Frequently Asked Questions

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  • If you’re thinking about a build or renovation but aren’t sure where to start, we recommend booking an enquiry call. It’s a relaxed, no-obligation chance to get acquainted, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit for your project

  • Good design starts with understanding your unique goals and constraints. Before sketching ideas, we undertake a Needs & Options Review — a structured research phase that explores your brief, the site, regulations, and potential options. Once that groundwork is done, we confidently move into design and documentation.

  • Architectural drawings can be hard to interpret. That’s why we use 3D modelling and photorealistic visuals throughout the design process — so you can clearly see how your project will look and feel before it’s built.

  • Yes. We regularly work with structural engineers, planners, surveyors, and other specialists. We’ll advise you on who’s needed and help coordinate the right team for your project.

  • At the outset, we’ll review your brief and give honest guidance about how your budget aligns with your goals. We can also help reshape the brief to make the most of your resources. We strongly recommend a professional Quantity Surveyor cost check during early design stages to validate costs against current market rates.

  • Every project is different, but as a guide: it’s often around 12 months from first meeting to starting construction, and then about 12 months for the build itself. We’ll prepare a tailored project programme early on so you know what to expect and when.

  • Yes — we’ll advise whether your project needs a Resource Consent and/or Building Consent, prepare the necessary documentation, and liaise with council on your behalf.

  • Absolutely. We have trusted builders we work with and can support you in selecting the right builder and managing the tender or contracting process.

  • Yes — we enjoy designing every aspect of your project. This includes kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, and material palettes to create a cohesive, seamless final space.

  • Yes, we like to stay engaged through construction to respond to builder queries, coordinate details, and help ensure your project is built to the design intent.