Specialising in high-end residential architecture, heritage architecture, adaptive reuse and mixed-use developments, Studio Dewar offers full architectural services from feasibility through to project delivery.
Our focus is on working closely with the client to deliver spaces for living that are functional and flexible, harnessing natural light and ventilation, responding to the unique complexities of context and brief.
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Cremorne Point Apartment
Woollahra Heritage House
Mosman Cottage
Woollahra Cottage
Centennial Park
Marrickville Semi
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Woollahra Heritage House
Mosman Cottage
Potts Point House
State Library of New South Wales Mitchell Reading Room
Rookwood Heritage Advisory Committee
Sydney Living Museums Heritage and Collections Advisory Committee
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Cremorne Point Apartment
Potts Point Studio
Double Bay Apartment
The design process
STAGE ONE:
Initial Consultation and Brief
During this stage, we will meet with the client to ascertain the brief, budget and other parameters for the project. It is useful in this stage to view the existing space, undertake an internal measure and commission a survey to produce a set of existing information.
STAGE FIVE:
Construction Documentation
Once planning approval is received, we commence with detailed construction documentation through the preparation of drawings, schedules and specifications required to allow the project to be constructed. This stage includes the Construction Certificate required by Council in order to commence works.
STAGE TWO:
Concept Design
This stage involves the preparation of ideas in response to the client’s brief. Designs will be presented to the client to ascertain the best way forward.
STAGE SIX:
Contractor Selection
This stage involves the procurement of the project for construction, which may include Tendering to a selection of contractors to seek competitive pricing, or liaising with a preferred contractor.
STAGE THREE:
Design Development
During this stage we develop the client’s chosen concept into greater resolution to establish the required size, construction, finishes and massing.
STAGE SEVEN:
Project Delivery
During the site works, we as architect can impartially administer the Contract between client and contractor, helping to ensure outstanding design decisions are adequately managed, maintaining adherence to the project programme and budget, and the client’s vision.
STAGE FOUR:
Development Application
Once the developed design has reached agreement with the client, we can prepare all of the necessary documentation and coordinate with the required constulants to produce an application for Council, be it a Development Application or Complying Development Certificate.
HERITAGE CONSULTANCY:
As a qualified heritage consultant, Studio Dewar is able to offer advice and consultancy services for your heritage project. This includes research and report writing and can work in conjunction with our design work or independently in collaboration with other architects.
Studio Dewar is on the NSW Heritage Office list of consultants, and Mary Dewar Dutaillis is a member of ICOMOS Australia.