Damien Torrens
Home Design
Damien Torrens - Home Design
Damien Torrens - Home Design
Damien Torrens - Home Design
About
More Than Just Design
When it comes to selling homes, presentation is everything. Traditional CAD-based home designs don't impress clients and don't showcase a building company to it's maximum potential.
Using the latest drafting and rendering programs, builders can now take their business to levels previously reserved for architectural and development companies.
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​With the ever-growing overlay requirements, and complicated building code requirements, administration and red-tape can take up valuable time. Our process ensures all relevant site tests and reports are obtained and included on the plans, significantly reducing RFIs and redesigns.
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Experience
Damien offers unparalleled service, coupled with over 12 years experience in the building industry, including not only design, but also project management, site supervision, estimating, procurement, and contract administration in residential homes, domestic and light industrial sheds, and commercial developments.
This level of experience means Damien's homes are designed to budget while following the correct Approvals process.
As well as designing slab on ground designs, Damien's specialist experience is in designing raised homes and modular homes.
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Qualifications
* Licensed Site Supervisor
* Adv Diploma of Building and Construction*
* Diploma of Residential Design*
* Diploma of Project Management
* Full Real Estate License
* HIA Greensmart Accredited
... and more.
* completed under the updated NCC 2022 regulations and energy assessment requirements.
Have general building questions? Visit our FAQs page here
Design Options
Preliminary Designs & Renders
For marketing or owners' preliminary quoting stage:
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cover sheet with site summary
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site plan
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floorplan
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elevations
- door and window schedule
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roof layout
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2 external renders
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1 internal render
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1 external video
Working Drawings
Full design package for approvals:​
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plumbing (cabinetry) layout
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floor coverings layout
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electrical layout
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reflected ceiling and cladding layout
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sectional detail
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frame layout and bracing calculations
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truss/rafter layout
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slab/sub-floor design
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articulation design
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2 external renders
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1 internal renders
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1 internal/external video
Estimates and Proposals
For builders, detailed breakdown of all trades and materials, based on market rates, Provisional Sums and PC allowances, including:
- site works (PS allowances)
- ​framing
- carpentry and other trades
- slab/piers
- inclusions (PC allowances)
- fees and insurances
- professional Proposal document for client
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Site Plans and Skid Rail Design
For modular builders or owners purchasing modular homes ex-factory:
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site overlay searches
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site plans
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skids rail and footing designs, ready for engineer sign-off
Concept Designs
Modular Homes
Granny Flats
Kit Homes
Custom Homes
Design Rates
Preliminary Designs​
Modular/Under 90sqm ...................................................................... $750
Granny Flats ......................................................................................$1,250
Homes (up to 350sqm) ..................................................................................$1,750
2 Story Homes (and/or retaining walls)..............................................................$2,000
* includes floorplan, elevations, door/window schedules, 3 sets of changes
* 2 external renders
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Working Drawings ​
Modular/Under 90sqm................................................................... $1,500
Granny Flats ....................................................................................$2,500
Homes (up to 350sqm).................................................................................$3,500
2 Story Homes (and/or retaining walls).............................................................$4,000
* includes full set of drawings, 5 sets of changes
* optional bracing and foundation layout for faster engineer approvals
* 2 external renders
* 1 internal renders
* 1 external and internal video
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Estimates​
Modular/Under 90sqm..................................................................... $500
Granny Flats ......................................................................................$500
Homes ................................................................................................$750
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Other
Site Plans........................................................................................... $300
* including overlays from search reports, for modular installations by owners
Review of Plans and Report.............................................................. $300
* review of existing plans and report on cost-reducing changes
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Builder's discount available for multiple designs.
