About Us

Design for Place focuses on sustainable residential building design in around Newcastle, NSW. Some of the key services provided are design concepts, plans, documentation, Council submissions and approvals - everything required for you, your builder and Council

Process wheel Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Step 1

Concept / Sketch Design

  • Site opportunities and constraints
  • Client brief
  • 3D building form, floor plan of building areas, landscape
  • Site measure, feasibility

    • Step 2

    Developed Design

  • Further resolved, improved design
  • Including glazing, material selection
  • Door and window positions

    • Step 3

    Detailed Design (DA)

  • Drawing set suitable for DA submission and approval
  • Building height, permissible building envelope, materials selection
  • Further refinement of design

    • Step 4

    Construction Documentation

  • CC set suitable for approval and costing for a builder
  • Highly technical documentation package
  • Coordinated with structural, services & engineering
  • Includes shadow diagrams, storey heights, measurements, key notes

    • Step 5

    Tender Process / Builder Evaluation

  • Assist the client in understanding and selecting a suitable builder
  • Depending on the required level of service this can include:
    • Selection of contract
    • Tender clarification
    • Tender evaluation
    • Assistance with cost planning

    • Step 6

    Building Works / Contract Administration

  • Ensure the project is properly built in accordance with the drawings and in line with the building contract
  • Site inspections ensure progress is being met
  • Builder claims reviewed and approved
  • Change variations, substitutions, requests for information

    • Step 7

    Handover / Occupancy Certificate

  • Finish and completion of the team

    • Tabbed Image Gallery
    Commercial
    Commercial
    Commercial
    Commercial
    Commercial
    Commercial
    Commercial
    Commercial