MELBOURNE RENOVATION & EXTENSION ARCHITECT
We specialise in residential renovations and extensions
Looking to extend or transform your space? That’s where Elements of Home comes in.
Our founder, Rob Harris, has over 20 years’ experience as an architect designing
residential renovations in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs. He will design your home to suit
your needs by improving the layout, creating seamless transitions between spaces, and providing suggestions to enhance your daily life.
From bathroom and kitchen renovations to ground-floor extensions and first-floor
additions, Rob can bring your vision to life and manage the entire process. Whether you
need a home that works for a growing young family or one with enough space to cater for independent teenagers, he can design it for you.
With hundreds of projects in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs and multiple repeat
referrals from clients, Rob is proud of delivering a professional, approachable and flexible
home renovation service with just a two-week concept design turnaround. He is
committed to providing a hassle-free experience for you.
WHAT WE DO
Need to retain the façade of your heritage building but want to modernise the interior?
Looking to extend your kitchen into your garden for a more open plan layout?
Wanting to add more bedrooms for your growing family?
We can do all that and more.
WHY CHOOSE US
From new homes to residential renovations, we’ve built a reputation as one of the foremost architectural design practices in Melbourne’s southeast for 20+ years.
Don’t worry about getting caught by hidden fees. Our proposal will
include all expenses involved in the design and planning stage.
We guarantee a concept
design turnaroun within two weeks, allowing you more time to make a decision and get work started quickly.
Residential renovation project protected by a heritage overlay? We create designs that work within and often push the boundaries of planning requirements.
We have longstanding relationships with external consultants to ensure a seamless transition throughout the permit process.
Not sure where to start? We offer a free, no-obligation review of your project to understand your vision and needs for your dream home.
SEE OUR PAST PROJECTS
We have completed projects for satisfied clients from around all of Melbourne.
The areas we serve include but are not limited to Ormond, Hughesdale, Carnegie and more.
Scope: Single-storey Californian bungalow needed a full renovation and extension.
Design: Included an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a view from the kitchen to the pool, accounting for the current and future needs of the growing young family living in this space.
Scope: Single-storey Californian bungalow needed a full renovation and extension.
Design: Included an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a view from the kitchen to the pool, accounting for the current and future needs of the growing young family living in this space.
Scope: Single-storey Californian bungalow needed a full renovation and extension.
Design: Included an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a view from the kitchen to the pool, accounting for the current and future needs of the growing young family living in this space.
Scope: Single-storey Californian bungalow needed a full renovation and extension.
Design: Included an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a view from the kitchen to the pool, accounting for the current and future needs of the growing young family living in this space.
Scope: Instructed to design an extension to this home within a specific budget.
Design: Designed a single-storey extension that transformed a labyrinth of rooms into a streamlined, free-flowing series of sleeping, living and eating spaces.
Scope: Instructed to design an extension to this home within a specific budget.
Design: Designed a single-storey extension that transformed a labyrinth of rooms into a streamlined, free-flowing series of sleeping, living and eating spaces.
Scope: Instructed to design an extension to this home within a specific budget.
Design: Designed a single-storey extension that transformed a labyrinth of rooms into a streamlined, free-flowing series of sleeping, living and eating spaces.
Scope: Instructed to design an extension to this home within a specific budget.
Design: Designed a single-storey extension that transformed a labyrinth of rooms into a streamlined, free-flowing series of sleeping, living and eating spaces.
Scope: Heritage listed property that required a single-storey extension with option to build a first floor in 5-10 years.
Design: Prepared a masterplan and worked backwards to ensure that any work completed would stand when the first floor was built in the future.
Scope: Heritage listed property that required a single-storey extension with option to build a first floor in 5-10 years.
Design: Prepared a masterplan and worked backwards to ensure that any work completed would stand when the first floor was built in the future.
Scope: Heritage listed property that required a single-storey extension with option to build a first floor in 5-10 years.
Design: Prepared a masterplan and worked backwards to ensure that any work completed would stand when the first floor was built in the future.
FAQ
Why do I need a residential renovation architect?
Renovation contractors and builders are the people that execute your home renovation project in Melbourne, but they need a detailed plan to work off of. A good home renovation architect has the skill and creativity to translate your vision for your home into a design, provide creative solutions for any issues specific to your home’s situation, ensure compliance with local building regulations, and project manage your renovation process.
What is the difference between renovation and extension?
Renovation involves remodelling or refurbishing an existing space to make it work for your changing needs. Extension, meanwhile, involves expanding an existing space beyond its current boundaries to make it larger, such as extending a kitchen out onto your backyard.
Why should I consider renovating my home?
The goal of renovation is to improve the house’s liveability by modifying its structure, layout and more. In most cases, this happens because the needs of the occupants have changed. For instance, they might have an elderly parent that requires mobility facilities in the bathroom, or they need more bedrooms for growing children.
How do I know if renovation or extension is suitable for my home?
It depends on what your goals are, the size of your available land, the layout/structure of your current home, and needed approvals according to council bylaws. We can provide a more in-depth explanation on a case-by-case basis. Simply request a free consultation with us.
How much should I be spending on my renovation?
There are many factors that go into this, such as the types of materials you prefer, how much you need built, and what the goals of the renovation are. Request a free consultation with us for a more thorough review.
How soon should I expect to see a concept design?
After taking the measurements of and surveying your property, our experienced team is capable of turning around a concept design within two weeks to facilitate a faster, more informed decision-making process.
Will I need planning permission for my house renovation?
This varies on a case-by-case basis. You may not require planning permission for small renovations or alterations, while more major changes — especially if structural — may require approval from the local council’s planning controls. Get in touch with us for further advice.
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