Strathpine Design & Drafting

Just contemplating the idea of building or renovating, especially if the aim is to create your "forever" home, can feel overwhelming and knowing how to get the ball rolling can be the hardest step!

I asked Adrian to offer some advice - he can actually be surprisingly wise!😜😜 Working as a building designer for the past 25+ years means he has seen it all and has some thoughts on how to ensure a successful collaboration between designer and client, and, most importantly, a successful end result!

1. Be honest with your designer! We aren’t here to judge what you can or can’t afford. It is much better to be honest with us from the start so you don’t end up in a position where you’ve had plans, engineering etc prepared but cannot afford to build. We can guide you and keep things on the right financial track from the start!

2. Think about what IS, but also what ISN'T working from your current property and the reasons behind that. Consider how you use/would like to use the rooms and spaces in your home; the type of lifestyle your family has, and how you could make day to day life easier, more comfortable and more enjoyable.

3. Identify what you need to achieve or what you need NOW but make sure you also think longer-term: what might your family and lifestyle look like in 5-10 years from now? This allows us to consider future staging opportunities upfront and create a home that is adaptable, flexible and future-focused.

4. Provide us with any sketches (no matter how bad!), photos, or inspiration that you have. Everything upfront, from the start will ensure we are all on the same page from day one and end up in the same spot at the end.

5. Be clear (and realistic) on the "boring basics"...your goals, needs, budget, site restrictions etc. Get these things nailed down at the beginning and the process will be smoother and more fun!

If you want to get started on your project, take the first step and contact us today for a chat!

Create a bedroom that's your ideal sanctuary for rest, relaxation, and comfort.

This is a question we get asked A LOT - What is the difference between a BUILDING DESIGNER and an ARCHITECT?

Ultimately, it comes down to licensing, qualifications, and fees. This table lays it all out clearly in case you are interested!😁

This was a fun concept to work on! The owner's brief for this knockdown/rebuild project on a rural property in the Samford Valley area, focused on a Japandi-style design for the home itself, with an equestrian arena and horse agistment paddocks alongside the house.

Kitchen-dining-patio connection designed and built for everyday life AND elevated entertaining!

NEW PROJECT: It may just look like a lot of dirt right now, but site works prep has begun for this project, which will see construction of a new home and a private equestrian facility.

No wasted space in this house!

What could have been an awkward, overlooked upstairs landing space becomes a functional workspace with a built-in view!

We recently visited this project at Deagon - scroll through to see how it is progressing as well as our plans for this modern addition. The existing cottage sits on a flood-affected site, and the addition had to be designed with the possibility of one day raising the current home in mind! The addition includes a master bedroom suite with ensuite, multiple flexible WFH stations, as well as a garage/laundry downstairs. Holstruct Projects

Every successful building project starts right here: by turning rough ideas and concepts into liveable layouts and precise, buildable drafting plans. Good planning matters. Get it right during the design process and builders won't have to rely on guesswork down the track. Accurate plans help to minimise costly errors and delays, and ensure building code compliance. Most importantly, your finished project will be exactly what you envisioned - without any nasty surprises!

Adrian has been hard at work developing a new design for this townhouse complex, to be located at Lawnton. It is currently in the construction documentation phase and we look forward to bringing you updates if and when it goes ahead!