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Zen Architects | Sustainable Architecture | Melbourne | Surf Coast | North East Victoria
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Developers

We work with developers to create townhouses, apartment buildings and multi-residential developments that are beautiful, sustainable and offer high-quality value on investment.  

Our developer clients not only value return on investment, but they share our drive for creating attractive, sustainable architecture that provides quality spaces for occupants and positively contributes to their surroundings. That’s why we’ve created a process that will tailor a development to your needs, objectives, budget and buyers.

We know cost is a significant factor, and that it’s important to have critical and honest information upfront. What is realistic for the development? Will regulations allow it? How many units can it accommodate? How will it perform? How much will it cost? How long will it take? Our answers, based on decades of successful experience, will inform the feasibility and scope of your project and the opportunities, constraints and calculations.

One of the key opportunities is the purchasers you’ll attract. Our track record shows that certified and proven sustainable units and apartments attract buyers. With our expertise in designing dwellings with an 8-star-plus energy rating or carbon neutral certification your development will be differentiated in the market for target buyers.

As our client, you’ll have one integrated team manage your project. A director and project architect will be dedicated to your development from start to finish, and will be your one point of contact, providing transparent, clear and timely communication. Because town planning regulations and processes can be complex to navigate, we’ll meet with senior council planners in the early design stages to discuss the benefits of your development and clarify potential risks, and our team will handle all exterior and interior design to ensure consistency, clarity and delivery on budget and schedule.

In addition to our design services, our clients value our in house ESD expertise able to deilver SMP’s and ensure minimum requirements are implemented in the design from the outset saving time and money and avoiding costly changes late in the piece.

Our tried-and-tested process has resulted in a long list of beautiful, sustainable and functional developments for many happy clients and buyers. We have plenty of examples that we’d love to show you. 

Contact us today and let’s start with a conversation.

Our developer projects are all unique, yet they share similar traits. They have attractive street presence and welcoming entries. Spaces are filled with natural light and fresh air and have a strong connection to the outdoors. Generous interiors have natural, healthy materials, and buildings generate their own energy, collect their own rainwater and have flourishing landscaped gardens.

Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Victoria Street Collective
Peninsula Townhouses
Peninsula Townhouses
Brunswick Townhouses
Brunswick Townhouses
Carlton Apartments
Carlton Apartments
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