A special message from Rob


Having studied architecture in Scotland and Holland, as well as travelling extensively throughout the world, my eye for design has matured with the eclectic mix of architectural styles that I have experienced in my life.


As a residential architect in Melbourne, I specialise in designing residential renovations, new homes and subdivisions in and around Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs.


My team and I can tailor a creative design for you, guide you through renovation and deal with consultants and councils on your behalf.


We are always transparent about our process and our fixed fees. Let us take care of your home renovation for you.







Our Services


Home Renovation

Looking to renovate just your kitchen or doing a full-scale house makeover? No matter what your residential renovation needs are, we can help you.



Building Design


We have the architectural and technical expertise to create – and build – a functional building design that meets all your needs.


New Homes


From build planning to interior design, we can support your new home build journey from end to end and bring your dream home to life.



Heritage Restoration



Our extensive experience with renovating heritage-listed homes and the regulations required in Melbourne enable us to offer comprehensive restoration services.


Subdivisions


Whether it is applying for subdivision permits to configuring a strategic subdivision plan, we can handle residential subdivision projects from start to finish.




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Why Choose Us

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

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.

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

 

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.

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

 

 

 

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.

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:



01.

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.


02.

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.


03.

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.


04.

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.



HOME EXTENSION

SUBDIVISION

RENOVATION

DRAFTING


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Personalised & Supportive


Rob’s service is characterized as personable, professional, and quick. He offers support and guidance throughout the process, handling interactions with consultants and managing bureaucratic procedures with councils on behalf of his clients.


Creative Design Solution


"Rob offers his expertise in designing creative solutions for residential renovations, new homes, and sub-divisions. He takes pride in presenting personalized designs tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whilst balancing functionality, aesthetics, and high standards of quality."


Transparency


Rob provides a quick assessment of the client’s budget to determine if it aligns with their desired project. He ensures transparency by including not only his fees but also the fees of other consultants and permits, providing a clear picture of the project’s expenses upfront.

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“What impressed me most was Rob’s open communication and quick turnaround time with the original drawings and subsequent amendments. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone looking to get a design for their building project.”






Gregor,

Caulfield East

                                                                                                                             "Rob was great at helping us engage with the building surveyor and our local council – this meant we met pressing deadlines and ensured all our paperwork was approved by the time our builder was ready to commence works. 

His calm and practical approach was just what we needed throughout the process!”




Jess

Hughesdale

“Rob has been brilliant to work with from the moment we engaged him. We have really appreciated his honest feedback and guidance – where he believes one of our ideas won’t work he has explained why and worked with us to find a solution.  

Thanks for a great job Rob.”



Matt and Sarah,

Port Melbourne

Thinking Of Renovating Your Home?

Phone:

0412 183 643


Mail:

rob@elementsofhome.com.au


Location:

Caulfield South, Melbourne VIC 3162

CURRENT MEMBER OF:

Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV)