Considered, bespoke building design for the places you love.

BELLARINE PENINSULA - GEELONG - SURF COAST

STUDIO

A fully considered design service, from concept to completion.

We create thoughtful, site-responsive design solutions — from bespoke new homes to carefully crafted renovations — for clients across Geelong, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Torquay and the Surf Coast

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New home design

Bespoke new homes designed in response to your site, your lifestyle and your budget.

Town Planning

Intelligent additions that add space, light and liveability without losing what makes your home special.


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Planning permit applications managed on your behalf, drawing on local knowledge of council processes.

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Renovations & additions

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3D visualisation

Realistic renders that let you truly see and understand the design, creating a greater sense of clarity in the design process.

SELECTED WORK

A portfolio built on place and people.

BELLARINE PENINSULA

New home - Coastal

BELLARINE PENINSULA

New home - Suburban

SURF COAST

New home - Coastal

WHY van_bert

Local knowledge. Personal service.

We're a small, dedicated studio and we love what we do. Our goal is always to deliver great results - but what really drives us is that moment when a client gets something even better than they expected. Experienced, attentive design delivered by someone who genuinely cares about getting it right. We aim to bridge the gap between high-end architectural design and practical, buildable outcomes—ensuring your project is both refined and achievable.

Based on the Bellarine. Designing across the region.

Our studio is located on the Bellarine Peninsula, and we work with clients across the greater Geelong region — including Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Portarlington, Torquay and the Surf Coast Shire. Each project is carefully developed in response to its unique coastal or urban context.

“The process was exactly what we hoped for - unhurried, collaborative and the result exceeded every expectation.”

- Client, Ocean Grove

GET STARTED

Ready to talk about your project?

Every great design starts with a conversation. There’s no obligation - just an open discussion to kick things off and chat about what you’re hoping to achieve.