Process
Notes on working with an architect.
Short pieces written for the people we most often meet at the start of a project — homeowners, developers and operators thinking through what an architect actually does, what it costs, and how long it takes.
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12 April 2026
What does an architect actually cost?
A clear-eyed look at how architectural fees are structured, what shapes them, and what you're actually paying for when you engage a small practice for the long arc of a build.
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28 March 2026
How long does an architectural project take?
From first call to handover — the realistic timeline of a new home, a renovation, or a commercial fitout, and the moments in the process where time is most often lost.
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14 March 2026
Choosing the right architect for your project
What to look for, and what to look past, when you're weighing up architects for a residential or commercial project. The differences that matter — and the ones that don't.
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28 February 2026
The questions worth asking before you engage an architect
A short list of the questions that, in our experience, are the most useful to put to a practice before you commit — and the answers that should reassure you.
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10 February 2026
How much does it cost to hire an architectural designer?
What design services from an architectural designer typically cost, how the figure differs from engaging a registered architect, and what actually sits behind the gap.
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22 January 2026
What's the difference between an architect and an architectural designer?
The training, registration, and scope of practice that separate a registered architect from an architectural designer in Australia and New Zealand.
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15 December 2025
Do I need a licensed architect, or can I use a designer?
A short decision framework for choosing between a registered architect and an architectural designer for your project — based on scale, complexity, and what you actually need from the relationship.
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18 November 2025
How much should a luxury home design cost?
What design fees actually look like at the high end of residential — for builds north of $3 million — and what the additional spend should be buying you beyond what a standard residential commission delivers.
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4 November 2025
What to ask before hiring an architect for a luxury home
The questions that matter specifically at the high end of residential — beyond fee and portfolio. Team continuity, site presence, the trades the practice has worked with, insurance limits, and the discretion the project will require.
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