LET US DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME
Our mission is to achieve every clients dream home, through creative design, functional practicality, and two way communication. Adam Lawrence (Proprietor and Head Designer) has an extensive design and construction background, with a strength in helping clients achieve their dream result, no matter how big or small the project.
About us
With 20 years of design and architectural drafting experience, Adam Lawrence has developed the necessary skill set to achieve each clients dream, whilst complying with the relevant council controls. Having worked with local Sydney building designer Peter Banfield, Adam Lawrence gained first hand experience of how to manage the Development Application (DA) process with council planning departments to achieve the best possible outcome to suit clients needs, and ultimately their dream home.
Adam Lawrence has successfully completed various Development Applications at the following councils, including, but not limited to:
– Bayside Council, NSW
– Randwick City Council, NSW
– Waverley Council, NSW
– Sydney City Council, NSW
– Woollahra Council, NSW
– Inner West Council, NSW
– Sutherland Shire Council, NSW
Adam Lawrence and his team has built up a strong rapport with local builders in the area, which gives Lawrence Design and Drafting the advantage and required experience and knowledge to know the relevant controls applying to each area.
Our Services
- Architectural plans for council
- Development Applications (DA’s)
- Complying Development Certifiactes (CDC’s)
- Construction Certificates (CC’s)
- Site Measure / Measured Survey
- Concept Plans
- Statement of Environmental Effects
- BASIX Certificates
- Lodgement on the NSW Planning Portal
Types of Development
- New Dwellings & Dual Occupancy
- First Floor Additions
- Secondary Dwellings
- Alterations & Additions
- Decks & Pergolas
- Garages
- Carports
- Carspaces
- Swimming Pools
- Fences and Retaining Walls
Design Process
- Each project is different and requires an extensive background search of the site to determine what Council and or State controls affect the site.
- The next stage involves communicating with the client to understand and map out the client design brief.
- From there, next step is a measure of existing structures on the site (Site Measurement) from which, together with the client design brief, concept plans are created.
- Concept plans are created with the two fold aim of achieving the client design brief, whilst also adhering to relevant council controls.
- Once the concept plans have been finalised in line with the client design brief, the Development Application documentation or the Complying Development Certificate are completed and lodged on the New South Wales Planning Portal.
- Once lodged, Lawrence Design and Drafting will liaise with Council or the Private Certifier to see the proposal through to the Construction Certificate Stage and help with engaging reputable builders.
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TESTIMONIALS
Adam was instrumental in the concept, design, submission and approval of our home extension/garage conversion, from inception to DA approval. He worked tirelessly with us from beginning to end to ensure council requirements were met, our needs as a family were met and was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge as the process was quite challenging. His experience with design, submissions and documentation certainly contributed to a fabulous outcome.
K Lanson – Mascot, NSW
We were referred to Adam from a long-standing experienced draftsman located in Randwick.
Narelle & Gary Fordham – Zetland NSW
Overall, we had a top shelf experience collaborating with Adam who prepared our plans and completed the lodgement of our Development Application.
Adam has a personable approach. He’s friendly and excellent communicator.
He has a depth of knowledge on building design and council codes.
Adam was generous with his time, punctual, organised and easily grasped our ideas on what we wanted completing our plans and the submission to council expeditiously.
Ultimately, we felt comfortable with Adam. Nothing was too much trouble, after we changed our minds on aspects a few times. He was always willing to listen to our input, reassure us on council codes and was consistently focussed on developing our project.
Additionally, Adam referred us to other professionals that were required for our DA submission. Those collaborators were efficient and reasonably priced.
To anyone completing a home building project, we strongly recommend Adam.
I can’t say enough good things about Adam Lawrence. Working with him was an absolute breeze. He was incredibly patient, diligent and always quick to respond to our questions. Not only did he tackle every challenge with ease but he also went above and beyond to help us navigate some tricky issues with our council. He guided us through the process and I highly recommend him to anyone needing drafting services.
Marina – mascot
I would have no hesitation in recommending Adam Lawrence for your next project. Adam’s professionalism and customer service was second to none. He went above and beyond to ensure the entire process for my renovation went smoothly and took the time to put my mind at ease when I found the process overwhelming.
Lesha – Botany
My husband and I are completely new to the world of renovating – this has been our first experience! We are converting a garage into a studio, opening up the rear of the house, putting in a pool and totally reconfiguring the floorplan elsewhere in the main house. We were recommended to Adam by our builder and it has turned out to be a great recommendation. Adam was incredibly patient as we changed our layout and ideas on multiple occasions and was very communicative throughout the entire process. He developed draft plans and held productive meetings with us to ensure the finished product was perfect. He was flexible enough to meet at mutually agreeable times – sometimes on the weekend or in the late afternoon. Adam was able to guide our decision-making about our proposed plans and layouts; given that we are new to this process, his expertise and suggestions were invaluable. Adam was aware of our budget and able to guide and manage our expections about what was feasible for our budget. He was able to make alternative suggestions to make our renovations cost-effective. It is also great that he has been able to liaise closely with our builder – taking some of the stress out of the process for us. We have been really happy with Adam overall – he’s a lovely guy, communicative, timely and professional. We would recommend him without hesitation.
Catherine and Tom, Rosebery
We engaged Adam for the redesign of our home in Malabar.
Jay Slade
Adam was thoughtful and considerate in regards to our needs and desired outcomes. His insights and attention to detail were outstanding and can clearly be seen in the finished product which we are delighted with.
His use of space and ability to add light to a room are exceptional. As is his commitment to understanding his clients brief and delivering a plan/concept that exceeds expectations.
Adam was a pleasure to work with and I could not recommend him more highly to anyone who is considering appointing him to design or redesign their home.
We engaged with Adam to design our 2nd storey addition, to our house, in Randwick.
Jenine McMahon, Leanne & Anthony Callanan
From the moment we met Adam, we felt so comfortable. Adam was so attentive to our needs and so easy to talk to.
Adam’s design knowledge and expertise is outstanding, and he was instrumental in designing a truly functional & attractive addition for us.
Adam also assisted us with so much more in terms of applications and advice on building etc – he truly went above and beyond for us and we are so appreciative.
Adam makes the process so smooth – he acts with such ease on all tasks, at hand, throughout the design process.
He is so easy to deal with – through all the decision-making stages – a true expert & a true gentleman!
We highly recommend Adam Lawrence for your design and drafting needs and so much more!
We are so happy! Thanks again Adam, for everything! We cannot speak highly enough of you!