On recommendation, I engaged Zugai Strudwick Architects (ZSA) through a phased contract to provide Design, Development Application/s, Certifier requirements that included coordination of all agencies before, during and after Covid19, a difficult period navigated by ZSA to achieve the major renovation of my thirty-year-old home. Primarily, my vision brief was provided to ZSA for the project renovation to consider outcomes of friendly ageing in place, increase in open space additional light to living areas, new internal alfresco with all floor materials/levels equal throughout the house. In addition, considerations for Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL 40) compliance were required and ZSA were for...

Gary

Mel and Lisa were excellent. They listened well. Provided creative suggestions to stretch our thinking and designed a concept that was practical, elegant and outdid all our expectations. All emails /calls were attended to with incredible efficiency and they were always available as a sounding board for tweaks or clarification during each step of the process. As a result of their skill and excellent communication, there's not one thing we would change. Thank you both.

S and G Epping

Can highly recommend ZSA. Our project was the demolition of a previous single level extension which was poorly built and replacing it with a new two level extension. We wanted our new living space to be contemporary but it also needed to blend in with the original Victorian era house which is 140 years old. ZSA understood our wish list and were able to make it happen. They had a great working relationship with the builder and other contractors which made the process a lot smoother and less stressful. We could not be happier with the final result.

Ashley Parmenter

Mel and Lisa were very responsive and great to work with throughout our Nelson Bay building project. We got the right mix of listening and guidance to deliver a design and floorplan that is striking, maximises rhe potential of the site and is highly functional. Their level of liaison, ideas and solutions shared with both ourselves and the builder throughout the build period also set them apart, as well as the detail inherent in their plans, which the builder told us made their construction task so much easier. Thanks Mel and Lisa - you have envisioned and created a haven that our whole family loves to visit.

Bruce Murphy

Since the very first meeting with Mel and Lisa, they were committed and always accommodated our needs and dreams. Our first encounter started with the meeting on site which helps every to one to understand the landscape and subsequent plans. Along the way, they helped us to understand even the minute details of the building and the precautions to be taken at every step. They were very quick to respond whenever we need their help. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we are extremely satisfied with their professional skills and personal connections.

CYRIAC MATHEW

On recommendation, I engaged Zugai Strudwick Architects (ZSA) through a phased contract to provide Design, Development Application/s, Certifier requirements that included coordination of all agencies before, during and after Covid19, a difficult period navigated by ZSA to achieve the major renovation of my thirty-year-old home. Primarily, my vision brief was provided to ZSA for the project renovation to consider outcomes of friendly ageing in place, increase in open space additional light to living areas, new internal alfresco with all floor materials/levels equal throughout the house. In addition, considerations for Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL 40) compliance were required and ZSA were for...

Gary