We guide projects from first conversation
to finished building.
Every stage has a defined scope, agreed fee, and tangible deliverables. Nothing happens without your approval.
Start a conversationResidential Architecture
New builds, renovations, and extensions across Victoria and Tasmania. We handle council, coordinate consultants, and keep budgets honest.
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Participatory design for community facilities, social housing, and public interest projects. The people who use the building shape the building.
Learn moreSpecialist Services
Feasibility studies, heritage assessments, pre-purchase design reviews, bushfire design, expert witness work, and accessibility audits. We scope each engagement to match your situation.
Learn moreHow we work
- Listen and understand
We learn how you live, study your site, and give you a frank assessment of what's possible. You'll have a clear brief, an estimated budget, and a stage-by-stage fee proposal before anything else begins.
- Explore and test
We develop initial concepts, testing layouts, orientations, and materials. Specialists come in early where needed. Costs are checked against your budget at the end of this phase.
- Develop, document, and approve
The chosen concept is refined into buildable detail. We coordinate consultants, prepare council applications, and secure your planning and building permits as your agent.
- Select and build
We run a competitive tender to builders we trust, including financial due diligence. Then we stay involved through construction with regular site visits, progress reviews, and quality checks.
- Complete and sustain
We walk through your finished space together, manage defects, and stay available as the building settles in. Our involvement doesn't stop at handover.
Each stage has a defined scope and agreed fee. You can engage us for the full journey or for individual stages. Need something different? See our specialist services.
What kind of project?
What it costs
Architectural fees for residential projects typically sit at 8-15% of construction cost, depending on scope and complexity. We quote stage-by-stage so you can engage for exactly what you need.
Every project gets three independent cost checks: at concept design, before planning submission, and before tender. Your design is tested against budget three times, not left to chance.
Expect 8-18 months for a small renovation, 18-30 months for a new home. Design phases take 3-6 months. The rest is council and construction.
CLAD is a registered architectural practice (ARBV 800063, TAS 1416) with mandatory professional indemnity insurance. All projects meet current NCC energy requirements, including 7-star NatHERS in Victoria. Fees shown are for full service from concept to construction completion.
| Construction cost | Typical fees |
|---|---|
| $300k | $15k – $40k |
| $500k | $40k – $75k |
| $1M | $80k – $120k |
| $2M+ | Quoted on scope |
Fees vary by scope, site complexity, and council requirements. We provide a detailed proposal after the first meeting. No obligation and no need to pay upfront.