Third Element
Design Studio

Building Design Mornington Peninsula

Projects
Nepean Highway House by Third Element Design Studio

Interior Design with a Building Design service based on Mornington Peninsula.

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Award Winning Designers

Our team design and build homes on the Mornington Peninsula and further afield. Our work is purposeful and impactful, with every design effortlessly combining function and form. Our step-by-step approach allows us to streamline the process and achieve outstanding results for our clients.

Our Process

Interior Services

Full Scale Interior

A complete design service from start to finish, covering every detail. Individually tailored to renovations or new builds, ensuring a cohesive, functional, and well-planned outcome.

  • Start to finish project completion of new builds or renovations
Interior Consultation

For clients needing help refining their design direction. Get professional advice on anything from concept development to material and furniture selection. Flexible and tailored to your needs.

  • 1 (or multiple) meeting when client gains advice. At office or onsite
  • Suitable for clients who want to implement decisions themselves and have a direction for the design. They want professional feedback on what they are planning. To be steered in the right direction.
  • Based on an hourly rate
  • No documentation, procurement or handover included
  • Option for this service to be continued advice through meetings, calls/text, emails over the duration of a project. (Designer on call)
Documentation Package

For those with a clear design vision who want to choose their own fittings and materials with professional guidance. We provide documentation, including construction drawings and selection schedules, ensuring a smoother build process with minimal back-and-forth.

  • Client chooses fittings
  • We have a meeting and provide advice on these selections
  • Document clients’ final selections for them to ensure it is installed correctly

Scope of Works

Hard Finishes
  • Selection of appropriate hard finishes
  • Timber Flooring 
  • Carpet 
  • Tiles 
  • Stone 
  • Paint colours 
  • Wall coverings (panelling, wallpaper, cladding)
Furniture, Styling & Decoration
  • Selection of appropriate furniture, rugs, accessories, artwork
  • Spatial layout of these items
Fixtures & Fittings
  • Feature Lighting 
  • Door hardware
  • Doors
  • Window treatments 
  • Skirts 
  • Architraves 

Interior Process

1

Discovery

To align client expectations and tailor the design package.

  • Establishing a scope of works (rooms, fixtures, loose furniture, styling)
  • Client questionnaire
  • Budget
  • Timeline
  • Tailor the design package to suit needs
  • Site analysis

2

Concept

Determine overall mood of the project and spatial zoning.

  • Mood board
  • Colour Scheme
  • Zoning Plans

3

Spatial Planning

Determine spatial layouts

  • Spatial planning / sketching 
  • Discuss appliances, tapware and material preferences and how this effects the design.

4

Preliminary Design

Present an overview of base selections and layout to discuss with the client.

  • Present first set of Cabinetry drawings to client
  • Base material selections - flooring, cabinetry, tile
  • Physical samples of base selections
  • Showroom visit
  • Elevation visualisations

5

Design Development

Refine selections with the goal of being able to quote the project.

  • Present client with updated cabinetry drawings
  • All materials selected
  • Begin scheduling confirmed items after meeting
  • Review quote / budget (implement any changes required to meet budget)
  • Renders

6

Construction Documentation

Gaining final approval for all selections.

  • Receive approval of final set of cabinetry drawings
  • Finalise materials
  • Schedule all items
  • Documentation drawings

7

Project Management

Ensuring implementation of project is correct and flows seamlessly taking pressure off the client.

  • Managing the physical sourcing and ordering of materials, fixtures, lighting, furniture, building materials.

8

Project Completion

Celebrating with client the completion of their project.

  • Conduct final onsite inspection
  • Handover the project to the clients
  • Photography of project where required

Dream, Design, Done.

Each design is meticulously planned and crafted with care. We establish your dream and use your vision as the foundation for our designs. With experience and expertise, we deliver concepts that are unique and true to you.

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    Associations
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    Our Design Studio

    Based on the Mornington Peninsula, our boutique building design studio offers the very best for our clients. Our process and project management is tailored to suit our clients personal needs and project requirements.

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    FAQs

    Do you offer Interior Design as well as Building Design?

    Yes, Interior Design can be provided to you as part of our optional services. If you'd like to engage our team for design support, we'll work closely with you to assist you in making interior design choices such as internal colours, fixtures and fittings, materials and can even provide full room specifications. If you're interested in more detailed interior design support (such as for decisions around furniture and artwork selections), we can work directly with an interior design consultant.

    How will a building designer add value to my project?

    There are two key ways that our Mornington Peninsula building design team will add value to your product: First of all, we'll only hand over your project to your chosen builder when we know it's ready to be built. This means that you'll have approvals, structural requirements, and your own personal needs all met before we engage with the team who'll be executing your project. This ensures that there are no delays or back-and-forth which will save you time, headaches and money. Secondly, by engaging a team with experience in home development and restructuring, you're ensuring a different perspective which can bring opportunities for a more considered final product. Ultimately, a home that has been professionally designed will also create a more enjoyable living experience and opportunity for financial gains when it comes time to sell.

    What’s the difference between Third Elemend and a Draftsman or Architect?

    In Australia there are three main professions who can help you with the design and development of your home. Think of us as the middle-man between a draftsperson and an Architect. By trade, a building designer carries more certifications than a Draftsman and that level of experience allows us to consider and provide our recommendations on the end-to-end process of your structural build and design.

    Are you only offering Building Design for projects located on the Mornington Peninsula?

    Whilst working with the local councils and builders on the Mornington Peninsula is our specialty, our work spans across Melbourne and beyond and we'd love to discuss your project, no matter the location.

    Can you help design my renovation?

    We sure can. At Third Element, our projects range from larger renovations through to full extensive home remodels & extensions, new residential builds, multi-residential properties & also commercial renovations. We'd love to chat with you about the renovation project you've got in mind. Feel free to book in a no-obligation 15 minute phone consult via our Contact Page to get the ball rolling.

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