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LIME Architects
Manly, NSW
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LIME Architects is an architectural practice that is passionate about great designs and practical solutions and is based in the heart of Manly.
We marry clever design with practical solutions that are buildable, environmentally sensible, and cost effective. The extra you invest in good design and beyond just drafting will be evident and appreciated at our first design presentation.
Our business approach:
1. Listen to what are the key issues our clients wish to achieve then deliver unique design solutions.
2. Well considered design provides a better building lifestyle and ultimately higher resale value.
3. We offer solutions beyond client expectations.
Only 6 % of Australians commission an architect to take control of their residential building design. The remaining 94% elect to engage a building designer, saving the equivalent of the cost of a top of the range dishwasher. A good architect can save three times their fees worth by clever and efficient layouts and a hierarchy of item choices.
The 94% of Australians who engage a building designer, in many cases, spend their time and their hard earned money relying on a builder to solve poor planning layouts. Once construction commences, it is the builder the 94% relies on to pick up the pieces when they realise the layout is disappointing.
If you realise too late you have a building that is poorly designed, you will have ended your relationship with your designer and have to rely on their builder to throw good money in rectifying poorly considered layouts, inappropriate external claddings and possibly poor quality fittings and items.
You are entrusting your designer with one of, if not the single most important financial investment in your life. If you are going to live or work in a building, then choosing clever architects, is a financial investment not an expense.
Real benefits are in the resale profit but more importantly, better building lifestyle. It's about giving priority to those items that matter and saving on those items that are low in the list of must haves. We promise to guide you on the merits of how to make these choices.
Building Lifestyle. We refer to this term often, and you rarely hear this mentioned by other architects let alone building designers. What is this?
A great example is:
You are into day one of your holiday in a wonderful holiday house/apartment. You are overcome with a feeling of being relaxed. You love the feel of the place, the choice of materials, the colour combinations and the practical relaxed layout. Just then you announce to yourself and those within earshot,Why can't we live like this? You are experiencing that resort experience which you'd love to have more often. What you experience is the touch from someone who knows great and simple design.
The answer?
Simple. You don't need to go on more holidays to relax. Just imagine the final building result and invest in good design and have that resort feel and wonderfully clever layout at home.
Now you are thinking like the 6% of Australians.
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Precision Surveys
Land surveyors with over 25 years of experience in engineering and cadastral surveys.
These include:
-Feature and level surveys, such as full site analysis surveys for small to medium size development sites with the majority of our work requested by draftsman,architects,builders designers and property developers.
-House and unit set-outs for builders and owner builders.
-Re-establishment of title surveys.
-Check or As-built surveys and more.
Our business works in conjunction with CDA Land Surveyors who are licensed cadastral land surveyors with extensive experience in all specialised areas where applicable.
This vast experience will be extremely beneficial to all new and existing clients throughout their project if required.
With our office based in Glen Waverley we can easily service most of the north, east and southern areas of Melbourne but will consider projects outside these areas if required.
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Who are we
We are a Building Design practice with proven expertise in modern and cutting-edge
techniques geared to deliver you a set of comprehensive building services to the
highest standard. Our friendly and experienced team will journey with you, through
to make that home of your dreams come alive.
The range of services we offer include architectural design, interior designs,
landscape designs, hydraulics and structural engineering. We also undertake
reports including planning and BASIX. We take pride in looking after your entire
building process from the outset where the initial planning and briefing would
happen, through detailed design development, technical documentations to on-site
administration to completion. Thereafter we will go that extra mile to offer post
completion analyses. The expertise we are renown for is the expression in our
buildings of play of light upon the natural beauty of materials.
Our Philosophy
At OPSS Design Building Workshop our firm belief is that the way our
surroundings are expressed directly influences the quality of our lives, may it be our
home, workplace or a public space. We acknowledge that architecture emerged and
evolved over the years to satisfy needs of people. By being sensitive and responsive
to the culture and climate of a space, architecture has the power to transcend the
physical into the spiritual realm. We believe that therein lies the true appeal of
designers of this modern era. We strive to be leaders and proponents of those beliefs.
We endeavour to create elegant and innovative designs that meet the requirements of
our valued clients, while ensuring all developmental guidelines and developmental
guidelines and recommendations are fully met. No matter how big the scale of the
project we undertake, we will exercise due diligence and attention to detail. That is
our promise to our clients.
As professionals we have a dual responsibility, to the clients we serve on the one
hand and equally to all others who will become users of our designs and
constructions. We ensure all this by reviewing and re-reviewing many times all
projects till we get it absolutely right.
Our Approach
We at OPSS Design Building Workshop work collaboratively, by bringing together
owners, users and the professionals to share a wealth knowledge, to achieve great
results and enhanced solutions. We consistently seek creative opportunities within
projects we undertake.
After the initial meeting with the client and the brief, we deliver the concept design
and then proceed on to complete DA documentation through our team’s liaising with
the Local Council or Private Certifying Authority. We also undertake tendering on
client’s behalf and then liaise with the builders to see construction to completion.
Our Services
Pre-Design
Assisting with formulation of a brief; bulk and location studies; evaluation of
properties; feasibility studies; resource consent applications; encroachment licence
applications; arranging land surveys and geotechnical reports.
Concept Design
Space planning; architectural design; engaging consultants; preliminary estimates of
cost.
Developed Design
Detailed planning; selecting materials; presentation drawings; 3D computer models;
preparation of colour sample boards.
Documentation
Coordination of consultants; detailed construction documentations; comprehensive
specifications; colour schemes; building consent applications.
Contract Administration
Tendering; assessment of tenders; tender negotiation awarding contracts;
processing progress claims; processing variations; monitoring defects liability period;
final account assessment.
Finance
Our Cosulting financial brokers will strategically and efficiently find the most cost-effective
way to finance your project completely free of charge. The Lending Institute
will guide you every step of the way to ensure the Finance process is effortless.
They have helped thousands of Australians achieve their hopes and dreams and we
are confident they will find a solution to all your lending requirements.
Construction
Our experienced Consulting Project Managers and Builders ensures all project are
delivered within time, budget and quality. Our project management plan is customised
to suit your efficient project delivery. We understand the value of your home, a
life time investment, we will be ensured to exceed your expectations.
Our Projects
* Multi Dwellings, Apartments, Town Houses, Villas
* Knockdown Rebuild
* Duplexes
* Single or two storey Residential Houses
* Granny Flats
* Commercial
* Retail
* Interior
* Extensions
* Renovations
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At Studio Residere, we believe good architecture should feel lived-in, purposeful, and quietly powerful.
Our name comes from the Latin residere — “to dwell” — a reminder that every home should invite comfort, presence, and longevity.
We design with clarity and restraint, using natural light, honest materials, and intelligent space planning. Each project — new build or renovation — reflects both your personality and the unique character of its site.
Our approach is collaborative and context-driven. We listen, observe, and design with intention. Whether on a tight urban block or a wide rural landscape, our goal to create homes that support everyday life and quietly elevate it remains.
Working with a registered architect with a decade of experience and passion in the residential sector, you can be assured the the collaborative guidance with lead to your dream home.
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ADL Building Design + Drafting was founded in 2003 by the current principal Michelangelo Vitale and has been providing Architectural Drafting and Building Design Services for over 15 years. With an overall experience of over 26 years in the Architectural Drafting industry, our experience is your guarantee that we have your best intentions in mind. Our motto we operate by is that “we are not happy until you are happy“ with complete client satisfaction being our ultimate goal.
Previous experience include working in varied roles over the past 30 years including a design and drafting position with one of Sydney Largest project home builders. Other roles included working in a drafting and design capacity for varied architectural firms, with tasks including home and duplex / multi-unit design and drafting including building budget and construction detailing. Our experience base is the well of knowledge from which we draw upon to service our clients. We aim to keep up with the latest design trends and standards thru social media / design expo’s / home shows to ensure that your new development is in vogue with current market trends. Our work is co-linear and complemented with the association and partnership of a broad band of varied accredited / qualified consultants to complement every project to provide a complete drawing package to suit varied development statutory requirements.
Being an active member of the “Building Designers Association of Australia” (BDA) we draw on experiences and knowledge across the board of members to ensure that the level of service we offer is always at a premium level and current to all government legislative requirements.
Thru the use of computer aided drafting and other patented software we prepare all our drawings in both 2D and coloured 3D rendition for ease of viewing and understanding and work with our clients to help them envisage their project digitally to help in the understanding of the proposal within its local environment prior to undertaking any works on site.
Our service can be tailored to your needs, ranging from a basic design service ranging thru to a complete drawing package including DA – CC – CDC documentation service with council monitoring. We attend all required council meetings and engage all the necessary consultants to provide you with an approval leading you to construction. We can engage and arrange the necessary private certification lodgement and provision of all services to provide a “ready to build” drawing package. We work with you and to your needs, budget and specification and tailor a package to your specific needs.
Our core services include:
New Home Design
Alterations and Additions to Existing Homes
Granny Flat Design
Duplex Design
Pools and Landscape Design
Multi-Unit / Town House Development
Commercial Development / Factory Units / Retail Fitout Drawings
We work with and will engage on your behalf the required consultants to provide a complete service. Some of the consultants we regularly work together with include:
Structural Engineers
Town Planners
Private Certifiers
Land Surveyors
Landscape Architects
BASIX Assessors
Hydraulic Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Building Contractors
Heritage Consultants
Bushfire Consultants
Acoustic Consultants
It is through our association and network of consulting partners, combined with our service, that we aim to provide you with the building design and documentation product that you not only require but deserve.See more
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We provide variety of Geotechnical, Structural, Geophysical Road Pavement and Environmental Design and Investigations to our clients. The services that we can provide included, but not limited to Assessment of Structural Failures, Geotechnical Investigation, Engineer certification, Site Classification, Pavement Investigation and Design Analyses, Pile Foundation Design Analyses and Design Review, Earthworks Supervision, Mobile Crane and Piling Rig Pad Assessment, Different Geophysical Tests and ThirdParty Report Review and Test Witness.
Supra Consulting Engineers is a client-focused engineering and surveying firm committed to delivering top-notch services. Our primary objective is to provide exceptional service that meets your expectations and budget.
Our firm specializes in Building Design and Surveying, including Building Architecture, Town Planning Services, and Building Surveying Services. We offer Building Design Services for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial properties, such as Building Alterations and Additions, DA approvals, Construction drawings. Our Town Planning Services include advising on Statement Of Environmental Effects reports, feasibility studies, heritage conservation, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Our Building Surveyor Services include reports on Building Code Australia compliance, defect assessments, unauthorized developments, court disputes, and tender documentation.
Building Design Services for Residential, Commercial, Industrial:
Building Alterations and Additions, DA approvals from Councils, Construction drawings, Change Of Use Approvals, Retrospective Application Approvals, Heritage Design, Accessible Design, Buildings in Bushfires Zoning design, Commercial Shop Fit-out,
Town Planning Services Residential, Commercial, Industrial:
Statement Of Environmental Effects (SEE) Report, Feasibility Study for Building Design,
Heritage Conservation advise, Help clients to plan for DA approval and navigate complex regulatory and policy framework, Ensure developments are sustainable and respond to needs of local communities
Building Surveyor Services Residential, Commercial, Industrial:
Building Code Australia (BCA) (NCC) reports, Building assessments for defect DA, CDC or CC approvals, Unauthorized developments, Court Disputes Reports, Tender Documentation
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Born out of a genuine love for design and a passion for creating spaces that truly feel like home, Jomo Design Drafting has been bringing dream homes to life for over 10 years. We specialise in residential design, from custom homes, extensions and renovations to granny flats, dual occupancies and project builder documentation. Every design is tailored around your vision, your budget and your block. From your very first conversation with us, you'll notice the difference. We're clear, communicative and completely invested in your project. Because at Jomo, your home isn't just another project on our desk. It's personalSee more
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