OUR SERVICES
A complete building design service, tailored to your project
At van_bert Design, we offer a fully considered service for design projects across the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Torquay and the wider Surf Coast. From the first sketch to the final documentation set, every stage is handled with care, precision and a genuine commitment to the outcome.
Every project is different — and every fee is discussed accordingly. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all pricing, so we take the time to understand your project before proposing a scope and fee that makes sense for both of us.
New home design
Designing a new home is one of the most significant things you'll ever do. We approach each new build as a unique opportunity — to respond thoughtfully to your site, your lifestyle and the character of the place you're building in.
Whether you're planning a coastal retreat on the Bellarine, a family home in Geelong or a considered build along the Surf Coast, we work closely with you from the earliest concept through to complete working drawings.
This service includesRenovations & extensions
A well-designed renovation can completely transform how you live in your home — and how you feel about it. We work with the existing fabric of your home to find intelligent, creative solutions that add space, light and liveability without losing what makes the place special.
From modest additions to whole-home transformations, we bring the same level of care and rigour to renovations as we do to new builds. If you're weighing up whether to renovate or move, a feasibility conversation is a great place to start.
This service includesTown planning applications
Navigating the planning system can be one of the more daunting parts of any building project. We prepare and manage planning permit applications on your behalf — drawing on our local knowledge of the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and surrounding councils.
We handle the documentation, the council liaison and the coordination, so you don't have to.
This service includes3D architectural visualisation
One of the most common challenges in building design is helping clients truly visualise a space before it's built. Our 3D visualisation service bridges that gap — producing clear, realistic renders that allow you to see your home, understand the spaces and make confident decisions before construction begins.
It's a level of technical clarity usually associated with much larger practices, delivered with the personal attention of a small studio.
This service includesEverything coordinated under one roof.
Depending on the scope of your project, our services can include any combination of the following — tailored specifically to your needs.
Site analysis & feasibility
Understanding your site and its constraints before a line is drawn — orientation, overlays, setbacks and opportunities.
NCC compliance documentation
Full documentation to meet National Construction Code requirements, including energy efficiency and glazing assessments.
Consultant coordination
Structural, civil and energy consultants managed from a single point of contact — keeping your project moving efficiently.
Town planning
Planning permit preparation and council liaison handled on your behalf, drawing on deep local knowledge of the region.
Concept design
Exploratory design work that tests ideas, responds to your brief and establishes the design direction before committing to detail.
Design development
Refining the approved concept into a fully resolved design — materials, details, spatial relationships and technical coordination.
Working drawings
Complete construction documentation — precise, coordinated and ready for your builder and certifier.
3D architectural visualisation
Realistic renders that let you see and understand your design clearly — inside and out — before construction begins.
Not sure what your project needs? Every scope is discussed individually. Get in touch and we'll talk through what makes sense for your project — there's no obligation and no such thing as too early to start the conversation.
The capability of a large practice. The attention of a small one.
Using advanced building information modelling software results in precise project documentation that is fully coordinated and consultant-ready from day one.
Every project also includes 3D architectural visualisation, so you can see and understand your home clearly before key decisions are made. And because we're a sole-operator studio, you work directly with your designer at every stage.
BIM documentation
All design documentation is produced in advanced 3D modelling software — producing precise, fully coordinated documentation that is consultant-ready from day one and reduces costly errors on site.
Industry leading3D architectural visualisation
Realistic renders produced alongside your documentation so you can see your home — inside and out — before construction begins. Confident decisions, no surprises.
Collaborative designDirect designer access
Every client works directly with their designer from the first conversation to the final drawing set. No handoffs, no intermediaries — just clear communication and consistent expertise throughout.
Sole-operator studioServing the Bellarine, Surf Coast & Geelong region.
We work with clients across a broad area of coastal and regional Victoria — from the Bellarine Peninsula and greater Geelong through to Torquay and the wider Surf Coast. Each project is carefully developed in response to its unique coastal or urban context. If you're based in the region and planning a project, we'd love to hear from you.
- City of Greater Geelong Geelong · Bellarine Peninsula
- Surf Coast Shire Torquay · Jan Juc · Anglesea
- Borough of Queenscliffe Queenscliff · Point Lonsdale
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch — we're always happy to discuss projects anywhere throughout Victoria.
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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.