Free feasibility by registered planner!Dual Occupancy,Townhouses,Property Subdivisions Medical centre,Childcare,Commercial.
We maximise land use by integrating architecture with town planning strategy and building solutions to unlock more equity in your property.
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Our Journey with Mr Swarup Dutta began upon receiving a letter from the planning minister stating that the environs overlay prohibiting development over our property was going to be lifted. Our excitement could not be contained at this news. This meant our late father's wish of having my brother and myself develop and live on the land adjoining my mother's house , could now be fulfilled. After extensive research about firms which offer subdivision and planning services, I found that Au architecture stood out amongst the crowd. The firm's track record is impressive. I made the call to Mr Dutta and in retrospect what a great decision that was. Mr Dutta was extremely accommodating and was excited to take on the job despite the substantial obstacles which had to be overcome on the road to gaining council approval. He got to work right away and worked tirelessly to gain council approval. His dedication is unprecedented . One particular example which stands out is a time in which he forwarded an important planning response,which he had waited up for until the early hours of the morning, as soon as he received it. He was able to optimise the cramped site to accommodate semi basement living in a very contemporary design. This was an amazing achievement in a neighbourhood consisting predominantly of 70's style single story dwellings. On a personal level Swarup cares, he understands the stress on the developer in this process and takes the time to check up on the client and offer support. He is extremely accommodating and always responds to queries in a timely manner. Swarup, we can't thank you enough.Our common interests have reinforced our friendship and we hope to be life long friends. You were always there through the trials and tribulations and always the consummate professional.- DA
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We are an architecture and town planning practice located in Melbourne, Victoria.
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We specialise in residential and subdivision projects across all Melbourne Councils and regional Victoria.
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We maximise land use in Victoria by integrating architecture with town planning strategy and building solutions to unlock more equity in your property.
Benefit from AuArchitecture's experience in dual occupancy, land subdivision, townhouse, medical and childcare centres and commercial projects.
We design and draw the Town Planning, Building and Subdivision Permit Applications inhouse.
We write the essential town planning reports.
Whether you are in metropolitan Melbourne or Regional Victoria, you benefit from our one stop service.
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We will have three houses on our block all with spectacular views of the bay. The service given by Swarup has been faultless with both process and the design of both houses. Swarup after many briefings created a spectacular home to be sited at the front of our existing home. We received objections and a hearing was called by our council City of Greater Geelong. Swarup attended the hearing and not only overcame the objections he was complimented by the panel on creating an iconic design. This project was approved and will be completed in 2016. The second design was even more challenging as the remaining triangular block was 280 sq meters. Swarup created a two storey two bedroom unit with views across the bay to Melbourne. The council approved the design however following a panel meeting withdrew support. Swarup immediately recommended that we go to VCAT and with the assistance from his suggested legal team our submission was upheld by VCAT who complimented the design. We are absolutely delighted with the dealings over three years and are happy for any of his clients to contact us for a reference which will be fantastic.. E and J Rae
AuArchitecture's Founder is a Registered Melbourne Planner and affiliated with the Australian Institute of Architects, Planning Institute of Australia and Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association.
This collective synergy gives us the competitive edge over competitors, who may only be designers or town planners. The synergy will deliver significant efficiencies and advantages for your project as we manage both architecture and town planning in house.
We are a team of Registered Professionals including Building Practitioners and Architect.
Our collective experience amounts to several decades of hands on work- from designing built forms to preparing planning and building permit applications, real property development and construction.
Our competitive edge:
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Swarup, AuArchitecture Founder is a Registered Planner with a University degree in Architecture. He managed over 250 successful planning permits across Melbourne and regional Victoria while consulting to developers and architects in Victoria.
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Our competitors might be just designers, drafts persons or town planners. We offer all the disciplines from one source. This synergy will deliver project efficiencies.
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Swarup is a property developer. He developed his first home into a dual occupancy long before most of our competitors. The Application was obstructed by Council planners and neighbours. He went though the whole negotiation process and won at a full Council meeting.
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He designed and managed various projects- residential industrial, commercial, retail and more.
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He is ably supported by a team of registered drafts persons, Architect, a HIA Platinum Builder with 30 years experience and BIM technicians.
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You benefit from your personalised design, smart town planning solutions & functional Architecture which are all produced in-house.
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As your development partner, we will stick by you till the Finish Line and resolve any challenges that appear along the way- and they will occur if you really want to maximise your returns!
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Critically, we will build a long term relationship with you - and that is our highest priority from cradle to finish. We are all about your success.
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We are solid, reliable and consistent. We will innovate and deploy agility in our responses to the Statutory authorities. Why settle for less?
Over 250 planning permits
Custom Designed Solutions
Architecture and Town Planning for:
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Dual Occupancy or multi unit developments
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Property Subdivision specialist- 2 lots or more
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Commercial, Industrial and
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Custom designed Residential Architecture across Victoria
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Complimentary Site Assessment. What will Council allow to be built on your land?
Ready to start your project? Please complete the form below and we will respond within 48 hours or Call Swarup on 0448 170 132 - 7 days -9am to 6pm
Swarup has quickly responded to our requested and in a very short brief really understood exactly what we wanted and delivered mock up sketch drawings in a matter of days. He is very professional ....
"Just a quick note to say thank you for your support, advice and efforts.
It has been a pleasure working with and learning from you."
They are really good. Very professional. They are really professional
Thank you so much for designing a lovely new home for us.
"...Swarup after many briefings created a spectacular home to be sited at the front of our existing home.
Planning Permit winning design and planning Application documents by Registered Building Practitioner
Planning Permit winning Planning report by Registered Planner
Building Permit drawings by Registered Architect.
We provide additional documents for certification- from engineers, energy reports, Land and Building Surveyors.
" We go that extra distance to achieve better results for you. That is my promise."
AuArchitecture offers high calibre design solutions and successful town planning strategies to help small to medium sized developers reach their property development goals; from a dual occ to ten residential unit development,apartments, commercial and medical projects, home extensions with a real Wow factor or industrial and commercial architecture and more.
About
Our founder completed his degree in Architecture, studied for his Masters and worked on a multitude of projects internationally and in Sydney and Melbourne. They ranged from apartments to large industrial business parks, retail, commercial, health, education and leisure to name a few including Head offices for Sanyo, Phillips, Akai, National Panasonic and the then Lindt chocolate importer.
But his true passion from day one in University has been functional residential architecture. Over the last six years he has been totally engrossed in dual occupancy and medium density developments from two unit duplex or dual occs to multi unit projects.
He developed property and understands the value of money and time.
We are ably supported by architects, town planner, registered building professional drafts person and engineers. The bulk of the design and town planning work is done in house.
Our Dream
AuARCHITECTURE strongly believes design and town planning for residential property subdivision should be affordable and within the reach of all ordinary, hard working Victorians so everyone get's an opportunity to build wealth.
We all know there is a severe housing shortage in Melbourne, which is pushing up property prices and making it beyond our young Melburnian dream to own a first home or lay the foundation for an investment property portfolio.
At the same time, we believe medium density development, like developing a backyard, will create a valuable income stream for cash poor retirees through a dual occupancy subdivision while creating compact housing opportunities for young Melburnian families with a strict budget to live within established areas.
That's our vision for Melbourne. Maximise Land Use to meet the needs of today's society.
Our partners
Our support team include registered building technicians and professionals, architect, town planner, civil and structural engineers, surveyors, landscape consultant, BMO consultant, arborist,experienced builders and all the other professionals required to make your medium density project a success.
Our service beliefs
We will always respect and collaborate with home owners and investors who wish to develop their property through a dual occupancy or multi unit subdivision.
We will act honestly, Just like an ethical lawyer or doctor who strives to achieve a great outcome for their clients and patients; we go that extra distance to win high yielding planning permits for property developers.
Our transparency
We tell you upfront what you need to hear and not what you want to hear. That way you don't end up disappointed or frustrated. We believe professional integrity gives the best return on your investment. We won't hide anything from you from day one.
Our designs
AuArchitecture designs buildings with a sense of wellness for the occupants while achieving a high yield for property developers.
See our design portfolio here.
$250,000 GAIN
Our client bought a difficult site at Murumbeena for $1.3 million which unknown to them had a storm water drain bisecting the property. We secured planning approval for two large duplex units. They sold the property with planning permits for $1,550,000.00.The neighbour next door applied for a duplex through a different firm and got refused.
LAND REZONED FROM CAN'T BUILD ON TO OK TO BUILD
Swarup negotiated with the local council to allow a home to be built on a water front block which was ecologically sensitive, had serious geotechnical problems and zoned as never to be built on. After 2 years of negotiations with council including that with the General Manager and all engineers, he had the land rezoned and owner built on the 3000 sqm block.
The value of the land increased ten fold!
HERITAGE PROPERTY
Swarup applied for the demolition of the rear of a heritage cottage and secured planning approval for a large 6 bedroom home with swimming pool.
The wonderful owners are overjoyed they could renovate and extend on a heritage property. The value of the renovated house stands around $2.4 million.
PARENTS HELP OUT DAUGHTER
The wonderful parents helped their daughter buy- or more like build- her first home.
We secured approval for a dual occupancy subdivision in a small backyard.
The daughter bought the subdivided rear yard and is building her first home there. She can now live close to her elderly parents and in an area she is accustomed to and close to her work.
The parents cashed in the equity from their backyard-that's what a dual occupancy subdivision provides.
CHALLENGING DUAL OCCUPANCY
Swarup had the whole Council and a street full of objecting neighbours up in arms as they did not want to see their prestige properties carved out for dual occupancy type developments. Persistence, good design and knowledge secured a permit which unlocked huge equity from this heavily vegetated site
MEDICAL CENTRE REFUSED! THEN APPROVED
" I just wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas. The Mount Waverley clinic is going very well and we could not have done it without you."
Surgeon client and Lawyer wife.
They contacted Swarup from the UK where they were then living. Their application for a medical centre (applied through a different firm) was refused by Monash Council.
Swarup applied for a new planning application and.secured them a permit.
Clients and patients (including me) are thrilled with the outcome.