Damien Torrens
Home Design
About
More Than Just Design
When it comes to selling homes, presentation is everything. Traditional CAD-based home designs don't impress clients and don't showcase a building company to it's maximum potential.
Using the latest drafting and rendering programs, builders can now take their business to levels previously reserved for architectural and development companies.
With the ever-growing overlay requirements, and complicated building code requirements, administration and red-tape can take up valuable time. Our process ensures all relevant site tests and reports are obtained and included on the plans, significantly reducing RFIs and redesigns.
Experience
Damien offers unparalleled service, coupled with over 12 years experience in the building industry, including not only design, but also project management, site supervision, estimating, procurement, and contract administration in residential homes, domestic and light industrial sheds, and commercial developments.
This level of experience means Damien's homes are designed to budget while following the correct Approvals process.
As well as designing slab on ground designs, Damien's specialist experience is in designing raised homes and modular homes.
Qualifications
* Diploma of Residential Design
* Adv Diploma of Building and Construction
* Licensed Site Supervisor
* Diploma of Project Management
* Full Real Estate License
* HIA Greensmart Accredited
... and more.
Have general building questions? Visit our FAQs page here
Design Options
Preliminary Designs & Renders
For builder's websites and marketing, or owners' preliminary quoting stage:
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overlay searches and DBYD
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cover sheet with site summary
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site plan
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floorplan
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elevations
- door and window schedule
- floor coverings layout
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joinery layout
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electrical layout
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plumbing layout
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reflected ceiling and cladding layout
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roofing layout
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2 external renders
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2D concept floorplan
Working Drawings
Full design package for approvals. Includes Prelimninary Designs, plus:
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sectional detail
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timber frame connection detail
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frame layout and bracing calculations
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rafter layout
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sub-floor layout (for raised homes)
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slab design
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2 external renders
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1 internal render
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optional energy assessment
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optional engineering sign-off
Business Development
With over 15 years experience in sales and marketing, we can assist new and existing build companies with:
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standard designs and renders
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standard inclusions brochures
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flyer templates
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website design/input
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site inspection checklists
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pre-construction processes
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marketing including Google Ads
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social media
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... and more
Concept Designs
Modular Homes
Granny Flats
Kit Homes
Custom Homes
Portfolio
Offering a unique design service and in-depth building experience, independent builders are able to offer their clients a level of quality that rivals large building companies, without the overheads of a large office.
For owners, our hands-on experience in building supervising and estimating ensures homes meet budgets.
Design Rates
Preliminary Designs
Modular (Single Mod) ..................................................................... $1,000
Granny Flats .................................................................................... $2,000
Homes (up to 350sqm) ................................................................................ $3,000
2 Story Homes (and/or retaining walls)............................................................. $4,000
* includes floorplan, elevations, door/window schedules, 3 sets of changes
* 2 external renders, 2D floorplan, 3D floorplan
* for marketing purposes-not for construction
Working Drawings
Modular (Single Mod) .................................................................... $1,500
Granny Flats ....................................................................................$2,500
Homes (up to 350sqm).................................................................................$3,500
2 Story Homes (and/or retaining walls).............................................................$4,500
* includes full set of drawings incl Preliminary Designs, electrical layout, floor coverings, joinery layout, plumbing layout, roof layout,
timber framing/bracing layout, 5 sets of changes
* 2 external renders, 1 internal render, 2D floorplan, 3D floorplan
Other
Site Plans........................................................................................... $500
* including overlays from search reports, for modular installations by owners
Energy Assessment & Engineering Sign-Off...................................... POA
* including energy efficiency assessment, structural/foundation certifications and/or modular base design and certifications. 1 week turn-around
