverse range of people he has met.


Rob has designed 100's of homes over the years. From cosmetic renovations, single storey extensions, 1st floor additions and new homes.


He is an expert in spatial design understanding the needs and the wants for a family wanting to grow with their home.


His practical and affordable designs have been constructed all around Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs.


Rob has a solid proven track record and a great reputation, he is easy to deal with and most importantly he listens to the needs of the client.

He is very proud of the repeat referrals and testimonials he receives on all his projects.


"I get a lot of joy watching a client's dream home come to life and being able to provide affordable and creative solutions that have not previously been considered".  




Caulfield South

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01.


SCOPE

  • Revitalise an existing single-storey double brick heritage-listed Californian bungalow.
  • Create a modern family home that will grow with the family.
  • Emphasise space, comfort, and abundant natural light.
  • Design a spacious kitchen, seamless pantry, and functional mudroom.


02.


CHALLENGES


  • Navigating heritage overlay and diverse neighbourhood architecture.
  • Balancing preservation of character with contemporary additions.


03.


DESIGN SOLUTION


  • Established separate zones, providing privacy for kids on the first floor.
  • Achieved fluid indoor-outdoor transitions.
  • Utilised standing seam metal and James Hardie Axon cladding for modern contrast.
  • Retained ornate front features, introducing modern shadow lines.
  • Introduced galvanised steel beams for an adaptable open-air veranda.


04.


outcome


  • Showcased expertise in merging heritage and modern design.
  • Resulted in a timeless family haven with historical charm.
  • Demonstrated capability to tackle challenges and honour architecture.


Why Choose Us

We offer a free, no-obligation review of your project to understand your vision and needs for your dream home.

As we handle everything for you, from council queries to potential objectors, we ensure that you are informed at every stage. Each design decision is presented to you with its pros and cons, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed choices.

We will prepare a fixed-fee proposal for the entire project with no hidden charges or extra costs  We will also include all potential expenses such as arborist assessments and soil reports in our statement and additional consultation fees.

Thanks to our established relationships with external consultants, we ensure a seamless transition throughout the permit process.

We understand the importance of timely progress; thus, we aim to deliver concept designs within 2 weeks of measuring your property

The foundation of our service lies in our excellent communication and professionalism. Your satisfaction is paramount, and we continuously strive to deliver the finest service.

Transparent & Comprehensive Proposal
Seamless Permit Process
Prompt Conceptualisation
Excellent Customer Service
Complimentary Consultation
Informed Decision-Making

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU


As part of our process, our fixed fee proposals for home extensions work are generally broken down into the following stages:



CONCEPT DESIGN

We visit and measure your entire property so that we can transfer it to computer and prepare a number of design options for discussion. This is where we will explore all the different design options available to you based on your brief and budget.


ESTIMATING

Once the concept plans are finalised, we will send your plans to builders so you have comfort and confidence the design meets your budget before proceeding to the permit stage.


TOWN PLANNING

For many clients a town planning permit is required. We will let you know during our first conversation if this is required. If it is we will prepare all relevant drawings and reports and liaise with council on your behalf.


SUBDIVISION PERMIT

We will prepare all the drawings and relevant documentation necessary to obtain a subdivision permit, including working with professional builders &external subcontractors where needed, for example: engineers, geo-technical specialists, land surveyors, energy rating providers, etc.



“I could see how overwhelmed people got trying to deal with the creative design of their house, council permits and tradesmen – and all the other things you have to think about when doing home improvements. I decided to form a company which would help with every aspect of building or improving a home”
– Rob Harris

Contact us today

Phone:

0412 183 643


Mail:

rob@elementsofhome.com.au


Location:

Caulfield South, Melbourne VIC 3162