John McAuley Architecture

John McAuley Architecture is a Gippsland based architectural firm specialising in Residential, Public, and Commercial design. With over 20 years of local and international industry experience, John McAuley, the firm's founder, has established a strong reputation for designing buildings that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, sustainable, and in harmony with their surroundings. As a registered architect with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria, John McAuley Architecture is committed to providing high-quality architectural services that meet the needs and aspirations of its clients.

Our Practice and Process

At John McAuley Architecture, we believe that every project is unique, and we approach each one with an open mind and a fresh perspective. We understand that the starting point for every project is listening to and understanding our clients' needs. We don't have a pre-conceived aesthetic or building appearance in mind. Instead, we work closely with our clients to explore multiple design options, analyze the site and authorities requirements, and develop a preferred design that is tailored to their specific needs.

Our design process typically progresses in three stages:

1. Concept Design Stage: In this stage, we explore multiple design options with a view to arriving at a preferred design. We commence with an analysis of the site and authorities requirements, and then produce a series of hand sketches, functional diagrams, and plan concepts. We refer to this process as being a bit like a tennis match - ideas bounce around back and forth between client and architect, ensuring we explore all possibilities to deliver a uniquely tailored solution.

2. Detailed Design Stage: In this stage, we develop and refine the preferred design to meet the client's requirements. We finalize the 'look' of the building and all the materials and finishes to be used. We produce documentation that includes floor plans & elevations, and any other documentation to adequately explain the design, such as 3d views. The documentation produced at this stage is of sufficient detail to submit for Town Planning approval (if required) and generate a cost of works estimate.

3. Documentation Stage: In this stage, we produce the working drawings and technical documentation necessary to invite tenders from builders, obtain a Building Permit, and use in construction. The documentation produced in this stage will typically include measured site plans, floor plans, ceiling plans, roof plan, elevations & sections, joinery layout drawings, and a technical specification describing the works and materials. We also coordinate and incorporate the work of specialist consultants, such as the structural engineer, energy rater, etc.

Underpinning every project are the principles of modern Australian passive design. We believe that buildings should be open to light, invite winter sun and naturally shade summer heat, connect to views and aspect, ventilate naturally, integrate with landscape & context, and be economical in their scale, materiality, buildability, and ongoing operation.

Services Offered

John McAuley Architecture provides architectural design and documentation services, including:

• Pre-design and feasibility studies
• Site analysis and assessment
• Concept design and development
• Design development and documentation
• Town planning and approval processes
• Tender and procurement
• Contract administration and construction supervision
• Post-occupancy evaluation and review

We work with a range of clients, from individual homeowners to developers and builders, and we have experience in a wide range of project types, from small residential extensions and renovations to large-scale commercial and public buildings.

In conclusion, John McAuley Architecture is a Gippsland based architectural firm that specializes in Residential, Public, and Commercial design. With over 20 years of local and international industry experience, we have established a strong reputation for designing buildings that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, sustainable, and in harmony with their surroundings. Our design process is tailored to our clients' specific needs, and we are committed to providing high-quality architectural services that meet their needs and aspirations.