Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Jun 19, 2021 11:37 am Hi, We are looking to build an extension for our property on a modest budget (looking to add a small bedroom, open plan living with re-fitted kitchen etc on back of a conservation property). We have seen a few architects and had a range of responses, from: disinterested (I think because his plans would not fit with our approx 300-350 K budget), another sounded great - but budget again a problem, and another who wanted to re-configure the whole house floor plan. We are not looking for a "bargain" here, just a good architect at reasonable cost that will be able to design to our budget and adjust our expectations/requirements accordingly if too much for budget. We could continue to go thru interviewing more architects (e.g. looking online), but loosing confidence we will make best decision. Anyone who has any advice or recommendations on their architects (covering sydney inner west area - Croydon) would be greatly appreciated (you can PM any specific architect recommendations please). We did have a look through other posts on this forum - some good points we are absorbing, but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Andrew Re: How to start looking for on the right architect for you 2Jun 24, 2021 6:33 am Asmith20 Hi, We are looking to build an extension for our property on a modest budget (looking to add a small bedroom, open plan living with re-fitted kitchen etc on back of a conservation property). We have seen a few architects and had a range of responses, from: disinterested (I think because his plans would not fit with our approx 300-350 K budget), another sounded great - but budget again a problem, and another who wanted to re-configure the whole house floor plan. We are not looking for a "bargain" here, just a good architect at reasonable cost that will be able to design to our budget and adjust our expectations/requirements accordingly if too much for budget. We could continue to go thru interviewing more architects (e.g. looking online), but loosing confidence we will make best decision. Anyone who has any advice or recommendations on their architects (covering sydney inner west area - Croydon) would be greatly appreciated (you can PM any specific architect recommendations please). We did have a look through other posts on this forum - some good points we are absorbing, but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Andrew Asmith20 Sounds like an exciting project. Based on your budget i wouldn't be hiring an architect as they vary rarely work to tight budgets and often charge a very high price for the pleasure of designing you an expensive building. We do a combination of new builds and renovations and for most renovations we use a great draftsman based out of Wiley Park. He is very affordable and great at reimagining floor plans, he also has a structural engineer on his team who is great at getting the most efficient and affordable structural design. We use our architect only for the high end builds and renovations when budgets are in the $1-2m range. I will PM him your details, give a call and see if he is a good match. Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. 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 11049 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 11033 I'm putting a new floor in my kitchen, slate flagging on a standard concrete slab. I have allowed for a bed thickness of up to 20mm to accommodate the different… 0 17571 |