What our clients say about working with us
Take a read through our testimonials below.
The Paperbark
Kind words from Leah & Sule
“We hired Coveney Browne Architects for the renovation and extension of our period cottage. We could not have been happier with our experience to date. They created a beautiful and thoughtful design for our family that took into account all of our needs and desires…
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Communication has been fantastic despite the fact that much of it has been long distance. When the time came to deal with the council for approval they worked incredibly hard and dealt quickly and efficiently with any issues that arose. I believe they made the process much easier and quicker than it would have otherwise been. They provided invaluable advice when it came time to choose a builder and made it a much less daunting experience. We are about to start building and are really looking forward to working with them through this next phase and seeing their design come to life. We could not recommend them more highly!”
The House on the Hill
Kind words from Kathryn & Charlie
“We hired Irene and Niall after 3 years of contemplating, comparing and ultimately rejecting various project home builders. Our brief was a simple family home that was truly solar passive, but also made the most of our western views in rural Beverley…
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We had realised we would not get a functional result by modifying somebody else’s plan, or worse, trying to do it ourselves, so it was with huge relief (not to mention excitement) that we discovered that Irene and Niall could provide exactly what we needed. Their vision and design response to the site and brief was incredible, and we are frequently awed by the clever design elements within our floorplan that we simply could never have imagined. We have had some very valuable meetings (both on and off site), and we have always felt our ideas/concerns/comments have been considered and responded to in a professional and respectful way. We are currently at the Development Application stage and are very excited to be moving forward with our build.”
The Gables
Kind words from Libby & Raymond
"Irene and Niall have patiently helped us find the right way to renovate and add more space to our old hills house. We have greatly appreciated their creative ideas, efficiency and willingness to understand and accommodate our vision for the project."
THE FLATS
Kind words from Sarah & John
“It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Irene and Niall on the renovation of our heritage home. They have done a superb job of treasuring our home’s heritage, whilst also designing an infinitely improved living space…
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They are creative problem solvers, who have worked with us to understand and incorporate our style and priorities into our home. Admin has also been easy to navigate with a transparent and professional process. Highly recommend!”
THE SHEARING SHED HOUSE
Kind words from Jodie & Daryl
“We have had a great experience designing our new house with Irene and Niall. They visited our site and spent a lot of time discussing our vision, gaining an understanding of how we live and the experience we wanted to create for our family in our new house…
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Irene produced a number of cost effective designs and options and we are very pleased with the final design and looking forward to the build taking shape and continued relationship with Irene.”
ECO BARNHOUSE
Kind words from Jan & Laurence
"Niall and Irene were approached in July 2020 to design a new home for us to be built in the Witchcliffe Eco village. They have been fantastic to work with - it is a definite partnership between client and designers…
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They ensured they had a really good grasp of what it was we were looking for in a home and far exceeded our expectations with their ideas and designs. Our wish for something 'barn like' has been realised beautifully. Communication has been excellent throughout the whole journey and we have met on-site several times (a trek for all of us). Soaring costs due to COVID has meant that budget has needed to be juggled and designs reviewed. Far from being disappointed by this we have continued to be excited about the design process and the creativity and problem solving abilities of Irene and Niall. Building is about to commence and we cannot wait to see the birth of our new home which we are sure will be a joy to live in.”
THE DECK
Kind words from Adrian & Anne
"Coveney Browne Architects were so easy to deal with and readily available to answer our many questions and queries during the design process for our new house…
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They gave us priceless advice on often neglected details such as room proportion and space planning, size and spacing of windows to maximise views and minimise heat loss, orientation and aspect to offer solar and wind protection, and the efficient use of prevailing breezes to cool and ventilate the internal spaces making the house energy efficient at the same time. All this contributed to a "feel good" factor about the house that makes you want to spend time in it. Just what we wanted.”
PARKERVILLE POOL PAVILLION
Kind words from Cathy & HD
“Irene designed a pool area and pavilion for our property in Parkerville. She is wonderful to work with as she relates well with clients and really listens…
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Irene had fantastic design concepts to enhance our ideas and worked within budget. She is highly professional and communicates with you through all the steps to make sure you are part of the process. She is very knowledgeable about the approval process and was able to resolve any issues promptly. She also has excellent business contacts to get all the necessary additional reports done promptly and to a high standard. We highly recommend Irene.”
LAKEVIEW
Kind words from Mel & Chris
“We approached Coveney Browne to help us with designing our house and have nothing but praise for the experience. We believe that Irene and Niall complement each other and both bring separate skill sets that encompasses creative vision and practicality…
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With professionalism they listened to what we were trying to achieve and have created a design that has evolved and been honed to a home that we are very excited to build.”
The courtyard
Kind words from Jane & Matthew
“Coveney Browne have delivered an amazing plan for our new house, we are thrilled. The whole concept includes beautiful features we’d never have thought of, which will make it into a very special and unique home.
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Irene and Niall have been thoughtful and incredibly responsive throughout our project, innovative and professional, really helping us to visualise their plan while remaining mindful of our budget constraints. Our house is now well underway, and they’re there each step of the way, which keeps our confidence high. We can’t wait to see the final outcome, it’s exciting what they have achieved.”
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The Pavilion
Kind words from Sid & Katie
“Irene and Niall have been working to transform our poorly renovated home into a modern masterpiece. Their approach is well-considered, explaining what to keep, dispose of, and where to extend to create a home that suits our needs. They balance creativity and practicality, listen attentively, and provide honest advice.
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The design for our home is coming together beautifully and we look forward to the regular catch ups and trips to various stores to pick out fixtures etc. The service is exceptional, and it is great to be dealing such talented people.
In a world of monolithic white homes, it's refreshing to work with architects who understand people, spaces, and the warmth a home should provide.”See this project in the portfolio >
ECO WEDGEHOUSE
Kind words from Jennie
"I worked with Coveney Browne to successfully design an environmentally sustainable retirement cottage in the Witchcliffe Ecovillage with views over the water to the vineyard and native forest and sky beyond.
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Although I had previously renovated homes, I had never designed one from scratch and the prospect of a blank canvas was overwhelming. Nonetheless, I was committed to living in the new ecovillage and this meant designing and building a new home within rigorous sustainable building guidelines that met my ageing in place and aesthetic needs. I didn’t have a vision of what this home would look like – but I knew that I wanted it to function as a cosy but bright home with links out into the garden and rural landscape. You could say, I was particular but not very good at articulating my vision.
After meeting with Coveney Browne, I felt relieved that they understood what I wanted to achieve. They took my project onboard and developed a detailed design that gave form to my vision. The concept had a simplistic wow factor and the design was finessed with special niches, materials and framed outlooks. Although simple in concept, the project was complicated by strict sustainability guidelines, COVID pandemic restrictions, the associated building boom and a shortage of building materials. Each challenge we encountered became an opportunity for further innovation. Irene’s professionalism and personal communication style successfully navigated these complexities and eased me through each decision point in the design process and the appointment of a builder. Before settling on the final design, Irene and Niall took me on a virtual 3D tour of my new home. It was at this point that I really came to appreciate the beauty of how the light and shadow would play through the internal spaces at different times of the day.
I am thrilled with the outcome – my eco cottage design is all that I wanted with a few extra special nooks to enjoy the views into the garden and rural landscape. It has been my absolute pleasure and privilege to work with Irene and Niall at Coveney Browne – thank you both so very much.”
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