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We worked with Laura from Southworth Architects for our family home alterations and new in-ground pool design. We had never undertaken a major renovation before and Laura guided us through the process with confidence and ease. She was extremely knowledgable and thorough and was able to take all the things we said we wanted in our home, and come up with the perfect design, that kept a balance between functionality of the house, maximum usage of space and staying within a tight budget without compromising an overall feel. I would not hesitate in recommending Laura and Southworth Architects to anyone requiring an Architect!
Clients - Kristy & Mitch
April 2025
Como NSW ​
Southworth Architects was easy to work with and brilliant. Laura designed a home for our family that suits our needs and is comfortable, fresh, and spacious.
Laura’s eye for detail in creating a home with high ceilings and bright rooms, incorporating the native Australian surrounds, has given us a home where we feel a peace and connection to the Australian landscape around us.
Every conversation with Laura through the design process, to the DA approval and completion of the build was effortless. She understood our needs and desires and was thoughtful on ways to make the build cost effective.
The process was much more simple than we had expected. Laura made the design process and council approval process straightforward and within no time we were moving into our dream home.
We really appreciated the effort, time, thoughtfulness and skill that Laura displayed in her work for us.
We would highly recommend using Southworth Architects for your new home or home alterations.
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Client - Keren Rodway
February 2025
Gymea NSW ​
We had Laura of Southworth Architects design our new home, and we are very thankful for her.
She listened to our ideas and considered our needs and presented us with different options, from which we came to our final design. We found her very personable; whenever we had questions she quickly replied to them. When the council put up new challenging restrictions, Laura helped us though them, which we are very appreciative. For these reasons we would recommend Laura Southworth to anyone who was looking for an architect to design their special home.
Clients - Carolyn & Bob
February 2025
Mollymook NSW
We used Laura at Southworth Architects for our extensive renovation on our beachside house in Narrawallee. From the beginning, Laura took us through the entire process, explaining each step from start to finish and confirming what we should expect along the way. Her guidance was invaluable in helping us understand the complexities of our first renovation journey.
Laura then worked very closely with us to hone in on what we wanted to achieve, focusing on our style aesthetic and how we like to live to commence the design. Her keen sense of understanding our vision was evident as we worked through various designs, constantly collaborating to ensure we nailed the end outcome. Laura’s ability to translate our ideas into practical and beautiful designs was impressive!
She handled all the intricacies with council and our builder, managing both a CDC (Complying Development Certificate) and a DA (Development Application) with exceptional professionalism. Our DA went through without any issues, and when we had to alter the design, Laura handled it with ease, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process.
We are now through our build and we are unbelievably happy with the end outcome. The spaces are all very well thought out, and Laura has nailed the flow completely, creating a harmonious and functional living environment. Her attention to detail and dedication to achieving the best possible results were evident in every aspect of the project.
We would 100% recommend Laura's services to anyone looking for an architect who is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in bringing their clients' visions to life. Her expertise, creativity, and collaborative approach made our renovation experience a truly positive one, and we couldn't be happier with our beautiful new home.
Clients - Nathan & Lauren Hancock,
August 2024
Narrawallee NSW ​
