Do I Need A Specialist Architect For A Heritage Renovation?
Making The Right Decision
Are you a homeowner facing the difficult process of choosing the right architect for your heritage renovation and unsure how to decide? It’s certainly a critical decision which will have a lasting impact on the design, build and ongoing lived experience of your home. When choosing the perfect architect for a project common pitfalls include:
Finding An Architect Who Listens: whether you’re undertaking a complete overhaul, an extension, or an area specific renovation it can be hard to find a needs and budget focused architects.
Architect Not Familiar With Heritage Renovation Process: without a clear plan or heritage specific process it is possible to end up with a design that doesn’t meet heritage requirements or regulations and cannot be built.
The Solution
Do your research. Consider following these steps to facilitate a well informed choice of the perfect architect:
Finding An Architect With Specialised Knowledge in Heritage Renovations: it’s rare to find an architect who possesses a deep understanding of historical preservation, architectural conservation principles, and the specific challenges associated with restoring and renovating heritage buildings.
Experience and References: A specialist architect will be able to outline a clear process from the start to ensure that your desired outcome is achieved. Speaking to past clients can provide valuable insights into the architect's process, communication, and heritage experience - see the below video to hear from one of our previous clients.
Next Step
If you’re tired of guessing and just want clarity about your heritage property renovation, schedule a quick phone consultation with Dean. This is a unique opportunity to have your questions answered and gain personally tailored advice before starting your project. Our 15 minute phone consultation will allow you to transform your hesitations into confidence to take the next steps towards your dream heritage renovation.
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