Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 15, 2010 5:29 pm We want to build a new home in brisbane west and already wasted lot of time talking to builder designers and custom builders (6 months of going nowhere). We now decided to go the architect way - I read some other posts about engaging an architect but we feel we have no other options. The block is big and only requirement is to build on stumps. I checked the Australian Institute of Architects but they all look the same to me... It would be great if someone could recommend an architect they had a good experience with. Thanks. Re: Can anyone recommend an architect in Brisbane? 2Feb 27, 2010 10:21 pm I know you said you want an architect but thought I would recommend our designer anyway. We went with Cliff Ryan Design and he has been fantastic. We have a difficult sloping block and he has designed a great (yet cost effective) house to suit the block. he is very practically minded and has come up with some great ideas/solutions to suit our lifestyle. Our house is 40squares and he also designed my parents house which is 55squares but he will pretty much design any size, style and budget that you ask. I also liked that he charged a set fee per square metre (rather than an hourly rate) - that way we weren't worried about rushing our time with him as he doesn't have any specific time limits. He has won a few awards including: Winner of the 2007/08 Top Home of the Year Best $1.5 - $3.0 Million Home - QLD State Awards House of the Year - Brisbane Region Kitchen of the Year - Brisbane Region QLD Masters Builders Assn. Brisbane Regional Awards http://www.cliffryandesign.com.au I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Good luck with your search Mel - jumping in feet first to my first owner build!! Land settled 12/08/09 Design finalised 21/01/10 OB permit 26/03/10 Re: Can anyone recommend an architect in Brisbane? 3Jun 22, 2011 10:22 am Hi all I understand the question is a bit old, but for anyone else reading this question I can happily recommend Barrie Reuter of Kenmore - http://www.barriereuter.com.au or 3378 7341. Thanks Steve I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that basically draw your plans (they own them so you… 8 10945 Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 10990 1 408 |