About me
Residential building design, done properly
I'm Glenn— a Building Designer working with homeowners and owner-builders across Melbourne. I work remotely, which means lower overheads and more of my time spent on your project.
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Why I do this work
I became a Building Designer because I genuinely enjoy the problem-solving side of it — taking a brief, a block, and a budget, and finding a design that makes all three work together. Residential projects are personal. The decisions we make together will shape how you live in your home for years to come, and I take that seriously.
I work as a sole practitioner, which means when you hire me, you deal directly with me throughout. No handoffs to junior staff, no account managers. Just straightforward, honest advice and a consistent point of contact from first email to final drawing.
My approach
Listen first
Every project starts with understanding what you actually want — not what I think you should want. I ask questions, I listen carefully, and I make sure the brief is right before a single line gets drawn.
Design for how you live
Good residential design isn't about architectural statements — it's about how a home feels to live in day to day. Light, flow, proportion, and practicality matter more to me than trends.
Keep it clear
I explain things in plain language. Planning and building can feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be. I'll always tell you where things stand and what's coming next.
Working remotely — and why it works
I'm remotely based, which means I'm not tied to a single suburb or postcode....Or even country! For many years I worked between my home office in Narre Warren Sth and local Builders in the South East of Melbourne. However, after a few years I realised I was spending more time driving and on the phone than actually putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) as is the case, these days.
For most residential projects, a licensed surveyor is required to provide accurate site surveys as part of the documentation process. This is vital to ensure Rescode Siting requirements are met. Back in the day, I would perform my own site assessments, contour plans building measures. However as trends changed (namely Knockdown Rebuilds overtook Additions and Extension), the need to be on site reduced and I switched my focus to documentation. What matters is clear communication, thorough drawings, and a designer who knows Victorian planning and building regulations inside out — all of which I can deliver from wherever I'm based.
Projects and Tasks I enjoy most
As a Building Designer and Technical Draftsman, there are so many aspects of this job that I enjoy.
Qualifications and licensing
Let's talk about your project
Send me an email with your ideas — a rough description, some sketches, or even just a few photos of spaces you like. I'll come back to you with honest thoughts and a clear next step.
— Glenn, GT Artwork & Design