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Hawthorn architects for substantial renovations and custom homes

Planning a substantial renovation or custom home in Hawthorn?

We help you understand what your site can support, what the options may cost and which direction makes sense before you commit further.

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Hawthorn architects for heritage homes and considered additions

Hawthorn homes often combine valued period character with layouts that no longer suit contemporary life. Heritage controls, compact established sites, neighbouring buildings and mature landscape can make the right design response highly specific.

Hawthorn Haven reflects our approach to these projects: understand what deserves to remain, identify what is limiting the home and develop new work that feels deliberate, comfortable and genuinely connected to the original building.

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Thoughtful heritage and renovation advice before you commit

A successful Hawthorn home should respond to the people who will live there and the qualities of the existing property. We begin by understanding what is not working, what deserves to remain and what the next stage of the home needs to support.

Start with the real decisions. Heritage controls, neighbouring buildings, mature landscape and access can affect whether to extend up, extend out or reorganise the existing footprint.

Work with the original home. New work should improve light, circulation, comfort and connection to the garden without relying on imitation.

Design for daily life. Storage, acoustics, accessibility and changing family needs are considered together.

Plan for cost and construction. Clear early options help identify scope, planning risk and where the budget will make the greatest difference.

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Clear communication throughout the project. Hawthorn renovations can involve complex approvals, existing-building conditions and careful construction sequencing. We explain the decisions, dependencies and next steps so you can participate with realistic expectations.

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Testimonials.

  • “She took the time and went to great lengths to ensure that our vision for our home would be realised. Audrey’s work was exceptional, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”

    Catherine, Client

  • “No problem was ever an issue, Audrey was always able to quickly provide a well thought out and considered resolution.”

    Andre Lister, Newpol Constructions

  • “As well as giving our home a fresh new look, you have created a functional & tranquil environment. I am very grateful that we brought you on board as you have made the experience really enjoyable!”

    David & Sima, Clients

  • “The whole process […] was seamless and stress free. […] At the end of the project they both attended onsite and walked the perimeter of the school with me to ensure I was happy with the completed work. Any follow‐up needed was done immediately. Their commitment and professionalism was exemplary.”

    Joanne Wood, Principal
    Tinternvale Primary School

  • "Our relationship started as an Architect, then colleague and now friends."

    Andre Lister, Cromwell Owners Corporations

  • “We also recently dealt with Audrey from Whisker Architecture, and she was great! Super responsive and very realistic about our expectations.”

    Private Client

“We shape our buildings;

thereafter they shape us”

— Sir Winston Churchill

Ready to understand what your Hawthorn property could become?

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