At Bawtree Design, we work across Sydney, designing highly refined homes with an emphasis on beautifully flowing spaces, natural light and sustainability.
New Houses
Large to medium scale Renovations
Class 2 apartment renovations and duplexes
Interior Architecture + Design
Our Process
For a cohesive and well resolved outcome, we deliver your entire home from concept to completion.
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It all starts with an initial phone call where we confirm the scope of the project and set up a fixed fee site meeting (reimbursable if the project commences)
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We assess your brief, site qualities, and constraints, engage any necessary consultants, and sketch initial design concepts.
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Building on the concept design, we prepare more detailed floor plans, sections, elevations and explore options in the 3D model. We propose materials and finishes and seek cost estimates from a QS or trusted builder. If required, we review the design with Council at a Pre-Development Application (DA) meeting.
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Once the design is locked in, we coordinate the consultants and engineers drawings and refine the building cost before lodgement. We then help you navigate the Development Application or Complying Development submission and approval process and respond to queries from Council or Private Certifier during the assessment period.
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We prepare construction documents including plans, sections, elevations and detail drawings. We work with you to select and specify fixtures, fittings, materials and finishes to create the look and feel of your home. We coordinate the structural & stormwater engineering and other consultant drawings required to ensure the tender prices are as accurate as possible.
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We tender your project to a panel of vetted builders, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process or we can work with a selected trusted builder from the beginning. We then work with your Private Certifier to prepare and issue all the necessary information required for the Construction Certificate or CDC - the formal approval to construct the building. We ensure the contract set is updated so that building can commence.
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We act as your representative to ensure the construction process runs smoothly by responding to builder queries, attending and minuting regular site meetings, assessing progress claims and variations and authorising payments to the builder. When nearing construction completion, we prepare defects lists and assist in compiling all the necessary certificates for the issue of the occupation certificate.
FAQs
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Each building and brief we work on is unique, so our designs are individual rather than reflecting one particular style. Highly functional planning, quality and sustainability are our guiding principles. Our goal is always to design cohesive, beautifully proportioned spaces with an abundance of natural light and air flow. We look for timeless qualities and durability when selecting materials, fixtures and fittings.
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We design for a mulitude of site conditions including Class 2 apartment buildings and duplexes, heritage items, conservation zones, and sites with difficult access. We have experience in all Bushfire Attack Levels including Bal-FZ within 10m proximity to a reserve.
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Yes, we can assist with both.
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Following an initial site consultation we will determine the probable timeframe based on the complexity of your project and check your brief and budget are aligned.
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Following an initial site consultation we will prepare a fee proposal based on our initial assessment of the complexity of your project.
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Yes, we feel the interiors and exterior are inextricably linked and we design the interior architecture of a project including kitchens, bathrooms, lighting and all joinery items. If you have your own interior designer or stylist, we can work along side them
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Design doesn't stop after the DA or CDC is approved and subtle details can make or break the design. During the construction documentation phase, finishes, materials and fixtures are selected and details are resolved. We take the time to ensure everything is fully documented and coordinated with the consultants so that you know what you are getting and so we can competitively tender the project to minimise cost variations during the build.
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Absolutely. During construction, site conditions can change daily and many micro-decisions are made — details are adjusted, materials are reviewed. Our role is to keep the budget on track and safeguard the design intent so our clients don’t have to mediate trades, second-guess substitutions, or worry that key details are being compromised.
