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TROPIC • DESIGN
Our home connects us
with the remarkable
environment of the wet
tropics while welcoming
neighbours, family and
friends. The flexibility and
efficiency of a relatively
small but open structure
allows us to work and rest
in comfort
Stewart and Mahar,
owners of
Big Small House
Purposeful living 1 The perfect space 3 A smart investment
An architect’s experience and insight
When you hire an architect, they will
ARCHITECTURE take the time to understand you and can help broaden your budget and add
how your space can adapt to your needs. value to your home. They’ll find the
An architect can transform a After better storage in your kitchen or best materials, finishes and fittings to
space into the stuff of dreams. more natural light in your bathroom? match your style and budget, as well
Whether you’re building a new An architect will envision solutions to as maximise the energy efficiency of
your home and increase its capital
home or renovating, architects help improve your home and life, often appreciation. Engaging an architect
in ways you may never have thought of.
have more experience in design Considerations like the building’s prior to purchasing a property can also
and construction than any other orientation to sun and wind, save thousands as they’ll understand
building professional after accessibility and technology can make how planning restrictions, site
orientation and service connections
seven years of academic study. a significant impact on your home and may impact your home.
its future value.
Working with an architect has a
multitude of benefits, but here’s 2 Seamless creation Architects are highly trained and
Architects are professional problem
three to think about. solvers and innovators, who know multiskilled. They design many
different buildings in our communities
the construction industry inside out. across healthcare, education, local
Their experience and expertise will be business and public spaces, as well as
Architecturally-designed homes your greatest asset. They can handle unique, purposeful homes that reflect
increase in capital value by 1.2% p.a the paperwork, deal with the builders their occupants’ lifestyle.
more than other properties. and source materials, leaving you Contact [email protected] to
ample time to collaborate on the design receive a free guide to working with an
Source: University of Melbourne and elements. Local architects living and architect for your home.
Architeam Cooperative study
working in the region have a firsthand
understanding of your property’s
unique needs, unlike ‘off-the-plan’
designs offered by large home builders.
MORE: architecture.com.au
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