Planning a home renovation can feel overwhelming. This guide walks through the renovation process from a client’s perspective — from establishing your brief and budget through design, approvals, documentation and construction — with a practical checklist to help you understand what to expect along the way.

Successful home renovations begin long before the first drawing. Discover why understanding your lifestyle, site and long-term goals creates the foundation for thoughtful, enduring architecture.

Building in Geelong demands more than standard house plans—its coastal climate, diverse neighbourhoods, and lifestyle-focused living require a site-responsive architectural approach. Discover how our thinking at Ashley O’Neill Architects creates homes that are comfortable, sustainable, and perfectly suited to the Geelong context.

Exceptional Architectural projects are shaped through consistency, collaboration, and clear vision for the project goal. This article explores how our studio remains actively involved from concept to completion — translating complexity, curating the right team, and ensuring every detail aligns with the original design goals for our clients.

Crafting the perfect home starts with the right conversation. In this guide, we explore how to create a powerful architectural design brief for your renovation or new build. From defining non-negotiables to aligning on aesthetics and lifestyle, learn how to communicate your vision clearly—so your architect can bring your dream home to life.