Site Planning Professionals in Umina, NSW, AU

“Ukalovic Design is an architectural drafting service and is owned and operated by Jay Ukalovic. We were referred to Jay by a prominent building company in Newcastle last year. Jay earned the right to do our design work after a basic tender process where we received proposals from 3 designers/draftsman. What struck us immediately was Jay's manner and disposition. He handled his first meeting with professionalism and care and demonstrated a keen willingness to listen carefully to what we wanted out of our design. The journey we have been on together is now at DA stage and we could not be happier. Jay has quickly worked through all variations and iterations of what we needed to see on paper so that we could consider all options. The quality of his work is outstanding and he has a wonderful way of making us feel like we are his number one client. My wife and I are extremely happy to refer Ukalovic Design to anyone who needs a professional, caring and responsive relationship with one of the most important contractors in the design and build space - your designer.”

“In two words...Absolutely Brilliant! Luke's architectural abilities and holistic approach combine sustainable, practical concepts that look AMAZING. He is highly organised, trendy, ensures he fully comprehends the client's brief and produces designs that have an edge...a real Wow factor. We had a sloping block of land with a long list of requirements (budget, time, eco friendly, low maintenance, compliance to Vastu i.e an ancient Indian construction science considered by many as the precursor to Feng Shui, and many more). We also had some covenants and restrictions on the land. Luke delivered on all fronts by striking a beautiful balance of all elements. He also had a great network of consultants required for the plethora of reports needed for the Council Development Application and a huge help to get these organised. The best decision we've made. You can't go wrong with LVJ.”

“The company was engaged to work with us to create our dream home. Andy drove 200kms to sit with us, discuss our needs and to create a design brief. The brief was an accurate portrayal of who we are, what we new we wanted and more importantly, what we didn't know we wanted...most impressive! Throughout our entire experience with Andy, Dick and the staff of Envirotecture, we have found them to be profressional, considerate, extremely creative, and responsive. We really felt that they shared our desire to make our home all we wanted it to be, we would highly recommend the team at Envirotecture Eco Architects.”

“Our projects involve(d) home improvements and additions, so relatively modest compared to some other works Martin has been involved in. The first one was around 15 years ago and we have been doing various things since: the date below merely states one of the more recent projects. Initially, I wanted to do a lot of research myself, project manage the thing and handle builders, as well as council. We did speak with some builders, but part of the way in, I realised the complexity of it and the fact we would lose oversight very quickly. We approached Martin first around 2000 and, on a Sunday, he visited us to discuss our ideas which, other than having some global notion of what we wanted to achieve, were not clear cut. Martin was able to translate our ideas into concrete plans and understandable language and took the whole burden of management off our hands. This first project was to design and build a fourth bedroom, walk in wardrobe and full bathroom, separate shower and spa bath, as well as a toilet. Space was our enemy, due to a 5 meter high rock face restricting expansion capability, as well as access for machinery. All of this was taken into consideration and, as our plans developed, we gained a good understanding of why certain design features were done the way they were. We saw a true professional at work with indepth knowledge and skills in his field, which is displayed in every detail of his work. We were kept informed about the stages and had regular meetings. Martin pro-actively managed the builders, tradespeople and all administrative aspects, such as council requiremetns ect. He is meticulous and extremely easy to get along with: we have always felt completely comfortable in letting him manage our projects. This year will see a further uprgade, this time a kitchen revamp, skylights installation and a possible extension of a suspended concrete slab (about 2.8m above undulated, rocky ground) to allow for a larger garage/workshop area. This particularly, requires some clever engineering and design and for us, the choice is simple: we will never embark on this, or any other project without Martin's full involvement from the beginning.”

“We bought a stunning piece of land that we fell in love with but we had to work with some restrictions in that the bulk of the land is environmentally protected hanging swamp, has a small stream near the site of the house build and the land is zoned as category 4 flame area! The land we could build on had pre-approved council plans for a house design that we did not like! We commissioned Brian to re-design all aspects of the house with a modern, minimal, open plan aesthetic. We wanted something that would blend in with the bush surrounds, be environmentally friendly and a have lovely living space for our small family. Brian took the time to understand how our family lived and what was important to us regarding functionality and comfort. He thought about maximizing the small floor space and how to capture the wonderful view. He understood our budget and financial situation and worked the design to meet our requirements. He recommended spending on premium products such as insulation, fire resistant building materials and double glazed windows, plus key design features to make the house unique. Brian’s creativity with the re-design was beyond our wildest expectations. The mezzanine area, double story window, exposed steel beams, custom made staircase and cabinetry are all practical, minimal and beautiful. The space actually draws us into the communal area where the windows look onto the stream and surrounding hanging swamp. We absolutely trusted Brian in this process and would not have taken the project on without his involvement. Brian smoothly dealt with the council regarding the change of the house design. He recommended the engineer, builder and trades. Brian regularly travelled to site to inspect progress and ensure good quality work. He regularly reviewed the budget and liaised with the key stakeholders to advocate for us. Any changes were thoroughly explained to us. He has been in constant communication with us, and the building team, regarding the details of the house to ensure all is on track. Brian’s expertise in creative design and problem solving plus his meticulous, organised nature makes him a wonderful lead in a project like this. He works ethically and his calm nature and experience in the field make him extremely dependable and able to deal with any situation. From the initial drawings and models he provided we were sold on the beautiful design and functionality of the house. It is wonderful to see this creative vision come to life. It has been a pleasure working with Brian and a dream to have our home finally a reality.”

“Rad Dezigns was a great service to use. Me and my husband do not have knowledge in this industry. Dusko had explained everything required from start to finish making the entire process a breeze. Thank you very much!”

“I & K Dezzine, have been great to work with. They have provided a professional & reliable service, I found Ashwin to understand my ideas and take pride in my project, like it was his own. Ashwin has been very pleasant to work with, I look forward to my next project. Thanks I & K Dezzine.”

“Aspect designed the most modern contemporary home we could ask for. We visited all the home worlds and just couldn't find anything that really suited our family, until we came across Aspect Homes designs. Michael Sasso has a style that sets Aspect apart from the competition. We couldn't be happier and as our home comes into fruition in building everyone is commenting on how amazing the design is.”

“As a practicing building designer with my own studio, I engaged Neche Page for a specialist consultation earlier this year on a matter where we were looking for certain expertise. I found her not only professional and knowledgeable, but an authentically creative thinker. Can highly recommend her, especially for renovations and extensions to family homes.”

“Ben helped produced photo montage images for my house and proposed driveway at Dellview Street, Tamarama. Not only is Ben a talented designer he is also very approachable and easy to work with. The quality of his work helped us visualise the floor plans and driveway landscape. I can not look at a floor plan now without wanting to see Ben's photo montage perspective to bring the plan to life.”