architect-designed homes melbourne

Rumour has it you’re looking for an architect-designed home in Melbourne.

You’re in the right place!

We’re architects based in Melbourne and we’re here to help you with your new home or renovation.

An architect-designed home means your new home or renovation can perfectly suit you, your family, and your lifestyle. Whether you’re dealing with a complex or compact, inner-city site or you just want to ensure that you create the perfect home for you to enjoy for the next 10+ years, working with an architect will help you get the best results. There’s even evidence to show that architect-designed renovations in Melbourne enjoy faster capital growth than average - so working with an architect is a solid investment.

If you’re curious about how an architect works and how the whole process unfolds, you can read more about that here.

Or, perhaps you’re keen to find out what architects actually do and where to start? You can discover more about architect-designed homes and renovations here.

So you’re probably wondering, what makes architect-designed homes different?

You can feel the difference when you walk into a home designed by an architect. The flow feels right, the spaces and volume are appropriately sized, there will be unique and beautiful features tailored to the owners’ tastes and personalities, and the home feels comfortable to be in.

Architects are skilled at dealing with difficult scenarios, like a tightly constrained site, complex town planning requirements and unique needs like multi-generational living, accessible design and sustainable architecture that the bulk builders and draftspeople don’t cater for. So if you have a unique site or specific requirements from your home, it’s worthwhile considering an architect. Even if you don’t have an unusual set of circumstances, if you’re planning to build or renovate a home you intend to live in for 10+ years, having a home custom designed for you will pay off every day with the ease of living and quality fixtures and finishes, the flexibility of your home to change and adapt as you do and beautiful moments your architect has created for you to enjoy.

Are architect-designed homes worth it?

The short answer is, yes. There’s research showing that architect-designed homes in Melbourne enjoy faster capital growth in a 10-year period than those not designed by architects. In a city like Melbourne where property prices are relatively high, the value of working with an architect is even more pronounced. A well-designed new home or renovation not only improves your lifestyle while you’re living in it, it stands out in a sea of similar, but lower-quality homes that haven’t had the investment of a site-responsive architectural design.

An architect-designed home will perfectly suit your needs, your budget and your lifestyle. It will be a joy to live in and give you many years of happy memories and special moments. So, yes, investing in an architect-designed home is well worth it.

Are architect-designed homes expensive?

A common misconception is that architect-designed homes are only for the rich and famous. And many people wonder how much an architect costs.

While an architect-designed home is likely to cost more than a house built by a bulk builder, you are able to tailor everything to your wants and needs. An architect is able to work with you to create the perfect home for you within your budget. While the build cost of a custom home is higher per square metre, an architect can help you determine how much space you actually need, rather than sell you on the premise that bigger is better. The result might mean you have a more compact home for your budget, but each space will have been carefully considered and arranged to ensure it is efficient and sized to your needs. Similarly, an architect-designed home can take advantage of the site you have to capture views, open up to the outdoors and bring in natural light to make your home feel larger and better than a pre-designed alternative.

Keep reading to learn more about architect-designed homes, see more of our projects and explore our tips and tricks to create your architect-designed home in Melbourne.