Homebuilding & Renovating

How to create a brief for your architect

The services of a good architect or house design professional can be invaluable in ensuring the success of a project. In fact, very often, the right architect will make the difference between a ‘so-so’ end result and a home that truly delivers on your loftiest ambitions.

A great designer should have more than an impeccable eye for detail. They also need the ability to make the most of their budget and tease the very most out of a plot, not to mention an endless list of reliable tradespeople

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