About Us

Design for Place are local Architects servicing Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Stephens, The Hunter Valley and beyond. At design for place we aspire to provide Architectural building design service that focuses on thoughtful design that is well considered for our clients way of living their life. We strive to create Architecturally designed spaces that focus on using natural light and environmentally sustainable design.

By integrating sustainable design solutions we seek to minimise the environmental impact on our projects and contribute to the better well being of our clients and their homes we help create. DFP brings a blend of creativity, function and technical knowledge to every project solving your design problems with great care and fantastic results. The practice is deliberately small in scale to ensure each project is given the time and attention it deserves, with Peter managing each project from start to finish.

Work directly with the director

Peter is a registered architect with over 15 years of experience, working across multi-residential, office fitout, education, bespoke new built homes as well as alterations & additions. A versatile and highly talented designer taking a holistic approach to design, ensuring the creative vision, technical execution and project efficiencies come together to create a well resolved high quality space.Peter has a passion for innovation, problem solving and has a keen eye for detail.

Process wheel
Architecture

Step 1

Concept / Sketch Design

  • Site opportunities and constraints
  • Client brief
  • 3D building form & landscape
  • Site measure, feasibility

Step 2

Developed Design

  • Resolved & improved design
  • Material selection
  • Door & window positions

Step 3

Detailed Design (DA)

  • DA submission drawings
  • Envelope & height compliance
  • Refined design

Step 4

Construction Documentation

  • CC documentation
  • Consultant coordination
  • Technical detailing

Step 5

Tender Process / Builder Evaluation

  • Builder selection
  • Tender clarification
  • Cost planning

Step 6

Building Works

  • Site inspections
  • Contract administration
  • Claims & variations

Step 7

Handover

  • Final completion
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Our Projects

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