Modern rumpus room for a Heritage Extension

OUR APPROACH

A CLEAR PATH FROM IDEA TO COMPLETION.

A CLEAR PATH FROM IDEA TO COMPLETION.

Little Abode brings architectural thinking and practical building knowledge together from the beginning—creating a more coordinated journey through design, approvals and construction.

Discuss Your Project

Discuss Your Project

EXPLORE THE PROCESS

THE FIRST STEP

Good projects begin with a shared vision.

Good projects begin with a shared vision.

Good projects begin with a shared vision.

Every project starts with one coordinated site visit attended by you, the designer and the builder. Together, we discuss your goals, budget, existing conditions and construction considerations—establishing a clear, practical direction from the very beginning.

ONE CONNECTED TEAM

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, WORKING TOGETHER.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, WORKING TOGETHER.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, WORKING TOGETHER.

Little Abode brings the combined experience of an architect and builder to every project, considering design and buildability together from the outset.

DESIGN

DESIGN

· Understanding the existing home and site.

· Spatial planning, lighting and ventilation.

· Design character and material selection.

· Documentation, approvals and consultant liaising.

· Understanding the existing home and site.

· Spatial planning, lighting and ventilation.

· Design character and material selection.

· Documentation, approvals and consultant liaising.

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

· Analysis of existing building and site conditions.

· Buildability, scheduling and execution.

· Material availability and practical detailing.

· Scope and pricing input as the design develops.

THE PROCESS

FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FINISHED HOME.

FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FINISHED HOME.

FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FINISHED HOME.

01

INITIAL ENQUIRY

Tell us about your property, what you would like to achieve, your approximate budget and preferred timeframe.

02

INTRODUCTORY CONVERSATION

We discuss the project in detail, answer initial questions and determine what Little Abode can do for you.

03

SITE CONSULTATION + FEASIBILITY

We assess your home and site to determine feasibility and provide an initial estimate.

04

CONCEPT DESIGN

Ideas are developed into preliminary drawings that establish the overall design direction.

05

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT + BUILDER REVIEW

The preferred concept is developed in greater detail with input from the builder, leading to a fixed-price quotation.

06

DOCUMENTATION + APPROVALS

We finalise and document the design, coordinating the necessary processes and approvals to start construction.

07

CONSTRUCTION

We coordinate trades, materials and site progress and keep you informed throughout.

We coordinate trades, materials and site progress and keep you informed throughout.


08

HANDOVER

We complete final checks, resolve any outstanding items and hand over your finished space ready to enjoy.

LET’S TURN POSSIBILITY INTO ACTION.

LET’S TURN POSSIBILITY INTO ACTION.

Tell us about your home and what you would like to make possible.

Start the Conversation

Extensions · Renovations · Conversions — Greater Melbourne