Love where you live?

Why relocate?

Remember, buying or building a new home can come with many unexpected costs. Consider a renovation instead to save on purchase taxes as well as your sanity! A make-over –both inside and out – could be just the ticket to refresh and revitalize your home to look good and feel good!

Residential Design

Remodel your home or create your ideal house

Today’s homes have very different design requirements for comfortable living. Open plans with flowing and functional layouts start with smart design. Innovation in floor plans, face lifts and extensions are part of the regular repertoire of Ruth Newman, Architect for renovations or new homes.

What to look for in Residential Design

Even with the popularity of open plan living, homes should accommodate the specific needs of particular spaces and the occupants. Kitchens need ergonomic design for effortless work flow. Think of your environment to maximise light and efficient warmth or cooling. Practical layouts need to provide privacy while keeping community for the family. All this can be achieved with good home design.

Design starts with the development of your ideas into a defined brief. New homes and renovations alike deserve skilled attention. Ruth Newman, Architect will personally work with you to deliver your design vision for contemporary or more traditional architecture for any size project with your budget and specifications in mind.

Space and light are important parts of your home. Consider your needs carefully for extensions or renovations. Today’s emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental synergy can be the springboard for inspiring design. 

Where do you start?

The process is the same for a Sydney suburban home, an inner-city terrace or a coastal retreat. Fees are based on each project, clearly outlined in estimates for time and work performed. Ruth Newman, Architect can take you through the stages of:

      • Consultation – understanding your vision and requirements
      • Planning – working with you to define the project and develop the brief
      • Design –developing a design solution appropriate to your needs and budget
      • Contract Documentation – producing the technical drawings and specifications
      • Approvals – seeking necessary approvals including Council or private certifier
      • Tender Documentation – Preparing contracts and inviting tenders from suitable Contractors
      • Construction –administering the building contract and acting as your independent adviser regarding the building works
      • Inspection – regular work-in-progress reviews, determination of Practical Completion

Ideas for residential plans or transformations

Before beginning your residential project, Ruth Newman Architect suggests you consider what you want to achieve. Picture your ideal home or what it is you want to fix with your current home and we’ll take it from there. Here are just a few of the most popular options for home plans or improvements:

      • More space
      • More light
      • Better views
      • Updated looks
      • Smarter design
      • More storage
      • Better heat or cooling flow
      • Energy efficiency – have a health check for your home to see that it maximizes energy options. Current guidelines for new homes and renovations are at URL

Contact Ruth Newman, Architect to talk about preliminary design ideas at no obligation before you speak to builders to avoid any expensive mistakes.