The difference an architect can make in your renovation project
An architect can make a huge difference to the design, quality and ease of your renovation. Here are just some ways working with an architect is a wise investment...
See opportunities others might miss
Architects are trained to think outside of the box when tackling any design challenges. We test ideas and put options through their paces to ensure that the best solution surfaces, one that works for your lifestyle, meets all of the regulatory requirements and is comfortable and enjoyable to live in. Others who are not design experts often miss these opportunities and their solution isn't as rich as it could have been. A builder, for example, might push to add a simple box to the rear of your home which is easy to build but lacks consideration about how you live and what would make your home more inspiring to live in, like access to natural light, space for all of your favourite things and the way the addition connects to the existing home. With the help of an architect, you may even find you don't need more space, you just need to utilise the space you have more efficiently, which brings us to our next point...
With an eye for detail, years of experience and creativity, we can see opportunities others might miss.
Maximise space
Part of an architect's training is about manipulating spaces and working with volumes, openings and light to maximise a sense of space. If you're renovating, your architect may realise all you need to do is shuffle some rooms around and alter a few internal walls to dramatically transform the space you have without going up or out. What's more, clever solutions for tight spaces means you'll be able to pack more into your limited space while tricks with light, floor space and views mean your home will feel spacious and bright even if it's relatively compact. Architects are experts at visualising and manipulating space, so we'll ensure we maximise every square millimetre of your home so it feels spacious no matter how big or small.
Create a unique home perfectly suited to you
Let's not forget that an architect will work with you to create a home that's perfectly suited to you and the lifestyle you want to create. To say your home will fit like a glove is an understatement because, more than that, you'll find your home is a joy to live in. With everything designed to be exactly how you want it, your renovation will be transformed from just a house into a place you will feel at home. Imagine a living area filled with natural light, the timber floorboards exactly how you've always dreamed and a stunning kitchen with sparkling white benchtops and more than enough storage for all your utensils. All of this is possible as well as special touches you might not have even considered, but which were brought to life by the effective collaboration between you and your architect. A renovation designed for someone else or barely designed at all simply couldn't compete.
We consider your lifestyle as well as your budget and the constraints of your existing house to create a home that’s perfectly suited to you.
Higher resale value
You're probably not thinking about resale value, because this will be the home you'll live in for the rest of your life, but rest assured, your kids and grandkids will inherit an asset worth up to 20% more if you use an architect. That's right, Melbourne University has shown that, over 15 years, the value of a home designed by an architect is up to 20% higher than a non-architect-designed home. Now, granted, the study was based in Melbourne, but we suspect that value gain could be even higher in Sydney's competitive market. If you're in it for the long-term, this more than justifies the cost of an architect and you get to enjoy a more comfortable, efficient and beautiful home in the meantime.