Melbourne Architect for 1 - 4 Townhouses
Projects
01
North Crescent Heidelberg West
With extensive experience across multi-unit developments, we understand every step of a successful project — from site constraints to planning approvals and final delivery.
While our focus is architectural design, planning permits and building permits, our broader development background means our drawings, reports and coordination are prepared with the needs of your builder, authorities’ approvals and your bottom line in mind.
Our documents help your whole team move faster, reduces redesigns, and keeps your project progressing smoothly.
02
Southern Road Heidelberg Height
Our documentation is crafted for the realities of construction. Clear details, consistent dimensions, and well-considered constructability mean your builder can move confidently from task to task without second-guessing the design intent.
By resolving key coordination items early — including levels, drainage falls, boundary interfaces just to name a few — the documents minimise on-site friction and keep trades progressing smoothly.
The result is your site operates efficiently, with fewer clarifications, fewer interruptions, and a build team that can focus on delivering you quality work from day one.
03
Catalina Street Heidelberg west
Authority approvals often get delayed when officers need more information, can’t clearly see how the design complies, or when the documentation doesn’t fully address all relevant stakeholders — neighbours, VicRoads, Melbourne Water, or others. Uncertainty about how risks are managed or how planning objectives are met can slow the process dramatically.
Our documentation is crafted to remove that uncertainty.
We clearly articulate compliance, identify any variations early, and provide well-structured justification aligned with the intent of the Planning Scheme or building controls. Every key consideration — from setbacks to site access to amenity impacts — is addressed before it becomes an issue.
This proactive approach helps you gain faster buy-in from assessing officers and significantly reduces the chance of your permit taking longer than necessary or your project being paused later due to missing information or unresolved conditions
04
Osney Avenue Ivanhoe
Your development only succeeds when the numbers work.
That’s why our design and permit work is shaped not just by regulations, but by what ultimately protects your profit — the right number of units, sizes aligned with market demand, efficient layouts, smoother approvals, and fewer surprises during the build.
By resolving major issues early and keeping documentation tight, you avoid the unexpected costs and delays that quietly erode margins.
The result: a project that runs smoother, finishes stronger, and leaves more value in your pocket.
Our services
Design
Creating innovative and functional concepts for your project
Documentation
Preparing detailed and accurate plans and drawings for construction
Visualisation
Creating 3D visuals to aid accurate decision-making
Permits
Ensuring your project meets all legal requirements and obtaining necessary permits
How we work
1 Discovery
We start by understanding your goals, constraints, and vision.
A quick desktop review highlights opportunities, risks, and the planning controls that matter to your site.
2 Design & Analysis
We shape layouts that make sense for yield, compliance, and buildability.
Early reviews of overlays, services and setbacks ensure the design moves forward without surprises.
3 Coordination & Permit
We manage the architectural drawings and prepare the material needed for planning and building approvals.
Clear documentation and proactive coordination help authorities, engineers, and surveyors progress smoothly.
4 Pre-Construction Handover
Before you engage a builder, we ensure your drawings and documents are aligned and ready for a clean start.
This means fewer queries on site and a smoother path into construction.
Here's what others say
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”Tony is a great professional architect who actually listens to his client. Highly recommended.”
- Mark Gallon
”It was an absolute pleasure working with Refreshing Homes Architecture. Tony is very professional and great to work with! He has given us valuable ideas and suggestions to built us dream 9 town houses within our budget and exceeded our expectations and will definitely be working with him again in the future. Highly recommend !!”
- Maharaja Tandoori
”Absolute pleasure working with Tony from Refreshing Homes. We are a Melbourne based renovations company and Tony helped us with architectural and design works, our clients where amazed with the attention to detail and experience Tony provided and would definitely be using them for our future projects!”
- Tony Tran
”We can’t thank Tony from Refreshing Homes enough for his incredible work! After two other architects failed to secure the necessary permit for our project, Tony not only succeeded but did so with impressive efficiency and professionalism. His expertise and determination have added significant value—literally a few million dollars—to our project. Tony’s dedication and skill are unmatched. Highly recommended for anyone looking to achieve the impossible in their building projects!”
- Mindworkswell Genius
”Thank you Tony for providing valuable and insightful advice. I feel very lucky to have received your thoughtful wisdom and knowledge. I will definitely recommend your service to friends and relatives.”
- Seng How Tan