Looking for reputable architect in Lane Cove area

dreaming · Nov 10, 2007 10:32 am

Hi there,

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place? Am new to this forum.

Need to extend 1950s brick home by adding couple of extra bedrooms, study, and reworking interior lay out.

Am looking for an recommendations of architects experienced at this type of work and used to working in Lane Cove area and with the local council.

Also any advice on how to go about finding one, what questions to ask etc would be greatly appreciated. I don't even know where to begin.

Thanks a lot

Cookiemonster · Nov 10, 2007 12:36 pm

Hi,

This website might be a good start:
http://www.aca.org.au/
and click on the link "Find an Architect"

I did a quick search for you by selecting SYDNEY and RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS with a budget upto $100,000.00

It found 22 results, with a few in your area..

Cant Dibden Pty Ltd
David Cant Suite 3,
24 Birdwood Lane LANE COVE nsw 2066
Phone: 02 9418 8633 Fax: 02 9418 8655
Email: Cant.Dibden@bigpond.com

E B Mowbray & Associates
John Mowbray 10,
12-14 Malvern Avenue CHATSWOOD nsw 2067
Phone: 02 9419 7727 Fax: 02 9413 2164
Web: www.ebmowbray.com.au Email: mowbray@ebmowbray.com.au

Liquid Architecture Pty.Ltd.
Melonie Bayl-Smith Suite 105
8 Clarke Street CROWS NEST nsw 2065
Phone: 02 9958 8106 Fax:
Web: www.liquidarchitecture.com.au Email: mbs@liquidarchitecture.com.au

Morrison Design Partnership Pty. Ltd.
Suite 1,
136 Willoughby Road CROWS NEST nsw 2065
Phone: 02 9966 5566 Fax:

So they might be good starting points. It's very hard to choose an architect unless you know someone who can personally recommend one they have used before. So make sure you ask plenty of questions and ask for references and examples of work.

dreaming · Nov 10, 2007 12:58 pm

Cor, that was a quick reply, Cookiemonster! Thanks for your help. It's all very daunting and exciting at the same time but I suppose you have to start somewhere. In the meanwhile I think I'll go out and plant a few seeds in pots to brighten up our very drab, backyard (60% concrete at present).

Michelle · Nov 10, 2007 2:50 pm

Good luck finding an architect…..one thing to watch out for….maybe a few things to watch out for.

Watch what they do with your space, architects seem to love wasting space.

Watch what selections they want to use…..sometimes you can do the same thing, with a different selection and for half the price!

Watch the $$$$$$$ as well, they LOVE those! :shock:

Welcome to the forum!!!