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Elements Design Portfolio

Elements Design Portfolio is one of the leading boutique architectural practices on the North Coast of NSW, with many projects completed throughout NSW, QLD and other states. The areas of architecture covered include residential – both new designs and renovations, multi residential developments, small commercial developments, school and childcare projects, retail, restaurant and bar fitouts and tourism facilities. A lot of the projects have been successfully conducted remote from the site, which opens up the areas I can service to virtually anywhere. Other projects have been local which allows a closer ongoing client / architect relationship. I have many repeat customers which is a testament to the service I work hard to provide.

I am happy to discuss your potential project in any of the above genres.

When it comes to choosing a home design for your block of land, there are generally 2 options. Either choose a design from the builder’s standard range of homes or have an architect custom design a house for you.

There are pros and cons to consider with both approaches:

If you choose from a project builder’s standard range of designs, you will generally be restricted to a choice of unimaginative layouts and a style which looks like every other house in the street. Often the typical brick and tile project homes we see in every suburb in Australia. The benefit is you get to see what you are buying up front and there are usually no surprises. The plans come with a fixed build price, but any changes to suit your individual needs cost a lot more. There are of course exceptions to this, there are some quality project home designs but few and far between.

If you commission an architect to design you a home, the end results can be stunning and add real monetary value to your biggest investment, but there are factors which put most people off going down this road for their new home: you will probably pay higher fees, go through a lengthy process and have no idea what your end product is likely to be. This can be exciting but can also be risky and expensive – both in the fees and the unknown build costs.

At Elements Design Portfolio I have strived to solve many of these issues. The bulk of my work is custom designed architecture, specific to your site, brief, budget and tastes. My fees are a lot more reasonable than other architects. I work efficiently to bring you a great result in a reasonable time frame. I am happy to work with you to establish a design that you are more than satisfied with. I like to plan efficient spaces and minimise wasted space so that the budget won’t blow out. My designs are unique and appealing to most people.

I also offer a product which is a compromise between the 2 options, where you can have an architect designed home at a fraction of the cost, where you can see what the end product could look like, where you can take the base design and have it customised to suit your own tastes and needs.

Many happy customers have used the pre designed plans from www.elementsofdesign.com.au as a basis for their new homes. The process is quicker, much lower cost than a full custom architectural service, suited to virtually any areas in Australia and easily adaptable.

Browse the designs using the link below, check out some built examples, read the testimonials from satisfied customers, look at the frequently asked questions and answers, read the interesting articles. Above all, take the time to consider how an Elements Design can fit your block of land, family needs and personal tastes. Don’t be afraid to contact us via email or telephone using the links below for your residential or commercial project.

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