[Architecture] & [Interior Design]
for New Homes, Renovations and Additions.
Designing enduring, thoughtful, light-filled homes and interiors that respond to the landscape, climate, and the rhythms of daily life.
CONTACT
info@SustainableArchitects.au
0435 626 547
Newstead Studio
(by Appointment only)
HOURS
9am to 5pm Monday – Friday
SERVICES

Architectural Design, Documentation & Visualisation
We design new homes, renovations and additions shaped by their site, climate, budget and the everyday lives of their inhabitants.
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Site and feasibility studies
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Concept design and 3D visualisation
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Design development
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Planning and building permit documentation
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Detailed architectural drawings and specifications
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Consultant coordination
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Support during tendering and construction
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Experience with rural and environmentally sensitive sites, passive-solar design, bushfire requirements and natural building systems

Interior Design
We provide residential interior design for new homes, renovations and additions, treating the interior as an integral part of the architecture.
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Internal spatial planning and layouts
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Kitchen, bathroom and laundry design
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Custom joinery design
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Lighting and electrical layouts
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Materials, finishes and colour selection
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Fixtures, fittings and hardware selection
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Natural, durable and low-toxic materials that support healthy, comfortable interiors and age well over time

Project Management &
Construction Support
Clear documentation and ongoing guidance help protect the design intent and support better decisions during construction.
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Builder selection and tendering
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Detailed architectural specifications
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Consultant coordination
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Responses to builder queries
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Review of samples and shop drawings
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Site meetings and construction-stage decision-making
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Targeted advice or ongoing project management, depending on the needs of the project

Renovations & Additions
Everyone has their own, unique way of living. We each have different skills, interests and passions, and good architecture should make space for them.
Perhaps you are happy with your home, but certain areas need to be renovated so that you can live more comfortably and age in place.
Perhaps you and your family have outgrown your home and need additional spaces to grow into. I can help you visualise and design your home and interior spaces to meet your needs while working within your budget.
I am passionate about designing sustainable homes and interiors with a sensitive approach—one that considers your surroundings, your values and the way you live, work and play.

Feasibility, Planning Approval & Building Permit
Early investigation helps establish what is possible before a project becomes too developed.
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Initial site and project feasibility
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Review of relevant planning controls, zones and overlays
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Assessment of bushfire, access, wastewater and servicing requirements
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Preparation and coordination of planning permit applications
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Drawings, documentation and consultant information required for building permit approval
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Liaison with council, the appointed building surveyor and relevant consultants
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Responses to requests for further information throughout the approval process

Heritage, Commercial &
Mixed-used Design
Perhaps you just bought or leased a commercial space and would like to transform it into a space that sells your brand and your products. Perhaps you dreamed of a warehouse conversion, short term stay residences , as well as retail shops servicing the local community.
It can be a daunting process understanding the accessibility, fire, acoustic requirements and more. Architects are professional problem solvers with great imagination, who will explore your needs and desires and find inventive and practical ways of achieving them.