architects for hire
about
Architects for hire is a team of Melbourne architects with a focus on house refurbishment, sustainable house renovations and strategic extensions. If you are downsizing and looking to renovate or building a home for a new family we’d be happy to hear from you.
architects for .
Architects listen and understand a client needs. I believe that good communication is critical to the success of a project – that is, being able to ‘translate’ the fluffy ideas into real built solutions. When I have clients walk into their new space and say “Wow!” or tell me that they “love coming home” – it is the biggest reward I could ask for.
Nic van der Nol, Architects for Hire
Yeh, this part is supposed to be about us, but ultimately it’s really about you
We know you have questions about building your own home..
Hopefully we can answer some of them for you here.
Maybe you’ve outgrown your existing house, or maybe you’ve decided to downsize. Maybe you’re looking to finally create the home you’ve always wanted, but you’ve never quite got?
And as you’re maybe already aware, it can be a pretty complex undertaking. Even making the choice to hire an architect can be a big one.
Whatever it might be, it starts with a conversation – we are here listen to you, understand where you’re at – and offer informed, professional advice on how we can help. It can be a confusing process, even the beginnings of imagining the cost of building your own home and setting realistic timeframes for building your own home can be a challenge.
The best homes are those that are designed to elevate, enhance and endure…
elevate
Well-designed homes increase your wellbeing.
Reflecting the very fundamentals of human nature, uniquely designed homes delight in inspiring you to sublime levels of your interaction with your surroundings, creating an environment that embraces who you are.
Elevate = Alchemy + Beauty
enhance
Well-designed homes perform.
As architects of sustainable buildings, we use first principles design approaches with a bent for efficiency, high-performing homes are expressly effective in their build and highly efficient in their operation.
Enhance = Efficiency + Sustainability
endure
Well-designed homes stand the test of time and retain their value.
Through an appreciation of the worth of your own aspirations, architects design home environments that continue to deliver performance in sustained longevity and create a timeless sense of character.
Endure = Longevity + Wellbeing
architects for hire
meet your team
nic van der nol
director
a licensed builder, architect and project manager with over 20 years experience.
doug neumann
Senior Engineer
Bachelor of engineering with honors in mechanical engineering
Owner Builder with over 20 years experience.
diana leonardi
graduate of architecture
bachelor of architecture, masters of architecture and passivehouse designer
kent shoerie
BIM manager and Designer
Bachelor of Industrial Design with over 6 years of Building integrated modeling and practical experience.