At Solis Design, we can provide high quality architectural solutions, for clients in Brisbane and South East Queensland.
We have 25 years experience in the design, documentation and administration of residential projects including: Decks, Extensions, Alterations, Build-In Unders, New Homes, Home Renovations, Townhouses, Multi - Level Apartments, Office Buildings and Office Fitouts.
The basis of our process is to understand your needs and constraints, relative to your vision and to produce high quality design solutions that are cost effective and practical.
Service is Personilised
We have extensive experience in the architecture profession in delivering fantastic designs. We now offer the same quality in this design and drafting practice. You will receive the personal service of an experienced registered architect.
Prior to commencing any design work a detailed breif is compiled that reflects the client requirements and covers all aspects of the project.
A Detailed Design Breif is Critical -download available
Documenting client requirements is critical to an efficient design process. Solis Design has a breifing template that can be downloaded here.
Budget is arguably the most difficult aspect of the breif to identify. Our breifing template will assist in identifying the budget - it can be downloaded here.
Design Tips for Renovations
1. Check for Council services. Before starting any planning make sure you check council records for the location of in-ground services. There is nothing worse than spending time and money on a design concept only to find a council sewer or stormwater main traverses that location. Council infrastructure information is available from council for a small fee. Solis Design has access to council records in Brisbane and can do this prior to any design discussion.
2. Check for Council Townplanning Constraints. Councils have townplanning provisions that provides guidance on what can be done on each property in its jurisdiction. The zoning, local area codes, overlay codes and precinct designation will dictate what is able to be done on your property and whether or not a townplanning approval is required. This will directly influence the design process and program
3. Identify the attributes of the block. Orientation, breezes, and the oppotunities available with the existing house. An elevated house offers the opportunity to raise and build-in under, or space around the house will give hints to the most appropriate place to extend. Generally that is the rear, but don't discount the value of a wide side setback as a way of offering more flexibity to the design options.
4. Consider the block slope. The slope will influence the amount of cutting or filling and how the interior and exteriors spaces relate. The front yard is probably the most under-utilised area on most sites, yet it can constitute up to 15% of the land area - Depending on block orientation and slope, there is always opportunity to consider this space as an outdoor entertaining space, car accomodation or courtyard off a front living or family room.
