DRAKE DESIGN
CUSTOM BUILDING DESIGN
FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL DESIGNS
Drake Design offers custom building design in Melbourne & Gippsland areas for a variety of applications. Our experienced team provides professional building design services that take your project to a whole new level.
In an industry where reliability can often be questioned, at Drake Design we believe in the importance of building good, honest working relationships. Take a look at some of our custom building design services below:
2022 Colorbond Industry Partner Award Winner
Building Designers Association Of Australia
The Twin Elms
2022 Residential Alterations/Additions (over $500,000) - Commendation
Building Designers Association Of Australia
California Dreamin’
Contact Us
Our team can assist with any scale project small or large in residential design, working drawings or planning approvals to suit your needs.
Awards
Drake Design provides a professional design service that prides itself on delivering every project on time, on budget with no compromise on quality.
Our Designers
The Drake Design team has vast expertise & knowledge in all areas of building design, being able to deliver a quality service that can be relied on.
Building Design Process
From your initial consultation through to construction, this is the process we follow to help you achieve your vision.
Residential Building Design
The Drake Design team has vast experience with creating residential designs. Our designers take an innovative approach to each of our residential building projects to provide your home with a unique touch. We work closely with you throughout the design process to create a space that you can truly call home.
Multi-Residential Property Design
Our boutique building design company is greatly experienced in all areas of multi-residential property design. We make designs that strike a balance with both private and communal areas to create harmonious living spaces for residents. The focus on modern design is also bound to captivate your residents and make it a place they can call home.
Commercial Building Design
We offer our commercial building design services for all types of business-related buildings. With a passion for enriching working spaces, our designers will help you build a space that boosts the morale of your employees and inspires customers. From warehouses and offices to retail stores, restaurants and more; Drake Design has got you covered.
AWARD WINNING MELBOURNE BUILDING DESIGNERS
Drake Design are Melbourne building designers who offer superior residential and commercial design services. As a boutique building design and documentation company born in South East Melbourne, we know what Melburnians want from their home or commercial building design.
At Drake Design, we are guided by the basic core belief that every project deserves the same quality and respect. Our team of architects and draftspeople are passionate about functional home design and take pride in every project.
In an industry where reliability can often be questioned, Drake Design believe in the importance of building good, honest working relationships. Throughout the years, we’ve developed and fostered strong partnerships with many clients, builders and consultants, who have undoubtedly contributed to our success with each and every project.
Be it a custom home design, small residential addition, a multi-residential, or a large industrial warehouse development, our quality service will produce a quality project every time.
To speak about your project with our team of building designers, draftsman and interior designers call (03) 9769 8096 or email info@drakedesign.com.au. We look forward to working with you.
Jarrett Drake - Director
Over a period of more than two decades, Jarrett has continued to provide value and contribute custom designed buildings to the Melbourne environment.
His extensive experience in building design, business development and client services places him in the perfect position to oversee the ongoing growth of Drake Design.
Skilled in CAD/BIM, Design and Project Management, Jarrett and his team are able to offer a full service process, from initial consultation to construction.
Get in touch
Looking for custom building design for your building project? Send us a message today and we’ll talk you through the steps to turn your vision into reality.
2022 People's Choice Award - Nominee
Design Matters
California Dreamin Project
2022 BDAA Award
Design Matters
New Multi-Residential Buiding
2019 Best Small Lot Award - Residential
Design Matters
Elwood Residence
2019 People's Choice Award - Nominee
Design Matters
Elwood Residence
2022 People's Choice Award - Nominee
Design Matters
California Dreamin Project
2022 BDAA Award
Design Matters
New Multi-Residential Buiding
2019 Best Small Lot Award - Residential
Design Matters
Elwood Residence
2019 People's Choice Award - Nominee
Design Matters
Elwood Residence
THE PROCESS
Whether you’re designing a new commercial property, adding an extension or building, our expert team will help you every step of the way. Below is our guide to the building design process. From your initial consultation through to construction, this is the process we follow to help you achieve your vision.
STEP ONE - Initial Contact
If you’re planning on building a house in Melbourne, or need help with your next commercial building project, get in touch with us to get the ball rolling. You can reach us via phone or email, or you can fill out our easy-to-follow contact form.
STEP TWO - Let's Have A Chat
During your initial consultation, on site or in our office, our design staff will discuss your requirements in detail, offering their professional advice to assist you in the preparation of your design brief. To ensure the best outcome, someone from our team may come out to the building site to discuss your project with you in person. Our team will make sure to explain the process to you, so you have a complete understanding of what is to come.
STEP THREE - Fee Proposal
After your initial consultation, we will prepare a fee proposal for your consideration. Our fee proposals include information about your project, the services we will be providing and other services you’ll require to complete your project.
STEP FOUR - Project Begins
Once our fee proposal is accepted, our team will visit your building site to assess the environment to determine the most suitable design specifications for the location.
For renovation projects, preliminary measurements will be taken at this time so the building design process can proceed without delay.
STEP FIVE - Information Gathering
We need to gather all the details of your site. This includes everything from information from your local council to a copy of the property title. We need all this information so that we can properly identify everything that may impact the design of your project.
At this stage of the building design process, we will also engage a registered land surveyor to accurately identify your site boundaries and the location of anything within the property that might impact your project.
STEP SIX - Designing
This is the stage where we formalise your ideas. Based on the brief we put together with you, the discussions we have had on site and the information we have gathered, we can develop a concept design that meets all your requirements.
Once we have the preliminary design, we submit it to you for your comment and approval. At this stage, you can continue any dialogue with builders and other suppliers to ensure we have remained within your budget. Once you are confident with the design, we can proceed to the planning stage.
STEP SEVEN - Town Planning
It’s time to involve your local council and start the dialogue. If we involve council early and ensure all parties are on the same page, we can ensure a smooth transition to the planning process. Once we receive council’s feedback and have married your design needs to council’s expectations, we can submit our planning package.
STEP EIGHT - Working Drawings
Once the concept design has been finalised and town planning permission has been granted, we are ready to produce the final working drawings. These are the drawings from which your project will be constructed. These fully dimensioned plans and elevations specify every aspect of how the structure will be assembled. We then continue to liaise with our experienced and reliable team of consultants to ensure all bases are being covered for your project.
STEP NINE - Final Approval
Prior to construction commencing, a building permit must first be obtained from a private building surveyor. Drake Design produces all the necessary documentation so this process can progress as fast as possible.
Documentation submitted to the building surveyor includes the full set of working drawings, your energy rating report and structural engineering reports and certification, as well as any other consultants documentation that may be required.
At Drake Design, we only work with consultants we trust to ensure the process of issuing building permits is hassle-free.
STEP TEN - Build
With all final approvals obtained, we can continue with the final stage of the building design process: the build!
At Drake Design, we don’t consider our job completed until you move in. Our staff work hand in hand with your builder to ensure that construction proceeds without delay. We are on hand to answer any questions that may arise and to make any design adjustments that may be needed.