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Third Element Studio
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- End to end architectural building design.
- Residential, commercial, & industrial design.
- Renovations, new builds, townhouse developments.
- Onsite construction management.
- Town planning & building permit documentation.
- Interior design & space planning.
- Joinery/cabinetry design.
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Absolute quality!
Absolute quality!
Tristan has done a great job for our build, couldn’t be happier!!
Very Professional Service.
Tristan provided a very professional service, with clear communication, concise plans, effective liaison with Mornington Shire Planning and an approved Planning Permit without undue delay. Can highly recommend.
Fantastic Designer.
Fantastic Draftsman and designer.
Tristan went over and beyond to ensure that our extension plans met our budget whilst being a beautiful design.
Understood exactly what we needed.
Tristan at Third Element Studio designed the layout of our paint shop. He understood exactly what we had in mind, made everything easy to understand and it was above and beyond our expectations once complete. Highly recommended!
Attention to detail & very responsive!
Creative design, attention to detail and very responsive throughout the process. Highly recommend Tristan and the team.
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Absolute quality!
Absolute quality!
Tristan has done a great job for our build, couldn’t be happier!!
Very Professional Service.
Tristan provided a very professional service, with clear communication, concise plans, effective liaison with Mornington Shire Planning and an approved Planning Permit without undue delay. Can highly recommend.
Fantastic Designer.
Fantastic Draftsman and designer.
Tristan went over and beyond to ensure that our extension plans met our budget whilst being a beautiful design.
Understood exactly what we needed.
Tristan at Third Element Studio designed the layout of our paint shop. He understood exactly what we had in mind, made everything easy to understand and it was above and beyond our expectations once complete. Highly recommended!
Attention to detail & very responsive!
Creative design, attention to detail and very responsive throughout the process. Highly recommend Tristan and the team.
Professionalism & attention to detail was second to none.
Tristan did a fantastic job at bringing my vision to life. His communication, professionalism and attention to detail was second to none. I would have no hesitation in using Third Element Studio for future development projects.
Highly recommend, especially for those who are first time renovators.
We have been working with Tristan for 12 months and will continue to use his services in the future. We have been extremely happy with his work, ideas, drawings and professionalism throughout the process.
To plan some significant renovations at home, we required council permits, surveys, BAL reports, soil reports, arborist reports and engineering, all of which were organised by Tristan in a very systematic way.
The drawings and 3D computer models were vital in planning our renovations, we are thrilled with the results and can’t wait to build. We are now in the process of looking for a builder and may use Tristan to find a building surveyor.
We can highly recommend Tristan, especially for those who are first-time renovators and have not been through a council planning process before.
Incredibly passionate & offers meaningful building design solutions.
We always try to work with great local businesses on the Mornington Peninsula and it was a delight to discover Third Element. We were looking at what’s possible with a renovation of our first home, Tristan was not only able to offer meaningful improvements and building design solutions but did so in a responsive and passionate way. Definitely would recommend.
Professional & knowledgeable while offering a high value for money service.
A massive thank you to Tristan for helping us design our unique home and then seamlessly guiding us through the approvals process.
Tristan was always prompt, professional and knowledgeable through the entire process. We recognise and thank you for the above and beyond aspects of your service.
We highly recommend Third Element Studio and see the service as high value for money.
The design incorporates many elements that we would never have contemplated, but now would not be without.
We decided to have Third Element design our home after being recommended by our builder. Our build was complicated by strict covenants in our estate. We gave Tristan a minimal brief and let him go to town. From the initial plans we were presented we were excited with the direction it was heading. After a bit of back and forth we ended up with a design that we absolutely love. The design incorporates many elements that we would never have contemplated, but now would not be without.
As we were so happy with the design, we used Third Element to complete the cabinetry drawing and almost all the interior design. From cabinetry colours to carpets, tiles, tapware and even paint. Having the team do the interior work took a lot of time and stress away from the design process. The result is an interior that is both modern and high end, and was far superior to what we would have designed on our own.
Overall, we really enjoyed working with Third Element, and were thrilled with the results. We would recommend Tristan and the team to anyone.
Why Choose Us...
Third Element is a boutique design studio located in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula.
We offer thoughtful solutions, beautiful builds and site-responsive homes both locally and across Melbourne.
Our designs are contextual, intentional, and practical, creating a seamless flow throughout your residential or commercial project.
We balance functionality with form, using our experience and expertise to connect with place and purpose.
Our friendly and hospitable team provide end-to-end project management, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
We offer a holistic service from initial consultation and concepts to permits and contract administration.
We’ll guide you through every stage of the building process, working collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcome.
How do I know if my project requires the expertise of a building designer?
From a renovation perspective, anything that modifies the existing layout of a home would benefit from a building designers review.
Not only is this important from a structural perspective, but also a design & use of space perspective.
Using a building designer will help you make the most of your space while working around existing structural components.
From a new home build, using a building designer is a no brainer, especially one who is on your team & will provide with you with a well-considered design.
A well thought out function plan along with cleaver aesthetics will be a massive value add when it comes to re-sale.
Can a building designer help me save money on my project?
Absolutely! Speaking from Third Element’s design process (as I can’t say the same for other firms), we think about the buildability of a project during the initial design process.
We make smart decisions, like lining first level structural loads into ground level walls to eliminate the need for additional steel beams etc.
Obviously this is a big cost saving & eliminates un-necessary wasted expenses on beams just for the hell of it.
Again, from Third Element’s perspective, another way we save our clients money is by adding all of our consultant information into our 3d modelling.
For example, we transfer all of the structural engineering beams & details into our model.
We then review the model in detail and note where beams are sticking through box gutters etc or if there are bolted connections that will stick through plaster walls etc.
All of this is picked up during the working drawing phase & we pass instructions onto the relevant consultant to amend their documentation accordingly.
This avoids these mistakes occurring onsite during construction.
I do this for all consultants (energy rater, soil tester, structural engineer, drainage engineer, truss manf., window manf, etc).
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