Creating Your Home
Considered, early-stage architectural planning for people who know they want a better home, but aren’t sure where to start.
Rather than expecting a finished brief or a fully formed idea, Creating Your Home starts by making sense of what you already have: ideas, questions, constraints and possibilities.
It’s for people who:
Own a home in NSW or Victoria
Want to make considered decisions before locking in a builder or committing to construction
Value good design, but also want practicality and realism
Don’t want to rush into drawings without understanding the bigger picture
This process focuses on getting the fundamentals right - layout, light, priorities, and long-term suitability - before the expensive decisions begin.
From there, we provide the guidance and support you need to move confidently into later stages of your new home or renovation, without second guessing.
Two ways to get started
A focused first step
A short, strategic session to help you understand your home and your options before committing to a larger design process.
What You Get
90-minute architect-led consultation (online or in person)
Review of your home, site and constraints
Discussion about how you live now and how you want to live
High-level advice on:
Layout potential
Sunlight and orientation
Privacy
Key priorities
Honest guidance on what’s worth doing (and what probably isn’t)
Written summary with practical next steps
What You Don’t Get (Yet)
Detailed layout testing
Scaled architectural plans
A fully resolved design direction
Best For
People early in the process
Owners feeling stuck or overwhelmed
Anyone wanting clarity before committing to a larger design engagement
Available in NSW and Victoria.
Should you decide to move forward with The Big Picture, your Clarity Consultation investment will be fully credited toward the next stage.
A complete architectural masterplan
A structured design process that explores options properly and develops a clear, buildable direction before you move into approvals and construction.
What You Get
Everything in The Clarity Consultation, plus:
In-depth briefing workshop to truly understand your needs
Detailed site analysis (sunlight, neighbours, access, constraints) to understand the opportunities and constraints
Layout testing and design exploration
One preferred design option developed in detail
Scaled plans suitable for budgeting and builder conversations
Advice on staging and aligning design with budget
Clear pathway to detailed design and construction
What You Walk Away With
Confidence in your direction
A resolved spatial strategy
Fewer unknowns and fewer regrets
Better conversations with builders and consultants
A defined next step toward construction
Best Suited To
Owners ready to properly explore their home’s potential
Renovations or additions where layout decisions really matter
People who don’t want to rush into documentation without clarity
Homes with site constraints (sunlight, neighbours, access) that need careful thinking
Anyone wanting confidence before committing serious construction money
Available in NSW and Victoria
The Big Picture projects are engaged via proposal and agreement. Payment is staged, not required upfront.
Fixed fees, with honesty built in
Our fees are fixed so you can make decisions with confidence.
Homes with unusual complexity, such as significant heritage constraints, extreme site conditions, or a high level of bespoke detailing, may fall outside the scope above. If that’s the case, we’ll tell you upfront.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll say so.
That clarity works both ways.
Where we currently work
Creating Your Home is currently offered for homes located in New South Wales and Victoria.
This ensures appropriate professional coverage and allows us to give advice grounded in local planning, construction, and regulatory conditions. If your home is in another state, you’re welcome to get in touch and we’ll let you know if and when this service expands.
Which option is right for you?
If you’re looking for guidance and reassurance
→ Start with the Clarity ConsultationIf you want a clear, considered plan for your future home
→ Enquire about The Big Picture
Either way, you’ll receive thoughtful, architect-led advice designed to help you move forward with confidence.
What happens after Creating Your Home?
For many clients, Creating Your Home becomes the foundation for the next stages of their project.
Once the masterplan is complete and you’re confident in the direction, we can continue to support you through:
From concept to detailed design
Developing the plan into a fully resolved architectural design.Planning and approvals
Navigating local planning controls where required and managing the approvals process.Construction documentation
Preparing clear, coordinated drawings and information for pricing and construction.Support during construction
Providing ongoing architectural input and contract administration to help keep the project aligned with the original intent.
There’s no obligation to continue beyond the Creating Your Home. Some clients use it to inform discussions with builders or other consultants; others enjoy our support and guidance through the full process.
Either approach is completely fine.
Past ProjectTired Edwardian cottage transformed into a light-filled and functional home under the existing roofline
Early architectural planning that unlocked light, improved flow and future-proofed the home, all within the existing structure. A reminder that you don’t always need more space, just a clearer plan.
Ready to Create Your Home?
If Creating Your Home sounds right for you, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.