Englehart and Melbourne's Best Architects: A Collaborative Design Approach

Our senior design consultant Owen Tyas is a Development Manager and Valuer by background. He is responsible for undertaking the site analysis and briefing the Architect. We begin with an examination of the site and its physical characteristics. We then consider the building and planning controls and discuss boundary setbacks and desired floorlevels. We will explore your vision and lifestyle, gaining a deep insight into your requirements to establish clear design brief which will capture the essence of your vision, timeline, budget.

Our panel of some of Melbourne's leading architects excel in translating our clients' unique visions and lifestyles into a clear aligned concept design. Flooplan, elevations, and construction drawings leading to the delivery of a build outcome of exceptional repsonsiveness and quality. Our design ethos places importance on passive design principles, beginning by studying your site conditions and orientation, paying close attention to passive solar, natural ventilation and material selection for thermal performance. Transition between the internal spaces and from inside to outside is an often under-focussed design goal. At Englehart it is given equal attention to ensure you will want to make your Englehart home your forever home.

Interiors within the home will strike the balance between timelessness, functionality, and individuality. They reflect the personal taste of the people who live there, realised through extensive collaboration. Unconfined to any one style, we successfully drive various interior design concepts. Partnering with top-tier suppliers, we source an extensive range of custom products for clients to choose from. Our interior design service encompasses interior concept development, material and fixture selection, furniture procurement, and styling.

Our team will resolve the finalised design concepts into construction drawings, refining all details, dimensions, and specifications. We manage the town planning and permit application process, issuing the finalised documentation to the relevant authorities and working to resolve the permit on your behalf. We regularly review and update documentation to ensure your project costs are controlled prior to commencing construction.

Our trades and construction managers are selectively appointed based on proven expertise in architectural builds. They work with in-house or external design professionals to ensure your design detail is immaculately executed. Throughout the build phase, we keep you informed with construction updates, arranging site visits as required, and manage any variations or design changes carefully. Our construction programs, detail scheduling, quality checklists and procurement deliver a streamlined process ensuring your home is completed on time and on budget.

We are committed to delivering a comprehensive landscape service as part of our integrated design and build approach. Beginning at concept stage your landscaping is designed and developed internally, or in collaboration with partner landscape architects. We bring your home to life through elegant planting, considered lighting, and sophisticated watering systems, providing a verdant backdrop to your new home and outdoor entertaining areas.

Collaborating with Englehart on the design and build of your new home means we are committed to ensuring you are satisfied with the quality, long after we hand over the keys. The same Englehart representative who managed your home throughout construction will remain your key point of contact for any issues which may arise after you move in. Our homes are also supported by an extensive and comprehensive warranty.