Notes from the studio.
Process notes, material studies, and the decisions that outlast the build.
- 2026-07-08
Architect, Interior Designer, or Builder: Which Do You Actually Need?
The question is not which professional you need. It is whether they are coordinated, or working from separate briefs that were never reconciled.
- 2026-07-08
What We're Seeing in Adelaide Renovations Right Now
Most renovation trends are just what showrooms are promoting this year. Some shifts actually reflect how people want to live. Here is what we are noticing across projects in Adelaide.
- 2026-07-08
Why Layout Matters More Than You Think
Layout is not resolved after other design decisions are made. It is where design should start. A room with a layout problem cannot be fixed by the tiles.
- 2026-07-08
What Does a Design and Build Studio Do?
Design, interiors, and construction developed as one process rather than handed off in sequence. Here is what that actually changes.
- 2026-07-08
Why Bigger Isn't Better: The McMansion Trap
More floor plan, fewer decisions made well. On the brief failure behind oversized renovations and why the most considered homes in Adelaide are rarely the biggest ones on the street.