Ian Dewar Architect

The purpose is "to do for clients what they cannot do for themselves" and a full range of professional services is provided to meet a variety of needs. Partial services are often provided where the clients have other means of procuring the design, the documents, the construction, etc.

On the other hand this firm is capable of taking a project through from an initial brief to eventual occupation of the building and in most cases prefers to do, thus ensuring professional process and product to the very end.In these roles we have earned the respect and cooperation of local councils and other statutory authorities at the one end and of building companies, tradespeople and suppliers at the other end.

Here the brief goes much further including demands for light and outlook on a tiny block. The solution is a high 'platform for living and viewing' with ancillary accommodation pushed underground to satisfy statutory height restrictions. With outlook essential, privacy for the occupants and neighbours was of real concern but all interested parties have been accommodated.

The restoration of a 1930's middle class suburban bungalow has demonstrated the potential to faithfully restore a heritage residence while providing an affordable solution for contemporary living. This genuine Federation Style House has been restored and provided with a seamless extension at the rear to cater for a more modern style of living.