Our Process

At Rockpool Heritage Architectural Design Studios, we believe every great design begins with a deep understanding of our clients’ aspirations. Each project starts with a complimentary conversation with our Practice Manager, Anna Murray, where we take the time to understand your plans, priorities and what you hope to achieve through your renovation.

From there, we undertake a thorough needs and opportunities analysis, considering your ideas, potential Council requirements, environmental factors and the financial feasibility of the project.

For over two decades, Fin has refined the process of translating our clients' vision into reality and he overseas each project from beginning to end, offering design solutions that blend his architectural experience with sustainability and financial considerations.

Once we have a deep understanding of our clients' brief, we move seamlessly into a collaborative design process, where we come up with a number of design concepts, which will later get refined into a detailed design solution. Once the design is finalised, we create detailed drawings and specifications for construction, ensuring a smooth building process.

With our talented team of Architects and Interior Designers we offer a complete end to end service including tender documentation, interiors and onsite management during the building phase.

FAQ

▸Is it helpful to send a brief of our ideas when we first contact you?

With over 25 years of experience in architecture, we are able to give you a realistic idea of building cost prior to committing to our design services. Fin also has experience working in residential and commercial property development and understands that financial considerations heavily influence design decisions, requiring a balance between aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness to ensure project viability and profitability.

▸How much do you charge for your design?

Our architectural fee proposals are completely customised to our clients’ needs and every design package looks different. Historically, architects have charged a 10 % fee of the total building cost, however at Rockpool Studios we will create a fixed fee solution for our clients once we understand what’s required.

▸Do you provide a full architectural service through to construction?

Yes. We can provide a complete architectural service from initial design and DA approval through to interiors, detailed documentation and managing the project during construction.

However, you don't have to commit to the full service from the outset. Each stage can be engaged separately, giving you the flexibility to decide how much support you need as the project progresses. Some clients engage us for design and DA approval only, while others prefer us to remain involved through interiors, construction documentation and the build itself.

This staged approach gives you greater control while ensuring expert architectural guidance is available whenever you need it.