Visola Studio: Architecture + Design

19/12/2024

Our office will be closed from Monday December 23rd 2024 until January 12th 2025.

We will be available to our builders as needed during this time.

We look forward to 2025, rested and ready to go!

Happy holidays!

21/09/2024

Our next project. A new build on a slope in a flame zone.
We're looking forward to a challenging but rewarding project.
We are super proud to be working with this client. Four projects in the same family.

20/09/2024

Adding the final touches to our Woodend residence.
Our clients have put their own stamp on this renovation and extension. In particular, with fabricating the stair balustrade.

07/02/2023

Penny round tiles, and reflections in the chrome fixtures ❤️

12/12/2022

11/09/2022

A clients response in relation to Visola Studio reconfiguring their existing home without needing to extend:

"With rising electricity prices as well, this is a very important consideration. We were so happy that we could stay under the existing roof line for our renovation for all of the reasons mentioned. And of course, so fortunate we found Belinda to work with and guide us through that redesign to make a much more functional (and beautiful) home. Also, the cleaning of a big house makes me shudder."

11/09/2022

Happy client, happy architect!

I'm so glad you love your new bathroom and kitchen, Louise

14/07/2022

A facelift for a Fashom built home in Gisborne. A new kitchen.

Due to the budget, the only changes to the layout are a new free standing cooker instead of a double wall oven and separate cook top. This has provided more bench space which will serve as an appliance bench.

Hopefully this kitchen will come to life in the next few weeks.

26/05/2022

The size of your home.

Meeting a new client today has lead me to share some thoughts on the size of your home.

Bigger is not always better or necessary. I have been able to reconfigure existing homes without adding an extension for most of my projects over the last few years. They feel more spacious, they function better for the client, they look better and they have more storage. Not to mention, there is less cleaning and they are more energy efficient to service. But the size remains the same.

It could also mean you don't need a Planning Permit or a Building Permit in some cases. This is especially important if you want to avoid a Planning Permit which can be time consuming and expensive. Especially in the Macedon Ranges. Many properties have complex overlays and zones. In some cases, an extension will be the only item triggering a Planning Permit.

It's really important you select a good designer or Architect who understands this. We really can save you money. Then you have the choice to spend more money on other areas to create your ultimate dream home.

Belinda

06/05/2022

Bringing some style, colour and glamour to a pantry.

13/03/2022

Privacy and weather screen. Love the shadows!

11/03/2022

A bench type balustrade to sit, eat, drink and soak up the Mount Macedon views.