Define your project clearly before you engage any professional. A well-formed brief saves time, reduces cost, and sets the right expectations from day one. Complete the six sections below — your answers are saved automatically in this browser.
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The starting point for any project. We need to know where the site is, what is already on it, and whether there are any planning constraints we should know about from the outset.
What are you trying to achieve? A clear, honest project description is more useful than an aspirational one. Describe what the finished project should do for you and the people who will use it.
What spaces do you need? What are the non-negotiables? This section establishes the functional brief — the rooms, requirements, and constraints that the design must satisfy.
An honest budget discussion at the start saves significant time and redesign later. These figures are indicative only — they help your architect calibrate the scope to what is achievable. They are not a commitment.
Construction projects routinely take longer than clients expect. A realistic timeline, agreed at the outset, reduces frustration and allows the project to be staged appropriately. Most residential projects in Victoria take 18–36 months from architect engagement to completion.
Have you already engaged any professionals? This helps us understand where you are in the process and whether there are existing commitments or documentation we should be aware of.