Building Design and Drafting
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Dawes Design & Drafting is a boutique building design company servicing Melbourne’s South East

Troy Dawes is a Registered Building Practitioner. Troy has provided high quality building design and drafting to Victoria since 1996. He operates in conjunction with a network of professional and experienced consultants including Civil engineers, Structural engineers, Geotechnical engineers, Thermal assessors, Land surveyors and Building Surveyors.

As a registered member with the Victorian Building Authority, Troy brings a wide range of skills and services required to complete the design of your project.

Dawes Design and Drafting Group provides design services across Victoria, focusing on Melbourne’s south-east and the Gippsland regions.

What we do?

Deliver solutions and create the space you need.

New Homes

Designing a boutique home allows you to create personalised functionality to suit your lifestyle. When designing your own home you are able to make full use of the site and its contours to create a unique space that complements your way of living, and the surrounding landscape. It also allows you to select trades people of your choice and to select materials and products that suit your style and budget.

Renovations & Extensions

Renovating your home can change your lifestyle without the costly expense of moving to a new house. It can also help to restore and preserve the existing heritage or style of the home you own. Extending or renovating can allow you to create new space, light and functionality, to add simplicity and leisure, or tap into existing panoramic views.

Units & Townhouses

A multi residential development refers to any project where there is more than one dwelling allocated to an allotment. A dual occupancy development involves the planning and designing of a second dwelling, usually to the side or rear of a property.

Commercial

Starting a new business or, moving to a new location, may require a change of use within the premises. Light Commercial development includes the design and fit-out of shops, cafes and office spaces. It may also include additions to existing business locations.

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Who we are?

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Troy and his team team deliver solutions and create a home that meets your lifestyle.

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House Extension Warragul

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												<h3>House Extension Warragul</h3>
												<p>Dawes Design was engaged to design a 3rd storey extension to this 1960’s B/V home. The brief was a new master bedroom & parents retreat, ensuite & walk in robe. This level was to be designed to maximise views to the south east over the township of Warragul & to views to Mount Worth. On the existing living level was to be remodeled the existing 3 bedroom, study, 2 living area & 2 car garage home into 3 bedroom home, with new large study/ office, theatre room, Walk in robes to all existing bedrooms, new bathroom & laundry arrangement, create new entry aceess into the home & new formal entry area. Finally re-design And create a new open plan kitchen, dining & family area incorporating a new modern 3 storey staircase & new high end disable access lift over all 3 levels. The garage level was re-designed from a 2 car garage into a large 4 car garage with an separated by a large worksshop & storage area.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: James Crt Warragul</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 1st january, 2014</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Building design & Architectural Plans</li>
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Home Plans Warragul

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												<h3>Home Plans Warragul</h3>
												<p>Dawes Design was engaged to design a 2 storey home on a unique shape block with views to north & west over the local golf course.</p>
<p>We incorporated laundry, bath, wc & two bedrooms on the east side of the dwelling & utilsed the north & west sides for the open plan kitchen dining, living & family which opens out to the outdoor entertaining area with a fully concealed stacker sliding door unit & servery to the kitchen. The master bedroom was designed into a triangular winged gable facade with feature interlocaking copper panelling, with a large open plan ensuite and feature window / bath area.</p>
<p>On the lower level we incorporated polished concrete into the gym / rumpus, fully functioned stepped theatre room & guest bedroom with ensuite & wir.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: Fir Place Dwelling</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 26th April, 2013</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Building Design Service.</li>
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Draftsman Warragul

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												<h3>Draftsman Warragul</h3>
												<p>Dawes Design was engaged to design a 4 bed, 3 living room & open kitchen kitchen dining area with a large home office incorporated into the roof space over the garage. The design incorporated 40 degree roof pitches with a shingle roof and feature stonework, render & columns to facade. The design incorporated and angled wing the allowed access to views & solar gain to the north.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: Armours Road, Warragul</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 26th April, 2008</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Plans</li>
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New House Plans Melbourne

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												<h3>New House Plans Melbourne</h3>
												<p>Dawes design was engaged to design this single storey dwelling which incorporated 4 bedrooms, study, theatre, open plan kitchen dining & living area opening onto an outdoor entertaining area & pergola. On the lower level we incorporated a pwdr room & rumpus area opening onto a pool area. This design incorporated feature cedar weatherboards to front porch parapet with feature sandstone tiles & render to the front facade.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: Elm Court Warragul</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 26th April, 2006</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Plans</li>
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Drafting Berwick

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												<h3>Drafting Berwick</h3>
												<p>Dawes design was engaged to design this 2 storey project. This project incorporates 4 bedrooms to the upper level in which the master was designed to the north of the dwelling with large his & her WIR’s and north facing luxury ensuite. </p>
<p>The lower level comprises of a large feature west facing entry area the opens onto the home office and feature window overlooking a courtyard garden. Walking down the passage through to the  large open plan kitchen dining family area, north facing family / rumpus & large outdoor entertaining area & decking to east / backyard. </p>
<p>This two storey home was designed with access driveway to right hand side for future subdivision & dual occupancy development, which has also design by Dawes Design and compoleted in 2014. Photos of the rear dwelling will come in the 2015.</p>
<p>The front facade features face brickwork, cement render & polystyrene render.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: Buchanan Road Berwick</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 26th April, 2008</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Plans</li>
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Home Plans Berwick

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												<h3>Home Plans Berwick</h3>
												<p>Dawes design was engaged to design this project. This project incorporates 3 bedrooms to the upper level in which the master was designed to the front of the dwelling with large WIR and east facing luxury ensuite. The Upper living area opens onto an west facing alfresco & private open space. Backyard has a outdoor spa overlooking the views from the highest point of the yard.</p>
<p>The lower level comprises of a existing garage area and redesigned to incorporate a new theater room.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: Smith St Addition </strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> June, 2015</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Plans</li>
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House Plans Inverloch

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												<h3>House Plans Inverloch</h3>
												<p>This single storey contemporary project was design for holiday accommodation in mind. It incorporates a mix of lightweight materials & feature window systems to allow a light & open feel to the home. It incorporates 3 bedrooms & study / 4th bedroom, 2 x living rooms, 2 x bathrooms, European laundry facilities & large outdoor entertaining area & decks.</p>
<p>The master bedroom is located at the front of the home and incorporates a parapet facade system & modern corner window & slimline window systems. The rear open plan kitchen dining living area that opens onto the outdoor entertaining area features a raked/ sloping ceiling to create a greater felling of space & to maximize solar gain to this area.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address:Beachcomber Dr Dwelling</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 26th April, 2008</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Plans</li>
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Bed and Breakfast Plans Neerim South

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												<p>Dawes Design had been engaged on multiple occasions at this property. This is a multiple bed & breakfast property & incorporates 2 individual 2 storey cedar bed & breakfast buildings & 2 incorporated into the main building. The main building was originally used as a home but has been converted under council requirements.</p>
<h5>Project Details</h5>
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<li><strong>Address: Main South Road Neerim South</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date:</strong> 26th April, 2010</li>
<li><strong>Involvement:</strong> Full Plans</li>
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Great design requires a good mix of functionality and creativitiy.

Design Process

1. Say Hi

Starting a new building project is an exciting time. To kick off the process with ease, we have provided three detailed quote forms that can be accessed through the Design Process tab on this website. These forms list the basic information that our team requires. Alternatively, you are always welcome to give us a call or send through an email.

2. Quote

Prior to providing a quote, we will first arrange a site briefing. This will assist us in gathering other important information for your project. We will then have all the necessary information needed to provide a detailed and clear quotation for your perusal.

3. Go Ahead

Once you give the go-ahead to start, Troy will then meet with you again to discuss the project in more detail. He will visit the site and gather all the information he will need to begin the design process.

4. Site Survey

Troy will take a detailed site survey of the property to gather all the required information. You will be kept up to date of any requirements regarding potential issues such as overlooking, overshadowing or reduction in set-backs. These matters are common aspects of the design process and our team will guide you through all the necessary applications.

5. Concept Design

This is the exciting part! Our team will provide you with a concept based on your individual brief. This is the starting point in developing and creating your new project. View Sample Plans

6. Concept Review

This is your chance to give feedback. Our team welcomes your input and trusts that tweaking and perfecting the design will be an enjoyable process.

7. Town Planning or Preliminary Costing

Some projects require town planning. This will be discussed with you at the concept stage and followed up throughout the design process. All avenues will be explored throughout the design process to find the best possible solution. This is also the stage that preliminary costing is recommended to make sure that your project is within your budget.

8. Building Permit Documentation

At this stage the structural design will be completed. We work with a team of trusted consultants, such as structural engineers and thermal assessors, to complete all the relevant documentation required for the issuing of building permits. View Sample Plans

9. Construction

It is now time to see your design come to life! If needed, we are able to provide a list of trusted building companies for quotation. Troy and his team are only a phone call away if you have any queries throughout the building process.

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Our Office Locations

By Appointment Only

64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren, VIC, 3805

3/11 Pearse Street, Warragul, VIC, 3820

1330 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby, VIC, 3179

PO Box 824, Berwick VIC 3806

Office: 03 8738 8135

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We bring a personal and effective approach to every project we work on.

Building Design and Drafting Discovering the way you live.

Individual Design in renovation and New Homes

Home Extensions Melbourne

Deliver solutions and create the space you need.

New Homes

Renovations & Extensions

Units & Townhouses

Commercial

How about Some Fun Facts about our company?

Drafting jobs on register

Positive feedback

Projects completed

New homes moved into

Dawes Design is dedicated to creating quality renovations and new homes

Dawes Design & Drafting Group

House Plans Melbourne

Troy

Tanya

Amanda

A glimpse at work we’ve created for our happy clients

House Extension Warragul

Home Plans Warragul

Draftsman Warragul

New House Plans Melbourne

Drafting Berwick

Home Plans Berwick

House Plans Inverloch

Bed and Breakfast Plans Neerim South

Great design requires a good mix of functionality and creativitiy.

Design Process

1. Say Hi

2. Quote

3. Go Ahead

4. Site Survey

5. Concept Design

6. Concept Review

7. Town Planning or Preliminary Costing

8. Building Permit Documentation

9. Construction

Are you ready for a quote?

Our Office Locations

By Appointment Only

Send a Message

Building Design and Drafting
Discovering the way you live.

A glimpse at work we’ve created for
our happy clients