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Dwelling Architectural Design
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Contact Info:
Cameron Grindlay
Dunedin
9010
New Zealand
Typical Job Costs:
$500,000 - $3.5 million
Project by project basis depending on the scope of work.
Category:
Architectural Designers
Professional Information:
After 15 years in the industry, Dwelling Architectural Design began in 2012 with a desire to be more involved with clients in the whole design process, from 3D conceptual stage all the way through to contract administration, ensuring that what was designed is what gets built. My philosophies are as follows:- + Design & Sustainability - Design needs to be tailored for the site, be individual, and relevant to the client. It needs to be scaled correctly, minimising wastage. Materials should be selected with consciousness of their origin and availability. + Thoroughness - In design and documentation. This allows the client to be certain about what they are getting and provides clarity for the contractor in pricing. + Teamwork - During contract administration, I believe in working together towards a common goal. The client, contractor, designer and consultants are on the same team, together working out solutions for the benefit of the client. + Enjoyment - Creating and building is to be enjoyed by all parties, from the client to the sub-contractor.
Services Provided

Architectural Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Site Planning, Design, Documentation, Consenting & Tendering, Resource Consent, Passive Solar Design, CAD - 3D, Contract Observation & Administration

Areas Served

Dunedin, South Island, Wanaka, Queenstown

Awards

* 2019 - ADNZ Commended award for Inner City Townhouse - "Glasshouse", Dunedin * 2016 - ADNZ Regional People's Choice - Fairfield Residence * 2016 - TIDA Designer NZ New Home - Highly Recommended for Fairfield Residence * 2016 - ADNZ Awards - Highly Commended for Interior - Maori Hill, Renovation

10 Projects for Dwelling Architectural Design
Dunedin, Otago
Inner City Townhouse, Dunedin
8 photos
Fairfield, Dunedin, Otago
New Residence, Fairfield
14 photos
Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago
The 'Pop Up'
13 photos
Harbour Views
25 photos
Green Island, Dunedin, Otago
New Residence, Grandvista
12 photos
Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago
St Clair Renovation
17 photos
Green Island, Dunedin, Otago
White House - Family Residence
10 photos
Dunedin, Otago
Glasshouse
12 photos
Dunedin, Otago
Te Waka Huia
20 photos
Renovation Projects
16 photos
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8 Reviews for Dwelling Architectural Design
Silverstream Construction ltd
Relationship
Worked with pro
Project Date
March 2019
Project Price
more than $100,000
I worked with Dwelling Architecture on a split level residence on a sloping section comprising of various material from stack bond concrete block, shadow clad ply and profiled metal cladding. Feature work with acoustic melamine ceiling and another wall in the stairwell set this house apart with negative details breaking it up. I found the plans easy to read with numerous detail and cross sections. Dwelling architecture were great to work with and there was no problem with any part of the design not being able to be carried out on site. They were easy to approach and quickly resolved any questions posed to them. I would highly recommend Cameron and his team and look forward to working with him more in the future
A and AM
Relationship
Client
Project Date
February 2019
Project Price
more than $100,000
Cameron designed our first new home for us around four years ago. From the first meeting we found Cameron to be professional, a good listener and very personable. He was throughout the project extremely passionate, thorough and focused on achieving a great result. He was respectful and accommodating of our input. His attention to detail was second to none. The house plan details were so impressive. Our builder commented that he has always liked building from Cameron's plans for this reason. We are absolutely delighted with our new home and appreciate Cameron's part in it. We would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Gaye Cowie
Relationship
Client
Project Date
August 2019
Project Price
more than $100,000
Our Board has employed Cameron on a number of projects. I can not speak more highly of his professionalism and integrity. I would highly recommend.
A & D
Relationship
Client
Project Date
January 2016
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Cameron Grindlay at Dwelling Architectural Design prepared plans for our two storey house renovation which has just recently been completed. Cameron provided us with a set of concept plans that accurately reflected what we asked for in the project brief, followed by a comprehensive set of plans for building consent and provided ongoing project management support for the build. He was fantastic to deal with and has provided a very high standard of architectural design throughout the process.
daveandsonia
Relationship
Client
Project Date
July 2014
Project Price
$10,000 - $49,999
Cameron of Dwellling Architectural Design was great to deal with; always professional and attentive. We had no real idea of how we wanted our house to look, but had a list of practical needs and wants; Cameron designed us an amazing house that was beyond our dreams. We've been in our new home for just over a year now and we love it. We still can't believe it is our house! It has so many interesting angles, colours and features and is very comfortable for our family to live in. Also, the energy saving options which were incorporated have cut our heating and power bills to less than a third that of our previous, smaller house. We highly recommend Cameron and Dwelling Architectural Design.
laing_family
Relationship
Client
Project Date
January 2014
Project Price
more than $100,000
Cameron designed a new home for us. He engaged other professionals to work with on structural elements to make this a seamless process. He was extremely easy to deal with and listened to what we wanted and converted our ideas into a beautiful and functional home that met our requirements. He understood that a plan does not always convert to a vision for most people and provided 3D images to help with our discussions and explain many of the detailed features included. During the course of the build any idea changes that we thought of were welcomed for discussion and he worked well with the builder to incorporate these into our original plan and have our home completed within a very reasonable timeframe.
barry333
Relationship
Client
Project Date
December 2014
Project Price
more than $100,000
A kitchen addition to a 100 year old Californian bungalow. Addition of an upstairs ensuite. Revamping of downstairs bathroom. Excellent in all respects. He even accompanied me to get consents. Creative, practical, Excellent plans, The best the builder had seen. Very economical Ex value for money Ex follow up. Ex timing.
clairecasey84
Relationship
Client
Project Date
September 2014
Project Price
more than $100,000
Service provided was design, detailed drawing and consenting of an extension to our existing house including living room, bathroom and deck, all with wheelchair accessible elements. Liaison with building contractor as required. Experience was extremely positive, design met our needs, builders found it complete/easy to read and the finished build is fantastic. Highly recommended.
4 Comments
Commented: Exterior trim materialSmooth black material is the same material just bent to a different shape as a weatherproof flashing
September 19, 2019
Commented: What is on ceiling and walls?Dressed western red cedar on the walls with a clear polyurethane and dressed pine radiata ply on the ceiling with a whitewash finish
September 19, 2019

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