Dowse Norwood Architects
Architecture in Canberra

Design driven. Instead we take the time to get to know you, find out how you live and work, study the potential and limitations of your site and explore every creative avenue before arriving at a design solution that is perfect for you. This philosophy is applied to every architectural project we design from residential, commercial and retail. We don�??t get precious about our �??craft�??. We don�??t take ourselves too seriously. We don�??t push a particular design style or theory. Our philosophy is quite simple: to create unique designs that reflect the individual needs and characteristics of our clients. People focused. Because at the end of the day, work and play in. The better the design, we create spaces that people use to live, the more enhanced their experiences will be.

At DNA Architects, our aim is to create and transform spaces that are as individually unique as our clients. We achieve this by listening to your specific requirements and applying our clever expertise to bring your vision to life, whether residential, commercial or retail. DNA Architects has been designing residential, commercial and retail projects of all sizes for more than ten years, with a powerful commitment to fostering regionally based architectural values and environmentally sustainable design principles. Our aim is to ensure that the design and building process is an enjoyable one and that each of our clients is thrilled with the end results. It’s these qualities that have earned us multiple industry awards and a client bottom that is primarily made up of repeat business customers and referrals. We don’t shove a special design style or theory. This philosophy is applied to every architectural project we design from residential, commercial and retail. Because at the end of the day, we create spaces that people use to live, labor and play in. Consequently you can be outgoing that in addition to applying superior design expertise to your project, our original team also brings the essential qualities of passion, energy and commitment. Overseas experience was gained with the London firm of FitchRS. A is a Graduate of the University of Canberra and brings over 10 years of architecture construction knowledge to the DNA team. Having a range of experience at various local International practices, A has worked on a wide variety of projects including Master planning, MultiunitMixed use, commercial, lofty last residential and industrial work. His project experience ranges from concept and design work, right through to project delivery. Some of our clients have asked us for inclusions that to many, would seem impossible. Because our architectural team are highly experienced and knowledgeable of council requirements, they are capable to create designs that exploit the stuffed living potential of each residence whilst meeting budget and planning requirements. DNA Architects provides extensive architectural and planning services, on all types of commercial projects from large scale property developments to industrial buildings. Whether creating a new commercial property or refurbishing an existing building, we pride ourselves on creating inspirational designs that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and a potent reflection of our commercial clients’ brands. With over ten years experience in designing commercial properties, we are as well regarded for our technical proficiency and management skills to retain projects on time and on budget as we are for design excellence. One of the maximum advantages of selecting DNA Architects is that, because of our construction background, we can keep a great deal of time and money by creating designs that are cost effective to build. During this stage we remain to make refinements and changes and once you’re glad with the design, last sketch drawings are made. Once you are happy with the end design, we will prepare and comply documents to the apropos authority for planning and building approval. Rather than drawing up stuffed documentation, which involves a meaningful number of billing hours, we can prepare documentation that includes the basics needed for construction including working drawings and a schedule of works. If you don’t have one we can arrange for a survey. A list of the functional requirements of the house.