#howtobuildahome

We are constantly asked this question and our answer is always the same “there are numerous benefits to working with any one of these professionals, it just depends if your project is straightforward, on how much detail you already have and the level of service you require”. 

At Elysium Designed we encourage an ‘end to end’ building process and we believe that it is vital that your builder is involved in the initial discussions when deciding on ‘who’ to work with on your design.

“There is a mis-conception with consumers that they need to engage an architect at the very ‘first stage’ of their new home or renovation.  In our experience, the builder needs to be involved from the very start of the project to offer advice and suggestions on practical ways to approach the design process. The builder is the best person to advise you on what level of architecture and building design required for your build.  This discussion will ultimately save the home owner thousands of dollars on miss spent design costs that can be redirected into the build enabling some of the ‘wish list’ items to be included rather than in most instances having them deleted in a bid to try and fit the build into an over inflated and unrealistic design cost.” - Paul Gay, Director.

Bridget Puszka, Principal Architect and Houzz Australian Contributor believes that the decision on who to use” comes down to such matters as how complicated your project is, the money you’re prepared to spend, and how clear you are on what you want to achieve”.

Click here to read Bridget’s entire article and to learn more about the differences between an architect, draftsperson and building designer, the services offered and to compare and contrast.  

Elysium Designed have spent considerable time selecting a panel of designers and we are confident that we can match the level of designer to your project to ensure you achieve the best outcome for your budget.

Thinking of building? Contact us now for a project assessment and start turning your vision into a reality.

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Connecting with a quality builder that you trust and can relate to at the very start of your project will ensure that potential hidden costs and nasty surprises are avoided allowing you to enjoy the entire building process.

Variations, Site Preparation and Prime Costs are the three biggest hidden costs identified by Melissa Fleming, Director at Metroworks Architects.

By discussing your build in detail with the builder and being organised during the construction phase will minimise unexpected costs.

Fleming believes that good planning is the key to minimising changes and therefore avoiding extra costs.

“There is not much you can do to avoid the preliminary site set-up costs, but is wise to clarify with your builder what is included,” she says.

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Ready to take the plunge?  What are you waiting for …. make Elysium Designed your builder of choice. Contact us now for a project assessment and start turning your vision into a reality.

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