Design

A considered design is the foundation of every exceptional home

Creating a luxury home or duplex development starts before construction begins. The right design works with your land, enhances your lifestyle and protects the long-term value of your investment.

But when design, estimating and construction are handled by separate companies, important details get lost, approvals drag out and costs uncertainty. What should be a refined, exciting stage becomes a juggling act.

Your project deserves a design process that feels intentional, cohesive and expertly managed from day one.

The Stothard approach to design

Our in-house design team brings together architectural thinking, buildability knowledge and CDC expertise to create homes and duplex developments that are both elegant and intelligently planned.

Land-led planning

We begin with your block to ensure the layout feels effortless, natural light is maximised and the home is grounded in its setting.

Lifestyle and function

Your daily rhythms, family needs and future plans inform how each space flows. From circulation paths to storage solutions, every detail is thoughtfully considered

Enduring value

We create layouts and selections that appeal long-term. Liveable, marketable and timeless.

Faster approvals

We’re Complying Development Certificate (CDC) experts, helping eligible projects get underway sooner.

A cohesive team from day one

Your designers sit alongside the estimators and builders who will bring your project to life. Costs are accurate, structural needs are anticipated, and nothing is lost in translation.

Clear communication and guidance

You’ll be guided through every design decision with clarity so the process feels organised, informed and completely manageable.

Design that balances beauty and performance

We create homes and duplexes with refined aesthetics and strong long-term appeal. It’s why so many homeowners, investors and buyers’ agents return to us for repeat projects.